Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Tuesday, 30 September 2014

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gunpowder Falls

I've fished there a few times over the past month and have had decent success, mostly on nymphs above Falls Road. My wife Jillian tagged along the last time and promptly caught her first brown trout (see attached). On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 12:34:22 PM UTC-4, Bob Richey wrote:Has anyone fished it lately? I've only been there once...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Gunpowder Falls

I fished it early September with no luck. Saw tons of trout but they weren't biting. Heavy pressure from what I can assume. Non of the other fly fisherman were catching anything either. It was my 1st time up there -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gunpowder Falls

I haven't been up there in a couple of months, but I've always had *some luck with soft hackles, even into late December last year. I was told (by some random old guy with a flask who said "I don't generally drink during the day, but I'm working nights now") that every foot of stream bed in the GP holds about 60,000 trout, and with the low water in the summer you stand a real chance of stomping many fish to death....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fall stripers

In the fall I've seen one caught as far upriver is Theodore Roosevelt Island, so they probably make it to Chain Bridge. The few that I've caught have been near Mount Vernon.On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 1:49:18 PM UTC-4, Barracuda wrote:I've never gotten around to fishing for stripers in the fall, but I was thinking about trying it. How far upriver are you likely to find them this time of year? Do they get up to the Chain...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fall stripers

I've never gotten around to fishing for stripers in the fall, but I was thinking about trying it. How far upriver are you likely to find them this time of year? Do they get up to the Chain Bridge area like in the spring?Thanks.Barracuda -- 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} Gunpowder Falls

Has anyone fished it lately? I've only been there once but enjoyed it. -- 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....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Guide etiquette dilemma

I was thinking -- On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 9:40:47 AM UTC-4, D. Walker wrote:as I read your post, I am imagining your guide to be like Captain Ron....On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 9:24:47 AM UTC-4, Cary Pugh wrote:Like others I have been with a wide range of guides in various countries. Agree the standards are different...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Guide etiquette dilemma

Guide horror stories - we had a guy take us out at Harkers Island. He had spent the night before out on the water as he got lost in the fog. He got sea sick. I hooked an albie and he backed up the boat into the anchor line of the only boat around and the fish swam around the line and broke me off. He wanted to go in early for 420 time and trade a fried chicken for cocaine with his booty call source. He gave us fliers...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Guide etiquette dilemma

as I read your post, I am imagining your guide to be like Captain Ron....On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 9:24:47 AM UTC-4, Cary Pugh wrote:Like others I have been with a wide range of guides in various countries. Agree the standards are different for different countries but you should feel the guide is working hard for you and is controlling the few variables that he/she can (your comfort -- within reason -- and his intrusions...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Guide etiquette dilemma

Like others I have been with a wide range of guides in various countries. Agree the standards are different for different countries but you should feel the guide is working hard for you and is controlling the few variables that he/she can (your comfort -- within reason -- and his intrusions and distractions being the two main ones as he can't control the weather or the fish). On smoking I speak up if I want to avoid...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Guide etiquette dilemma

I sent an email late last night, and the head guy emailed me back almost right away to apologize. He said he never gets much feedback about the #2 guy's guiding, so he thanked me and offered to take me out the next time I'm down, no charge. Miles -- 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...

Monday, 29 September 2014

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Guide etiquette dilemma

i would write and express your concerns but the rules in some places are quite a bit different than what we expect in the U.S. I have fished with guides in South America who were literally spending their off days learning to fish. They were nice guys but were virtually useless beyond taking me to fishing spots. That's just how it is.On Monday, September 29, 2014 4:59:29 PM UTC-4, Miles wrote:I've just returned...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Guide etiquette dilemma

Thanks, everybody. Even just writing it out, I felt like I needed to get in touch with the head guide. I kept remembering new stupid stuff my guy did. I'll drop him a note. MDT -- 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} Guide etiquette dilemma

Fish or not, in my opinion you should always feel that a guide is working as hard as possible to provide the best experience for you. I'd go with your gut on this one. -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Guide etiquette dilemma

Sorry, but you need to harsh that guy's mellow. Smoking permission should have been asked. The potential "smoking" isn't a problem with me as long as it doesn't affect the guides ability. Sounds like his was affected. I would definitely send a letter/email to the guide service. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Guide etiquette dilemma

