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Sunday, 30 November 2014

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Conway / Rapidan - Best access point

For the Rapidan. I love to fish the parts in the Rapidan WMA and the SNP. As you drive into the WMA you drop down on the stream with it on your left. The stream weaves in and out of the SNP and the WMA. As you drive along, The 3 landmarks a lot of people use are the first and 2nd bridge and the parking lot before the SNP. Up til the first bridge any car with clearance is safe. I dont take anything less then a truck past the first bridge, it just is a rough road. Up past the 2nd bridge, there are numbers on the trees marking different camp sites. I like fishing from spot 10 up till the SNP boundary, but the whole area has fish and is scenic. Once you are inside the SNP area, the stream gets small, as do the fish. There is a great book on the rapidan written by switch fisher. I forget his actual name, but if you Google that you will find it. I have accumilated a few of his books, they are a great reference the first time im on a new stream. I hope the mention of a the book doesn't cross any boundaries, if it does I apologize.

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Danny

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On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 11:40 PM, Derek Douglas <derek.j.douglas13@gmail.com> wrote:

You can access the Conway from the Rapidan WMA. From the first parking area you can cross the river and follow the trail downstream to fish back up. After about 1/2 mile you will also come upon a little spot on your left that you can camp and have a fire if you're so inclined. I have not driven further than the first area, but some locals told my friend and I that there is another parking area upstream with some good pools. I'm not sure what kind of car you drive, but the road leading you out there is narrow, dirt, and steep at times so I recommend at least going out with something that has decent ground clearance. Other than that, keep a look out for bears and bring a headlamp, the forest is dense and it gets dark quick out there.

On Sunday, November 30, 2014 2:30:41 PM UTC-5, Ryan D wrote:
Could anyone let me know what a good access point is for the Conway and Rapidan Rivers?

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Conway / Rapidan - Best access point

You can access the Conway from the Rapidan WMA. From the first parking area you can cross the river and follow the trail downstream to fish back up. After about 1/2 mile you will also come upon a little spot on your left that you can camp and have a fire if you're so inclined. I have not driven further than the first area, but some locals told my friend and I that there is another parking area upstream with some good pools. I'm not sure what kind of car you drive, but the road leading you out there is narrow, dirt, and steep at times so I recommend at least going out with something that has decent ground clearance. Other than that, keep a look out for bears and bring a headlamp, the forest is dense and it gets dark quick out there.

On Sunday, November 30, 2014 2:30:41 PM UTC-5, Ryan D wrote:

Could anyone let me know what a good access point is for the Conway and Rapidan Rivers?

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Anyone like to film?

Derek,

Yup! Everything was shot using my Hero2, it was somewhat difficult trying to put such a small camera in good positions to make good shots. There isnt a viewfinder or a display screen on it so you kind of have to know the camera before you can use it efficiently. I think the video could have been a lot better for the amount of time I spent trying to film that day. If I hadn't spent so much time filming I probably would have actually caught some fish!

I enjoy filming though and in the end it was worth it. The Gun Powder is beautiful!

On Wednesday, November 12, 2014 7:17:22 PM UTC, Derek Douglas wrote:

In today's world of GoPros, other action video cameras, and DSLRs, it is easier than ever to put up clips on the line. Anyone local like to get out and film fishing sessions just for the hell of it? If so, what kind of setup works for you? I have a few GoPros and a DSLR that I have been experimenting with for the last year, and would like to get some nicely edited shorts out during the next year or so.

-Derek

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Conway / Rapidan - Best access point

Could anyone let me know what a good access point is for the Conway and Rapidan Rivers?

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 4MR this morning

Stopped by 4MR this morning. I intended to be on the water by 6:30 but hit the snooze to many times. I have to get organized better so I can get out of the car and on the water quicker. Lots of 6 to 10 inch bass by the outflow. Peaceful sunrise. I like cold weather fishing on that creek. I yet to ignore how urban it is. Dead rat in the creek walking out.

