Thanks to this group and abundant access to great fish-filled waters, I had a very fun and successful 2013. Hitting 4MR throughout the year provided the quick fix and never disappointed with LMB and the ever present panfish. I was fortunate to fish in some very exotic locations too. I realized last year that one should NEVER leave home...
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2013 Fishing Report
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Winter SNP Fishing
Let me respond to the latter part of your post. Yes, you should absolutely avoid wading in the gravel where the eggs are. Even after hatching in February or so, the fry will still stay in the gravel. Avoid all gravelly areas until well into spring. You may or may not still see the redds, but you should familiarize yourself with the areas to avoid. Great question. On Monday, December 30, 2013...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Winter Pickerel from Shore...Locations?
My favorite pickerel fly is a chartreuse and white bunny fly on a 1/0 hook. I trail 3 or 4 inches of white magnum strip and then palmer a crosscut chartreuse bunny strip up the shank. I rub a bit of Softex on the tail to retard fouling. Sometimes I use flash. This is my main almost indestructible pickerel fly. I generally use 12 inches of 20 pound wire bite tippet but will use 30 pound fluoro if it's...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Podcast Interview: Jay Zimmerman
Hey, Rob -- Nice shoutout from Midcurrent.com! Happy New Year, y'all!Podcast Interview: Jay ZimmermanAuthor Jay Zimmerman is featured in the most recent episode of Rob Snowhite's podcast series. In this good-humored and down-to-earth interview, Zimmerman talks about everything from pet peeves and phi…http://midcurrent.com/2013/12/31/podcast-interview-jay-zimmerman/- - -Shared from the Digg iPhone appWant more...
Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Winter Pickerel from Shore...Locations?
I picked up this one on the Jackson River right below the dam a few years ago. It took a #4 Woolly Bugger on 0X Fluorocarbon which held up fine to the teeth. Truth be told, I was actually just bombing long casts into the deep tailrace pool hoping to score a Moby Trout, so I can't say I was targeting it. Apparently, before...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Best viewed on a larger monitor.
Dropped by Fletcher's today to see the angry river. Alex happened to be there and pointed out that the prey fish were gathering. This photo taken today is of the culvert going under the bridge to the Fletcher's parking lot. Filled with water and minnows! -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because...
Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Winter Pickerel from Shore...Locations?
It has been a very long time since I've targeted or caught pickerel, but I always used to catch them on baitfish imitations. I can't remember if I ever got one on the fly rod, but the spinning rod pickerel used to be on a slug-go (soft plastic) or rapalas. They're ambush predators, and will take just about anything a bass would take. I seem to remember the flashier the better for pickerel, so maybe try tying up some clousers with...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Winter Pickerel from Shore...Locations?
Any thoughts on flies for these bad boys? Seems like they are normally smaller than most pike/ musky. So medium bass poppers/ deer hair type flies in darker winter colors? -- 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: Winter Pickerel from Shore...Locations?
I've been poking around for info on pickerel in the past couple days and I've found the same info on the Severn, South, and the Magothy. I grew up on the South and my parents currently live on the Magothy. If I can convince my father on putting the kayaks in the water, I might give it a shot in the next few weeks. I'll let you guys know if I have any luck. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Winter Pickerel from Shore...Locations?
Where are the Virginia Locations? They interest me as I am always game to catch a new species on the fly!On Friday, December 27, 2013 3:11:26 AM UTC-5, BruceC2C wrote:Recent reading has Winter Pickerel on my radar.Any suggestions for Shore/Wade fishing access options are appreciated.Prefer Maryland/Delaware Water.Thanks -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Winter Pickerel from Shore...Locations?
Good luck to you guys if you go. Make sure the water levels aren't too high and stained or it will be tough fishing. My kayak friend and his buddies have been catching them up in the Severn, South, and Magothy rivers for the last month or so pretty regularly but seems like you would need a boat up there. I would think any of the eastern shore mill ponds would have them too. Most of my pickerel spots are in Virginia so I cant help...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Winter Pickerel from Shore...Locations?
Bruce, I like the idea of checking out Tuckahoe state park on the eastern side of MD. send me an email (samuelnewcomer@gmail.com) and lets coordinate in the next couple of weeks. -- 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...
Monday, 30 December 2013
Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Winter SNP Fishing
Ditto -- my first (and largest) brook trout was on the Dry River last Feb in the cold. Brassie or copper john...can't recall which - not that it matters. GeneOn Monday, December 30, 2013 12:30:17 PM UTC-6, Danny Barrett wrote:Id hit the Rapidan. And toss nymphs or small streamers. Dan On Dec 30, 2013 8:50 AM, "Bruce Thomson" <thomso...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi everyone, So I've got a little...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: It's all about presentation
Green Heron -- seen that one posted before, but it's a very cool video and worth posting again ;). All kinds of birds here in MO -- best so far are trumpeter swans laying in harvested corn fields. Very pretty birds. Gene On Monday, December 30, 2013 1:07:21 PM UTC-6, BruceC2C wrote:That is SO F- - -ING COOL !!!!!!thx for postOn Monday, December 30, 2013 1:47:08 PM UTC-5, namfos wrote:I've...
Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fiberglass Rod Recommendations
I just wanted to thank everyone for their input on helping me pick out a rod and I am glad to see the thread has resulted in casting meet up. I wish I could be there but I will be in Birmingham Alabama this weekend to watch the might Vanderbilt Commodores take on Houston in the Compass bowl. For those curious, I ended up getting my Dad a Redington Butter Stick 3 wt. 7' with a 2/3 Drift reel and 3 wt Perception Fly Line to match....
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: It's all about presentation
That is SO F- - -ING COOL !!!!!!thx for postOn Monday, December 30, 2013 1:47:08 PM UTC-5, namfos wrote:I've never witnessed this persistent presentation of the bait/lure among avian fauna, but I have seen it practiced by astream by Homo sapiens. ;-)http://www.frequency.com/video/ever-seen-bird-fishing-using-bread-for/115035146Mark -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} It's all about presentation
I've never witnessed this persistent presentation of the bait/lure among avian fauna, but I have seen it practiced by astream by Homo sapiens. ;-)http://www.frequency.com/video/ever-seen-bird-fishing-using-bread-for/115035146Mark -- 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...
Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Winter SNP Fishing
Id hit the Rapidan. And toss nymphs or small streamers. Dan On Dec 30, 2013 8:50 AM, "Bruce Thomson" <thomson.bruce@gmail.com> wrote: Hi everyone, So I've got a little cousin who picked up some new gear for Xmas and is psyched to get out and use it. We were thinking of heading up to the SNP streams for some winter camping/fishing. Anyone have any thoughts or recommendations on fishing the park in Jan/Feb?...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Winter Pickerel from Shore...Locations?
John & Samuel....Thank you both. Samuel, between more research and additions to this thread, we could head out in the nxt 2-4 weeks. Nymphing #18 emergers in spring creeks can only carry me so far.Craving to chuck some big uglies ( at least a clouser), and get a vicious reply.Please, more thoughts on locations are welcomeThank you, in advance.On Friday, December 27, 2013 3:11:26 AM UTC-5, BruceC2C wrote:Recent reading...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Winter Pickerel from Shore...Locations?
Hey Bruce,If you need a partner to find these guys, let me know. I really need to cure the pike/ pickerel/ musky fever I got, -- 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} Winter SNP Fishing
Hi everyone,
So I've got a little cousin who picked up some new gear for Xmas and is psyched to get out and use it. We were thinking of heading up to the SNP streams for some winter camping/fishing. Anyone have any thoughts or recommendations on fishing the park in Jan/Feb? I know there are brookie spawning concerns in late-fall early-winter. Is that still something we need to bear in mind?
Thanks.
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Sunday, 29 December 2013
Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Grass Carp / White Amur
here he is by the way, just so im not telling "fish tales" -- 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....
Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Grass Carp / White Amur
my pattern is a lot less glamorous, which is also why i think the grassie took it, because it just looked like a grass/moss fly.But what i did is kind of a woolly bugger variation. I had a small olive marabou plume sticking out the back of a size 6 hook, then tied in a hackle and wrapped it up to super light bead eyes and flattened the hackle on the top and bottom by pulling chenilleover from the back on the top and bottom so...
Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Grass Carp / White Amur
Did you tie that yourself? I'm dying for a tutorial on that pattern. I've had this on my phone as a reminder Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 29, 2013, at 6:47 PM, Josh Cohn <joshccohn404@gmail.com> wrote:i got one on one of these awhile back https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XxfucuiRN45N7Cj_Aq84XP-ZUbVZDlfVt3b4ecSWuI7nT150rmayOFHeTPmwZvQlP0x6csWPxd8NJJjNdjszTDQ4P9c8XoQ3sTkjw_m7A97xckXbAtk3a0AV2zy1VrE3ghk2TjsL-5Y8/s640/IMAG0209.jpgits...
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Grass Carp / White Amur
i got one on one of these awhile back https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XxfucuiRN45N7Cj_Aq84XP-ZUbVZDlfVt3b4ecSWuI7nT150rmayOFHeTPmwZvQlP0x6csWPxd8NJJjNdjszTDQ4P9c8XoQ3sTkjw_m7A97xckXbAtk3a0AV2zy1VrE3ghk2TjsL-5Y8/s640/IMAG0209.jpgits Adam Hope's carp damsel in olive -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders"...
Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fiberglass Rod Recommendations
Great directionsSee you all thereArt On Sunday, December 29, 2013 1:10 PM, Vic Velasco <velascovictorv@gmail.com> wrote: Type in "4 Mile Run Park" into Google Earth and the marker should be right on the soccer field.The parking lot is off of Mt Vernon Ave on the East side of the road, just South of the S. Glebe Rd-Mt Vernon Ave intersection. When you park in the lot, you'll see a path that leads Eastward....
Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fiberglass Rod Recommendations
Type in "4 Mile Run Park" into Google Earth and the marker should be right on the soccer field.The parking lot is off of Mt Vernon Ave on the East side of the road, just South of the S. Glebe Rd-Mt Vernon Ave intersection. When you park in the lot, you'll see a path that leads Eastward. To your left is 4 Mile Run, to your right is the soccer field (inside the fenced in area). Walk just passed the fenced in area...
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