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Merle Mumma
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Merle Mumma

Mason Neck, United States
10+ reviews
I have been fishing the lower potomac river for 30years for blue catfish i love the excitement i put on clients face i went down about 30 yrs ago with a buddy and i have been hooked ever sence

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Rating

5.0
14 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (14)

Showing 1 – 5 of 14 reviews
  • Layton Golding
    Layton Golding
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Book your good time now

    4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING - 1:00 PM • 4 adults

    If you’ve never gone with your kids, GO now. If your wife thinks she wont enjoy it, go. Have friends in from out of town, GO. What a great day! I grew up on this river and after promising my kids for over 20 years; we finally DID it. Wife said no way, scared of fish monsters; she LOVED it. We didn’t expect to catch much in the late June spawn, but Capt’n Mumma put us DEAD on the cats, and everybody landed >10lb and a pair of near 30’s! Breaking Capt’ns record since April. He works hard doing everything for you. Just reel em in and pose after weigh-in. The wife embarked hating ugly catfish thinking they look too much like sharks. She disembarked a catfish fan and proclaimed they are very cute (we have a bulldog). 4 hours X 6 friends is a perfect outing. Bonus trip up river to DC was beautiful and made it better. I’ll be back with the boys end of August when the action heats up even more. My wife plans on booking a late evening Ladies-Night with the girls from work very soon. So should you. So take your wife and kids (or girlfriend) on a trip asap before they discover how fun and easy this is and there is no room for you. And….my adult kids said “Thanks Dad”. Thanks Capt’n Mumma, we’ll see ya soon.

    Reported catch:
    Catfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you glad you guys had a good time.

  • William Arrington
    William Arrington
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    great day

    8 Hour Trip • 5 adults • 2 children

    Went on a day trip with Gene 12/30. Myself, wife, and 3 kids. Have been out with countless guides and Gene is cream of the crop. Has a fantastic all weather rig. Was great and informative with the kids. Not the hottest day of fishing but that’s how it goes. Definitely wasn’t from his lack of effort and out one of my boys on his PB. 41# blue! Won’t hesitate to take another trip with him when out that way!

  • Paula Fierro-james
    Paula Fierro-james
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!

    4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING • 3 adults

    It was my teen boys' first time fishing and they had a blast. Captain Gene was very knowledgeable and patient with my novices, and helped them catch a lot of catfish to include an 18-pounder.

    Response from Captain

    your boys did great thank you

  • Allison Anderson
    Allison Anderson
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING - 8:00 AM • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a wonderful time fishing with Jean and really appreciated his patience with our two boys. It was their first cat fishing experience and it did not disappoint! Thank you so much.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you glad you had a great time .

  • Eric Williams
    Eric Williams
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day of catfishing!

    4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING • 4 adults

     captain Gean was great! Put us on some consistent fishing and one of our guys caught a 30 pound blue catfish! 