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Saturday, 29 November 2014

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Holmes

Fished Holmes all morning yesterday with no luck. Super frustrating. I feel like I haven't caught a trout in forever.

On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 1:12 PM, Ryan DiAndrea <ryan.diandrea@gmail.com> wrote:

FlyTymes, thanks for the advice!

On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 8:47 PM, TurbineBlade <doublebclan@gmail.com> wrote:
Well done! - I live on Accotink and was unable to locate fish along the stocked section back closer to when it was stocked a little over a week ago. I've fished the stocked trout several times in the last couple of years, usually in the spring. I've found the fish fairly easy to locate, and not difficult to catch, but no luck this fall. I've also caught stocked fish along Holmes, and enjoy the numerous sunfish further down, and then also the stocked trout by the Animal Shelter (Cook Lake), though I don't particularly recommend it. Don't go above the head of the stream off Columbia Pike. As I understand it's private access up there. Overall, I've had the experience of catching a lot of fish one day, and then having absolutely no luck the very next day. It's hit or miss, and is much more about finding the suckers than it is anything else....at least for the first few weeks -- in my experience.

If I hike a long ways without even seeing evidence of trout moving around (sometimes they'll not touch a thing but you can at least confirm the presence of fish), I find it pointless and just drive out to SNP, etc. instead.

http://www.ginkandgasoline.com/fly-fishing-tips-technique/fly-fishing-tips-for-stocked-trout/

On the flip-side, I am one of the only fly fisherman (I think) who enjoys fishing the numerous sunfish/chubs in the spring and summer and I can walk to it in about 3 minutes now.

If you decide to try it out, I hope you tear 'em up! Most people park at Wakefield Park off of Braddock and walk behind the ball park to the trail -- you can't miss it if you just wander around for a while. You'll come to a much smaller feeder creek at first, but just walk past that. If you're out early (or at dusk), try to wear an orange (pumpkinhead) hat.

Gene

On Saturday, November 22, 2014 8:12:27 PM UTC-5, FlyTymes wrote:
First Ill say I dont know the area all that well, but I have caught fish on Holmes Run the last two days. I park on north chambliss and walk up river a bit no waders needed. You can follow the path then make your way down to the pools. I have not made my way all the way up to the lake but I have crossed 5 of the crossings. I found the best fishing from where the community pool is up to the 2nd crossing. Walk along the bank and find the deep pools, spend some time looking for the fish, enjoy the view but if you dont see fish keep going.
I got out thismorning at 930 and a good portion of the pools I wanted to fish were iced over. FYI you will break off on the ice. For those of you laughing, Im still learning. I found fish hanging under the slabs of rock but they wouldnt take. I started to get action around 11 when the sun made it up and through the trees. They left the rock slabs and made their way to the center of the pools and would travel alittle more. I was told if at first you dont succeed "Tie tie again" and that I did. Silver beadheaded nymphs, small orange eggs and lighter colored dry flies w/ a split about 4' up all worked well. Streamers and top water stuff not so much.

Accotink is next, anyone have pointers? Cheers!

On Saturday, November 22, 2014 4:06:03 PM UTC-5, Ryan D wrote:
Whats the best section of Holmes to fish? Just below the Lake?

On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 5:56 PM, FlyTymes <bha...@gmail.com> wrote:

Fished Holmes Run today. Got out late, lost the sun and it got chilly, especilly sticking the hands in the drink. Fish were holding deep in the pools. 6-12 per, saw a few darting around the shallows. Passed a gentlemen swinging streamers, he said he had "no luck, but they were following". Well i may have cheatefd but i hung a nymph about 6 in under an oragne egg and it worked out well. Good portion of them turned on it and had 4 take. Fished from the downed tree by the pool up to the first crossing, 3 hrs.
Im not familiar with the area but through this website and the VDGIF I found my way to Holmes. Also stopping today at Orvis to increase my arsenal I was invited to your next "Beer Tie". First impression of this group is impressive.
Cheers. Safe Travels,
Bret

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Incredible Day on 4MR

Tonight I accidentally stumbled upon a link (from another website) to the thread on here in 2012 the first time a guy posted a photo of a tilapia caught out of 4MR. He said that VDGIF biologists doubted the fish would last the winter...so much for that! Although I'm sure that's old news.