I have hired guides all over this half of the country and have found a couple bad ones, but this seems like an extra-bad experience. I've had guides answer the phone before, but it's typically only been to get/share intel on fishing conditions. Personal conversations shouldn't be happening while he's on the clock for you. With the wading,...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Guide etiquette dilemma

Miles,If that’s the #2 guy, that needs to be a 1-man operation. People can argue about other folks nitpicking at everything someone does wrong on a trip, but you sometimes need to speak up. He should know what he’s doing… but if the cigarette smoke bothers you, mention it so he can get downwind.Were the phone calls to other guides...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Guide etiquette dilemma

I've just returned from a tropical paradise, where I booked a guide to take me bonefishing. I don't have a lot of experience with fishing guides, so I'm not really sure what to make of that experience. Question to follow: I was fishing with the #2 guy in the organization, and though we had a good time, I wouldn't recommend him to anybody. First, when he picked me up he smelled strongly of mary jane -- maybe not baked at the time,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Sandy Point

Hello -I fished Sandy Point on Saturday evening from my kayak. I don't have much successful, unguided experience with fly rods in saltwater, but I thought I did everything "right." I was there during high tide, on the "inside" of structure, namely the Bay Bridge. I cast into schools of baitfish I saw breaking, throwing the usual mix of clousers and deceivers on sink-tip line. I was even casting competently....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Northwest Branch Watershed

Thanks for the info and the link.On Monday, September 29, 2014 2:22:13 PM UTC-4, Ryan D wrote:Apparently it's stocked from rt 410 up to Randolph. So both sides of rt29. However, I just took a glance at the 214 stocking scheduled at it's not listed. So that might be bad news.Schedule:http://dnr2.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/trout/stocking.aspxThere is a pretty good map in that link too. On Monday, September 29, 2014 2:13:27 PM...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Striped bass between Occoquan and 301

I fished the Occoquan today. The conditions were right; for a while. After about 2 it was like the water was shut off and the water was barely flowing. It was a bit odd.None the less..IT HAS BEGUN!First fish of the day was close to 24" and it fought well. The hit about ripped the rod out of my hands and it took off. It took a little of line off of the reel. While the water was flowing I caught...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Northwest Branch Watershed

Apparently it's stocked from rt 410 up to Randolph. So both sides of rt29. However, I just took a glance at the 214 stocking scheduled at it's not listed. So that might be bad news.Schedule:http://dnr2.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/trout/stocking.aspxThere is a pretty good map in that link too. On Monday, September 29, 2014 2:13:27 PM UTC-4, Bob Richey wrote:I'm giving this a bump, I'd be interested to know, too. Which side...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Northwest Branch Watershed

I'm giving this a bump, I'd be interested to know, too. Which side of 29 is stocked?On Monday, September 29, 2014 1:46:48 PM UTC-4, Ryan D wrote:Does anyone have any experience fishing the Northwest Branch Watershed near rt29 in MD? Good, bad? I didn't realize there were stocked trout waters so close to where I work. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Northwest Branch Watershed

Does anyone have any experience fishing the Northwest Branch Watershed near rt29 in MD? Good, bad? I didn't realize there were stocked trout waters so close to where I work. -- 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: Salmon River Trip Oct 4th-6th Anyone ?

Definitely the first time I have ever heard someone suggest that the lower fly gets less people! Place is a nightmare... I do agree with you that you can get some water somewhat to yourself if you are willing to walk. On Thursday, September 25, 2014 4:27:39 PM UTC-4, Vo wrote:Hey All, Dave Jamieson and I are planning on heading up to...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Harry Murray on Carp Fishing

lol so true. Everything is "murrays this or that". Reminds me of Fran Betters up on the ausable.On Friday, September 26, 2014 1:01:20 PM UTC-4, Gs Feder wrote:I also find a bit annoying that every recommendation Harry makes is for something he has "invented" or sells. But he sure has spent a lot of time in the SNP and on the Shennandoah over the years. Cheers, -- Greg From: TurbineBlade <doubl...@gmail.com>...

Friday, 26 September 2014

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Harry Murray on Carp Fishing

I also find a bit annoying that every recommendation Harry makes is for something he has "invented" or sells. But he sure has spent a lot of time in the SNP and on the Shennandoah over the years. Cheers, -- Greg From: TurbineBlade <doublebclan@gmail.com> To: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com Cc: gsfeder@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, September 26, 2014 7:18 AM Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders}...