Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Thursday, 31 July 2014

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Beaverdam Reservoir update....

Great article! http://www.loudountimes.com/news/articl … e_crowd433 -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Beaverdam Reservoir update....

Thank you so much for going, and for providing this report. I'm sorry I was unable to attend as I had intended to do. Work took me out of town and I was unable to return in time. I find it interesting that they focused on gangs, teenage swimmers, and graffiti. Their initial statements to the press made it sound like this was all about public safety and repairs to critical county infrastructure. I assumed that the repairs to infrastructure...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Beaverdam Reservoir update....

The meeting went well but we must remember that we are dealing with a monopoly. That is how they think and act.Lots of people showed up...more than normally attend a LoCo Board of Supervisors meeting. This was definitely noticed. In attendance: 2 LoCo Supervisors, a rep from the Chairman's office, the former chair of DGIF, members (20+) of the Stone Bridge rowing team, a LoWa board member and 50 or so great citizens of Loudoun.Many...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Stream Thermometer

All,Does anyone have experience with digital thermometers while on the water? I'm looking at a few under $20 on Amazon - both infrared and digital cooking ones. Feel free to call me out if I'm over complicating things but I feel like the instant reading would be a nice feature even if it is a little bulkier than a glass/plastic tradition thermometer. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,Connor...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} filming on Tidal Basin for Nat Geo / PBS Special on National Mall

Hi All -The company I work for is producing a one-hour PBS / Nat Geo Special on the Washington Mall. The doc will cover the Mall's origins and how it has transformed over the last 200 years. We are adding bits throughout about how people use the Mall on a daily basis and we wanted to make sure that we film some of the fishing that goes on in the Tidal Basin and along the Potomac. Please let me know if you...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Louisiana Redfish

those are awesome pictures.I am indifferent on the hatOn Thursday, July 31, 2014 9:53:59 AM UTC-4, namfos wrote:LOL! I'm with you, Rich. ;-)Mark -- 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} Louisiana Redfish

LOL! I'm with you, Rich. ;-)Mark -- 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 view this discussion...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Louisiana Redfish

I second the hat h8ing. Solid pheesh.On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 11:22:21 AM UTC-4, Jeff Silvan wrote:I went down to New Orleans last weekend, and as I've been making a habit, I went down a day early to get some fishing in. I ended up catching five redfish, two of which were pretty hefty ~30 inch fish, but none were small. I saw a few gar, and I got a nice black drum to eat but I didn't realize he actually ate (I thought it was...

Wednesday, 30 July 2014

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Another Carp Story

You should be fine with a 6. I've used it before there. I was using a 7 in that video. As far as spots, it's hard to "hot spot" the canal even if one wanted to because fish could literally be anywhere. I believe I was between lock 7 and 8, but may have been between 6 and 7 as well. At least a few weeks ago, the green surface "mat" thinned out and disappeared if you walked about a half mile below lock 7. As you're fishing, just...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Another Carp Story

Jeff, Great video. That's much better editing than I would have done. I was at Lock 7 today tossing some buggy looking flies, and had a carp inhale my fly, and then spit it right out. I then proceeded to spook the three others there when I got so excited. Anyway, do you think a 6wt (my biggest rod) is too small for landing a carp there? It looks like your setup was bigger, but it could be the...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Is there any point to killing snakehead caught rod-n-reel anymore?

Lacy Act trumps state regs http://www.fws.gov/international/laws-treaties-agreements/us-conservation-laws/lacey-act.htmlSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 30, 2014, at 3:34 PM, TurbineBlade <doublebclan@gmail.com> wrote:I know this is true and that we are just discussing the facts, but $250,000? What was calculated that led to this amount?The maximum penalty for driving drunk in VA is $300 minus court-ordered restitution -- http://www.dmv.org/va-virginia/automotive-law/dui.php(Disclaimer:...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Is there any point to killing snakehead caught rod-n-reel anymore?

