Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Thursday, 31 December 2015

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} St. Croix Rod for sale

Will you take a slightly used cheeseburger in trade?RRichard Farinorichard@urbanangler.comOn Dec 31, 2015, at 7:31 PM, Andrew Caballero-Reynolds <andrewcr1@gmail.com> wrote:Have a brand new never used St. Croix rod for sale. 5Wt 4pc 8' fast action. selling for 230USD. Brand new it is 250. I have a 3wt and a 6wt, and was given the 5wt as a gift but do not need it. My 3Wt is the same line of rod from St. Croix, and it...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 2016 Angling Resolutions

lol not on topic but see my post on photographing fish for my thoughts on that.As far as the topic on hand, I need to fish more in 2016. I fished less in 2015 (I think only about 20-25 days) which is less than any year since i started.I don't consider it a resolution since a resolution should be something you actually have control over, but my goal for 2016 is to catch a permit on the fly.On Thursday, December 31, 2015 at...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} St. Croix Rod for sale

Have a brand new never used St. Croix rod for sale. 5Wt 4pc 8' fast action. selling for 230USD. Brand new it is 250. I have a 3wt and a 6wt, and was given the 5wt as a gift but do not need it. My 3Wt is the same line of rod from St. Croix, and it is a lot of fun to cast and fish with. http://stcroixrods.com/products/fly-fishing/imperial -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 2016 Angling Resolutions

I don't think anyone ever changes anyone's opinion with online posts. My experience is that people change their opinions and behavior when they decide to do so on their own. People have a lot of strong opinions on just about everything, including fly fishing. Most folks on here are probably very nice, reasonable people in person. Try to remember that every time you see a picture of a trout laying in grass,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Are belly boats allowed in the Basin, Duck Pond, some of the calmer ares's of the Potomac?

No issues at all in the marina near the Pentagon, and there is a nice launch area. I go from there with my SUP to fish quite a bit.On Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 5:45:58 PM UTC-5, tatu...@gmail.com wrote:I used to fly rod from a inter-tube/belly boat in some lakes and calm streams. Wondering if they are allowed in an area like the Duck Pond, maybe the marina near the Pentagon? Cheers and Happy Holiday's everyone. Collin...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2016 Angling Resolutions

Not a resolution but a wish for 2016. That the people who post pictures and videos here of their fish lying in muddy water, on rocks, or muddy water/rocks/gravel/grass, or being derricked out of the water and then lobbed back in to the water like a softball 10-30 feet (mostly those 4" brookies with flies as big as they are it seems) will learn to respect the sport, respect their catch and show thought and care in handling them....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 2016 Angling Resolutions

Mine is to stay the course! With a wife who is a competent and avid fly fisher, I'm burning through a pair of simms in about 6 months and korkers in 4-5 months (and both are excellent products). There is nothing else folks - community, family, religion are dead ends. There is only fishing, a bunch of idiots who don't know how to parallel park, ice cream sandwiches, and death. GeneOn Thursday, December 31,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 2016 Angling Resolutions

The only resolution I have successfully kept over the years is the one I made 20 years ago to never again make New Years resolutions. In any case, I do hope to fish more often, and from my kayak, in 2016.And maybe miraculously find the Fish Eagle fly rod and reel I lost at Weverton 3.5 years ago. LOL!MarkOn Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 9:03:14 AM UTC-5, Dalton Terrell wrote:We've had a few of these posts over the years, and...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 2016 Angling Resolutions

For 2016 I'd like to add a new native species to my list; greenback cutthroat. I plan on accomplishing the goal with Justin when I go visit him in Colorado. I also hope to finally land a striper on the fly as this was one of my goals for 2015 that was not accomplished. My main goals for 2015 were to keep getting better at casting (something we all are always working on I'm sure) and to finally catch a wild brown trout (both were...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2016 Angling Resolutions

Snakehead on topwater. Preferably on a gutless frog. Now that I have a trolling motor for the StealthCraft I'm hoping to get out solo and work the weed lines. Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 31, 2015, at 9:03 AM, Dalton Terrell <daltonbterrell@gmail.com> wrote:We've had a few of these posts over the years, and I think they're always interesting. What would everyone like to accomplish angling in 2016?On the last one, I said...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2016 Angling Resolutions

We've had a few of these posts over the years, and I think they're always interesting. What would everyone like to accomplish angling in 2016?On the last one, I said I wanted to catch a new native species, and I was lucky to do so in 2014 with Snook, Tarpon, and Rio Grand Cutthroat; 2015 was successful again as I caught a Mahi Mahi on the fly as well as Sea Run Cutthroat. Here's to keeping this going in 2016. In addition to this,...