-Derek

On Monday, November 17, 2014 4:35:58 PM UTC-5, MattT wrote:

This last Saturday morning I thought I'd try my luck down at Gravelly Point. Casted around the outflow for about an hour with zero luck. Determined not to accept the skunk that day, I drove down to 4 mile run to try my luck there. The weather was absolutely beautiful, and there wasn't a single person on the river. I caught a countless amount of bluegill and three or four smallies. An excellent day.

At about 3pm I decided to call it because the tide was rolling in and the water was getting a little high. I saw my favorite overhanging tree and thought, what the heck one more cast. I threw an olive woolly bugger and let it sink and started stripping... and all of a sudden I thought my rod was going to get pulled out of my hands. It was like being stuck on a log but the log was swimming in the opposite direction. Pulled this guy out. Absolute monster compared to anything I've ever hooked into around there. It was an incredible fight and an even better end to an already awesome day.

It's kind of hard to tell from the shot, but I'm guessing he was about 2.5 ish pounds. I feel like he could have swallowed a baseball without thinking twice. So fun.

Matt

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Incredible Day on 4MR

I accidentally stumbled upon the original thread (linked from another website) the first time a guy posted a photo of a tilapia from 4MR. In that post he said VDGIF biologists doubted the fish would last the winter. So much for that!

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Anyone like to film?

Nick,

Sorry for the delay in response, I've been tied up at work the past week or so without much downtime. Love the video! Was everything filmed with the Hero2? It looks like you dedicated yourself to take the required time necessary to set up good shots. I'm always kicking myself for wasted time fiddling with cameras when I get skunked on a trip while filming.

On Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:41:27 AM UTC-5, Nick C wrote:

Filmed and edited this pretty easily. Basically just used a head mount (similar to headlamp). I think the mount actually came with my Hero2. Unfortunately I was very new to fly fishing at this point and i got totally skunked on the trip. The gunpowder is a really beautiful place though and worth the trip if it is the right time of year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf6sel20puA

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Friday, 28 November 2014

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Finally got my grass carp

Jeff,

That is a great fish and I am super Jealous. Good for you!

Aaron

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Happy Thanksgiving

Thanks, TC. Likewise and dry socks too.

Mark

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Thursday, 27 November 2014

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Wet fly season has arrived (for me)

Very nice.

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On Nov 27, 2014, at 11:41 AM, TurbineBlade <doublebclan@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey -- this is the time of year that I switch over to working wet flies at a lazy pace along the tailwaters in the region. Even on the coldest days I've generally been able to get *some action on wets around here.

Part of the reason I decided to learn how to fly fish was my fascination with wet flies, particularly soft hackles. I had not seen a spinning lure that looked quite so alive as a simple soft hackle, and I wanted to learn what they were, what they imitate, what they might catch, etc. They're just great flies.

I mostly tie them in size #14 and probably have close to a 1,000 sitting in boxes in various places. In riffles, #12 and 10s also work well...and I have some tied to #16-20s though I rarely use them. Herl, wire, beads, partridge, pheasant, hare's ear, that Pearsall's Grizzy generously brought me, etc. I like them all. They can be fished virtually any way from what I understand, though I mostly fish them on the swing, in a duo rig, and twitched with the rod tip (not the line hand) for warmwater species.

I also felt guilt over disparaging bucktail -- so I tied a few with squirrel tail for kicks to center my chi. The rabbit strip streamer is my go-to streamer though. I got some crappy hide and began cutting it into strips and it works fairly well.

Anyway -- I just had the camera on me earlier and felt like taking a few pics. I hope everyone has as great Thanksgiving!

Dingle!

Gene

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Wet fly season has arrived (for me)

Hey -- this is the time of year that I switch over to working wet flies at a lazy pace along the tailwaters in the region. Even on the coldest days I've generally been able to get *some action on wets around here.

