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    • Meeting Minutes – 2/3/2010

      This month’s meeting was held on February 3rd, in our usual meeting room in Bethesda, MD. Meeting attendance continues to grow as word gets spread about our eight-month-old chapter. As the warm season approaches, there are plenty of Fishing Fairs and Expos on the horizon. These events are provide great opportunities to score great deals on new equipment, as well as the opportunity to attend great seminars to learn new techniques or to just sharpen your angling skills. Noted upcoming events include The Saltwater Fishing Expo, on February 27, 2010; The National Capital Angling Show on March 13th, and the 16th Annual Solomons Fishing Fair, on March 27th & 28th.  Our chapter will have tables at a few upcoming events in efforts to gain publicity and promote membership. The chapter needs YOUR HELP in spreading the word. If you’re interested in volunteering to man the DCMSSA booth at some scheduled events, please contact the Chapter President, Jeremy Bendler via email at President@dcmssa.org.

      In other news, please be sure to get your copy of 2010 edition of “The Maryland Fisherman’s Annual”. This comprehensive fishing guide for Maryland anglers includes over 50 pages of maps & charts, 3-D maps, a complete boat ramp and fishing access directory, GPS locations, contests, tide tables, fish ID and of course lots of great informative articles to help you catch more fish! For a mere $9.95, you’ll be armed with tons of information to add to your angling arsenal. Two percent of the proceeds fo toward the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative (MARI). To purchase this publication, please visit mdfishermansannual.com for further information.

      This month’s guest speaker was Captain Tom Hughes. Originally scheduled was Capt “Walleye” Pete Dahlberg, but for personal reasons, Walleye Pete was unable to attend. We were fortunate to have Tom Hughes in lieu. Tom gave us an informative and entertaining presentation, “Light Tackle & Fly Fishing on the Susquehanna Flats”. Tom shared his wealth of knowledge with us, providing useful information on how to catch big stripers during the spring on the Susky Flats. Topics discussed ranged from tackle and bait selection, to navigation on the flats. Here are a few tip Tom shared with us regarding bait & tackle:

      • For spinning gear, a non-stretch braided line is recommended (30lb test PowerPro was mentioned), connected to a 20lb-30lb test fluorocarbon leader via a double uni knot. High quality flourocarbon leader material is highly recommended, and usually comes in 25 yard spools. About 6’ of leader material is sufficient.
      • A wide range of lures will work to catch fish on the flats. Poppers, top-water crankbaits, suspended crankbaits all work. Tom recommends using big lures (7”+) to catch the big fish.
      • Soft plastic baits such as Bass Assassins and BKDs in the 7” range are good when coupled with 1oz & 3/4oz jigheads. Stepping up to a 1.5oz jighead is recommended when using bigger (10”) soft plastics.
      • For fly fishermen, a 9 or 10 weight rod is recommended
      • Flies with size #2 or #4 hooks are effective
      • Floating or sinking line is discretionary to the angler, either one can be used. 20lb test fluorocarbon line is recommended

      Capt. Tom Hughes will be presenting ‘Fly & Light Tackle Fishing on the Susquehanna Flats’ for DCMSSA.org on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010

      Captain Tom Hughes operates as a Fly Fishing and Light Tackle guide on the Chesapeake Bay. Tom is an experienced Bay angler who not only puts you on the fish, but is also more than willing to share useful information with his clients in efforts to make them better anglers as well. For further information about booking a fishing excursion with Tom, please visit his website, www.capttomhughes.com. Tom’s fishing trips are ALL INCLUSIVE, including not only bait and tackle, but also lunch and beverages! Aside from his guide services, Captain Tom also willingly shares his fishing reports with everyone. You can sign up for Tom’s fishing reports via his website. Tom currently has over 800 anglers who subscribe to his reports. Oh…by the way, Captain Tom provided all meeting attendees with a complimentary package of 5” Bass Assassins!! Thanks Captain Tom.

      Next month’s meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3rd at the usual location (4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814). Light tackle guru and catch & release advocate Sean Kimbro will be giving us a presentation focusing on preseason catch & release techniques. Make sure you’re there! Feel free to bring a friend as well.

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    • Guest Speakers

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    • DCMSSA Monthly Meeting – March 2010

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      The DC Metro MSSA chapter will meet Wednesday March 3 at 7:30pm. Guest speaker: light tackle guru and catch & release advocate Sean Kimbro. Sean will be giving us a presentation focusing on preseason catch & release techniques.

      Jeremy Bendler with Mahi from the HamBone July 25, 2009

      As usual, we will be sharing fishing reports and tips. Additional meeting details will be updated as agenda is finalized.

      Don’t miss the meeting, Wednesday March 3 at 7:30pm at 4805 Edgemoor ln, Room A, Bethesda, MD 20814 (Meeting Location). There is plenty of parking and the meeting room is only a block from the metro (red line, Bethesda station).

      Thanks,
      Jeremy

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