    Response from Captain

    Thank you

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  • Cat Daddy Fishing Charter
    Cat Daddy Fishing CharterMason Neck, VA
    Teen angler proudly holding a large catfish aboard a fishing boat on a sunlit lake.
    Paula F.
    Paula F.
    It was my teen boys' first time fishing and they had a blast. Captain Gene was very knowledgeable and patient with my novices, and helped them catch a lot of catfish to include an 18-pounder.
  • Cat Daddy Fishing Charter
    Cat Daddy Fishing CharterMason Neck, VA
    Teen angler and family group proudly display a large catfish aboard a fishing boat near the dock.
    Layton G.
    Layton G.
    If you’ve never gone with your kids, GO now. If your wife thinks she wont enjoy it, go. Have friends in from out of town, GO. What a great day! I grew up on this river and after promising my kids for over 20 years; we finally DID it. Wife said no way, scared of fish monsters; she LOVED it. We didn’t expect to catch much in the late June spawn, but Capt’n Mumma put us DEAD on the cats, and everybody landed >10lb and a pair of near 30’s! Breaking Capt’ns record since April. He works hard doing everything for you. Just reel em in and pose after weigh-in. The wife embarked hating ugly catfish thinking they look too much like sharks. She disembarked a catfish fan and proclaimed they are very cute (we have a bulldog). 4 hours X 6 friends is a perfect outing. Bonus trip up river to DC was beautiful and made it better. I’ll be back with the boys end of August when the action heats up even more. My wife plans on booking a late evening Ladies-Night with the girls from work very soon. So should you. So take your wife and kids (or girlfriend) on a trip asap before they discover how fun and easy this is and there is no room for you. And….my adult kids said “Thanks Dad”. Thanks Capt’n Mumma, we’ll see ya soon.
  • Cat Daddy Fishing Charter
    Cat Daddy Fishing CharterMason Neck, VA
    A young angler proudly displaying a large catfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Steven P.
    Steven P.
    didnt get into em heavy but we landed 4 fish on a 4 hour trip, and kept us out a little longer than he had too. captain gene did a great job of keeping us on fish they nuat were bighting loke crazzy.
  • Cat Daddy Fishing Charter
    Cat Daddy Fishing CharterMason Neck, VA
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Catfish while fishing on a lake, showcasing the excitement of youth fishing.
    William A.
    William A.
    Went on a day trip with Gene 12/30. Myself, wife, and 3 kids. Have been out with countless guides and Gene is cream of the crop. Has a fantastic all weather rig. Was great and informative with the kids. Not the hottest day of fishing but that’s how it goes. Definitely wasn’t from his lack of effort and out one of my boys on his PB. 41# blue! Won’t hesitate to take another trip with him when out that way!
  • Cat Daddy Fishing Charter
    Cat Daddy Fishing CharterMason Neck, VA
    Two anglers proudly displaying their large Catfish catch aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Allen S.
    Allen S.
    Captain Gene knew exactly where to set up for the cats. Had a great day.
  • Cat Daddy Fishing Charter
    Cat Daddy Fishing CharterMason Neck, VA
    Adult angler holding a large catfish aboard a small fishing boat on a calm wooded river.
    LAST WEEKEND
  • Cat Daddy Fishing Charter
    Cat Daddy Fishing CharterMason Neck, VA
    Angler proudly displaying multiple large Catfish while seated inside a fishing boat.
    LAST TIME OUT WEATHER HASNT BEEN THE BEST WE USED CUT UP SHAD FOR BAITTHAT I CAUGHT FRESH THAT MORNING. WE USE 40LB MONO FISHING LINE WITH 60LB LEADER LINE AND 10 OZ SINKER TO GET THE BAIT ON THE BOTTOM I USE PENN REELS AND ANVIL RODS AND A 10/0 CIRCLE HOOK ITS THE LAW YOU MUST USE CIRCLE HOOK WHEN FISHING WITH CAT BAIT OR LIVE BAIT

Fishing reports

Adult angler holding a large catfish aboard a small fishing boat on a calm wooded river.

BLUE CATFISH

Apr 5, 2025 • Mason Neck
LAST WEEKEND
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Angler proudly displaying multiple large Catfish while seated inside a fishing boat.

3 BLUE CATFISH OVER 30LBS

Dec 14, 2024 • Mason Neck
LAST TIME OUT WEATHER HASNT BEEN THE BEST WE USED CUT UP SHAD FOR BAITTHAT I CAUGHT FRESH THAT MORNING. WE USE 40LB MONO FISHING LINE WITH 60LB LEADER LINE AND 10 OZ SINKER TO GET THE BAIT ON THE BOTTOM I USE PENN REELS AND ANVIL RODS AND A 10/0 CIRCLE HOOK ITS THE LAW YOU MUST USE CIRCLE HOOK WHEN FISHING WITH CAT BAIT OR LIVE BAIT
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