Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Friday, 31 August 2012

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Lake Anna

Lake Anna is nuts on the weekend. It is a huge pain in the butt to try to fish it when the water skis, jet skis, power boaters, and all the other crazy people on the lake. The best bet is to fish during the week days. The bridges hold crappie and they will bite the fly well. I accidently caught a striper that was 26" on my flyrod when I was crappie fishing. The bass there bite well but they get a...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Lake Anna

All - thanks for the help. I'll let you know if I have any success!On Friday, August 31, 2012 9:41:53 AM UTC-4, Dave Marcus wrote:Jeff, Make sure you bring your fishing license. They DO patrol for fisherman and I have been checked there so make sure to carry it on you when you're out on the water. DaveOn Thursday, August 30, 2012 10:02:11 AM UTC-4, Jeff Silvan wrote:I'll be staying at a house on the public side of Lake Anna this...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Lake Anna

Jeff, Make sure you bring your fishing license. They DO patrol for fisherman and I have been checked there so make sure to carry it on you when you're out on the water. DaveOn Thursday, August 30, 2012 10:02:11 AM UTC-4, Jeff Silvan wrote:I'll be staying at a house on the public side of Lake Anna this weekend, and will probably take a few hours to do a little fishing from a kayak. Any advice, flies, etc.?Jeff -- You received...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunday morning club casting

Great see you there. Just look for my green suburban at the end of the lower lot and walk down toward the river. John Sent from my iPhone On Aug 30, 2012, at 8:48 PM, Q <iqurz686@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi guys, I'm new to the area and will try and make it. Thanks for the opportunity. Vr Q > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. >...

Thursday, 30 August 2012

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Anyone have any luck over at Turkey Run recently?

Hey Matt,Thanks for the heads up. I was informed about that a little bit ago and I'm still blushing from the realization. :) -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} A Good Day on the Upper Potomac

I launched the kayak out of Riverbend Park today. I paddled up stream for a while and started fishing. The first fly I started with was a Shannon's streamer. The second cast in I caught a 14" smallmouth. After a while I switched flies to a yellow popper and I caught a 12" smallmouth. When that fly went cold (a few bluegills were also caught) I paddled to a different location. I found this place...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunday morning club casting

Hi guys, I'm new to the area and will try and make it. Thanks for the opportunity. Vr Q -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/-/IkJ37wB2CgEJ. For...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Anyone have any luck over at Turkey Run recently?

FYI turkey run is above little falls therefore doesn't have any tidal influence. Haven't been there myself but Iv'e heard some good reports on smallmouth there. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: October Smallmouth Float

I recently did an 8ish mile float on the doah and that allowed us to stop and hit the fishier holes thoroughly on a full day float. However, there were two large stretches which were about 2 miles in total that we paddled through so it does depend on the section you float and how much you want to stop. I'd say 12-14mi is very doable. And just a thought depending on how green your buddy...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Anyone have any luck over at Turkey Run recently?

I have plans for fishing Roaches Run on Saturday around 5PM but I may go to Turkey Run instead. I know Roaches Run is mentioned all the time (probably for good reason) and I have yet to actually fish it (always go to gravelly for outgoing tide) but I have not heard anyone mention Turkey Run recently. I will be fishing right in the middle of the in coming tide which could...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: October Smallmouth Float

Thanks Steve for the info. I think were going to try earlier. My friend who's coming is fairly new to fly fishing, so I want it to be a positive experience for him, and more active fish will add that. Plus warmer weather will make camping more enjoyable too. We're doing a 2 day float. Probably float for 8 hours the first day, and then 5 hours the second day. How many miles should we plan float for this time? (including...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: New Mexico Fly Fishing

blee:Have you been up above the San Juan into Colorado to streams like the Animas? if so, is it worth going as part a three day fishing trip to the san juan? so a flight in and out of albuquerque on day 1 and 5 with 3 days of solid fishing. any other streams near the san juan that you. recommend?Thanks,CharlieSent from my iPadOn Aug 30, 2012, at 10:33 AM, blee <bleehoffman@gmail.com> wrote:I live...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Lake Anna

