Potomac River Day 2 Recap! The Tides Are Changing!

What a difference a day makes. Day 2 was a lot tougher for me. Here is the Day 2 Recap.

[@sheepdad556]

Great job as always even though the outcome wasn't what you had hoped. Still sitting pretty good in the standings though 👍👍.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺Relax, deep breath, time to focus on the future. Your hard work , focus, and dedication has you in a great position going into Lacrosse. The GOAL is very much still obtainable. Use your knowledge and experience of Lacrosse and simple go fishing.🤠I would love to see a 50th place finish🤑. Nobody could possibly want this to happen for you more then myself🙏. I truly feel like I’ve been on your boat every tournament and I’m a huge fan🤛.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Top 50 or bust! i wish we were starting tomorrow. its going to be a long several weeks until lacrosse

[@andysmith7547]

Another fantastic tournament video! You definitely show the best tournament videos of anyone!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺I’m adding David Walker to my Lacrosse picks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

interesting

[@JEProffitt]

My man- I appreciate that you show the good as well as the bad. Some days aren’t our favorite days, but it’s better than not being able to what we love. Stay focused. The best is yet to come

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@forrhs8430]

I noticed you didn't let that creature bait soak long once it hit the water, but that Wacky rig was a quick success!🙂

[@MattStefanFishing]

most baits came on the fall

[@rorygillespie719]

Love my Core hat. Pretty sure I won’t be getting the TUSH shorts. 😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Man I was pulling for you. I really thought you were going to get it. That's fishing though. Get her next stop

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@LowBrowFishing]

Tidal fisheries are completely unlike anything else there is. I fish the ones around here pretty frequently and it always seems like it can be a total crapshoot. One minute you're on them and it's like fishing on easy mode, then five minutes later they're just gone. Nothing. Not a single thing. I hate getting ghosted by the bass.

[@MattStefanFishing]

they move so much in tidal

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Tough finish but keep your head up and gett'em at the next one. YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@rodlinvon-hugenstine5142]

That was a good snake! …. I know it’s the last thing you needed… but that ain’t a bad one The shear disgust!! Hahahah

[@MattStefanFishing]

i thought for a moment i had a six pound bass

[@comfortablynumb9342]

You get to work barefoot?! I gotta switch careers 😂. I hate shoes. Good luck, hope you do great in the tournament!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@douglasspickler4925]

I appreciate the nice video. Thanks for sharing. You had the bites, just not the size. You will get them at the next event.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed

[@clintperry799]

Good luck 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@normanwiggins1320]

Dang Matt seen the weights after weigh in. I felt the pain for you. Great video also. Stay focused and keep your head in it you'll do better next tournament. Better luck form now on

[@MattStefanFishing]

wasnt a bomb and we are still in good shape

[@normanwiggins1320]

Great

[@johnrayner5599]

Tough day 2 but you are still in a great position to seal the deal on this season and make the BPT!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

we will get it done!

[@johns3292]

Tough fishery. Not the angler's skillset. Humble and hungry wins the long race... the career race. Carry on sir and we'll be watching. Hold fast!

[@MattStefanFishing]

100% agree!

[@eddieboswell6068]

Keep the faith and hang in there.

[@MattStefanFishing]

will do!

[@christopherterry2354]

Thought you had one when that snakehead came up.

[@MattStefanFishing]

me too!

[@kevindunn3883]

Get 'em at Old Man River!

[@MattStefanFishing]

will do!

[@doughboy9076]

Just a speed bump ,on to the next one 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed

[@mikeeller557]

Its all-good Matt, you can't always SHINE. Thanks . ? Do you pitch with braid?

[@MattStefanFishing]

sometimes i had both braid and fluorocarbon rods rigged at potomac

[@johndrx165]

Tough out there.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@ellieswofford7285]

Mike Swofford tough fishing , to bad the weights were low , get next time

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@joeyhelton7114]

Better luck tomorrow Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@timrodiek]

Hang in there Matt. You just stubbed your toe!

