The Fishing Detective Guide Agency
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The Fishing Detective Guide Agency

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Map of Woodbridge, VA, Соединенн…
Daniel K Ludwig Drive 2001
Woodbridge, VA, Соединенн�…
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The Fishing Detective Guide Agency is located in Marbury and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Kenneth will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4-hour trips, mainly fishing for Snakehead and Bass, depending on the season and conditions on the day. Snakehead Trips are very popular on the Potomac and the Potomac is the best Northern Snakehead fishery in the world.

The Potomac trips will have varying start times as well as launch locations. It is necessary to communicate with the captain so that these times/locations can be discussed.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 21’ Ranger boat that can safely take up to 2 anglers. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. The Fishing Detective is partnered with Simms, Yeti, Quantum, Seaguar, Kuiu, Fishing Complete Inc, TH Marine, Vortex Optics, Woo Tungsten, Ardent Outdoors, Bigmouth Lures.

Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The Fishing Detective Guide Agency offers only catch and release trips, so any fish you catch will be returned to the water. The captain can’t guarantee fish but he can guarantee that he will work as hard as possible. Capt. Kenneth fishes over 160 days a year to do his best to make memories with his guests. You’ll be fishing with artificial lures so a big part of success will be down to your skill. Whatever the skill level, Capt. Kenneth believes that a guest will walk away knowing more about fishing than when he arrived.

Book your trip now and hit the water with The Fishing Detective Guide Agency.

  • Лицензия на рыбалку
  • Удочка, катушка и снасти

Trip availability and prices

  • Частный тур
    After work afternoon trip special
    БЕСПЛАТНАЯ отмена – за 7 дней до рыбалки
    4-часовая рыбалка, начало в 3:00 PM
    Цена за: до 2 человека
    US $295
    This is an afternoon 4 hr after work special for snajeheads snd bass on the potomac river. This is my favorite time to fish the potomac. Trips start around 4 pm (flexable) and last for 4 hours. The river is usually empty of boats and the whole river is ours. I usually launch from leesylvania.
    Техники
    Легкая снасть – рыбалка
    Targeted fish
    Большеротый басс
    Largemouth Bass
    Малоротый басс
    Smallmouth Bass
    Змееголов
    Змееголов
  • Частный тур
    Upper Potomac Smallmouth
    БЕСПЛАТНАЯ отмена – за 7 дней до рыбалки
    4-часовая рыбалка, начало в 7:00 AM
    Цена за: до 2 человека
    US $300
    The upper Potomac provides excellent snallmouth bass fishing opportunity. I do morning and afternoon float trips that launch from edwards ferry, whites ferry, monocacy and lander.
    Виды рыбалки
    Речная рыбалка
    Техники
    Легкая снасть – рыбалка
    Targeted fish
    Малоротый басс
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Частный тур
    Half Day Trip – Potomac Bass
    БЕСПЛАТНАЯ отмена – за 7 дней до рыбалки
    4-часовая рыбалка, начало в 7:00 AM
    сезонный тур Mar 1 - Dec 1
    Цена за: до 2 человека
    US $325
    A four-hour Bass fishing trip on the tidal Potomac River. The launch and starting times vary from day to day depending on weather, season, and fish activity. Launch locations include Smallwood State Park, Leesylvania State Park, Gravelly Point, Ft. Washington Marina and Slavins Boat Ramp. The fishing is done with artificial lures and is catch and release. The captain tries to pick a time/location where tides provide the best opportunity to catch fish.
    Targeted fish
    Большеротый басс
    Largemouth Bass
    Малоротый басс
    Smallmouth Bass
    Змееголов
    Змееголов
  • Частный тур
    Half Day Trip – Potomac Snakehead
    БЕСПЛАТНАЯ отмена – за 7 дней до рыбалки
    4-часовая рыбалка, начало в 7:00 AM
    сезонный тур Jun 1 - Oct 1
    Цена за: до 2 человека
    US $325
    The half day trip is 4 hours on the tidal Potomac River with varying morning and afternoon start times. The launch locations also vary from Washington DC to southern Maryland. I primarily use Smallwood State Park for snakehead trips and we offer these trips from June 1 through fall. PLEASE BE REMINDED THAT STARTING TIMES VARY.
    Targeted fish
    Большеротый басс
    Largemouth Bass
    Малоротый басс
    Smallmouth Bass
    Змееголов
    Змееголов
  • Совместный тур
    Half day striped bass fishing
    БЕСПЛАТНАЯ отмена – за 7 дней до рыбалки
    4-часовая рыбалка, начало в 7:00 AM
    сезонный тур Oct 1 - Dec 15
    Цена за: 2 человека
    US $700
    Enjoy a fall morning or afternoon pursuing potomac river striped bass. The trip will have angkers fishing for schooling striped bass with a variety of lures in shallow water. This is my favorite time of the year and strioed bass fishing can be fast and furious. Strioed bass can be found from DC to Nanjemoy but im usually on the woodbridge area.
    Виды рыбалки
    Речная рыбалка
    Техники
    Легкая снасть – рыбалка
    Targeted fish
    Басс (полосатый)
    Striped Bass
    Большеротый басс
    Largemouth Bass
    Малоротый басс
    Smallmouth Bass
    Змееголов
    Змееголов
  • Частный тур
    Full day Potomac bass/snakehead
    Пользуется большим спросом! Последнее бронирование: 6 дней назад
    БЕСПЛАТНАЯ отмена – за 7 дней до рыбалки
    7-часовая рыбалка, начало в 7:00 AM
    Цена за: до 2 человека
    US $525
    A full day is a 7 hr trip with all equipment and licensing included. Launch locations vary and fkexible starting times. The day includes the tsrgeying of potomac river largemouth bass and snakeheads with artificial lures.
    Targeted fish
    Большеротый басс
    Largemouth Bass
    Малоротый басс
    Smallmouth Bass
    Змееголов
    Змееголов
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A great captain and a great time.

