Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Italy (My wife things I'm crazy, but...)

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the insights and suggestions. I'll continue to look for options and will certainly let folks know what I find in Italy.Thanks Again,DaveOn Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 1:21:34 PM UTC-4, CaseyP wrote: Actually, it's called the River Arno. It flows right through the center of Florence, and folks fish for Carp. With bait. Right there in front of God and Everyone. There is a swell little store that caters...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: OBX Fishing Report/Review

I actually spoke with her about casting instruction and she told me to schedule a lesson or two with Mark Kovach, who was her primary casting instructor (according to her, "he's forgotten more about fly casting than I'll learn in my lifetime"). She also learned to cast from Lefty Kreh, who apparently took her on as a casting pupil, and it definitely showed. On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 7:51:05...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Italy (My wife things I'm crazy, but...)

Actually, it's called the River Arno. It flows right through the center of Florence, and folks fish for Carp. With bait. Right there in front of God and Everyone. There is a swell little store that caters to the local anglers. Cross the Ponte Veccio and turn right on the first big street, upstream from the bridge. When we were there the selection of fly rods was limited to Fenwicks. The Brag Board has to be seen to be believed...Date:...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Italy (My wife things I'm crazy, but...)

That said, please share if you find something awesome as I will be in those areas (Rome, Siena/Tuscany) and would maybe consider bringing a rod if there was something that was really can't miss.On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 1:10:32 PM UTC-4, Yambag Nelson wrote:I'm going to Italy the first week of july and won't be fishing, but my general sense just from reading about the country is that any decent fishing would be further...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Indian River Inlet - Delaware Shore

Ended up getting swamped with kid/family responsibilities, so wasn't able to get out on the water. Sucks… I've heard similar reports about Cape Henlopen. I'll have to check that out. From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com [mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Josh Cohn Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 5:31 PM To: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com>...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Italy (My wife things I'm crazy, but...)

I'm going to Italy the first week of july and won't be fishing, but my general sense just from reading about the country is that any decent fishing would be further north than you will be. I'm sure there is the Rome/Tuscany equivalent of 4 mile run (i.e somewhere you wouldn't dream of fishing unless you really didn't have anywhere better to go) but doesn't seem like there is much otherwise that would be worth bringing...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fredericksburg Float....If we ever get lower water

Thanks! I made it out Saturday evening. I put in at Motts Run and we paddled hard upstream a ways and then floated to the first fast water. I need to get a rack on my car for a canoe so I can float to the city. the mid day fishing was slow with only a few smaller smallmouth and a tiny striper, but the second the sun started dipping, they slammed poppers. Mostly small fish, but my dad hooked into what...

Monday, 30 May 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Italy (My wife things I'm crazy, but...)

Email some of the IFFF instructors listed under Italy. That should be able to help you.On May 30, 2016, at 11:16 AM, DaveSurfs wrote:Hello Everyone,You'd think my wife wouldn't be surprised after seeing me surf and fish in El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Ireland over the past few years, but she thinks this is a bit of a stretch.We're headed to Italy in a couple weeks and have been looking for fishing options while traveling....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Spey/Skagit Lessons in DC Metro?

Andy,Regan can help you out. He is on the site.JohnOn May 30, 2016, at 6:44 PM, Clever Knickname wrote:Hi All,I've been trying to learn to Skagit cast for the past few weeks and am getting absolutely nowhere, so I've decided that I need to take a lesson or two. Is there any particular local instructor that this group would recommend? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!Thanks,Andy -- http://www.tpfr.org...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Spey/Skagit Lessons in DC Metro?

Hi All,I've been trying to learn to Skagit cast for the past few weeks and am getting absolutely nowhere, so I've decided that I need to take a lesson or two. Is there any particular local instructor that this group would recommend? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!Thanks,Andy -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fishing Italy (My wife things I'm crazy, but...)

If you're on LinkedIn check the Fly Anglers in Business group - I seem to recollect a few from Italy on the group.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,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Italy (My wife things I'm crazy, but...)