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@markfrombutlerky.3500]

Matt hope you have better luck next tournament. This is why they call it fishing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@terrytresemer2864]

All the big names make the run south? Like I'd said early on I've fished near the Chesapeake. I know it can suck fishing the tides. Get through this one and it's on to the Mississippi. A little closer to home. Best of luck.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@joepworther2284]

Get them, Stefan !!!

[@allenfowler1794]

I'd love to see you get to the BPT. Good luck Matt!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

me too!

[@davidburnham5098]

PB snakehead !

[@MattStefanFishing]

it was a dang big one haha

[@jesseboyden3119]

What makes you flip those pads instead of running a buzzbait by em or frogging them or popping a fluke around? Or was that just what u had the most bites on was Flippin? Or was it just so you could be thorough

[@MattStefanFishing]

a lot depended on the tide honestly and the depth of the pads

[@spintowinstradic6067]

Hi Matt. The Potomac videos have been great - thank you. Quick question - when you were flipping the pads and spatterdock, what size weight were you using? Thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

1/4 oz

[@dougsaroma]

I like the variety of shots going between the boat mounted camera and the chest mount. Do you ever feel like the chesty gets in the way of your fishing in anyway?

[@MattStefanFishing]

not in the way but its not always comfortable

[@Edward-ci8yl]

The Potomac is not what it used to be overfished and water quality is poor thanks Epa for protecting our water!!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

its not what it used to be but is still good

[@lamontaka.boogieboogie7329]

What kind of Rod was that on the bait caster? One close to end of viedo

[@MattStefanFishing]

custom made MHX FP885

[@forrhs8430]

Where did you launch on the Potomac river?

[@MattStefanFishing]

we went out of smallwood state park

[@Triple87]

5:27 That’s what she said. 🤣🤣

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@bigmikefishingchonicles9950]

I know you probably don't enjoy the Potomac but hopefully you had fun and I hope you like the baits I gave you

[@MattStefanFishing]

i do like the potomac...just wish i had more experience out there

[@rippinlipsinc.2200]

My Super tournament as a Co is soon. Sept.15th and 16th. Mini vacation for me. Need 5 alive !#RippinLipsInc

[@MattStefanFishing]

good luck!

[@rippinlipsinc.2200]

Thank you Matt means alot!@@MattStefanFishing

[@billyhaney5002]

Thanks for sharing, how are you in points aol ?.

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺5th place.

[@MattStefanFishing]

still in good position

[@DropTheBunny]

You boys destroyed my day of fishing. Hit all my spots. Everywhere I went, someone was already there. Cool to see you guys out there, but glad you're gone haha. No offense.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I understand haha!

[@DropTheBunny]

@@MattStefanFishing its all love, hopefully you saw the sarcasm in my comment! Was hoping to see you out there just to say hello and that I love the channel. Good luck the rest of the way!

[@williamknight5142]

Where do you need to finish at La Crosse? 👍👍👍👍👍

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺If he finishes in the low 70’s he is in the BPT🤞.

[@williamknight5142]

@@heinrichkellogg7563 Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

78th or better gets me in without needing help from other anglers

[@jaredleicht1656]

It's illegal to catch a snake head in Maryland and release it alive.

[@MattStefanFishing]

really?

[@davidbeddard7450]

Yup, but they're good eating anyway

[@davidbeddard7450]

And most cats as well

[@nicksapio2557]

@@MattStefanFishingit is absolutely not illegal to release it alive. it is however illegal to transport or possess the fish in your boat while it is alive. If you are going to release it, it must be done right away.

[@Shad0wKlown]

​@@nicksapio2557I will second this, as being correct.

[@williamgould2470]

Sorry. On to lacrosse!

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@Edward-ci8yl]

Channel cats will not hit a lizard

[@MattStefanFishing]

hmmm