Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Thursday, 30 June 2016

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunfish, scaled and breaded

Glad to inspire someone to enjoy an awesome resource with their family! All it takes is that first step folks. "I am going to both fly fish AND keep a few fish today. This doesnt make me a bad person." For the lifelong brainwashed, you'll only hate yourself for an hour or so. Less if you have beer. And yes, I'd wear that shirt to any stream or fly fishing event! -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Nail Polish as Paint

Awesome! Beautiful country indeed. I'll be interested to hear about the sharpies. Good to know about the Wapsi.On Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 9:02:43 AM UTC-4, Greggory DiSalvo wrote:Hi folks, I am making a trip to the finger lakes this weekend to visit family on Canandaigua Lake. I have pretty recently completely forsaken spin fishing so this will be the first year I only bring my fly gear... One of my...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Nail Polish as Paint

It will work, but acrylic paint and a coat of 30 minute epoxy doesn't take too long if you are set up to do the drying. Warning, Wapsi bodies don't take sharpie's well and both nail polish and epoxy make them run.Carl--Carl Zmola On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 9:02 AM, Greggory DiSalvo <grdisalvo@gmail.com> wrote:Hi folks, I am making a trip to the finger lakes this weekend to visit family on Canandaigua Lake. I have...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunfish, scaled and breaded

Andrew: Think of dressing out those fish as an anatomy lesson for your kids. Boys seem to dig it most and for a longer period of time, though our youngest, she's now 26, still likes to watch me clean my catch for the frying pan. She's also the only one my my womenfolk who will eat fresh fish too. But then again she has a sort of professional interest: she's a RN.MarkOn Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:40:54 AM UTC-4,...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Orvis grant given to Friends of Fletchers Cove

Awesome news!On Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 12:53:14 AM UTC-4, Richard DeafFly Lin wrote:That is GREAT!! =) From: tidal-potoma...@googlegroups.com [mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dalton TerrellSent: Friday, June 24, 2016 1:11 PMTo: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potoma...@googlegroups.com>Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Orvis grant given to Friends of Fletchers Cove Looks...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunfish, scaled and breaded

Carl:The northern half of Michigan's mitten is really nice. I haven't been back there in too damn long. Nowadays if I do my fishing in the dark, I prefer to be on a lake and in a boat. Wading in the dark of night is, at this point in life, asking for it. ;-)MarkOn Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5:14:53 PM UTC-4, Carl wrote:Mark,I fished near Greyling last year, but just two evenings and the hex hatch was down. Supposedly it...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Nail Polish as Paint

Finger Lakes - one of my favorite parts of the world - You could certainly use nail polish, they might chip from wear and tear but I doubt the fish notice - also you could use permanent markers which can fade from sunlight and constant immersion in water. I haven't used them yet, but on Sunday I purchased Sharpies that are oil based paint markers - package says you can use on leather, wood, etc. Assuming your poppers are the hard...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Nail Polish as Paint

Yup - it works really well! Give it a final coat or two of Sally Hansen Hard as Nails and you'll be good to go!--ScottOn Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 9:02 AM, Greggory DiSalvo <grdisalvo@gmail.com> wrote:Hi folks, I am making a trip to the finger lakes this weekend to visit family on Canandaigua Lake. I have pretty recently completely forsaken spin fishing so this will be the first year I only bring my fly gear... One of my...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Nail Polish as Paint

Walt Cary (Walt's Poppers) advises in his "one time only" presentations that he seems to give at every festival he attends that nail polish is a fine option. He also scares you to death about ever attempting to imitate his popper process (fumes have killed like 3 of his friends)-so I've never done it, but it makes a lot of sense. On Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 9:02:43 AM UTC-4, Greggory DiSalvo wrote:Hi folks, I am making...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Nail Polish as Paint

Gregg Nail polish is used for poppers by a lot of folks. I have more than my 3 daughters combined. Charlie Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 30, 2016, at 9:02 AM, Greggory DiSalvo <grdisalvo@gmail.com> wrote:Hi folks, I am making a trip to the finger lakes this weekend to visit family on Canandaigua Lake. I have pretty recently completely forsaken spin fishing so this will be the first year I only bring...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Nail Polish as Paint

Hi folks, I am making a trip to the finger lakes this weekend to visit family on Canandaigua Lake. I have pretty recently completely forsaken spin fishing so this will be the first year I only bring my fly gear... One of my favorite activities is hitting the points and creek mouths with topwater at dusk and I recently bought a bunch of foam popper bodies and due to deadlines at work, I haven't had much time to tie. Now...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunfish, scaled and breaded

Looking forward to heading back to Northern Michigan (Traverse City-ish) and finding some hexes over the next week. I didn't get baptized last year in my first hex experience but my cell phone did in the no longer waterproof pouch.Dalton -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...

Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunfish, scaled and breaded

Mark,I fished near Greyling last year, but just two evenings and the hex hatch was down. Supposedly it was OK before I got there and really even better after I left. I hooked up with quite a few brookies, but I think I only heard one "gulp" in the evening. There was some Led Zeplin coming from one of the cabins that made it a rather surreal experience at dusk. I plan on going back some time.Carl--Carl Zmola ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fathers Day at Beaver Creek Club in Laurel Highlands

Dang. Great post... That tiger trout though? shoooot. On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 1:49:39 PM UTC-6, Deadbait wrote:Decided to take my Pop fly fishing for the first time (he's had some basic lessons). He's got some back issues and so we chose private water - Beaver Creek near Nemacolin Resort in the Laurel Highlands. Kind of like fishing a...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Hot Springs, AR

Gene,Two caveats: I've mostly been there in the winter months, and typically have not had boat access. There's some striper action below Blakely Dam (Hamilton Lake), typically in the PM when they are generating. If you have time for a drive, the Little Red is a fantastic trout fishery. You can DIY at the Little Red, or I'd recommend Rouse for guides.--NickOn Monday, June 27, 2016 at 5:49:59 AM UTC-6, TurbineBlade wrote:Anyone...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunfish, scaled and breaded

This thread has inspired me to keep all of the sunnies and blues my kids and I catch this weekend in WV. They always ask if we can eat what we catch, and I say "no" just because I don't want to go through the process. But this weekend, for America and my kids, we are going to fry some bream. Thanks guys. On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunfish, scaled and breaded

You need this t-shirt, Gene. -- 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,...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunfish, scaled and breaded

So you've fished the Holy Water, Carl? The baptism I avoided was apres fishing, the whisky-drinking-cigar-smoking-wrassle-your-ass-into-the Holy-Water kind. Self-baptism was readily and easily committed independently and in broad daylight when I misjudged depth of truly crystal clear water while stepping off the bank. ;-) Much hilarity ensued. MarkOn Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 2:07:09 PM UTC-4, Carl wrote:You were able...

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunfish, scaled and breaded

You were able to fish the Hex hatch and not get baptized? I must walk around too much when fishing the hex hatch. Wading in chest deep water in the dark seems to lead to getting wet.Carl--Carl Zmola On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 4:37 PM, namfos <mark.sofman@gmail.com> wrote:When I was made a friar of the Church of the Significant Rise Form on the banks of the Holy Water during the Trout Bum BBQ III in '97, I was required...

Monday, 27 June 2016

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunfish, scaled and breaded

I wish I could say that fishing for and eating sunfish reminds me of being a kid, but I didn't start fishing until I was in college. However, much like trains, fishing for sunfish is fun for ages 3 to 100. If I had to choose just one fish to catch the rest of my life, it would be bream!GeneOn Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 8:05:47 AM UTC-4, Dave Stephenson wrote:Man, those pictures remind me of being a kid; not that it's...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Hot Springs, AR

Anyone fished anywhere in Hot Springs? We'll be there next week and don't know much about the area other than that is has a lot of large lakes. I'm trying to locate any spots which may be suited to fly fishing. Species are unimportant -- Thanks -- Gene -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe...

Saturday, 25 June 2016

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Orvis grant given to Friends of Fletchers Cove

That is GREAT!! =) From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com [mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dalton TerrellSent: Friday, June 24, 2016 1:11 PMTo: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com>Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Orvis grant given to Friends of Fletchers Cove Looks like that picture didn't attach correctly, check this one out. DaltonOn...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Orvis grant given to Friends of Fletchers Cove

That's great news. And this from the latest Friends of Fletcher's Cove update from Mile Bailey (who has done a tremendous amount of work to bring various entities together) is very encouraging. "We are also pleased to report that the Fletchers Cove remediation project may qualify for a significant federal matching grant. In response to the work of FFC, key private and government stakeholders have begun a dialogue, with a focus...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spin gear donations

Jeff,I am involved in two projects that can use it; 1. Broad Run HS Fishing Club 2. Wounded Heroes Fishing event on July 23 (Ashburn Village, Loudoun County).I can clean it up, re bag it etc. and put it to great use.Thanks for your consideration...Ernie -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