Hello Everyone,You'd think my wife wouldn't be surprised after seeing me surf and fish in El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Ireland over the past few years, but she thinks this is a bit of a stretch.We're headed to Italy in a couple weeks and have been looking for fishing options while traveling. I have a 2 days in Bologna, a few in Florence and most of the trip will be in Rome.I pinged the guys at Fly Fishing Italy (http://www.flyfishingitaly.com/)...

Sunday, 29 May 2016

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Upper Potomac - Boat Selection

Great advice. Appreciate it. -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: C&O Sipping Carp?

Sightfishing NSH in the canal is definitely possible! I've tried it (with spinning gear), though not to any great success, due to sloppy casting and short time. I've done so successfully in the Tidal Basin. Pattern doesn't seem to mater much on spinning gear or fly, to my (limited) knowledge, just something big enough to be food and flashy enough to p*** them off! -- http://www.tpfr.org --- ...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: C&O Sipping Carp?

It's definitely possible! I've tried it (with spinning gear), though not to any great success, due to sloppy casting and short time. I've done so successfully in the Tidal Basin. Pattern doesn't seem to mater much on spinning gear or fly, to my (limited) knowledge, just something big enough to be food and flashy enough to p*** them off! On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 7:16:36 PM UTC-4, Ashley Frohwein wrote:Is...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Upper Potomac - Boat Selection

You need a jet for that stretch of the river....that Crestliner is great but you will knock the lower unit off in no time. The only other suggestion for bigger boat up there (prop) is something with a tunnel hull and jack plate. G3 makes one.Plenty of nice jet boats for choices.Lots of folks that run a prop in the upper river have smaller boats with smaller engines and they protect their props with some type of a prop...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: C&O Sipping Carp?

I've gone out for the past few days. Mulberry hatch is starting to pick up. Got five in a couple hours yesterday. I'm on the canal now if anyone wants to join. PM me. On May 29, 2016 7:30 AM, "Clever Knickname" <andy.rheuban@gmail.com> wrote:I was out there Friday with a friend from 6 am till about 1pm - between the two of us we hooked up on 5,landed 2 including one 27" pig. Saw lots of fish, but many appeared to be in...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: C&O Sipping Carp?

I was out there Friday with a friend from 6 am till about 1pm - between the two of us we hooked up on 5,landed 2 including one 27" pig. Saw lots of fish, but many appeared to be in the "thrashing around in pods" mode which I assumed was spawning behavior as they showed no interest in eating. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Indian River Inlet - Delaware Shore

I'm definitely interested to hear how you do as I'm headed up there next weekend 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 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...

Saturday, 28 May 2016

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: OBX Fishing Report/Review

lol no worries. I was half giving you a hard time and half curious if she really taught you hold to cast that far (of course not knowing how far you could cast prior) in a couple hours because if so I would make a trip down there just for a casting lesson.On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 7:16:45 PM UTC-4, Andrew R wrote:Yambag,I later realized just how far 40 yards really is, so yeah that's probably a bit (or a lot)...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: OBX Fishing Report/Review

Yambag, I later realized just how far 40 yards really is, so yeah that's probably a bit (or a lot) of an overstatement. I was actually getting the whole line out which was definitely a personal first as I typically get ten yards and a nice cascade of tangled line. -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: OBX Fishing Report/Review

120 foot cast? Impressive. Most guys are lucky if they can throw the whole fly line.On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 2:47:54 PM UTC-4, Andrew R wrote:I'm in the Outer Banks this weekend for my gf's friends wedding. While down here, I was lucky enough to book a half day with Sarah Gardner of Outer Banks Fly Fishing, on her boat FlyGirl. We took off this morning from Oregon Inlet and headed out towards the ocean, stopping...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Indian River Inlet - Delaware Shore

go to cape henlopen pier instead, youll probably be accompanied by other fly fisherman if you stick to the left side on a high tide. -- 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...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} OBX Fishing Report/Review

