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#1 Jun-25-23 5:39AM
- captmikestarrett
- Patagonian Toothfish
- From: Potomac River
- Registered: May-06-08
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June 24th Report
End of an era trip tonight. Capt Dave is moving on to new goals in his life. Last evening was his last guided trip. He will most definitely be missed. Ten years he guided for Indian Head Charters and is a real good guy. Heck he even helped me paint my house. Our friendship will remain strong. You just do not find fishing buddies turned co-worker and will always be part of my family. I am getting misty..
Back to fishing report....
We had a double trip and the wind was light. Bright sun followed by low clouds and a light sprinkle of rain. We started on a spot with some big swim baits that I thought would be killer. Wrong. Moved around on slow outgoing tide. Caught a few LGMouth and saw some snakeheads. Moved back in the creek to find it a little more stained from the frog choker rain the previous day. Made the call to try another creek close by. Good call as we landed well over 15 LGMouth on Pop r. Golden hour the sky was gorgeous and the bite still on.
This is Capt Dave in golden hour.
Capt Mike
Light Tackle Fishing Guide on the Potomac
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#2 Jun-25-23 5:52AM
- drxfish
- Patagonian Toothfish
- From: Sterling
- Registered: Jan-04-14
- Posts: 3026
Re: June 24th Report
Great report.
Always wishin' I was fishin'
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#3 Jun-25-23 9:16AM
- Ernie
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- From: Ashburn VA
- Registered: Feb-03-06
- Posts: 15639
Re: June 24th Report
End of a great era indeed! Was fortunate to fish with Capt. Dave a few times including the legendary "3 Captains + Ernie" cold weather striper bay fishing trip w/ Capt. Brady.
Lots of great memories.
God speed in your future endeavors Capt. Dave!
Time to go fishin' again!
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#4 Jun-25-23 1:22PM
- dave
- Northern Snakehead
- Registered: Oct-13-09
- Posts: 173
Re: June 24th Report
Thanks Ernie. It has been a great ten years. I remember the Brady trip, Mike and I pulled in and neither of us knew the other was the walk on! I also remember the Dragon with you and catching just about every species in the Dragon over two days. Mike and I were friends before this adventure and even better friends now, and I couldn't have done it without him. (nor would I have wanted to) He and is family are like my own family. I couldn't have a better friend. My grandfather once said that the difference between family and friends is that you don't get to pick you family but, you pick your friends. I think he and and I both picked well. I love my buddy and we'll have many adventures in the future. Now, if I could only figure out how to post pictures here...LOL
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#5 Jun-25-23 1:55PM
- Ernie
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Re: June 24th Report
Posting pics is easy…send them to me!
Time to go fishin' again!
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#7 Jun-25-23 5:04PM
- drxfish
- Patagonian Toothfish
- From: Sterling
- Registered: Jan-04-14
- Posts: 3026
Re: June 24th Report
Congrats on moving to your next adventure!
Always wishin' I was fishin'
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#8 Jun-25-23 5:19PM
- Ernie
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- From: Ashburn VA
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Re: June 24th Report
Here are Dave's pics!
Time to go fishin' again!
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#9 Jun-26-23 4:34AM
- drxfish
- Patagonian Toothfish
- From: Sterling
- Registered: Jan-04-14
- Posts: 3026
Re: June 24th Report
Some nice ones!
Always wishin' I was fishin'
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#10 Jun-26-23 8:29AM
- hookup
- Patagonian Toothfish
- Registered: Jan-31-12
- Posts: 2350
Re: June 24th Report
That handle's old style. Luv it!
Happy Trails Capt Dave. Was a pleasure being on your boat and God Bless!
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#11 Jun-26-23 5:25PM
#12 Jun-26-23 5:42PM
- Ernie
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- From: Ashburn VA
- Registered: Feb-03-06
- Posts: 15639
Re: June 24th Report
hookup wrote:
Was a pleasure being on your boat !
Even on a Thursday! 
Time to go fishin' again!
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