Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Thursday, 31 May 2012

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Confluence - Rappahannock & Rapida

Mark - I hope your folding wading staff, from those we got a few years back, is still in good working condition. I haven't used mine too much. Don't forget to pack it for your trip! - Dallen On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 4:29 PM, HeaveToo <cpd032@hotmail.com> wrote: Be VERY careful. The rocks are very slippery.The Rappidan and Rappahannock Rivers are rubble style rivers. There are areas of silt as well. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Confluence - Rappahannock & Rapida

Be VERY careful. The rocks are very slippery.The Rappidan and Rappahannock Rivers are rubble style rivers. There are areas of silt as well. The smallmouth tend to hold to rocks. They also like current. If you find deep cuts with rocks and currents you have found a good area.I have spent a lot of time wading this river system. Be careful where you step. Watch out for slick rocks. ...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Confluence - Rappahannock & Rapida

Its easy. I took my 10 year old brother down there. Hes like 5 foot 6 and 100 lbs. He was a lil scared because it was his first wading expierience. But it was effortless, some very deep spots but a wading stick made it an enjoyable 3 hr fish. Danny dannytbarrett@gmail.com (540) 222-8064 On May 31, 2012 4:20 PM, "Mark Sofman" <mark.sofman@gmail.com> wrote: Thanks, HeaveToo, esp for the patterns. How's the wading...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Confluence - Rappahannock & Rapida

Thanks, HeaveToo, esp for the patterns. How's the wading in the area where the Rapidan joins the Rappahannock? Mark On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 4:09 PM, HeaveToo <cpd032@hotmail.com> wrote: I am familiar with the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers. They hold good smallmouth and a lot of them.Here are some flies that have worked for me:Shanks white streamer,Murray's MadtomYellow Poppers Redheaded flasherHellgramite...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Confluence - Rappahannock & Rapida

I am familiar with the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers. They hold good smallmouth and a lot of them.Here are some flies that have worked for me:Shanks white streamer,Murray's MadtomYellow PoppersRedheaded flasherHellgramite nymphsCrawfish patternsThe fish in these areas are easy to pattern and a blast to catch. On Friday, May 25, 2012 11:18:43 AM UTC-4, namfos wrote:I'm contemplating a Fathers Day trip to the confluence...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Changes Proposed for Gravelly Point, Roaches Run

The guy in the kayak got a nice catfish and a small bass. He was surrounded by gar. There was a Baltimore oriole (the bird, not Cal) eating berries on a tree near him too. Rob Snowhite From: Adam Soller <adam.k.soller@gmail.com> To: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 2:58 PM Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Changes Proposed for...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Changes Proposed for Gravelly Point, Roaches Run

Saw someone out in their kayak yesterday evening (7pm-ish) near the partially submerged tree and another gentleman wading this morning around 7:45am on the south end of Roach's Run. If either of you are on here, how did you fare? On May 30, 9:46 pm, "Eric Y." <theericyo...@gmail.com> wrote: > Stench. There are a few near one of my favorite trout streams. Usually > fine, occasionally you get a bad breeze, though. > > > > > > > >...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fly line for surf fishing?

I don't really know about the fishing conditions in Delaware and SC, but while living on the Cape, I only used a floating line or very slow sinking intermediate when fishing from shore. It's tough to say which to buy if you'll only buy one, because it'll heavily depend on where on the Cape you're fishing since the conditions vary so greatly. You aren't often getting into deep water when surf fishing, so there will be two main...