Part of the reason I decided to learn how to fly fish was my fascination with wet flies, particularly soft hackles. I had not seen a spinning lure that looked quite so alive as a simple soft hackle, and I wanted to learn what they were, what they imitate, what they might catch, etc. They're just great flies.

I mostly tie them in size #14 and probably have close to a 1,000 sitting in boxes in various places. In riffles, #12 and 10s also work well...and I have some tied to #16-20s though I rarely use them. Herl, wire, beads, partridge, pheasant, hare's ear, that Pearsall's Grizzy generously brought me, etc. I like them all. They can be fished virtually any way from what I understand, though I mostly fish them on the swing, in a duo rig, and twitched with the rod tip (not the line hand) for warmwater species.

I also felt guilt over disparaging bucktail -- so I tied a few with squirrel tail for kicks to center my chi. The rabbit strip streamer is my go-to streamer though. I got some crappy hide and began cutting it into strips and it works fairly well.

Anyway -- I just had the camera on me earlier and felt like taking a few pics. I hope everyone has as great Thanksgiving!

Dingle!

Gene

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Happy Thanksgiving

Ditto!

Gene

On Thursday, November 27, 2014 11:01:09 AM UTC-5, Dan Davala - Founder/President wrote:

THANKS TERRY! Happy Thanksgiving to all of TPFR from the Davala clan as well. You all are among the many things I remember and am thankful for on this day.

All the best

Dan Davala and Family

On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 7:42 AM, Terry C <flycs...@gmail.com> wrote:
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I am thankful for family,friends,and some discretionary income to feed my fishing passion. Enjoy your day. Tight lines. Terry

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Happy Thanksgiving

THANKS TERRY! Happy Thanksgiving to all of TPFR from the Davala clan as well. You all are among the many things I remember and am thankful for on this day.

All the best

Dan Davala and Family

On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 7:42 AM, Terry C <flycstrva56@gmail.com> wrote:

Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I am thankful for family,friends,and some discretionary income to feed my fishing passion. Enjoy your day. Tight lines. Terry

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I am thankful for family,friends,and some discretionary income to feed my fishing passion. Enjoy your day. Tight lines. Terry

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Tuesday, 25 November 2014

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Finally got my grass carp

Carp stories are fun! Beth and I have landed some in the 20+ pound range, though all were on (secret) jiffy dough bait on spinning tackle, usually with 8-pound mono. Beth caught a good one on the Potomac a while back and I posted the picture here at some point -- he was hard to lift!

I hooked a fairly large one (maybe in the 10-15 pounds range) this spring on fly tackle (3-weight.....obviously I wasn't planning for carp) and lost him under some bridge pylons after getting pulled around quite a bit in my kayak. I posted a report about it, and had a 'revenge' of sorts on the next day....though they weren't too large.

Of all the fish I miss catching regularly, carp are at the top of the list. I've only landed 2 on fly gear (I think?) and both were medium-sized, one of which really had a lot of fight on that 9' rod. I was literally worn-out after leaning on him for so long....and the repeated "resurgences" after beaching the sucker were ridiculous.

I love carp. You have a real gem if you have family property with grass carp roaming about in the backyard. We had some large grass carp at the hatchery and when we drained the solar pond and had to transfer them around to other ponds, it was almost unbelievable how strong they were. I can picture your delight in fighting one on fly tackle.

Gene

On Tuesday, November 25, 2014 12:06:08 PM UTC-5, namfos wrote:

Nice!

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Finally got my grass carp

Nice!

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Monday, 24 November 2014

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Finally got my grass carp

Way to go! I have a similar battle with some carp in a golf course pond near my in-laws' place in Myrtle Beach. Last year I hooked a monster but he ran me under a branch and broke off. Next year I hope!

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Finally got my grass carp

Well done! That's a fantastic fish.

On Monday, November 24, 2014 2:21:35 PM UTC-5, TurbineBlade wrote:

Jeff -- that's a powerful, monster of a fish. Nice job ;).

