Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Friday, 30 November 2012

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sling Packs / Alternate to vests

This seems like a good alternative: an inflatable fishing vest: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/hodgman-fly-and-floatation-inflatable-vest.aspx?a=406160 From: Bruce Mathews <brucelmathews@yahoo.com> To: "tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com" <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 6:05 PM Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sling Packs / Alternate...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Front page today's Washington post

Well said, Miles. You just made my evening!--ScottSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 30, 2012, at 8:58 PM, Miles <md@oppidi.net> wrote:I have some problems with this photo. I have fished around the Potomac for years, and I have seen lots of these guys out there, and they are always SNATCHING game fish -- which is illegal -- and they totally have no licenses anyway. Most of the fish they take are undersize anyway. I really wish the...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Front page today's Washington post

I have some problems with this photo. I have fished around the Potomac for years, and I have seen lots of these guys out there, and they are always SNATCHING game fish -- which is illegal -- and they totally have no licenses anyway. Most of the fish they take are undersize anyway. I really wish the Park Police would crack down -- they are degrading the fishing for the rest of us. I have tried to talk to them and explain the fly...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sling Packs / Alternate to vests

I have three inflatable PFDs. I have some recharge gas cylinders for the original one and I decided one day to jump into a pool and test it. It inflated very quickly and forcefully and I had it cinched a little too tight at the bottom. It caused quite a discomfort till I could get the strap loosened and after that I wore it loose knowing that it was easier to tighten up after inflation then the other way...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Accotink Creek

I don't recognize that mushroom, and when dealing with fungi that means I do NOT eat it. ;). I haven't been morel hunting in a while -- those guys can be pretty weird, and kind of territorial unless you tell them you're just looking for salamanders ;). You could approach a novel food source like Norway rats -- eat a very...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Accotink Creek

I fished at Accotink Creek yesterday 7 to 9 above Rt.236.I hooked five but landed only two rainbows, one was pushing 15 inches.Does anyone know about the mushrooms? I saw this one along the trail. Are they edible?Todd -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Front page today's Washington post

Awesome picture - thanks for sharing! Obama's tattoo looks cool too. ;) GeneOn Friday, November 30, 2012 10:16:29 AM UTC-5, Terry C wrote: Picture # 5 with the talons stretched out is awesome !!!!!!!!!!!! On Friday, November 30, 2012 10:08:00 AM UTC-5, Scott S wrote:Also along those same lines:http://www.youtube.com/embed/nA3LtXnNIto?feature=player_embedded Happy Friday!--ScottOn Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Front page today's Washington post

thanks for sharing! Saw three Bald Eagles at Heines point a few weeks ago. Two seemed to be juveniles, a large one just set on a tree near the playground. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Front page today's Washington post

Picture # 5 with the talons stretched out is awesome !!!!!!!!!!!! On Friday, November 30, 2012 10:08:00 AM UTC-5, Scott S wrote:Also along those same lines:http://www.youtube.com/embed/nA3LtXnNIto?feature=player_embedded Happy Friday!--ScottOn Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 10:02 AM, Scott Stankus <ssta...@gmail.com> wrote: Electronic version for those outside the area, and additional photos for all:http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-sight-for-soaring-eyes/2012/11/29/0cdfe79e-3a79-11e2-8a97-363b0f9a0ab3_gallery.html?hpid=z8...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Front page today's Washington post

Also along those same lines:http://www.youtube.com/embed/nA3LtXnNIto?feature=player_embedded Happy Friday!--ScottOn Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 10:02 AM, Scott Stankus <sstankus@gmail.com> wrote: Electronic version for those outside the area, and additional photos for all:http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-sight-for-soaring-eyes/2012/11/29/0cdfe79e-3a79-11e2-8a97-363b0f9a0ab3_gallery.html?hpid=z8 On Fri, Nov 30, 2012...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Front page today's Washington post

Electronic version for those outside the area, and additional photos for all:http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-sight-for-soaring-eyes/2012/11/29/0cdfe79e-3a79-11e2-8a97-363b0f9a0ab3_gallery.html?hpid=z8 On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 7:19 AM, Terry C <flycstrva@aol.com> wrote: Cool picture, check it out. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fishing spot for a beginner

Try the Widewater area of the C&O near Great Falls on the Md. side - Towpath near Anglers has been repaired (took 4 years) and parking's a bear these days near Old Angler's Inn so it might be worth it to pay the fee to enter Great Falls Park and then walk down the towpath to suitable water, such as the outfall from some of the locks. You'll get lots of practice with roll casts and watch your back cast...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Front page today's Washington post

I think your correct, looks like a walleye to me also.On Friday, November 30, 2012 9:51:50 AM UTC-5, namfos wrote:I think that eagle has a walleye in its talons, not a perch. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Front page today's Washington post

