Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Thursday, 31 January 2013

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Small Stream rod/reel recommendations

On 01/31/2013 08:05 AM, Kevin Chaney wrote: > TPFRs, > > I am looking at adding another arrow to my quiver, as I want to try > some of the fantastic small stream fishing (SNP) opportunities in our > area. Dan made an observation that he likes a 7'6" 3wt. I also like that length, but when you already have an 8'6" 5wt, I might shrink the length a bit for 7' 3wt or even 6'6" 2/3wt. There are a lot of choices...

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

JeremeI am envious of you. I was in New Zealand in 95. It was the best fishing trip of my life. Every fish I caught was the biggest I ever caught. I fished the South Island. We were based in Nelson (northern end of the South Island) for 3 days. We stayed at a bed and breakfast and had a guide pick us up every day to fish around Nelson. Nelson is a fun town. We spent another 4 days at Lake Rotoroa Lodge. The Lodge sent...

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

Hey Paul, Thanks for the heads up on the book, I will definitely check it out! Really enjoyed the podcast as well. I did some preliminary internet research and up until now most of the resources I found are travel agencies that sell fly fishing trips alongside whale watching excursions, but I will keep digging. I might just book a trip out of Christchurch. This place has been on my bucket list for...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Small Stream rod/reel recommendations

You should check out the smaller tenkara (fixed line - no reel) rods. So I don't end up posting a bias, just google 'tenkara' or 'seiryu' or 'keiryu'. I've got a 6', 7', 9', 11'3" and a 13'-14'7" zoom from various brands. For any fishing using line weights under 5, I just go to these rods. For any of you looking for setups for your kids, my 7 year old daughter and 10 year old son are throwing tight loops...

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

Make sure to say " god save the queen" On Jan 30, 2013, at 5:18 PM, Jereme Thaxton <jeremethaxton@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a film shoot scheduled on the South Island of New Zealand for a couple weeks in March and would love to do some fly fishing when not working. Has anyone fished there and could you offer any insight to fishing this far off land filled with mountains and hobbits? We will be shooting mostly around...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Check out this temperature swing on the 'Mac

If the water levels out this weekend, but the temps lag in the high 40s, should we expect our local warmwater fish activity to pick up?On Thursday, January 31, 2013 4:45:22 PM UTC-5, darbrewe wrote:On Jan 26th, it was a balmy 32 degrees. Today at the height of the rise, 52!Think the fish are confused? I know I am!Temperature, water, degrees...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Day trip suggestions for local Northern Virginia fishing this weekend

Just got through to the Backwater Angler and he says that the water is too high and he would not suggest fishing it until Tuesday. There may be some smaller pooling areas that we can walk to but the main part is too high.On Thursday, January 31, 2013 5:45:14 PM UTC-5, Aaron O wrote:A bunch of people have been mentioning on this and other posts about the high water levels of the northern virginia rivers, Does anyone...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Day trip suggestions for local Northern Virginia fishing this weekend

This is the gauge at the Falls Road crossing. A gauge height of about 2 ft is around normal in the winter and it's currently over 6.5 feet, but dropping. Median flow for this date over the past 12 years is 122 CFS and it is currently at almost 1,500 (also dropping). I'm not sure at what point it would be considered safe, but it definitely isn't right now. As it is a tailwater, the flow will also be partially impacted by the city...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Day trip suggestions for local Northern Virginia fishing this weekend

A bunch of people have been mentioning on this and other posts about the high water levels of the northern virginia rivers, Does anyone know how the Gunpowder is doing? I am still hoping to go there this weekend and hope its not blown out. I just tried calling the Backwater Angler store but got no answer. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Check out this temperature swing on the 'Mac

On Jan 26th, it was a balmy 32 degrees. Today at the height of the rise, 52!Think the fish are confused? I know I am!Temperature, water, degrees Celsius, 4.1 ft from riverbed (middle) Most recent instantaneous value: 8.5 01-31-2013 15:45 EST ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Rod Weight and Length for the Larger Trout Streams