Hi Jeff,I'm new to the forums so let me take a moment to say I'm very excited and impressed by the amount of information and help the TPFR members offer each other. On other forums I've been on, "spot-burning" was considered a no-no, (specifically telling people about spots to fish, because of lurkers or a philosophy about "earning" the knowledge). Seems there's more openness on sharing here so... I hope I'm not breaking a forum...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Lake Anna

Check out this report from a couple years back (specifically the blog link on 11/29), a bit later in the season but they caught a lot of stripers.Dalton -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: New Mexico Fly Fishing

I live back in Albuquerque now for the last two years. I still read TPFR and thought I would help. Hope it's not to late. My recommendation is to go straight to High Dessert Angler in Santa Fe and check with them. There is plenty of fishing and camping within one or two hours drive of Fanta Se to keep you busy. Its tough and challenging fishing. Your shortest rod might be as wide as the stream...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunday morning club casting

Go through the tunnel and to the far side of the parking lot, John and others should be over there. Sorry, didn't answer this last time, but anyone can show up, especially those not good with the fly rod.Dalton -- 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 unsubscribe...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunday morning club casting

Okay, that sounds great! I know where Fletcher's boathouse is -- been there many times. Weird turn in by car, easy turn in by bicycle ;). Do you cast near the parking lot (where the "white" house thing is) or do you go under the tunnel to the "boat" side to cast over there? Thanks,TBOn Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:49:20 AM UTC-4, Dalton Terrell wrote:TurbineBlade, the casting done merely on the grass, not...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Lake Anna

Typical bass stuff will work, try throwing white/grey #4 clousers and see if you can pick up some stripers, largemouth, and crappie. The real trick this weekend is going to be finding someplace that doesn't resemble a zoo. Anna gets a ton of recreational use (speedboats, jetskis, water skiers, that kind of thing) on long weekends. Might be a good time to fish way early and way late and have a mid-day siesta.http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies/display.asp?id=11&section=fishingFrom:...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Lake Anna

I'll be staying at a house on the public side of Lake Anna this weekend, and will probably take a few hours to do a little fishing from a kayak. Any advice, flies, etc.?Jeff -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunday morning club casting

TurbineBlade, the casting done merely on the grass, not in the water (unless you are working on roll casting or spey casting) as it is merely casting practice and instruction rather than fishing. John is one of the best and most knowledgeable casting instructors around, and his free tutelage will surely help your fishing.DaltonOn Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:42:00 AM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:Question: do you guys...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunday morning club casting

Question: do you guys usually cast from the bank, or do you take boats out for these Sunday outings? I'd be interested but don't know exactly where you are casting. Anyone can just show up with their fly rod? Even ones who aren't very good? ;)Thanks,TBOn Wednesday, August 29, 2012 6:11:19 PM UTC-4, John Bilotta wrote:Nomad,I will try and put the next on Saturday. JohnSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 29, 2012,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: October Smallmouth Float

I have minimal first-hand experience that time of year, but I do have a habit of reading entirely too much so take my advice fwiw. From what I've read, the water temps drop considerably in Oct so you won't get much of a topwater bite but the smallies are still active into Nov. Your focus will switch from the shallows to the deeper pools so you'll be throwing streamers mainly. Rarely...

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} October Smallmouth Float

My friends and I are planning an overnight float trip on the Potomac, Shenandoah, or Rappahannock later this September or early October. It turns out some of them are only available October 13-14th. I was hoping on doing something earlier than that. What do you guys think? Do you think smallmouth will still be active by this time? Any suggestions on a particular river/section at his time? I know it's hard to predict what...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fletchers this evening (Wed 8/29)

Dinner's taking longer than I thought and the sun keeps dipping lower. Not sure if I'm going to make it before it gets too dark to be worth it.On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 5:00:03 PM UTC-4, Nomad wrote:It's probably already after work for you but I may be able to swing this after dinner and a dog walk which means 7 o'clock at the earliest. Am I too late in my response? On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 9:43:19...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunday morning club casting