Wednesday, 30 December 2015

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2016 Beer Tie Dates

Thanks to our Beer Tie Coordinator, Rob Snowhite, we have the 2016 Beer Tie dates set. They will continue to be held on the second Monday of each month from 7-9PM at Whitlow's, the following dates:January 11February 8March 14April 11 May 9June 13July 11August 8September 12October 10November 14December 12Stay posted here for more details regarding special guests and raffles, and check our Events page for an updated list...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The Tilapia is back in 4MR

D,With The amount of fertilizer and pesticides in golf course ponds, you should be wary. RRichard Farinorichard@urbanangler.comOn Dec 30, 2015, at 10:38 AM, Dalton Terrell <daltonbterrell@gmail.com> wrote:Earlier this year I stayed with the first lady's folks in Fort Myers, FL on a golf course, where there were tons of Tilapia on spawning beds near the shore of the ponds. I got a few to bite, but all struck short. The...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Photographing fish

Thought this was a good article. A good read at least for anyone who likes to take pictures of their fish.http://www.ginkandgasoline.com/fly-fishing-photography/8-tips-on-photographing-fish-without-harming-them/ -- 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,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Frederick fishing show

Doesn't look like any fly fishing focus but may fit some interest http://mssafrederick.com/?page_id=2397I have no affiliation with anything at show. -- 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: The Tilapia is back in 4MR

Earlier this year I stayed with the first lady's folks in Fort Myers, FL on a golf course, where there were tons of Tilapia on spawning beds near the shore of the ponds. I got a few to bite, but all struck short. The family buys imported Tilapia from the grocery store all the time, but refused my offer to try to harvest one from the "filthy golf course water".Dalton -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The Tilapia is back in 4MR

I ate Tilapia fresh caught out of Lake Victoria in Uganda, almost 20 years ago. They flash fried the whole gutted fish in boiling coconut oil. Admit it was pretty tasty...NOW I know why they were catching them from the same waters the hippos hung out in. -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The Tilapia is back in 4MR

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Unknown Catch in Four Mile Run

Shawn,I'd like to use your tilapia picture for my blog, but wanted to ask for your permission first. Let me know if I can use it.Thanks,ColbyOn Monday, September 17, 2012 at 9:22:05 PM UTC-4, Shawn wrote:Hi Guys,This is the first time I've posted in here but I wanted get some input on to what kind of fish the big blue guy is. He took a surface popper just like a bass and bluegill and I have him laid down next to my #6 rod. Made...

Tuesday, 29 December 2015

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The Tilapia is back in 4MR

I work in fisheries. All of the imported tilapia in US markets (which is damn near all of it) is fed a steady diet of antibiotics and pig/chicken/duck/human shit. Don't eat tilapia. Ever. On Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 8:25:37 PM UTC-7, Nedak wrote:I caught a tilapia down in Saint Marteen, two guys hauling trash were watching when I landed it. One guy took it home to eat. Poop eater plus polluted water where that...

Monday, 28 December 2015

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Potomac at night

Well, just got home from an interesting outing on the Potomac. Left the Bolling AFB marina around 4:00 or so, headed down towards the Woodrow Wilson. Cut out of the channel near Blue Plains, went in near the pier. Saw a bunch of returns on my fishfinder, along with some topwater hits, so I threw out my anchor and cast around for a while with a Clouser grey/white. No hits, and it was dark at this point so...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Costa Rica - Help!

OK, since my name was taken in vain above, I have to respond.Good basic advice here. Walk the beach and look for structure and/or bait. Seemingly featureless beaches that have bait have yielded great rooster/mackerel/jack action up and down the Pacific Coast for me. Erratic and fast seems to be the only thing that works and most of the hits come right behind the face of the wave in front of you. If you want to find a boat,...

Saturday, 26 December 2015

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Costa Rica - Help!

