Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Friday, 29 November 2013

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: HAPPY THANKSGIVING TPFR!!!

Thank you, Dan.Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well.We are fortunate to have the benefit of your initiative, vision and knowledge that you share in abundance with us all. Cheers to you.!!!On Thursday, November 28, 2013 9:07:52 AM UTC-5, Dan Davala - Founder/President wrote:Happy Thanksgiving to all TPFRers out there. Each year this fishery, this community, and your friendships are among the many blessings...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: switch rod for steelhead

Whichmodel Echo rod is that?On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:11:43 AM UTC-5, peter odell wrote:I have an 8wt Echo Switch that is 11' 3" and has become one of my favorite rods. Its versatile, casts a mile, and is very usable overhead and once I learn how to spey cast I'm sure it will do well with that as well. It was very reasonablly priced, adn the 4 piece makes it easy to travel with. I've used it for redfish, oregon...

Thursday, 28 November 2013

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} HAPPY THANKSGIVING TPFR!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all TPFRers out there. Each year this fishery, this community, and your friendships are among the many blessings I am most thankful for. Enjoy a wonderful day of thanks with your loved ones, safe travels to those who are away, and an extra BIG THANK YOU to all who are serving our Country at home and overseas during this holiday. Dan Davala and Family --...

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Looking for Hunting Partner(s)

Here and there, I do. I think we met at one back in July or August. Looking at the season dates, I'm definitely out for this year, but I will be around next year and can make time. Do you wear waders to hunt them, or is it not quite that swampy?On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 3:08:39 PM UTC-5, Vo wrote:Eric, ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: local spots to fly fish

Vic--Many thanks for your advice and suggestions, and I will take you up on a clinic and the beer ties. Mike BrumasOn Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:05:33 AM UTC-5, mbr...@gmail.com wrote:My sons and I are new to fly fishing (just purchased kits) and wanted to ask for advice on fishing at the Four Mile Run warm water discharge site. Is it legal/feasible to get in the water there w/ waders? Also, any other suggested close-in locations...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: local spots to fly fish

This time of year your options along the Potomac are getting limited - the water out there is getting too cold.Go fish 4 Mile on an outgoing tide - that focuses the warm water in the deeper parts of the run on the Northern bank - you'll see it if you go 2 to 3 hours after the Potomac River high tide. I was there last Saturday around 2:30 pm and I lost count of the Green Sunfish and Bluegills I caught. Mix in a few...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Looking for Hunting Partner(s)

Eric, If you can't make out for Sika this year. Lord willing there is all ways next year, Keep in touch. Do you ever make to any of the Beer Ties ? Vo On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 10:08 PM, Eric Y. <theericyoung@gmail.com> wrote: Vo, I wish we'd talked...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Looking for Hunting Partner(s)

A lot of luck and a lot of persistence and just asking everyone I met who lived out there. Let me know next year earlier on and I can probably find you a place - the guy who owns most of the land I'm on is really big into some Loudoun County farm club.On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 11:26:30 AM UTC-5, Danny Barrett wrote:Sounds lucky. Im...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Looking for Hunting Partner(s)

Sounds lucky. Im in college out of state. So I'm only back for breaks and no ties with Loudon. Guess hunting will just have to be put on hold for now. Good luck On Nov 27, 2013 10:54 AM, "Eric Y." <theericyoung@gmail.com> wrote: Mind-blowing for deer. So-so for geese, but that was just a bonus anyway - I get most of my...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Looking for Hunting Partner(s)

Mind-blowing for deer. So-so for geese, but that was just a bonus anyway - I get most of my birds down around Quantico. Do some very heavy scouting before you pay for anything. Lots of people trying to lease their land with little action and if you have any connections at all in the Lououn County farming community, you should be able...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: switch rod for steelhead

I have an 8wt Echo Switch that is 11' 3" and has become one of my favorite rods. Its versatile, casts a mile, and is very usable overhead and once I learn how to spey cast I'm sure it will do well with that as well. It was very reasonablly priced, adn the 4 piece makes it easy to travel with. I've used it for redfish, oregon steelhead, shad, and just caught a few big ladyfish off the beach in Mexico beach Florida....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Advice on Streams in DC Area

I am heading to Arlington to visit my in-laws for the holiday. I have a light fly rod and am looking for streams in the Arlington, NVa area that are worth hitting. I have a Va license but don't want to have to get a DC license so the Potomac is out. Any suggestions? Is Accotink Creek worth fishing this time of year? Holmes Run? Also, any fly suggestions would be appreciated. -- http://www.tpfr.org...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} local spots to fly fish

My sons and I are new to fly fishing (just purchased kits) and wanted to ask for advice on fishing at the Four Mile Run warm water discharge site. Is it legal/feasible to get in the water there w/ waders? Also, any other suggested close-in locations to fish along the Potomac/tributaries would be much appreciated. Thanks. MB -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Looking for Hunting Partner(s)

How's Percellville for deer and geese? Always looked into leasing land over there. Now that I lost leases to properties(due to property sales and owner changes)around Marshall I'm more interested. On Nov 26, 2013 10:08 PM, "Eric Y." <theericyoung@gmail.com> wrote: Vo, I wish we'd talked sooner - I have been itching for a sika but...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Scofflaws - caught by social media

that's excellent. wish they'd at least do license checks around here -- 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. To post to this group, send email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com. To...

