{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: First SNP trip of 2016

I agree, those photos blow the ones I fumble around with out of the water --

Is that a "6'" mark on that rod?  Brother, that's a shortie -- I've been playing with a 7' a bit lately, which is a big change from the usual 8'9" (or 9') rods I generally use on even the smallest streams. 

I'm undecided about length/weight still.....I mean, they all catch fish and are just toys, despite our dedication to them ;).  I find it interesting that you get people who prefer very short rods, people who prefer very light line weights (and/or short rods), tenkara guys, and then just people who use the same 5 or 6-weight they do for other trout purposes.  I make fun of tenkara relentlessly, but it's tongue-in-cheek.  I think I'd play around with one if I had one. 

Honestly, I can see the argument for any one of those configurations.  I think what probably happens is whatever you are holding on a random day where you can't cast without getting bit is what you decide works best.  I still give a slight edge I guess to longer rods (~9') because I'm a numbers guy and it seems like you can just reach over more stuff to get drifts you otherwise couldn't make. 

Gene

On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 11:00:10 AM UTC-5, tperkins wrote:

Nice photos! Love that fly wallet. Heading to SNP for a hike Sunday (with flyrod of course) hoping it's not t0o muddy and blown out. 

On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 10:53:48 AM UTC-5, Justin Schiavone wrote:

Great shots dude! I believe that is a grey drake, but I'm sure someone on here could give you more detail.

On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 8:37:17 AM UTC-7, Parker wrote:

It was a fantastic weekend to be outside and to be fishing. Here are a few photos from Saturday. Can anyone identify the mayfly? It was big, like a size #10 or #12. 

On Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 5:45:21 PM UTC-5, TurbineBlade wrote:

Hiking in the slop was strenuous, but the fishing was excellent.  Beth tore the place up -- I think this is a good contingency plan in the event that the dock isn't up and going soon ;). 

Fish looking up, down...every direction.  Beth took 8 out of one pool while I stood by and watched.  Hope you guys got out today -- the weather was superb!

 

Gene ("2 for 1") TB

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