Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Thursday, 15 October 2026

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Oct 17 - PLAY with TPFR, CWA, and NoVaTU on the Gunpowder

I fished the Gunpowder last weekend and found fish rising to parachute adams and a larger stimulator. Some fish also took a rainbow warrior nymph.

I would expect midges and caddis to work but experimentation is always your best friend.

Check the weather forecast. My check shows 7 to 16 mph breezes with short gusts up to 29.

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:57:39 PM UTC-4 Gregg Rockett wrote:

I fished it over the entire weekend two weeks ago. Because of a front and stained water it did not fish well at all. The only interest came from caddis top water, and very seldomly. Droppers received very little interest. Good luck.

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 8:19:25 PM UTC-5 Rob Snowhite wrote:

Forecast calls for some big winds Saturday. Plan ahead.

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On Oct 14, 2026, at 8:12 PM, Brian Cohen <brian....@gmail.com> wrote:

I haven't been able to make it to too many TPFR events, but I'm hoping I can make it to the Gunpowder on Saturday. Any recommendations for flies given time of year and conditions?

On Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM Z Onk <zon...@gmail.com> wrote:

When: Saturday, Oct 17, 9 am

Where: Gunpowder: Bunker Hill And Mingo Fork Loop

1 17724 Bunker Hill Rd, Parkton, MD 21120

This will be a combined fishing day with Chesapeake Women Anglers and Northern VA Trout Unlimited

If you haven't fished the Gunpowder before this would be a good way to fish part of it.

Gunpowder Falls is a tailwater fishery that fishes well year-round.

Bunker Hill is in the upper section (catch and release) of the river that extends from Prettyboy Reservoir downstream to Blue Mount Road. Access is easy with trails parallel to the river. As this is a tailwater, the temperatures and water levels are relatively constant, check the USGS gage.

You will need a valid Maryland license and remember that felt-soled wading boots are banned in that State.

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Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Oct 17 - PLAY with TPFR, CWA, and NoVaTU on the Gunpowder

I fished it over the entire weekend two weeks ago. Because of a front and stained water it did not fish well at all. The only interest came from caddis top water, and very seldomly. Droppers received very little interest. Good luck.

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 8:19:25 PM UTC-5 Rob Snowhite wrote:

Forecast calls for some big winds Saturday. Plan ahead.

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 14, 2026, at 8:12 PM, Brian Cohen <brian....@gmail.com> wrote:

I haven't been able to make it to too many TPFR events, but I'm hoping I can make it to the Gunpowder on Saturday. Any recommendations for flies given time of year and conditions?

On Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM Z Onk <zon...@gmail.com> wrote:

When: Saturday, Oct 17, 9 am

Where: Gunpowder: Bunker Hill And Mingo Fork Loop

1 17724 Bunker Hill Rd, Parkton, MD 21120

This will be a combined fishing day with Chesapeake Women Anglers and Northern VA Trout Unlimited

If you haven't fished the Gunpowder before this would be a good way to fish part of it.

Gunpowder Falls is a tailwater fishery that fishes well year-round.

Bunker Hill is in the upper section (catch and release) of the river that extends from Prettyboy Reservoir downstream to Blue Mount Road. Access is easy with trails parallel to the river. As this is a tailwater, the temperatures and water levels are relatively constant, check the USGS gage.

You will need a valid Maryland license and remember that felt-soled wading boots are banned in that State.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Oct 17 - PLAY with TPFR, CWA, and NoVaTU on the Gunpowder

I spent the weekend there with two weeks ago. Because of a front and stained water, it did nothing but fish well. Only thing that interested the browns was a caddis pattern - no droppers were of interest. Good luck!

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:12:02 PM UTC-5 Brian Cohen wrote:

I haven't been able to make it to too many TPFR events, but I'm hoping I can make it to the Gunpowder on Saturday. Any recommendations for flies given time of year and conditions?

On Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM Z Onk <zon...@gmail.com> wrote:

When: Saturday, Oct 17, 9 am

Where: Gunpowder: Bunker Hill And Mingo Fork Loop

1 17724 Bunker Hill Rd, Parkton, MD 21120

This will be a combined fishing day with Chesapeake Women Anglers and Northern VA Trout Unlimited

If you haven't fished the Gunpowder before this would be a good way to fish part of it.

Gunpowder Falls is a tailwater fishery that fishes well year-round.

Bunker Hill is in the upper section (catch and release) of the river that extends from Prettyboy Reservoir downstream to Blue Mount Road. Access is easy with trails parallel to the river. As this is a tailwater, the temperatures and water levels are relatively constant, check the USGS gage.