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Looking for Hunting Partner(s)

Vo, I wish we'd talked sooner - I have been itching for a sika but I got on a farm out in Purcellville this year for deer and geese.On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 2:20:20 PM UTC-5, Vo wrote:I know this is Off-TopicI'm looking for Hunting Partner(s) who are in good physical shape. I'm primarily hunting for Deer ( Sika & Whitetail...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Some new catches

I'm visiting my parents for the holidays. They live right outside Hilton Head and have one of those freshwater lagoons in their backyard, so I obviously brought my fly rod. Turns out, there's one heck of a variety of species in that little pond - including several species I've never caught before. Since it is about 10 steps from the house,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Looking for Hunting Partner(s)

I know this is Off-TopicI'm looking for Hunting Partner(s) who are in good physical shape. I'm primarily hunting for Deer ( Sika & Whitetail ) and Waterfowl on public land on the lower Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. And Waterfowl on the Potomac and it's Tribs. So I'm usually doing a lot of walking ( hiking some...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Scofflaws - caught by social media

http://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2013/11/22/suspected-rockfish-poachers-indicted-after-two-year-investigation/ Looks like Maryland caught a few -- 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. To post to...

Monday, 25 November 2013

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Stripers

Hi TPFR,Any stripers being caught recently?I've been getting tons of schoolies up north (CT). I'll be back in DC for Thanksgiving and might like to try to get some schoolies. Let me know if you guys have any suggestions!Brian -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Scofflaws - caught by social media

Too bad none of the snaggers and netters during the spring shad run make this mistake: http://bit.ly/1dwdYDoMark -- 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. To post to this group,...

Sunday, 24 November 2013

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Virginia Beach info needed

I can't remember where, but I recall reading within the last couple of months that there was signage posted somewhere along Lynnhaven Inlet that you can't shore fish from there. You might want to call Oceans East 2 Tackle Shop (they are physically located on the NorthHampton Blvd exit off of I64 - east bound less than a mile from the exit on the south side of the road) to find out for sure. I think it is the area next...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Virginia Beach info needed

Thank you so much for sharing the information, very helpful! I was just thinking to pick up saltwater fly fishing again. I started my saltwater fishing in New England, so I really like the surf fishing. I have a 9wt xi2 and a 7wt 12'6" spey rod. I wonder if you could give more information about the fishing season, like which month, what species to target?Also, both of my 9wt SH and 7wt DH have sink tip, and of course the Spey...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} switch rod for steelhead

Currently, I have single hand xi2 7wt and 9wt and I also have a 7wt TCX 12'6" spey rod same as John's. On last year salmon river trip, I caught steelhead on the spey rod and also found it was easy to break the 12lb tippet if I hooked a king. I didn't fish this year because of graduation and job hunting. I have just located a job in Maryland so it is the time to think about future fishing plan. I plan to do more steelhead fishing...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Virginia Beach info needed

Assuming you will be shore fishing...I spent about a year working in the VA Beach/Norfolk area during '12-'13, and always had decent shore fishing at Lynnehaven inlet. West shore. Inshore side. Various tides, but you definitely want moving water. On moving tide you will be able to see likely areas. There are puppy drum in there, flounder (which yes will take a streamer near bottom, and are good sport and great eating), sometimes...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} switch rod for steelhead

Yeah... I went to Salmon River last Sept/Oct and I used 13'-6" spey rod. I don't have to worry about the space or tree in the back in some area.....On Sunday, November 24, 2013 9:15:35 AM UTC-5, John wrote:agree with scott and dan, but while you are out there searching, try some 13' 7wts.johnOn Nov 24, 2013, at 7:52 AM, Daniel Davala wrote:Agree with Scott, 7s and 8s are the norm. I have a 7 and have use it from here to...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} switch rod for steelhead

agree with scott and dan, but while you are out there searching, try some 13' 7wts.johnOn Nov 24, 2013, at 7:52 AM, Daniel Davala wrote:Agree with Scott, 7s and 8s are the norm. I have a 7 and have use it from here to Alaska on fish up to 20 lbs., so I think they are perfectly adequate for most GL Steelhead. But, if throwing the chicken flies is your thing, or if you plan to overlap with the run of Kings up there,...