Nomad,I will try and put the next on Saturday. JohnSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 29, 2012, at 4:57 PM, Nomad <kir9seven@gmail.com> wrote:I've seen several of these posts over the past several weeks and I am interested in getting in some practice/education along with my daughter but our Sunday mornings are taken up by church. Any chance you could make one of these trips on a non-Sunday morning (Saturday, holiday) for...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fletchers this evening (Wed 8/29)

It's probably already after work for you but I may be able to swing this after dinner and a dog walk which means 7 o'clock at the earliest. Am I too late in my response? On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 9:43:19 AM UTC-4, Matthew Longley wrote: I'm going to head over to Fletchers after work for some really casual fly fishing--basically shaking out my gear before taking it on a trip. Realize it's last minute,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunday morning club casting

I've seen several of these posts over the past several weeks and I am interested in getting in some practice/education along with my daughter but our Sunday mornings are taken up by church. Any chance you could make one of these trips on a non-Sunday morning (Saturday, holiday) for us church going types? On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 2:49:00 PM UTC-4, John Bilotta wrote: I will be out casting at Fletcher's Sunday...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Homemade Fly Tying Station

What you have made is very, very awesome. Needs stickers.=) Some other tricks: You can get magnetic strips and sheets at craft stores. They work swimmingly as hook/fly holders. A ruler of some sort and a hook/hackle gauge are good things to put on the flat deck of the station. You can get velcro tabs at craft and home supply stores. Then you can velcro tools, bead boxes, etc to the station. Add a "teacup hook" for making...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Owens Creek & Big Hunting Creek

Hey Guys I was wondering anyone had recently been by Owens Creek or Big Hunting Creek in Frederick County? I was thinking about heading up there on Saturday or Sunday try for some trout. Anyone know how these streams are looking? BTW, I did a 7 mile float trip this past weekend on the Shenandoah with my father. We really got into the sunnies and smallmouth, we must caught over 50 smallmouth and 75 sunnies....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Sunday morning club casting

I will be out casting at Fletcher's Sunday morning about 8 a.m., if anyone would like to get in some practice. I will bring a few extra two handed rods with Skagit lines for anyone interested. We will review stages of the double spey. For single handed casters we will continue working on loop control, and some ways to increase distance. Temperatures shot be in the 70s low 80s and high tide is about 10:20. As always if...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: New Mexico Fly Fishing

If its a Sunday morning DIY, I would suggest parking at the Texas Hole lot and heading towards the damn. I had some success at the Kiddie Hole, but its combat fishing. The closer you get to the dam, the less anglers you'll see. Last year we stayed at Fisheads, across the street from Abe's. All the folks at Fisheads know the river, the bugs, the spots, and will offer to help get you rigged up. Pretty...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Steelhead/ Salmon fishing anyone?

I'm in. Aaron, you wanna talk at some point about going in to talk to Rich together? On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 11:25 AM, Richard Farino <richard@urbanangler.com> wrote: I'm only in 10am-6pm M-F. Anytime you want to swing by. R Richard Farino Urban Angler VA | 108 N. Washington Street ...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Homemade Fly Tying Station

Thanks for sharing Todd - I've been inspired to head to the hardware store and do some tinkering too! On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 9:17:58 AM UTC-4, Todd Kuethe wrote: If you google around (image search, too). You can find all kinds of ideas for customizing and setting up your station. Fortunately, this is a sport where everyone likes to tinker on stuff, so there's a fair amount of information available. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fletchers this evening (Wed 8/29)

I'm going to head over to Fletchers after work for some really casual fly fishing--basically shaking out my gear before taking it on a trip. Realize it's last minute, but if anyone is looking for an excuse to hit the river after work today, I'd love the company. -- 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....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Homemade Fly Tying Station

If you google around (image search, too). You can find all kinds of ideas for customizing and setting up your station. Fortunately, this is a sport where everyone likes to tinker on stuff, so there's a fair amount of information available. -- 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....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} New Mexico Fly Fishing

Copying this over from a reply to the digest in case others are interested:Re New Mexico fishing out of Santa Fe, Cow Creek is a lovely piece of water and only an hour or so away by car Unfortunately, some of the best stretches run through two private ranches which charge hefty fishing fees. Cow Creek Ranch is an all-inclusive lodge experience. The Bar X Bar ranch (I think that's the name) has day fishing...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Digest for tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 5 Topics

Re New Mexico fishing out of Santa Fe, Cow Creek is a lovely piece of water and only an hour or so away by car Unfortunately, some of the best stretches run through two private ranches which charge hefty fishing fees. Cow Creek Ranch is an all-inclusive lodge experience. The Bar X Bar ranch (I think that's the name) has day fishing but requires (at least it used to) the use of a guide (at least for the...