Подтвержденный   After work afternoon trip special on Октябрь 3, 2024
Captain Ken Penrod was brilliant! This trip was my first time back fishing the Potomac River after retiring to Florida 25 Years...
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BEST CAPTAIN AND FISHING CHARTER HANDS DOWN!

Подтвержденный   After work afternoon trip special on Октябрь 29, 2024
Ken took my husband and grandson out yesterday afternoon to fish for large mouth bass and striper. He definitely delivered!! ...
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Best time ever!!

Подтвержденный   After work afternoon trip special on Октябрь 10, 2024
Captain Kenneth created a great experience for me and my nephew. We both caught our first fish and several more! We appreciated...
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Great day out!

Подтвержденный   After work afternoon trip special on Июнь 29, 2024
Really enjoyed an afternoon of bass fishing with Ken. I’m new to the Potomac and wanted to learn how to catch largemouth...
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Awesome time!

Подтвержденный   After work afternoon trip special on Июнь 27, 2024
It was awesome!  I can not say enough about how much fun and learning I had.  Ken was great! He was friendly and knowledgeable. ...
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FAQ о The Fishing Detective Guide Agency

The Fishing Detective Guide Agency offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $295 за группу - After work afternoon trip special (4 часа)
  • US $300 за группу - Upper Potomac Smallmouth (4 часа)
  • US $325 за группу - Half Day Trip – Potomac Bass (4 часа)
  • US $325 за группу - Half Day Trip – Potomac Snakehead (4 часа)
  • US $350 за человека - Half day striped bass fishing (4 часа)
  • US $525 за группу - Full day Potomac bass/snakehead (7 часов)
When you book a trip with The Fishing Detective Guide Agency, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Lowrance
  • Рыболокатор Lowrance
Trips booked with The Fishing Detective Guide Agency include:
  • Удочка, катушка и снасти ($20 dollar charge and pay for broken)
  • Приманка (must pay for lost lures)
  • Лицензия на рыбалку (on Potomac the boat is licensed )
The Fishing Detective Guide Agency offers the following type of fishing:
  • Речная рыбалка (Potomac and Susquehanna Rivers )
The Fishing Detective Guide Agency offers the following fishing technique:
  • Легкая снасть – рыбалка
Top targeted fish species with The Fishing Detective Guide Agency include:
  • Большеротый басс
  • Малоротый басс
  • Змееголов

