Michael Kruse

Back of the boat... blues???

Bassmaster Weekend Series offers non-boat owners a chance to fish for some serious cash.Many fishermen eager to get into the tournament fishing game are faced with the daunting prospect of plunking down $20,000 - $50,000 for a...

Falmouth fishermen's flea market February 28th

Come one, come all! Dust off the snow and head to the Falmouth fire station (near the YMCA) on Butler Road in Fredericksburg on Sunday, February 28th. There you'll find an array of new and gently...

The Blizzard of 2010 and its effects on the Potomac fishery

Imagine this scene awaiting you as you pull up to the ramp for the first spring tournament of the year. Of course you would head home, right? Some are crazy enough (and have had enough cabin...

Make the leap of faith!

Just do it. Go for it. You only get one life to live.Tired of fishing the same old local series? Branch out into new territory! There are plenty of opportunities for you to do just...

Wild and windy Warbird Shootout Championship

Saturday and Sunday, October 24th and 25th proved to be filled with extreme temperature and condition changes. Most people would cringe to think of themselves on the water for 25 mph winds and rain, but that's just where...

Got the autumn blues?

"The blues" is not normally a condition associated with autumn. The leaves are turning, football is on every Sunday (and some Thursdays and Saturdays), and there are an abundance of beautiful, crisp days. So what's...

Fishing is relaxing, right?

It's time to clear the air about fishing. This term is used loosely to describe any numerous activities on and around the water. The first image that comes to mind for some is an old man sitting...

New teams take advantage of another double header

It was another banner day for three teams on the Potomac this weekend. Sunday, August 16th marked the 2nd double-format tournament at Leesylvania State Park. Warbird Outdoors and the Big Bucks Bass Series teamed up again to...

Steve Chaconas' wealth of knowledge on the Potomac

Steve Chaconas is a guide with the National Bass Guide Service and a former tournament angler. His reputation for client satisfaction precedes him as does his propensity for cracking jokes between fish. Most serious bass anglers have heard...

Three teams double up in combined tournament

Sunday, August 9th featured two opportunities for anglers to cash in on red-hot Potomac river bass. Three teams were able to capitalize on this opportunity by entering both the Potomac River Big Bucks Bass Series...

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