Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Strike Indicator Recommendations?

Has anyone tried using water balloons filled with air for indicators? I saw a guy a few years back using them for steelhead. Ive been using that idea ever since. On high wind days they can be a little hard to cast with smaller rods but you can get a large bag for next to nothing. Thanks,Dan Barrettdannytbarrett@gmail.com(540)-222-8064 On Wed, Sep 30, 2015 at 2:00 PM, Matthew Longley <matthew.longley@gmail.com>...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Strike Indicator Recommendations?

I like the football types with the slit in them. You put the line in the slit then close if off with a piece of rubber tubing. They don't kink your line, are easy to move or remove, and float really well. Occasionally they will fly off, but two or three indicators will generally get me through three 14-hour days of steelheading. Probably not the best option for really small flies/tippet, they are less delicate in presentation,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Hazel River/North Fork Thornton River or others around Sperryville

I've had good luck on the Hazel. The parking is limited with only room for about 2 cars. It's also kind of hard to figure out where to park on your first visit. However, I think the limited parking leads to less fishing pressure than some of the other rivers in the area. I've never fished the N. Fork of the Thornton. On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11:09:09 AM UTC-4, Nick W wrote:Hey Folks,Long...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Hazel River/North Fork Thornton River or others around Sperryville

Hey Folks,Long time lurker first time poster. I am going to a wedding party in Sperryville, VA and was planning on getting up early and hitting the Hazel or the N Fork of the Thornton. Any tips or advice for fishing on either of these two rivers? Are there any other spots worth considering?Thanks,Nick -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spey Nation New Tackle Selector and Updates on 2016

I enjoy SH spey casts when the situation suits -- lazy! I'm sure it's a blast -- GeneOn Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 8:42:31 AM UTC-4, John wrote: It's the dark side. Once you cross over you'll never go back.On Sep 30, 2015, at 8:26 AM, TurbineBlade wrote:No, that's just another obsession I'm sure I'll walk into at some point. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Strike Indicator Recommendations?

I prefer to cut a stick on foam indicator in half, remove the color paper so it's all white and also more pliable and fold it over itself to get a very small, sensitive indicator that works even in a spring creek if necessary. While it won't always float it remains visible... Otherwise a piece of bright red amnesia tied into the leader or no indicator at all if tight lightning are the way to go when fishing shallow water, where...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spey Nation New Tackle Selector and Updates on 2016

It's the dark side. Once you cross over you'll never go back.On Sep 30, 2015, at 8:26 AM, TurbineBlade wrote:No, that's just another obsession I'm sure I'll walk into at some point. ;0 I'm not ready to roll cast pipe wrenches yet though. GeneOn Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 8:25:06 AM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:Does it...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Strike Indicator Recommendations?

Funny to see craft foam mentioned -- heck, you might as well just tie one of those RSW foam beetles double-stacked and have a duo rig. That's my favorite nymphing. Actually, that's my favorite dry fly period. That thing catches fish all over the country -- I can't imagine why I'd use anything else for pocket water fishing honestly. For deeper nymphing and will more weight to get down in current, I use thingamabobbers...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spey Nation New Tackle Selector and Updates on 2016

No, that's just another obsession I'm sure I'll walk into at some point. ;0 I'm not ready to roll cast pipe wrenches yet though. GeneOn Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 8:25:06 AM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:Does it lead me to the correct Skagit system for presenting a size #12 mikey finn to fish in 12" of clear, current-less water?GeneOn...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spey Nation New Tackle Selector and Updates on 2016

Does it lead me to the correct Skagit system for presenting a size #12 mikey finn to fish in 12" of clear, current-less water?GeneOn Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 7:55:25 AM UTC-4, John Bilotta wrote:Good for holiday shopping and gear junkies. John ...