Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Good day at the Accotink Creek

So the stockers eat woolly buggers, overwinter, and then still hit on woolly buggers again in the spring. Interesting. Naive fish? Did you notice any other species becoming active (fish I mean, I've seen plenty of turtles, spring migrants, and heard several Ranid/Hylid species)? I jog the stream trail around the lake 4-5...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Good day at the Accotink Creek

Beautiful fish and fantastic photos as ever, Todd! Thank you for sharing!--ScottSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 31, 2015, at 8:23 PM, TAEHWAN KIM <toddk61@naver.com> wrote:I fished at Accotink Creek this afternoon and surprisingly they are still there. Tight Lines, Todd -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Good day at the Accotink Creek

I fished at Accotink Creek this afternoon and surprisingly they are still there. Tight Lines, Todd -- 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: First (Potomac) Shad

I like your scotty rod holder, just mounted one on my kayak this weekend and cant wait to use it On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 9:43:58 PM UTC-4, Colin Cummings wrote:Hi all. New to this forum... a lot of you may know me as Terry's son. Some of you may have seen me at the Orvis store in Tyson's where I work. Anyway, day off today meant getting the kayak out at fletchers. Caught one hickory in the cove above walker's point....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: First (Potomac) Shad

Nice work, Colin!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 on the web visit...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: What are the spey guys throwing on the Potomac?

The past two years I have used a 12' 6" 6/7 weight with 450-475 skagit heads. This year I am EXCITED to try a 450 grain Skagit iFlight which has an intermediate line for 2/3 of the head. For tips I use 12-15 feet of T-8 or T-11. I tried 18 feet of T-8 and that was a shit show. I agree with John that throwing heavier tips (T-14 & T-17) will make the fishing much less fun. Those tips are also not really likely to get you in...

Monday, 30 March 2015

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: First (Potomac) Shad

Hi all. New to this forum... a lot of you may know me as Terry's son. Some of you may have seen me at the Orvis store in Tyson's where I work. Anyway, day off today meant getting the kayak out at fletchers. Caught one hickory in the cove above walker's point. Beautiful day but high winds cut my day short.On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:17:56...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: What are the spey guys throwing on the Potomac?

I used both T-11 and T-14 last year on my Deathstar, used the T-11 more as the T-14 would get hung up more at the end of the swing and the T-11 was catching fish. I did not use polyleaders but I will have them with me I just keep changing going heavier until it starts working or I start hooking fish. I also will adjust the fishing by casting more across and throwing a number of mends to get the fly down, most of the fish are...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: SNP is in good shape

Nice fish. Love the colors on Brookies. -- 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 on the...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: SNP is in good shape

I caught one brookie on Saturday on the Rose. He took a large stonefly nymph. I only had one take on a dry fly. Water levels are great but it was bitterly cold Saturday; spring retreated for the day.On Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11:36:47 PM UTC-4, Ashley Frohwein wrote:I caught 2 brookies (4" and 5") at white oak canyon/cedar...

Sunday, 29 March 2015

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: What are the spey guys throwing on the Potomac?

Jon, have you tried polykeaders on the Potomac? I typically use polyleaders with a scandi head when great lakes steel heading but can't see them getting down on the Potomac. Even t11 seems light to me. Like I said in my orig post I was thinking t14 but not sure if that will even be enough. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fly tiers, want Samoyed hair?

Handsome dog.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 on the web visit...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: What are the spey guys throwing on the Potomac?

I will set up my 6 wt with a 375-400 grain Skagit line and then use either sinking polyleaders or T-11 tips to get down, hopefully that will do the trick. -- 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...

Saturday, 28 March 2015

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: First (Potomac) Shad

Thanks for the update Alex, I was up walking my dog up at the Potomac Overlook todaandy I saw a boat out in the channel around 5pm or so...was too far away to see if anyone was catching fish, but the water did look awfully fast and cold. I know a lot of us are looking forward to our first shad of the season immensely!NateOn Friday,...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: SNP is in good shape

I caught 2 brookies (4" and 5") at white oak canyon/cedar run today. Weather: low thirties, windy, and sunny. Took both on prince nymphs in 2 different small pools. No signs of life in the bigger pools. No luck with dries. -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Holmes Run Revisited

There was a re-stocking on February 12, but not as many as in November.In addition, turns out that the cause of the fish kill was the chlorine that hit the stream when the water main up on Columbia Pike broke. Trout don't like chlorinated water, and it did them in really quick.On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11:50:43 AM UTC-4, Robert Shane wrote:I know there were some issues with this in early January. Have there been any improvements?...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fly tiers, want Samoyed hair?