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Changes Proposed for Gravelly Point, Roaches Run

Stench. There are a few near one of my favorite trout streams. Usually fine, occasionally you get a bad breeze, though.On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:09:30 PM UTC-4, Michael Malone wrote:FYIhttp://www.arlnow.com/2012/05/30/changes-proposed-for-gravelly-point-roaches-run/Looks like a boat ramp for Roaches Run is in the cards. I'm unsure what a waterless bathroom will add to the mix. -- You received this message because you...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Changes Proposed for Gravelly Point, Roaches Run

FYIhttp://www.arlnow.com/2012/05/30/changes-proposed-for-gravelly-point-roaches-run/Looks like a boat ramp for Roaches Run is in the cards. I'm unsure what a waterless bathroom will add to the mix. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/-/wnZZZYnwdQEJ....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 5/20 on Accotink Bay -- lots of sunfish, two large bass, missed snakehead, and a little yellow bird

Hi Miles: I'll be visiting my sister in Fairfax the 2nd week of June. I'm an ardent flyfisherman and kayak fisherman. I used to live in NoVA but never fished the tidal Potomac. Can you give me some access recommendations and directions? I had looked at the Accotink creek area but never got to it. Also I considered some of the water around National airport. There was some kind of lagoon in front of...

Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fly line for surf fishing?

I love my Rio Outbound. Intermediate. Super heavy weight forward. One false cast and I can shoot nearly the whole line out there. On 5/29/2012 3:23 PM, Matt Geiman wrote: >From my little experience in surf fishing you'll want at least a full intermediate line, and possibly a full sinking for deeper/rougher water. You should not use anything with a floating section because it will be...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Potomac River Smallmouth Club meeting, Wed., May 30- Richard Martin from Potomac Paddlesports

Richard Martin from Potomac Paddlesports will be the guest speaker at the PRSC meeting on May 30th. He will primarily discuss things that you should consider before purchasing a new kayak as well as water safety tips. Richard is a native Marylander. He lives in Ellicott City with his Wife and two children. Martin is a "shop survivalist," primitive skills expert, owl caretaker, hunter, play-boater, and Level 2 archery instructor....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fly line for surf fishing?

From my little experience in surf fishing you'll want at least a full intermediate line, and possibly a full sinking for deeper/rougher water. You should not use anything with a floating section because it will be tossed around by the waves.As far as up-lining. I've found it to be kind of a personal preference based on how you cast. It also depends on the action of the rod, and size of flies. For example, I like to up line...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bethany Beach

I've done pretty well catching small blues & rockfish along the marshes of the inlet side... Depends on the wind, waves and tides but sometimes you can pull in some nice fish from the surf, tho probably not on a holiday weekend. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 8:54:17 AM UTC-4, Zach on the Hill wrote:Hey gang, I am going to be in Bethany Beach this weekend and was wondering if anyone had any advice or intel on any opportunities...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fly line for surf fishing?

Hey All - I'm hoping the TPFR community can give me some advice. I recently got my hands on a 9-wt. rod and I'm looking for an appropriate fly line. I intend to fish the surf (east coast) with this outfit. I doubt I'll be using it in a boat (deeper water) very often, if at all. My folks go to Cape Cod every once in awhile and I'd like to take the rod along and see what I could hook into (stripers/blues?) ...

Friday, 25 May 2012

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Bethany Beach

Cape henlopen and indian river inlet On May 23, 2012, at 8:54 AM, Zach on the Hill <zachary.r.hartman@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey gang, > > I am going to be in Bethany Beach this weekend and was wondering if > anyone had any advice or intel on any opportunities while I am there? > > Thanks and all the best - > > Zach > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Upper Delaware River -

I am. And I hope you didn’t eat any of those fish, especially in the Gowanus Canal and Newtown Creek. What a mess. I learned to trout fish in NY & PA, mostly in the Catskills and Poconos, and I consider the Delaware my home river. I’ve spent more than my fair share of days on the river. Shoot me an e-mail or...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Upper Delaware River -

I am staying at Cedar Rapids and have been to the bar many times!!! I have had pretty good luck with trout walking small section of the creek that seperates the campsite from where the office and bar are from rt 97 to the creek mouth, using small rapalas and inline spinners. BTW, Rich, are you from the Bronx? I saw a picture you put up a while back of the bronx river. I grew up in Parkchester. I've caught striper and...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Waldorf to Rapidan river Sat or Mon

