Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Winter Muskie on South Branch Shenandoah River

Yes it is. Some very deep water there.

On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 10:17:33 PM UTC-5, John R wrote:

Is that slow water stretch between Bentonville and Gooney Creek?  I've caught carp in cold water on nymphs, but usually in small ponds. The Carp I've seen in the Shenandoah are always very spooky.  I would try an indicator or dry dropper combo with haresear nymph suspended deep under the surface to get right in front of their faces.  Carp fishing is tough, but the big ones will run you into your backing.

I want to get back out there for Musky.  I probably won't be able to go this weekend which I'm bummed about since the weather will be beautiful.
-John

 

On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 5:15:43 PM UTC-5, darbrewe wrote:

I floated the slow water Karo stretch this past Sunday. Water temp was a steamy 36 degrees. This area DOES hold musky. I had eyes on 1 that went about 30". It was in 12-13 ft of water and just kind of milling around, showing no interest in the suspending jerkbait I was throwing.
 I did see a few smallmouth about, and a huge pod of carp, at least a hundred in the pod. I'd love to know how to catch them short of snagging them.....
I did not bring a flyrod on this trip, water is just too cold for that right now.

On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 2:47:22 PM UTC-5, John R wrote:

We floated the South Fork near Luray from WhiteHouse Bridge to Massanutten.  Didn't catch a thing.  Didn't see any

 fish except carp.  It was a beautiful day though.  I will probably be back again sometime this winter.  Will try to canoe a stretch a little further north.

-John

, 2013 10:17:02 AM UTC-5, samuel newcomer wrote:

John-

Anything to report? I used to live in MN and am jonesing for a Pike/Muskie excursion.

 

On Thursday, January 3, 2013 2:15:52 PM UTC-5, Dalton Terrell wrote:

You just missed a great opportunity to hear about Musky fishing in this area last Friday night in the Mossy Creek fly shop; Brad Bohen from the Zero 2 Hero video gave a talk about Musky, flies, tackle, etc. and the guys from the fly shop chimed in with their local experience. Based on the size of flies Brad was tying, you're going to want a solid 10 wt and full sinking line, flies 14" long with hollow tied buck tail, flash and long saddle hackles.

Brad also said that he didn't think anyone should go after musky without jaw spreaders, a large net/cradle and really long pliers. Just something to think about before you try to land fish that go up to 50 inches or more and have nasty teeth.

Dalton

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