Yup, that worked! Beautiful dog, Carl. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 28, 2015, at 6:27 PM, Carl Lettow <clettow@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hmm, maybe this works... > > This is Sami: > > -- > 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} Re: Fly tiers, want Samoyed hair?

Hmm, maybe this works... This is Sami: -- 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,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fly tiers, want Samoyed hair?

Hmm, I must be doing something wrong, then. When I go to post, i don't see a button or drop down to attach a file. -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Suggestions for Fly Fishing today?

All the rivers have been stocked, and the shad shoul be around very soon.As far as location if you dont mind stockies North Westen Branch, patuxent river in Montgomery and howard county are good bets . check on the mddnr website they have maps and all.On Sun, Mar 22, 2015 at 1:25 PM, Zachary Manning <zachary.manning@gmail.com> wrote:New to the DC area and haven't been fly fishing in forever . Thinking of running to Bethesda...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: What are the spey guys throwing on the Potomac?

My rod of choice is a 10'8" 5wt Batson Rainshadow Switch with a 290gr Wulff Ambush line, 15' of T-8, and around 4-5ft of 10lb tippet to the first fly. Setup works great swinging for smallies and trout as well. -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Big Hunting Creek and Gunpowder Falls reports?

ROFLMAO! It sucks. Maryland is better!Gene -- 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: First (Potomac) Shad

Yes Aaron, we have them today. Now that we are open for the season we will be here every day. On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 9:19:43 PM UTC-4, Aaron O wrote:Hey Alex,Are you guys selling DC licenses again this year and are they be available tomorrow?AaronOn Friday, March 27, 2015 at 6:17:07 PM UTC-4, Alex Binsted wrote:I have to apologize to anyone who bet on me to catch the first one but Bob Smith beat me to it this...

Friday, 27 March 2015

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: First (Potomac) Shad

Hey Alex,Are you guys selling DC licenses again this year and are they be available tomorrow?AaronOn Friday, March 27, 2015 at 6:17:07 PM UTC-4, Alex Binsted wrote:I have to apologize to anyone who bet on me to catch the first one but Bob Smith beat me to it this year. However, I did pick the spot, sell him the shad darts and take the photo. That counts for something, doesn't it?Bob and I were out this afternoon to...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: First (Potomac) Shad

Hey Alex,On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 6:17:07 PM UTC-4, Alex Binsted wrote:I have to apologize to anyone who bet on me to catch the first one but Bob Smith beat me to it this year. However, I did pick the spot, sell him the shad darts and take the photo. That counts for something, doesn't it?Bob and I were out this afternoon to see if the boats still float before Fletcher's officially opens for the season. We...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} First (Potomac) Shad

Alex, the assist is just as important as the goal. -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Big Hunting Creek and Gunpowder Falls reports?

Ha! I'm glad I can provide this valuable public service (back to plotting my next trip to Shenandoah) -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Big Hunting Creek and Gunpowder Falls reports?

To clarify: I'm totally kidding and am sure all of the above are great places to fish. ;)On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 6:57:38 PM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:This is the best posting I've read since the DGIF report that the SF Shenandoah is supposed to have few (if any) big smallies this coming year! Lol -- yes, everyone please read this and go get your fix over in MD instead of the SNP. There's nothing to...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Big Hunting Creek and Gunpowder Falls reports?