I will drive split gas. Leave from Waldorf 6-630am. Be there around 9. Fish till 1-2. Going up Quaker rd below gate to Hoover camp. Expect to be crowded. Email me. Need va license and national park stamp. Frank Curry C 703 928 4731 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To post to this group, send email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com. To...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Confluence - Rappahannock & Rapida

I'm contemplating a Fathers Day trip to the confluence of the Rappahannock and Rapidan for smallmouth. Companion in this possible outing is a total fly rodding newbie. I've got a copy of Switchfishers book to review in the meantime. Also under consideration is Harpers Ferry and Potomac below Damn #5 Any and all contributions of advice/caution/warning ;-) are appreciated. -- You received this message...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Upper Delaware River -

Nick, Where are you camping? Will give you what info I can, but if you want trout, you’ll need to be a bit further upriver. R Richard FarinoUrban Angler VA | 108 N. Washington Street 2nd Floor | Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 527-2524 | fax: (703) 527-3313 | richard@urbanangler.com From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Upper Delaware River -

I've fished the D from around Milford all the way down to Hancock in my lifetime. I'd say a few things. 1. Big dries on the banks. Hoppers and Ants. But be ready to nymph if you really want to catch anything up there. 2. Skip it altogether and fish the lackawaxen. The good part is probably a 20 minute drive from the Barryville bridge and its a much better and more wadeable river. 3. Drink at...

Thursday, 24 May 2012

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Saturday and/or Monday

I have Saturday and Monday off and want to go fishing either or both. Since the Potomac is looking a bit high, I was thinking I might go back to the Pohick/Accotink area and look for snakheads and (large) bass in my canoe. I could use a bow paddler for that, but the canoe and I can go anywhere if you have a better idea. I'd also be up for the drive to saltwater on Monday, if that's feasible. Send me an email at md (at) oppidi...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Upper Delaware River -

Just got back from a trip to the West Branch near Hancock, NY. Had a great time and landed some really nice fish. My #1 recommendation is to make sure you focus on getting a "drag free drift." Those fish really pay attention and if you aren't mending and paying attention to the drift the fishing is tough. Number #2 recommendation is to fish the last hour of daylight in a pool or other likely spot. We had hard fishing during...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Upper Delaware River -

Hello all, I am heading to Barryville, NY in Sullivan County on 06/01. Plan is to fly fish all day Friday from my camping spot and then spin fish from a kayak Saturday - Doing an 18 mile trip. I have fished there for many years but never fly fished. I have a 5wt and a 7 wt. This time of year there are trout - big browns and rainbow, usually shad still running a ton of smallies, and occassional tiger muskie....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Digest for tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com - 17 Messages in 5 Topics

Re Bethany Beach. There's a jetty you can fish from just east of the Indian River bridge but the rocks are slippery, so crampons or studded shoes might make sense. Fast-sinking line are order of the day. 4"-6" clousers (the SKU is chartreuse and white) generally work well.You also might try the pipes near the Indian River marina. Take road toward marina and turn right to go around the huge boat storage building to causeway connection...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: AE StraighEdge Angler information and sources

I am one of those who have recently purchased the AE Angler and I'm very pleased with all aspects of the inflatable. I'm 5'10 and 215 and using a 230cm paddle is about right although I have a much more vertical stroke then some. The primary advantage for me is storage and stability. It certainly tracks well and is more then quick enough. I outfitted mine with a zipppered waterproof rear duffle for storage...

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 1950s fly fishing video

I have an English made Cortland Rimfly that I keep double taper on for my 5wt, but it is not nearly as smooth as the Morritt Intrepid, despite being nearly identical. Also, that rod really looks just like the True Temper, markings at all... could be anything, but if I was a betting man...On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 8:28:07 PM UTC-4, Carl wrote: Eric, I love that video. I had watched a few...