Tuesday, 28 August 2012

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Dollar store chenille

Soaked a strand for 3 hour and the color didn't bleed. I have not tied with antron so I haven't really looked at my spots. I'll keep my eyes peeled in the future. Sent from my iPod On Aug 28, 2012, at 7:46 PM, Carl Zmola <carl.zmola0@gmail.com> wrote: > On 08/28/2012 04:27 PM, Daniel Davala wrote: >> Rob, >> Let us know also if the dye holds up in water, not all dyes are intended for submersion in water...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Homemade Fly Tying Station

Todd, Nice tying desk. I've had the need for a tying desk like that, but yours looks practical and gives me some ideas. Carl On 08/28/2012 11:25 AM, Todd Kuethe wrote: > Like most folks in DC, I don't have a lot of extra space at home for > hobbies. I wanted to find a small fly tying station that could be > stored in a closet. There are a lot of nice options online, but I > didn't want to break the bank....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Dollar store chenille

On 08/28/2012 04:27 PM, Daniel Davala wrote: > Rob, > Let us know also if the dye holds up in water, not all dyes are > intended for submersion in water and will bleed/fade quickly. I used > to have a foam fly box that looked like a tie-dye shirt inside because > of this. Having sourced many materials from non-fly shop stores in > the past, I have definitely found some winners and losers. Does anyone have...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} New Mexico Fly Fishing

Can only confirm the great fishing on the San Juan anytime of the year. Even better in the winter when the crowds are thinned. Abe's Fly Shop will get you squared away on everything. Think small. This is one of the places where you can actually get to fish size 28-30 midges for 20 inch rainbows. Unfortunately some fish will have been caught multiple times. It's worth the drive if you haven't experienced it before. Art ---...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Riverbend Park Fairfax County

Only info i know of pipeline is a 10 min walk upsrream from park. So how ever far you walk in 10, i couldnt find it but i only fished riverbend twice so far. Danny Barrett dannytbarrett@gmail.com (540) 222-8064 On Aug 28, 2012 6:32 PM, "HeaveToo" <cpd032@hotmail.com> wrote: > > I am looking at google maps and I am not sure where the fire trail or the nature station is. Where is the pipeline as well? ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Riverbend Park Fairfax County

I am looking at google maps and I am not sure where the fire trail or the nature station is. Where is the pipeline as well? -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Homemade Fly Tying Station

Very nice job... I may have to make one of those here soon... On Aug 28, 2012 11:45 AM, "Greg Feder" <gsfeder@yahoo.com> wrote: Nice job, Todd! From: Todd Kuethe <toddkuethe@gmail.com> To: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 11:25 AM Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Homemade Fly Tying Station >> Like most folks in DC, I don't have a lot of...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Dollar store chenille

Rob, Let us know also if the dye holds up in water, not all dyes are intended for submersion in water and will bleed/fade quickly. I used to have a foam fly box that looked like a tie-dye shirt inside because of this. Having sourced many materials from non-fly shop stores in the past, I have definitely found some winners and losers. I once bought the MOTHERLOAD of tinsel in all kinds of colors...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Dollar store chenille

I plan on using it on buggers and braiding strands for bass worms. Sent from my iPod On Aug 28, 2012, at 3:27 PM, "Richard Lin" <rlinpager@gmail.com> wrote: > Tie it as San Juan worm? > > Richard > > -----Original Message----- > From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com > [mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Rob@robsnowhite.com > Sent: Tuesday, August...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Dollar store chenille

Tie it as San Juan worm? Richard -----Original Message----- From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com [mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rob@robsnowhite.com Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 2:07 PM To: tidal potomac Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Dollar store chenille Stopped into the dollar shop at Barcroft Plaza ( falls church, near Holmes run). I found some really nice chenille and...