By Captain Tim | February 6, 2026 I’ve been getting a lot of calls lately. Not to book trips, but to ask if the Potomac River is “dead.” I’ve heard it called a “geyser of poop,” “vile,” and—most ridiculously—the “biggest ecological disaster in history.” If you’ve been following certain advocacy groups on social media, you probably think the river is…
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A River Reborn — and at Risk The Potomac River has come a long way. Once written off as polluted and lifeless, it’s now home to thriving populations of blue catfish, striped bass, perch, and smallmouth bass — and a growing community of anglers chasing them year-round. But with more fishermen on the water than ever before, biologists are raising…
Small lures, light line, big rewards — why micro jigging is one of the most exciting and versatile ways to fish the Potomac. What Is Micro Jigging? Micro jigging is a light-tackle fishing technique that uses small metal or soft-plastic jigs — usually between 3 to 20 grams — paired with ultra-sensitive rods and braided line to feel every movement…
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