{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Gar in Tidal Basin

Hey there. I was out on the Tidal Basin this afternoon catching some smallies, scaring off some carp, and attracting tourists.

What interested me most were some gar breaking the surface during the incoming tide near the ohio dr bridge. I threw some wooly buggers at them for about 20 minutes before biking home, but their defiance has now made them the next species I want to add to my fly list. (I caught a small gar on a spin reel when I was younger).

I was hoping to get a bit of information on what flies might work for these guys, what leader and tippet is best, and how deep or shallow I might expect a bite. I've done a bit of research on older posts, and realize rope flies are most common. With that I've also seen the warnings of bringing gloves and scissors. Are their scales actually that sharp? What other than the rope fly will incite some aggression?

Any info is great! I plan to be out there again tomorrow after 4 also, and welcome partners.

Thanks!

Forrest

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