{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gravelly Point

It seems the stripers at gravelly are running a bit smaller this year than they have the last few years (at least for me).  My best fish have only been around 16 inches whereas it seemed like I got one at least that size almost everytime last year with some fish running into the 18-19 inch range.  There have been alot more people fishing gravelly this year, not sure if that is why.

On Friday, November 10, 2017 at 1:17:26 PM UTC-5, Andrew Sarcinello wrote:

I believe the same officer talked to me in the parking lot at Roaches a few weeks ago.  Told me he is lenient about the DC vs VA license confusion and usually respects both.  I had my VA license on me anyway.  I hope they are serious about nailing the poachers, and hopefully don't become sticklers about wading so long as no other rules are being broken.

A few weeks ago at Gravelly, I was up by the bridge and reeling in my line to leave at 10:00 pm. What I think was an airport maintenance vehicle parked directly across from me and blasted me with the headlights.  I thought some BS was about to go down but all he did was yell, "You alright?!?"  I said yeah and turned and left.  pretty bizarre though...maybe he didn't see my fishing rod and thought I had fallen off the bike path.

I believe you about the walleye.  I've caught 3 in that general part of the river this time of year, though my biggest was "only" 20".  Really nice striper too!!  I haven't run into any that size this year yet.

On Friday, November 10, 2017 at 10:42:28 AM UTC-5, Connor Lynch wrote:

Hey guys,
Had a run in with the law this morning at gravelly. The officer's name was John Alto, super nice guy and a fisherman himself. He asked for my license and I gave him my DC license which he was okay with but he said you technically do need a VA license. I also know there has been some debate about the legality of wading at Gravelly. Again, he told me it was technically illegal but that he wasn't going to write me up for wading. I spoke with him in the parking lot so he did not catch me in the act of wading but I had my waders on when I talked with him after I fished. I fish at gravelly and the duck pond a lot and this is the first time I've ever been stopped by park police. John said they are hiring some more officers to help patrol the river and are making a bigger effort to stop poaching, especially in the spring. I guess this doesn't really help answer any questions, and I could have just gotten lucky, but I thought I'd still share.

In other news, the fishing at gravelly is hot. Outgoing tide at sunset last night and sunrise this morning. Swinging clousers and deceivers through the current works well. Schoolies, largemouth, and even a 28-30 inch walleye. Couldn't get a picture of the walleye so you'll just have to believe me. I've added some pictures from last night and this morning and then some pictures from gravelly, 4mr, and the duck pond from summer/fall. Snakehead was caught back in August by my buddy on topwater.
Looking forward to meeting some of you guys at the next beer tie.
Tight lines,
Connor

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