I've fished a couple of times in Panama and Costa Rica, always with guides, though have made some inshore/small fish excursions when other stuff has been slow. Also have picked up some second hand tips on how to do a brief DIY like you describe. First of all, believe the advice others have offered is solid, and would add a couple of things. If you really are only going to have one day or less, then a big piece of the enjoyment...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} When is the big fly tying event for Wounded Warriors or PHW?

March. Details and location soon. Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 25, 2015, at 10:21 PM, John Mathews <lowcountryneophyte@gmail.com> wrote:Hey,Live a ways away but would love to come up for the big tying event to benefit one or the other groups. Seems to me it occurred about Jan or Feb. Any firm info? Who knows. I may even drag my brother Bruce along.John -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received...

Friday, 25 December 2015

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} When is the big fly tying event for Wounded Warriors or PHW?

Hey,Live a ways away but would love to come up for the big tying event to benefit one or the other groups. Seems to me it occurred about Jan or Feb. Any firm info? Who knows. I may even drag my brother Bruce along.John -- 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...

Wednesday, 23 December 2015

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The Tilapia is back in 4MR

I caught a tilapia down in Saint Marteen, two guys hauling trash were watching when I landed it. One guy took it home to eat. Poop eater plus polluted water where that one came from...I don't even want to speculate.On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11:08:24 AM UTC-5, TurbineBlade wrote:I'm 98% sure that's what it was anyway. I haven't caught it since that one time 2 years back, but someone surely will before too long. ...

Tuesday, 22 December 2015

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The Tilapia is back in 4MR

I last caught a Tilapia (I think it was a Nile Tilapia?) about a year ago at 4MR. They def look like toilet-dwellers.On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 3:11:35 PM UTC-5, D. Walker wrote:Dalton that's where I saw it!!!On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 2:39:20 PM UTC-5, Dalton Terrell wrote:Gene, maybe it was an escapee from inside the facility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzK-8qFKm1QDalton -- http://www.tpfr.org ---...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The Tilapia is back in 4MR

Dalton that's where I saw it!!!On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 2:39:20 PM UTC-5, Dalton Terrell wrote:Gene, maybe it was an escapee from inside the facility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzK-8qFKm1QDalton -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The Tilapia is back in 4MR

Gene, maybe it was an escapee from inside the facility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzK-8qFKm1Q Dalton -- 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: Small flies/ winter fly fishing and happy holidays

Sorry Namfos -- I was born a snake-handler, and I'll die a snake-handler. GeneOn Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 1:48:38 PM UTC-5, namfos wrote:I worship at the Church of the Significant Rise FormOn Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:50:32 AM UTC-5, TurbineBlade wrote:Don't let Presbyteria settle-in or you'll have one fewer day of the...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Small flies/ winter fly fishing and happy holidays

I worship at the Church of the Significant Rise FormOn Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:50:32 AM UTC-5, TurbineBlade wrote:Don't let Presbyteria settle-in or you'll have one fewer day of the week to fish. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Come on - it's Friday so let's talk about trout

First time I ever went out to fish exclusively with nymphs, the early days of my fly fishing ca.1985, I was fishing a pod of fish (8, 10 or 12 good sized ones!) under a bridge near the old Crayola factory on Bushkill Creek in Easton PA when an older fisher gent up on the bridge pointed out to me that they were suckers and I was wasting my time. ;-) The next week I did much better on stocker rainbows in Martins Creek. A couple...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Come on - it's Friday so let's talk about trout

BTW -- fun thread Ashley. Thanks for posting it. I wasn't kidding either -- if someone catches that 24" sucker on a fly I'll buy them 2 beers at next beer tie. Suckers are probably the most challenging "fly" fish in there and a lot of other trout streams, and they fight hard. Used to get 'em on corn kernels in Missouri -- Fried white sucker tail is like a potato chip ;). That's a MO thing though --...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Come on - it's Friday so let's talk about trout

Well, then thank you kindly! That reel is sitting in the bed of the truck now that I think about it.....better put it away when I get home. Several weeks ago (end of summer) she hooked a monster in there on a really small midge nymph (or pupa?....after a few weeks it gets fuzzy) and he ran her off on some brush. Indicator went floating downstream, the whole beautiful picture. I'm still hearing about that...