Your captain

Kenneth Penrod III
Woodbridge, Виргиния, Соединенные Штаты
Отчетов: 26
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56 Отзывы клиентов
Время ответа: в течение часа
На сайте с: Октябрь 2021
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The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
The Fishing Detective is the "hardest working guide on the river" with an impeccable reputation and over 40 years of experience. Kenneth Penrod III has no criminal history, CPR/first aid certified, drug tested, fully chartered insured, and licensed to guide in DC, VA, MD and PA. The Fishing Detective is a nationally published writer, son of Fishing Hall of Fame Potomac River guide, former treasurer and vice chair of MD DNR Catcha Poacher Program and Black Bass Subcommittee. The Fishing Detective served a calling for 27 years in law enforcment only to be rewarded by a higher power so that he can now live his dream.

The fish you can target

Большеротый басс Большеротый басс
Малоротый басс Малоротый басс
Змееголов Змееголов

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
67 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Речная рыбалка
Potomac and Susquehanna Rivers

Which fishing techniques you can try

Легкая снасть – рыбалка

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Lowrance
Рыболокатор
Lowrance

What’s included in the trip price

Удочка, катушка и снасти
$20 dollar charge and pay for broken
Приманка
must pay for lost lures
Лицензия на рыбалку
on Potomac the boat is licensed

How cancellations work

Бесплатная отмена бронирования до 7 дней до поездки

Клиенты могут бесплатно отменить или изменить бронирование до 7 дней до даты поездки. Если поездка отменена или изменена позже (или в случае неявки), взимается 100% от суммы депозита.

What the listing policies are

Трансфер не включен
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Курение запрещено
Алкоголь запрещен
Строго поймать и отпустить
except for snakeheads
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Свежие отчеты о рыбалке

Snakehead mistakes
Snakehead mistakes
Январь 18, 2025
The top ten northern snakehead fishing mistakes I’ve observed of clients : 1. Wrong rod - you don’t need a special snakehead rod but you do need a 7’ medium heavy rod (or longer) with a bit of a soft tip. 2. Wrong line - I like 30 lb braid and I’ll go up but never down. No mono, floro.. 3. Bad knot - braid will slip so I use a double Palomar knot. 4. Bad casting - the further away I can keep the boat from intended targets - the better. Casts must be relatively long and very accurate especially to sighted fish in shallow water. 5. No polarized sunglasses - essential to spot snakeheads. 6. Not observant - many snakeheads give away their position by a movement in water or vegetation. 7. Lazy - this is a game of how many good casts can I make to keep my bait for the longest period of time in snakehead habitat and strike zones. You cast - work in strike zone - reel in as fast as you can through non productive water and cast again. 8. Bad hook sets - I’ll tell u a secret. There’s three different snake head strikes that dictate how I set the hook. However I don’t care when you set the hook but I do need u to set the hook hard. 9. Missing opportunities - you may only get 1 to 3 great opportunities in a day. If you don’t observe a wake following ur bait as u reel in or you take a long time to cast at an observed fish or if you miss a strike and don’t immediately and repeatably throw to same spot- then a lot of hard work is lost. 10. Not controlling what is controllable. No leaders. Don’t use a med rod and make a mile cast that overextends your equipments ability to hook and land a snakehead. I’ll break the rules every now and then. Yes I’ll use heavy floro if I’m casting a chatterbait. Yes I’ll throw a long way and take my chances. It’s heartbreaking to see a missed fish that was catchable because I know that these opportunities are limited in a day. Control the controllable and cast a lot. I’ll worry about the rest. Book a June trip. Do it - do it now. ?. You won’t regret it.
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