Captain Dennis Fleming will be our speaker in June, presenting “Seven Habits of Highly Successful Anglers – Fishing at the Highest Level.” Join us to learn how to maximize your fishing success with some insightful approaches.
Our speaker this month is Michael Kashiwagi, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Western II Regional Fisheries Manager. He will be presenting information on the current conditions in the upper Potomac River, focusing on the primary gamefish species (smallmouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, muskellunge) as well as threats and impacts to the system.
Originally from Montgomery County, MD, Michael grew up fishing and canoeing the Potomac in the Seneca area. He received a Master’s Degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Mississippi State University. He has been with the Maryland DNR for the past 10 years working with both the Resources Assessment Service and Freshwater Fisheries Program. He is responsible for freshwater fisheries activities in Frederick and Washington counties as well as the upper Potomac River. Projects that he has worked on include statewide stream surveys, baseline Marcellus shale water quality monitoring, cold water resources mapping, and large river sampling.
William Heresniak, owner and guide for Eastern Trophies Fly Fishing in Alexandria, VA, will speak to us about the history of topwater bugs in relation to fly fishing, techniques, fly patterns, and other tips and tricks to catch trophy smallmouth bass. He will also talk about spin fishing techniques and tactics in relation to topwater fishing for smallmouth.
William Heresniak
William has over 30 years of fishing experience, and has been guiding professionally since 2003. Among other rivers and streams, he guides on the Potomac River, upper Potomac River, and the north branch of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.
William has a professional background in education, athletics, and coaching. Guiding and instructing come naturally to him. He has helped numerous clients catch large trout, smallmouth bass and musky. His efficient techniques and focused presentation will help you to not only bring more fish to your net, but a fish of a lifetime to your hands.
You can find more information about William and his guiding service on his website.