{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Warmwater Fly Recommendations

pretty good list so far... after moving back here from the NW, i've occasionally started mixing in some brightly colored and flashy salmon flies when the fishing is slow or when i'm casting into fast water. They're not as reliable as some of the classic patterns already mentioned but they can sometimes help avoid a skunking. 

On Monday, February 18, 2013 9:41:48 AM UTC-5, Aaron O wrote:

What I will add this this is the hook sizes. Your looking at a range of size 1 to size 6 when it comes to streamers and down to a size 14 for nymphs. I'm sure others will make other size suggestions but that is what I have been using locally. I have also copied a short list of suggested flies from the Orvis fishing report for the Potomac. They will give good information on what is happening locally and what you may want to grind with you when fishing here. Its work checking out the website. I would also give one of our local fly shops ( Urban Angler or an Orvis store a call). I know the crews in all those store are very knowledgeable with the area and can be a big help.

 

The short list is as follows:

Surf Candy		Blue/White, Chart./W		6 - 1/0
Boogle Bugs (Poppers/sliders)		All Colors		6-2
Frogs and Mice (Snakeheads/Bass)		Natural colors		2
Turpin's Messy Minnow		Silver/Black, Gold/Black		4-6

 

The last thing I would say is not to forget about the Shad run that will come towards the end of March. Tie or buy a bunch of shad darts with a sinking line and have a blast. Just make sure to catch and release them as there is a moritorium on Shad.

 

 

Aaron

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