This is the best posting I've read since the DGIF report that the SF Shenandoah is supposed to have few (if any) big smallies this coming year! Lol -- yes, everyone please read this and go get your fix over in MD instead of the SNP. There's nothing to see there but little 6" fish and tons of rattlesnakes and bears. I hear that people die hiking around in there all the time actually. It sucks. Maryland...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} First (Potomac) Shad

"and told him not to lose it. It jumped off at the boat".....about 5 seconds after he told me not to lose it....hmmm ;-) The only thing that beats shad and striper season at Fletcher's is absolutely nothing. -- 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} Re: First (Potomac) Shad

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: First (Potomac) Shad

On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 6:17:07 PM UTC-4, Alex Binsted wrote:I have to apologize to anyone who bet on me to catch the first one but Bob Smith beat me to it this year. However, I did pick the spot, sell him the shad darts and take the photo. That counts for something, doesn't it?Bob and I were out this afternoon to see if...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} First (Potomac) Shad

I have to apologize to anyone who bet on me to catch the first one but Bob Smith beat me to it this year. However, I did pick the spot, sell him the shad darts and take the photo. That counts for something, doesn't it?Bob and I were out this afternoon to see if the boats still float before Fletcher's officially opens for the season....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Big Hunting Creek and Gunpowder Falls reports?

There are some great blue-lining spots near bhc, little hunting creek, and fishing creek ( and apparently some just north in pa). I just started exploring that area with a fellow tpfr member in the fall and am stoked that I can get my brookie fix without the drive to Shenandoah. As a companion to a topo map, I recommend taking a look at the state Brook trout inventory to help one narrow down potential streams. http://dnr2.maryland.gov/fisheries/Documents/MD_Brook_Trout_management_plan.pdf....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The early bird

Shad Cam is up for 2015. I usually go 2 weeks after this is busy is when we get a good run. http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/shadcam/On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 2:00:50 PM UTC-4, Dan Dutton wrote:Gets the shad. -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Big Hunting Creek and Gunpowder Falls reports?

Thanks ... headed that way sunday.On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11:14:00 AM UTC-4, Rob Snowhite wrote:Check a topo map for Catocrins above BHC. If you see a blue line in public land, fish it. Watch for bears. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2015, at 11:11 AM, Terry C <flycs...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I fished Gun Powder yesterday. Water a great levels but got skunked 😞. Still cold. Sun didn't come...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Papua New Guinea Black Bass

It's great that there is a post about New Guinea bass. A lot of the fish down there are caught on flies below the surface. Everyone who has caught one says its the hardest pulling fish in fresh water bar none. Lefty Krey backed this up saying it the toughest fish pound for pound there is.Below is a link of Rod Harrison catching a 20 pounder on fly in the 80's. Rod is the guy who introduced the black bass...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Holmes Run Revisited

Well all I can tell you is that the last time it was stocked was November 7th. But as you recall there was a high water sewage spill event since then. And when that happens they have to dump chemicals into the stream to disinfect it. When it happened last year they didn't restock the stream and there was nothing in there. Odds are not good, in other words, that there is any improvement. -- http://www.tpfr.org ---...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The early bird

Terry, What odds? It's hard to bet against Alex.On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 8:12 AM, Terry C <flycstrva56@gmail.com> wrote:I gave it a try from walkers point for a few hrs Wednesday morning with my son, but nothing yet. Was hoping to get the first one of the year. My money is on Alex B. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders"...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Holmes Run Revisited

I know there were some issues with this in early January. Have there been any improvements? -- 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....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Big Hunting Creek and Gunpowder Falls reports?

Check a topo map for Catocrins above BHC. If you see a blue line in public land, fish it. Watch for bears. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2015, at 11:11 AM, Terry C <flycstrva56@gmail.com> wrote: > > I fished Gun Powder yesterday. Water a great levels but got skunked 😞. Still cold. Sun didn't come out till late in the day. I was hoping to get into some dry fly fishing. > > -- > http://www.tpfr.org >...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Big Hunting Creek and Gunpowder Falls reports?

I fished Gun Powder yesterday. Water a great levels but got skunked 😞. Still cold. Sun didn't come out till late in the day. I was hoping to get into some dry fly fishing. -- 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} Re: Big Hunting Creek and Gunpowder Falls reports?

Hey Andrew,I know brookie water is a sacred and protected topic. Big Hunting is my closest trout water and have never found/fished brookie streams in that area. Not asking for spots but a general direction to explore. I usually hit lower/canyon section of BH ...... are the blue lines you hit tribs that flow into BH? Catoctin Mtn Park ..... Cunningham Falls State Park?Thanks for any and all help.Ryan (rphoulihan@gmail.com)On...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The early bird

I gave it a try from walkers point for a few hrs Wednesday morning with my son, but nothing yet. Was hoping to get the first one of the year. My money is on Alex B. -- 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...