Sarah and her husband Brian Horsley are both outstanding guides and instructors for Outer Banks Fly Fishing. Caught my first striper and albie with Sarah. Carl S -----Original Message----- From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com [mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew R Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 2:48 PM To: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> Subject:...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} OBX Fishing Report/Review

I'm in the Outer Banks this weekend for my gf's friends wedding. While down here, I was lucky enough to book a half day with Sarah Gardner of Outer Banks Fly Fishing, on her boat FlyGirl. We took off this morning from Oregon Inlet and headed out towards the ocean, stopping for a bit to get my gf's dad squared away as he'd never fly fished before. I have never fished saltwater before and frankly was completely clueless how to...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: C&O Sipping Carp?

On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 4:50 PM, TurbineBlade <doublebclan@gmail.com> wrote:Just missed what would've been my 4th carp of the year, though not my biggest. Solid take under a mulberry tree, but came unbuttoned. Oh well -- Also missed 2 more NSH, including a monster. So basically went out and got a lot of sun is about it ;). Oh, and got in some work with an slo-mo fly line I've been meaning to...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Upper Potomac - Boat Selection

I wanted it so I went and got it last June: Appomattox River Co demo day is excellent. I went to try as many kayaks as possible and it was fun but also mind boggling the number of makes and models of boats available to try. They'll provide a PFD, but it you have your own, take it with you. Factory reps will be there not only for the boats but also for accessories, paddles, etc.MarkOn Friday, May 27, 2016 at 9:30:03 AM UTC-4, Jeff...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: C&O Sipping Carp?

No idea -- I don't know the canal very well. GeneOn Friday, May 27, 2016 at 7:16:36 PM UTC-4, Ashley Frohwein wrote:Is it ever possible to sight fish for snakehead in the canal?On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 4:50:14 PM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:Just missed what would've been my 4th carp of the year, though not my biggest. Solid take under a mulberry tree, but came unbuttoned. Oh well -- Also missed 2 more...

Friday, 27 May 2016

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fredericksburg Float....If we ever get lower water

Gregg, There are pros and cons to the lack of access on the Rapp. The cons are that there aren't than many short trips, but once you get on the water you can have a wilderness experience an hour from DC. For half day trips my first recommendation would be the motts run to fall hill avenue float. Take out just past the VOC but before the first major rapids. There are some Rapids ( the ones you can see from 95) that include one...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: C&O Sipping Carp?

Is it ever possible to sight fish for snakehead in the canal?On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 4:50:14 PM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:Just missed what would've been my 4th carp of the year, though not my biggest. Solid take under a mulberry tree, but came unbuttoned. Oh well -- Also missed 2 more NSH, including a monster. So basically went out and got a lot of sun is about it ;). Oh, and got in some work...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: C&O Sipping Carp?

Just missed what would've been my 4th carp of the year, though not my biggest. Solid take under a mulberry tree, but came unbuttoned. Oh well -- Also missed 2 more NSH, including a monster. So basically went out and got a lot of sun is about it ;). Oh, and got in some work with an slo-mo fly line I've been meaning to try. Beth snagged what was probably a 30 pound blue catfish, but (luckily) he...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: C&O Sipping Carp?

The whole way. Two weeks ago it was overflowing at the overflow point. On May 27, 2016 3:26 PM, "Kevin" <kjeastman@gmail.com> wrote:Speaking of the canal, anyone have a good handle on how far down it has water? Georgetown? -- 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: C&O Sipping Carp?

Speaking of the canal, anyone have a good handle on how far down it has water? Georgetown? -- 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: C&O Sipping Carp?

Carp fishing in the canal was amazing yesterday. I probably got 40+ shots at fish. I caught 4, which I'd normally be proud of, but a 10% hook-up rate ain't great.On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 1:34:31 PM UTC-4, Jeff Silvan wrote:Nick, pretty cool that you saw it! I did hear about it - it's actually nationally syndicated for Coastal Angler Magazine, so anywhere that has that magazine in the country will get to see my smiling face....