Similar to the question on the best rod for the SNP, I was wondering what recommendations people would make for trout on the the larger streams in the area. From the reserch I have done it seems an 8'6" is a good choice because it can be used in so many different situations. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Day trip suggestions for local Northern Virginia fishing this weekend

i remember 15-20 years ago the fish would actually stick around four mile run for a couple months.saw a couple sickly survivors in june one year. in terms of posting of stocking information... not sure why, perhaps to limit targeting by poachers, they've been inconsistent w/ posting stocking info for holmes and accotink for the last...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Warm weather hatch

Wait - "blue tailed skink" is probably the juvenile coloration for the 5-lined skink ;). -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plestiodon_fasciatusCool pics Rob -- caddis, helgrammites and stoners all are a pleasant surprise to me! GeneOn Thursday, January 31, 2013 3:46:29 PM UTC-5, Rob Snowhite wrote:On the subject of bugs and more, Holmes Run below Barcroft has a plethora of bugs. I stocked my classroom fish tanks...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: One of the most vertical movements in years at Little Falls

Impressive... check out this video of Great Falls from the NPS:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151424312758620&set=vb.131222163619&type=2&theater -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Small Stream rod/reel recommendations

been facing the same question for a couple years now... wanted 6'6'' - 7' 2-3wt for awhile now, but have done fine with 8' and 8'6'' 3-4wts in the park and similar streams. for better or worse, the biggest pain in casting on those streams, all the overhanging hemlocks, have been thinned out and i enjoy the leverage/reach longer rods give you while kneeling behind boulders/trees. most common mistake in fishing tiny brookie pools...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Warm weather hatch

On the subject of bugs and more, Holmes Run below Barcroft has a plethora of bugs. I stocked my classroom fish tanks from that stream when I was a teacher. Everything from hydra (freshwater jellies), dapnia, planaria, (blue) crayfish, japanese trapdoor snails, generic snails, cress bugs, scuds, hellgrammites, green rock work caddis, and more. Loads of blue tailed skinks along the stream crossings too. I do most of my sampling...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: One of the most vertical movements in years at Little Falls

Its quite high. Normally you can see substrate and rocks sticking out when you drive over this spot. I've seen it up to the fence and over the sidewalk back in the day so it can be a whole lot worse. It shouldn't take too long to clear up. Rob SnowhiteFly Fishing ConsultantWashington DC's Fly Fishing Guidewww.robsnowhite.com(703) 401-6429...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: One of the most vertical movements in years at Little Falls

Thanks for the pics. Never seen Accotink before, looks very inviting. That is MD water right?On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 3:21 PM, Rob Snowhite <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote: Spent some time today driving around and checking out conditions on streams & lakes. Lakes Audubon and Anne in Reston were totally brown. Snakeden...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: One of the most vertical movements in years at Little Falls

Rob, is that really high for the Accotink? I've only been there once, and it looked pretty much the same.On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 3:21 PM, Rob Snowhite <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote: Spent some time today driving around and checking out conditions on streams & lakes. Lakes Audubon and Anne in Reston were totally brown. Snakeden...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Small Stream rod/reel recommendations

I suggest going to your local fly shop and testing some some different rods, and picking what is best for you. Or if you can wait, the Capital Angling Show is March 10th. There will be a lot of venders there with an indoor casting area. If I were to get a new rod for SNP it would be a Diamondback Fiberglass 6' 2 weight -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: One of the most vertical movements in years at Little Falls

Spent some time today driving around and checking out conditions on streams & lakes. Lakes Audubon and Anne in Reston were totally brown. Snakeden and the Glade in Reston both were blown out. However the section of the Glade that was 'improved' seemed to be the least flooded. The tailwater from lake Fairfax totally blown out, as was Difficult...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: CCA-NoVA 2013 DINNER and AUCTION- March 2, 2013

This is cool....we are pleased to feature Shawn Kimbro as our guest speaker for the event. Shawn is the author of Chesapeake Light Tackle – An Introduction to Light Tackle Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay.He is also an accomplished Musician and will be performing some original songs about fishing and the Chesapeake region.Although he is not a fly guy, he knows the bay as well as anyone, especially around the Bay Bridge.Ernie ...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Day trip suggestions for local Northern Virginia fishing this weekend

I lived a 5 min walk from 4MR at Bon Air Park where they stocked the trout. It was nice to be able to walk out and see fish the days they stocked them. 4 years ago I got there a few hours after they put them in. They put in 1500 trout. Trout fishing was scheduled for kids the next morning at 10am, then open to the...