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I just read that article. I had no idea people actually eat Snakeheads. I wonder how good they really are?
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Absolute favorite freshwater fish, hands down.
Depending on what else interests you while you’re down, I’d start with Aquia creek.
Willow landing or Hope Springs are the best launches.
Snakeheads like calm shallow water. Like barely deep enough to swim shallow. Edges of grass beds and vegetation. Depending on timeframe, the fry balls are starting to show up. Cast around them, the mothe will defend it.
I’ve done my best with swim baits like a Keitech 3.3 or 3.8, and top water frogs. Much like bass, set the hook only once they’ve taken the lure down. I try to count to 5 and set the hook like I’m ripping them in the boat.
Do not put your hands in their mouth. A jaw spreader and lip gripper are a must.
Feel free to DM if you have need any more info about the area.
ETA-There are plenty of snakeheads in the Rappahannock and some in the Rapidan. Harder to get to, but less pressure than the Potomac.