Gene

On Monday, November 24, 2014 2:20:14 PM UTC-5, Jeff Silvan wrote:
You might remember a post from several months ago about me trying to catch a grass carp in the little lagoon in my parents backyard (near Hilton Head), then finally hooking one only to have it break off as I tried to land it.

Well I got my revenge today. The grass carp weren't nearly as active, and were generally ignoring anything I threw. I finally decided to switch over to, of all things, a chartreuse egg pattern. That did the trick, and about 15 minutes later, I subdued this over 30" beast that easily weighed 20 lbs plus.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Finally got my grass carp

Jeff -- that's a powerful, monster of a fish. Nice job ;).

Gene

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You might remember a post from several months ago about me trying to catch a grass carp in the little lagoon in my parents backyard (near Hilton Head), then finally hooking one only to have it break off as I tried to land it.

Well I got my revenge today. The grass carp weren't nearly as active, and were generally ignoring anything I threw. I finally decided to switch over to, of all things, a chartreuse egg pattern. That did the trick, and about 15 minutes later, I subdued this over 30" beast that easily weighed 20 lbs plus.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Finally got my grass carp

You might remember a post from several months ago about me trying to catch a grass carp in the little lagoon in my parents backyard (near Hilton Head), then finally hooking one only to have it break off as I tried to land it.

Well I got my revenge today. The grass carp weren't nearly as active, and were generally ignoring anything I threw. I finally decided to switch over to, of all things, a chartreuse egg pattern. That did the trick, and about 15 minutes later, I subdued this over 30" beast that easily weighed 20 lbs plus.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Holmes

FlyTymes, thanks for the advice!

On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 8:47 PM, TurbineBlade <doublebclan@gmail.com> wrote:

Well done! - I live on Accotink and was unable to locate fish along the stocked section back closer to when it was stocked a little over a week ago. I've fished the stocked trout several times in the last couple of years, usually in the spring. I've found the fish fairly easy to locate, and not difficult to catch, but no luck this fall. I've also caught stocked fish along Holmes, and enjoy the numerous sunfish further down, and then also the stocked trout by the Animal Shelter (Cook Lake), though I don't particularly recommend it. Don't go above the head of the stream off Columbia Pike. As I understand it's private access up there. Overall, I've had the experience of catching a lot of fish one day, and then having absolutely no luck the very next day. It's hit or miss, and is much more about finding the suckers than it is anything else....at least for the first few weeks -- in my experience.

If I hike a long ways without even seeing evidence of trout moving around (sometimes they'll not touch a thing but you can at least confirm the presence of fish), I find it pointless and just drive out to SNP, etc. instead.

http://www.ginkandgasoline.com/fly-fishing-tips-technique/fly-fishing-tips-for-stocked-trout/

On the flip-side, I am one of the only fly fisherman (I think) who enjoys fishing the numerous sunfish/chubs in the spring and summer and I can walk to it in about 3 minutes now.

If you decide to try it out, I hope you tear 'em up! Most people park at Wakefield Park off of Braddock and walk behind the ball park to the trail -- you can't miss it if you just wander around for a while. You'll come to a much smaller feeder creek at first, but just walk past that. If you're out early (or at dusk), try to wear an orange (pumpkinhead) hat.

Gene

On Saturday, November 22, 2014 8:12:27 PM UTC-5, FlyTymes wrote:
First Ill say I dont know the area all that well, but I have caught fish on Holmes Run the last two days. I park on north chambliss and walk up river a bit no waders needed. You can follow the path then make your way down to the pools. I have not made my way all the way up to the lake but I have crossed 5 of the crossings. I found the best fishing from where the community pool is up to the 2nd crossing. Walk along the bank and find the deep pools, spend some time looking for the fish, enjoy the view but if you dont see fish keep going.
I got out thismorning at 930 and a good portion of the pools I wanted to fish were iced over. FYI you will break off on the ice. For those of you laughing, Im still learning. I found fish hanging under the slabs of rock but they wouldnt take. I started to get action around 11 when the sun made it up and through the trees. They left the rock slabs and made their way to the center of the pools and would travel alittle more. I was told if at first you dont succeed "Tie tie again" and that I did. Silver beadheaded nymphs, small orange eggs and lighter colored dry flies w/ a split about 4' up all worked well. Streamers and top water stuff not so much.

