{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: New To DC and looking for Smallies

Hey Lisa,

If you're looking for a little more seclusion and a little less risk, take a look at the Rappahannock upstream of Fredericksburg. Don't get me wrong, high water is dangerous anywhere, and the Rapp can sweep you away as fast as any other, but as you consider options the Rapp should be on your list. You can always check the flow rate near Fredericksburg here: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/va/nwis/uv?site_no=01668000   Anything 3 ft and under is very wade-able. The other thing to note is the Rapp takes a few days after any peak rainfall to really clear. If the graph shows several feet of change, the river make take as many as 4-5 days to really clear up. Anything under a foot of change and the water usually clears in a couple days.

One of the best guides on wading the Rapp as well as other area rivers including the Potomac is on Switchfisher's website: http://www.switchfisher.com/ Steve Moore does a great job of describing access points, water, and in some cases even which bank or pool to look for. 

Best of luck and "Tight Lines,"

Dave

On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 5:44:15 PM UTC-4, Lisa Friday wrote:

Hello all, I am looking to make my first trip out to the Potomac next Sat (May 7th) and I'm looking for suggestions on where to wade. I'm aware that the rain may make it difficult to wade next weekend so it could just turn into a scouting trip. I do like to catch fish but I also like to get away from the crowds so I'm not afraid to may a hike to a more secluded fishing hole. Any suggestion on areas I should look into would be greatly appreciated. I have a 6 and an 8 weight rod and a large supply of wolly buggers, crayfish and closures. Any suggestions on which rod to use and favorite patterns would also be helpful. Also, do you guys suggest using a PFD when wading?

Thanks!
Lisa

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