You will need a valid Maryland license and remember that felt-soled wading boots are banned in that State.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Oct 17 - PLAY with TPFR, CWA, and NoVaTU on the Gunpowder

Forecast calls for some big winds Saturday. Plan ahead.

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 14, 2026, at 8:12 PM, Brian Cohen <brian.a.cohen@gmail.com> wrote:

I haven't been able to make it to too many TPFR events, but I'm hoping I can make it to the Gunpowder on Saturday. Any recommendations for flies given time of year and conditions?

On Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM Z Onk <zonky58@gmail.com> wrote:

When: Saturday, Oct 17, 9 am

Where: Gunpowder: Bunker Hill And Mingo Fork Loop

1 17724 Bunker Hill Rd, Parkton, MD 21120

This will be a combined fishing day with Chesapeake Women Anglers and Northern VA Trout Unlimited

If you haven't fished the Gunpowder before this would be a good way to fish part of it.

Gunpowder Falls is a tailwater fishery that fishes well year-round.

Bunker Hill is in the upper section (catch and release) of the river that extends from Prettyboy Reservoir downstream to Blue Mount Road. Access is easy with trails parallel to the river. As this is a tailwater, the temperatures and water levels are relatively constant, check the USGS gage.

You will need a valid Maryland license and remember that felt-soled wading boots are banned in that State.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Oct 17 - PLAY with TPFR, CWA, and NoVaTU on the Gunpowder

I haven't been able to make it to too many TPFR events, but I'm hoping I can make it to the Gunpowder on Saturday. Any recommendations for flies given time of year and conditions?

On Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM Z Onk <zonky58@gmail.com> wrote:

When: Saturday, Oct 17, 9 am

Where: Gunpowder: Bunker Hill And Mingo Fork Loop

1 17724 Bunker Hill Rd, Parkton, MD 21120

This will be a combined fishing day with Chesapeake Women Anglers and Northern VA Trout Unlimited

If you haven't fished the Gunpowder before this would be a good way to fish part of it.

Gunpowder Falls is a tailwater fishery that fishes well year-round.

Bunker Hill is in the upper section (catch and release) of the river that extends from Prettyboy Reservoir downstream to Blue Mount Road. Access is easy with trails parallel to the river. As this is a tailwater, the temperatures and water levels are relatively constant, check the USGS gage.

You will need a valid Maryland license and remember that felt-soled wading boots are banned in that State.

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Monday, 12 October 2026

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} South Holston TN

You've probably left the area but my favorite SFSH tip is to use a furled leader to enhance your stealth! That stream is awesome during a BWO hatch, I bet they were going off this last weekend. The fish munch sulfurs a good part of the year and midges all year long.... long story short I need to get back there.

Michael "Misha" Gill

@DistrictFlyFishing (Instagram)

On Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:47 PM Ted Wanstrath <twanstrath@gmail.com> wrote:

Good to know. I am staying a bit downstream of Big Spring. I should have some wading time in the morning. I think I'll strap my kayak to the roof.

Thank you Henry.

On Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 11:04 AM thekingsgatheringny <thekingsgatheringny@gmail.com> wrote:

I am up here now. If you're planning on wading, there is a small window in the morning before the water gets too high. That's been the pattern lately but check the latest release schedule. Small size 18 - 20 black and olive midges have worked well.

Henry

South Holston Dam Lake Levels & Dam Conditions | TVA https://share.google/SPn5Rip8svPLzCutq

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From: Theodore Wanstrath <twanstrath@gmail.com>

Date: 10/7/26 10:54 AM (GMT-05:00)

To: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com>

Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} South Holston TN

Hello, I am heading to the South Holston river outside Bristol, TN this weekend. I've done my research on their local fly shop sites and have their recommended flies.
Does anyone here have any of their own tips if they have visited this river? Thanks, Ted.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Steelhead Trip Anyone

Hey All,

I'm planning to head up to the Oak Orchard River in mid-November.

To do some fishing for Steelhead Trout and lake run Brown Trout. There is also a realistic chance of hooking into a Landlocked Atlantic Salmon during this time of year on the OakOrchard.

The Oak Orchard River is it tributary of Lake Ontario and is in between. Rochester and Buffalo. It's approximately an 8 to 9 drive doing the speed limit. 2 things to keep in mind about fishing the Oak Orchard is : one it's a tailwater/dam release to fish the upper section you are required to wear a life jacket. Two a good portion of the river has steep riverbanks. I am planning to go during the week, so leaving on Sunday November 8th and returning Wednesday November 11th

Veteran's Day.

If anyone is interested in joining me and splitting transportation and lodging expenses.

Shoot me an email or a text

Vladimir (Vo)

240-481-7832

vladimir.polivanov25@gmail.com

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