I think that eagle has a walleye in its talons, not a perch. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Front page today's Washington post

Beautiful picture, thanks for sharing! -- http://www.tpfr.org --- 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/-/e-RdQ0iJdkoJ....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Front page today's Washington post

Here's a link if anyone needs it: http://thewashingtonpost.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx Thanks for sharing Terry.On Friday, November 30, 2012 7:19:34 AM UTC-5, Terry C wrote:Cool picture, check it out. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- 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....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sling Packs / Alternate to vests

Back when I first moved to the DC area (mid-1980s) I hooked up with the Potomac River Smallmouth Club. One thing they emphasized back then (and still?): don't go wading without a PFD. And I learned to always wear a PFD.Problem is, that affects how you carry your stuff, and what you carry it in. I've tried life jackets with pockets, but over time decided the pockets wouldn't let me carry enough. I tried a vest over a PFD, but that's...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Front page today's Washington post

Cool picture, check it out. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- 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/-/xCNBiKUFb6IJ. For...

Thursday, 29 November 2012

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sling Packs / Alternate to vests

In my younger days a full fishing vest caring way more gear and flys I could use in a month was no big deal, this past year after several outings I found myself saying " I got to lighten the load." Sounds like the sling pack is the way to go, now I need to think small when buying or I will only be shifting the load. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

I agree, 4mile run. The trash doesn't make for a romantic locale, but the fishing is good! Sorry for the generalizations. I know they are just that. Call me disenchanted. At least there's fishing :) -- http://www.tpfr.org --- 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} Fishing spot for a beginner

I agree with rob, take her to 4mr. Go to the end of S Eads St. and park on the road. Walk down the stairs and there's plenty of fish right there.On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:54 PM, Rob@robsnowhite.com <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote: That changes everything. Take her to four mile run. 😋Sent from my iPhone On Nov 29, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Drew Smith <drewsmith.tx@gmail.com> wrote:Thanks everyone for your thoughts on good beginner...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

That changes everything. Take her to four mile run. 😋Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 29, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Drew Smith <drewsmith.tx@gmail.com> wrote:Thanks everyone for your thoughts on good beginner spots.So, just to clear this up...I think "Lady Friend" was a bit misleading. Friend who happens to be a lady would be a better phrase to use. No relationship beyond that we used to work together and go running sometimes!...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

While there are plenty of guys that would teach a female friend how to fish... there aren't many women that will want to fish that have never fished before. Think about that and realize that you're the one that is mislead =P On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:46 PM, Drew Smith <drewsmith.tx@gmail.com> wrote: Thanks everyone for your thoughts on good beginner spots.So, just to clear this up...I think "Lady Friend" was a bit misleading....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on good beginner spots.So, just to clear this up...I think "Lady Friend" was a bit misleading. Friend who happens to be a lady would be a better phrase to use. No relationship beyond that we used to work together and go running sometimes! Thanks AgainDrewOn Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:33 PM, Matthew Longley <matthew.longley@gmail.com> wrote: Amen Joshua, couldn't agree more.On...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Amen Joshua, couldn't agree more.On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:30 PM, Joshua Delmonico <jdelmon@yahoo.com> wrote: I think widespread generalizations about either sex are just that generalizations and are a path to disillusionment. I enjoy both time to myself and social activities with community and family. Find someone who you enjoy spending time with and who feels the same about you with similar goals and values and it won't...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

I think widespread generalizations about either sex are just that generalizations and are a path to disillusionment. I enjoy both time to myself and social activities with community and family. Find someone who you enjoy spending time with and who feels the same about you with similar goals and values and it won't matter if you are in a cardboard box with no fishing rod or on a stream during a 100 year caddis hatch... ...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Brendan's post was a funny read, but kind of sad too because I think it is perfectly representative of the life cycle of any long term relationship. Men draw emotional/spiritual/etc substance predominantly through work and escapist solitary acts of self gratitude (fishing, working on cars, sports) while women draw theirs from social activities with community and family; from the proximity and quality of their interpersonal relationships....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gear choices and recommendations

Amen, Brother Gene. Tootsie Rolls won't take your car, your dog, and run off with your best friend leaving you a snivelly mess in your empty living room living out a bad country song. Or so I've heard. From: TurbineBlade <doublebclan@gmail.com> To: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gear choices and recommendations

I don't know Rich - my loyalty to anyone is almost entirely dependent upon access to a reasonably large supply of free Tootsie Rolls ;). When I stared a few months ago I tried to seek out ideas of friendship, community, supporting local business, environmentalism, camaraderie, etc. but those well all hollow and useless dead ends....