Accotink is next, anyone have pointers? Cheers!

On Saturday, November 22, 2014 4:06:03 PM UTC-5, Ryan D wrote:
Whats the best section of Holmes to fish? Just below the Lake?

On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 5:56 PM, FlyTymes <bha...@gmail.com> wrote:

Fished Holmes Run today. Got out late, lost the sun and it got chilly, especilly sticking the hands in the drink. Fish were holding deep in the pools. 6-12 per, saw a few darting around the shallows. Passed a gentlemen swinging streamers, he said he had "no luck, but they were following". Well i may have cheatefd but i hung a nymph about 6 in under an oragne egg and it worked out well. Good portion of them turned on it and had 4 take. Fished from the downed tree by the pool up to the first crossing, 3 hrs.
Im not familiar with the area but through this website and the VDGIF I found my way to Holmes. Also stopping today at Orvis to increase my arsenal I was invited to your next "Beer Tie". First impression of this group is impressive.
Cheers. Safe Travels,
Bret

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing after dark

Hey everyone,

I'm trying to take advantage of this awesome weather today and get a line in the water after work. Normally I would just wear a headlamp, but my wife and son would like to come with me to get some fresh air so I'm trying to think of a spot that has some kind of lighting so they don't have to stand in the dark.

I've been to Cook Lake a few times, but can't remember if there are any lights around the path there. Does anyone know?

4MR maybe?

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Trent Jones: Realizing a Muskie Dream

I am the walrus

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Another Belize picture

Nice fishy!

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Incredible Day on 4MR

Thanks for the post Matt! So you fish both the north and south side of the river? Are you casting into the middle, or wading out and casting to the banks?

Thanks again for the info and picture. Nice fish.

alex

On Monday, November 17, 2014 4:35:58 PM UTC-5, MattT wrote:

This last Saturday morning I thought I'd try my luck down at Gravelly Point. Casted around the outflow for about an hour with zero luck. Determined not to accept the skunk that day, I drove down to 4 mile run to try my luck there. The weather was absolutely beautiful, and there wasn't a single person on the river. I caught a countless amount of bluegill and three or four smallies. An excellent day.

At about 3pm I decided to call it because the tide was rolling in and the water was getting a little high. I saw my favorite overhanging tree and thought, what the heck one more cast. I threw an olive woolly bugger and let it sink and started stripping... and all of a sudden I thought my rod was going to get pulled out of my hands. It was like being stuck on a log but the log was swimming in the opposite direction. Pulled this guy out. Absolute monster compared to anything I've ever hooked into around there. It was an incredible fight and an even better end to an already awesome day.

It's kind of hard to tell from the shot, but I'm guessing he was about 2.5 ish pounds. I feel like he could have swallowed a baseball without thinking twice. So fun.

Matt

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Sunday, 23 November 2014

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Charleston

Great shots Josh, way to go man!

Dan Davala

On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Josh Cohn <joshccohn404@gmail.com> wrote:

Some of you may've seen me working the Fletcher's stand over the summer and I usually just read these forums, but since I've gone to Charleston for College I've been chasing Reds on the fly and today I finally got one that wasn't a "rat" (over 18inches) on a nice little fly i through together. Suffice to say, I was pretty excited.
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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Charleston

Some of you may've seen me working the Fletcher's stand over the summer and I usually just read these forums, but since I've gone to Charleston for College I've been chasing Reds on the fly and today I finally got one that wasn't a "rat" (over 18inches) on a nice little fly i through together. Suffice to say, I was pretty excited.
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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Charleston

Some of you may've seen me working the Fletcher's stand over the summer and I usually just read these forums, but since I've gone to Charleston for College I've been chasing Reds on the fly and today I finally got one over 18inches on a nice little fly i through together. Suffice to say, I was pretty excited.
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