I know this is true and that we are just discussing the facts, but $250,000? What was calculated that led to this amount?The maximum penalty for driving drunk in VA is $300 minus court-ordered restitution -- http://www.dmv.org/va-virginia/automotive-law/dui.php(Disclaimer: I am not interested in possessing a live NSH for any reason whatsoever)GeneOn Monday, July 28, 2014 1:33:06 PM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:Hi...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Is there any point to killing snakehead caught rod-n-reel anymore?

Yea that is a pretty steep fine! but that lets the public know their serious and hopefully will prevent the spread of the NSH to other watersOn Tuesday, July 29, 2014 7:55:51 PM UTC-4, Rob Snowhite wrote:Make sure you throw weedless. Most of the spots are choked out with milfoil/hydrilla right now. And on the possession bit, DNR stated at...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Louisiana Redfish

The guide was Rocky Thickstun (Salty Fly Louisiana). I typically use Greg Moon (Louisiana Fly Fishing Charters), but he wasn't available so he set me up with Rocky. They're friends and toss trips to each other if they are booked and the other is free. I highly recommend both. They also both have great reputations among guides down there as well. If you're thinking of going, plan way ahead. You might get lucky on short notice due...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Louisiana Redfish

Awesome fish - sounds like a great trip! If you don't mind sharing, who was the guide? And would you recommend him/her?--Scott On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Jeffrey Silvan <jeffreysilvan@gmail.com> wrote: I went down to New Orleans last weekend, and as I've been making a habit, I went down a day early to get some fishing in. I ended up catching five redfish, two of which were pretty hefty ~30 inch fish, but none...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Louisiana Redfish

Beautiful fish Jeff! I hope to one day get into a big one like that -- GeneOn Wednesday, July 30, 2014 11:56:16 AM UTC-4, Richard Farino wrote:Nice report. Love the fish, hate the hat ;)RRichard FarinoUrban Angler VA | 108 N. Washington Street 2nd Floor | Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 527-2524...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Louisiana Redfish

Nice report. Love the fish, hate the hat ;)RRichard FarinoUrban Angler VA | 108 N. Washington Street 2nd Floor | Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 527-2524 | fax: (703) 527-3313 | richard@urbanangler.com From: Jeffrey Silvan <jeffreysilvan@gmail.com>Reply-To: <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com>Date:...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Louisiana Redfish

I went down to New Orleans last weekend, and as I've been making a habit, I went down a day early to get some fishing in. I ended up catching five redfish, two of which were pretty hefty ~30 inch fish, but none were small. I saw a few gar, and I got a nice black drum to eat but I didn't realize he actually ate (I thought it was the bottom)...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Owens Creek

I haven't fished Owens Creek that much, but the Greendrake and Elbow pools on Big Hunting Creek are pretty easy to access and are productive - maybe a 100 yd or so walk down a well used path. There is a moderate hill but no rock hopping like in the Gorge section. The Culvert Pool at the intersection of 77 and Catoctin Hollow Rd is also fairly easy to access. On Monday, July 28, 2014 9:28:46 AM...

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Is there any point to killing snakehead caught rod-n-reel anymore?

Make sure you throw weedless. Most of the spots are choked out with milfoil/hydrilla right now. And on the possession bit, DNR stated at the above mentioned tourney that the fine for possessing a live snakehead is $250,000.00 Rob Snowhite From: D. Walker <williamdaviswalker@gmail.com> To: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Beth first redfish, tough fishing

Cool report, nice drum! Did you fish with a guide? If so, do you mind saying who? Obviously, it was a tough day, but I'd be interested in knowing if you'd recommend him. I'll be down there from Sept 13-20.Thanks,TomOn Monday, July 28, 2014 8:38:00 PM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:Hey -- Almost exactly 1 year ago we attempted a trip to NC to cast to redfish and though I managed one small one, I found the skill...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Is there any point to killing snakehead caught rod-n-reel anymore?

Everyone has an opinion on it, but I think fly pattern makes almost, but not entirely, no difference whatsoever. Any small-medium streamer works best for me -- just keep a few of various weights so you can get down quickly or not if you need to. To me, the bigger challenge is keeping the fish from knowing you're there (sneak...