Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Friday, 19 December 2025

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 4MR Kayak Launch Status

In early 2023, TPFR supported the 4MR project through fundraising efforts. Chapter members and TPFR forum members donated to the 2023 and 2025 launch fundraising campaigns. I thank all who donated and helped make this project a reality.

The 4MR Kayak Launch is now complete and opened on December 10, 2025. https://www.fourmilerun.org/2025/12/kayak-launch-construction-complete.html. Opening ceremonies are planned for Spring 2026.

The launch provides easy access to the Potomac River and is located at the end of Commonwealth Avenue on 4MR, near the Four Mile Run Cora Kelly Girls Softball Field in Alexandria, VA.

Enjoy this new community amenity.

Daniel

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fly Fishing Books

Heck yeah i'm gonna give that a listen for sure. Rob's podcast is always an entertaining listen!

Cordially yours,

Michael "Misha" Gill

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On Fri, Dec 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM namfos <mark.sofman@gmail.com> wrote:

How many literate folks do we have amongst the TPFR throng?

I commend to you Rob Snowhite's recent podcast, a discussion about fly fishing books with Matthew Lordeau of Casting Across:

https://megaphone.link/WPCM1476370647

I really enjoyed this one.

Mark

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fly Fishing Books

How many literate folks do we have amongst the TPFR throng?

I commend to you Rob Snowhite's recent podcast, a discussion about fly fishing books with Matthew Lordeau of Casting Across:

https://megaphone.link/WPCM1476370647

I really enjoyed this one.

Mark

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Tuesday, 16 December 2025

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2025 Holiday Party Recap

Hey guys,

We had a strong turnout of about 50 people to our 2025 Holiday Party and Ugly Sweater Beer Tie! A first timer (Marid!) won his very first-ever fly rod in the raffle, lots of awesome stuff got auctioned and raffled off, and much cheer and merriment was had. Thanks to all of your purchases, we exceeded our $1,000 fundraising goal, bringing in $1,042! We also got 3 new volunteer signups, 2 member guide signups, and 1 club outings signup. The clipboards are showing promise!

HUGE thank you to all our tiers who donated fly collections! Virginia Maloney (Chesapeake Women Anglers), Lyle Mayer, Brian Bennet (Vice Fishing Co), Ryan McCarron (Orvis Tysons), Jorge Carillo, Josh Schaaf, Richie Farino (District Angling). Hope im not forgetting anybody. Special shout out to Casey Peltier (Casting For Recovery) for choosing to bless us with the proceeds of a fly fisherman's estate, a ton of that stuff was never used, awesome stuff (if anyone finds out about something like that, were happy to raffle it off next year!).

Let's keep the momentum going into the new year! Join us Monday, January 12th, 2026 at Board Room VA for our next Beer Tie. I'll be sure to send out a Google form afterwards to collect feedback, so make sure to show up and make your voice heard as we look for our new venue. Miles has designated the tying theme of the January Beer Tie as "Streamer Eyes" so start thinking of your pattern to tie, then let me know if you want a "Demonstration Tyer" placard for your station ;)

Thanks again everyone for making the 2025 holiday party a huge success!

Cordially yours,

Michael "Misha" Gill

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Ugly Sweaters for Holiday Party

Hi Kevin, I got them off of Ebay! It was a "merry fishmas" ugly holiday sweater, they offered free customization so I did a limited run.

Cordially yours,

Michael "Misha" Gill

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On Tue, Dec 16, 2025, 7:52 AM Kevin KB <klb6910@gmail.com> wrote:

Misha,

I like the sweater. I also aassociate with the Falmouth Flats Fly Fishers. There was some interest in the sweater concept. Who did you get them from?

Thanks,
Kevin Brugman

On Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 9:11 AM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey guys, if you're in need of an ugly sweater for the Holiday Party, I did a limited edition run of sweaters! I have 4 available, 1 each in sizes M, L, XL, and XXL. $60 each. I will also have hats, hoodies, and stickers for purchase!

Cordially yours,

Michael "Misha" Gill
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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Ugly Sweaters for Holiday Party

Misha,

I like the sweater. I also aassociate with the Falmouth Flats Fly Fishers. There was some interest in the sweater concept. Who did you get them from?

Thanks,

Kevin Brugman

On Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 9:11 AM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey guys, if you're in need of an ugly sweater for the Holiday Party, I did a limited edition run of sweaters! I have 4 available, 1 each in sizes M, L, XL, and XXL. $60 each. I will also have hats, hoodies, and stickers for purchase!

Cordially yours,

Michael "Misha" Gill
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Monday, 15 December 2025

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Ugly Sweaters for Holiday Party

You got it Casey!!!

On Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:40:41 AM UTC-5 Catherine Peltier wrote:

Misha,
Yay! If no one else has claimed the size M, I will take it!
I'll bring cash to the event Tonight.

C

Casey Peltier
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703-819-5733

On Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM Misha Gill <mish...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey guys, if you're in need of an ugly sweater for the Holiday Party, I did a limited edition run of sweaters! I have 4 available, 1 each in sizes M, L, XL, and XXL. $60 each. I will also have hats, hoodies, and stickers for purchase!

Cordially yours,

Michael "Misha" Gill
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