Retired and ready: Hello I am a retired veteran who loves to fish. I would like to find some good fresh water fishing in the DMV area. Not opposed to traveling out. But am new at it...

Wnwills5289 Loc: Hanover Maryland

Hello I am a retired veteran who loves to fish. I would like to find some good fresh water fishing in the DMV area. Not opposed to traveling out. But am new at it and would appreciate any help I can get like type of rods needed for fresh water and bait to use. Thank you inadvance

Will Williams
Hanover Maryland

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Wnwills5289 wrote:

Hello I am a retired veteran who loves to fish. I would like to find some good fresh water fishing in the DMV area. Not opposed to traveling out. But am new at it and would appreciate any help I can get like type of rods needed for fresh water and bait to use. Thank you inadvance

Will Williams
Hanover Maryland

Hello Wnwills. Retired and a veteran myself and not that far from you. Just getting into fresh water fishing too because I prefer salt more.

As for local spots plenty of reservoirs around and I have been going to Pennsylvania mostly because the fees have been better in that they do not charge to enter the reservoir like they do around here.

I like my 6' and 7' light weight rods with 10 or 12lb braid and bait usually consist of lures and can't go wrong with live worms.

Are you a boater, kayaker, or shore caster? I am into kayaking.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Welcome to the Stage. Lots of good info here. Bob is a good source because he's got a head start.. just remember, we all love photos.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Flytier wrote:

Welcome to the Stage. Lots of good info here. Bob is a good source because he's got a head start.. just remember, we all love photos.

Thanks Jimmy but still learning especially on those Bald Eagle trips. So looking forward to 2024 outing up there.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

plumbob wrote:

Thanks Jimmy but still learning especially on those Bald Eagle trips. So looking forward to 2024 outing up there.

Fresh or salt Bob we can learn ea trip if we try new things.

Especially with the diverse group we have here 👍😊🎣

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Grizzly 17 wrote:

Fresh or salt Bob we can learn ea trip if we try new things.

Especially with the diverse group we have here 👍😊🎣

srshube Loc: Severn, MD

Hi Will
I'm retired, live near you in Severn Md and fish the local tidal waters for pickerel and bass. If your interested in going out with me sometime please email me (steve@theshuberthome.com). I have the boat, all the equipment, and licenses and would be glad to show you what I use and you can try it out. You need nothing but to link up with me.

--Steve

Fuzzy 007 Loc: Stevensville Md

Wnwills5289 wrote:

Hello I am a retired veteran who loves to fish. I would like to find some good fresh water fishing in the DMV area. Not opposed to traveling out. But am new at it and would appreciate any help I can get like type of rods needed for fresh water and bait to use. Thank you inadvance

Will Williams
Hanover Maryland

Welcome Will William's. I too am pretty new to this forum. Trying to get started.