Thanks for the help guys. Dave I will keep that in mind if I find myself in that area -- 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: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

Went to point lookout and Smith Creek today. Didn't do any kayak rentals as a lot of both can be reached on foot. In hindsight, it probably would have helped, as I caught nothing but a foul hooked crab. At one point I saw wave after wave of glass minnows go swimming up a channel and nothing touched them. Kinda took the hint then that it wasn't gonna pan out. Didn't see a fish over 6" all day. I definitely see the potential of...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

Not really day a trip but Lynnhaven and Rudee Inlets in Virginia Beach have some great mixed bag fishing for flounder, puppy drum, blues, speckled trout, "grey trout", and stripers. Throw in a few croakers for frying too. Fortunately the best fishing comes after the tourist hatch has died off In September - October. I also liked working the jetties around Ocean View. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Sunfish, scaled and breaded

Man, those pictures remind me of being a kid; not that it's been 40 years since feasting on sunnies. But it felt good to be able to contribute to the family larder by digging some worms and catching dinner for my mom. Down in the brackish waters of SE Virginia it was nothing to catch a stringer of deep purple Bluegills that would average 1lb + back then. Too much nitrogen and crap in the water now for that to be common. --...

Friday, 24 June 2016

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

Charlie, John, HT - great info, many thanks! I'll try to check out both locations. Smith island looks fantastic if I can figure out logistics. So much water and so little time... -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

I am extremely familiar with that area. You can use the boat ramp and the area near that would be great fishing.If the weather is settled and you find access you could fish point lookout. There is a bit of current there. Point lookout extends way out and it has current from two different places and sand. It would be a great place to fish.The reason I am familiar with this area as I have sailed through it...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

The Point Lookout area and Smith Creek (Kitts Point) are good choices for flounder when they are in. I would wait a bit until late August or September. Smith Creek has a boat ramp and is great for small boats. Point Lookout near the causeway facing the bay side is good for flounder and other species. Here is a picture of a flounder caught...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

This year has not been a great year for pups. In years past, I have heard them going all the way up to Maryland. If I were you, I'd also look at the Maryland side of the bay on the eastern shore. I have never fished over there but I have heard good things about the Tangier island area. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders"...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Orvis grant given to Friends of Fletchers Cove

Looks like that picture didn't attach correctly, check this one out. DaltonOn Friday, June 24, 2016, Dalton Terrell <daltonbterrell@gmail.com> wrote:We shy away from commercial posts here but I thought it would be appropriate to share this. Orvis stroked a $5,000 check to Friends of Fletcher's Cove to help with the first phase...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

Another thing I'm interested in targeting is puppy (aka red) drum. They are great fighters even as "small" 20-24" fish. A real handful even on an 8 wt. Sounds like they come up to about the same areas as flounder -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Orvis grant given to Friends of Fletchers Cove

We shy away from commercial posts here but I thought it would be appropriate to share this. Orvis stroked a $5,000 check to Friends of Fletcher's Cove to help with the first phase of the project. Thanks to Orvis for supporting our local fishing habitat and constant thanks to Mike Bailey for organizing this project.Find more info about the...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

Thanks! Smith Creek looks neat. Flats and dropoffs, and I found a rental place. Point lookout also looks really good but their Twitter feed on their web page shows that they have been having to close the park due to it reaching capacity. I think I'll avoid the crowds and check out Smith Creek -- 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: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

St. George's Point is at the mouth of the St. Mary's river. In that area there is a lot of shallow water. Most of that shallow water is occupied by crab pots. Another place that isn't too far from there is Smith Creek. There are a few launch points there and you could fish the channel edge coming into Smith Creek. Another possibility is to go to Point Lookout State park. They have a launch ramp...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

Yeah I've caught 2 before. I am just wanting to get after something different than usual. I did some google searching and found out they are common around st. georges island on the Potomac. I'm gonna look for some flats near dropoffs and just toss clousers around. Figure I'll probably run into small stripers and white perch occasionally, if no flounder. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Spin gear donations

Jeff I donate spinning stuff for people to a local Boy Scout troop all the time. Art Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 24, 2016, at 10:29 AM, Jeffrey Silvan <jeffreysilvan@gmail.com> wrote:I'm moving and found two boxes of old spinning tackle that I haven't used for at least ten years. Any thoughts on where I can donate besides goodwill? Some of it may not be in the best shape anymore (soft plastics), but most is perfectly...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Closest flounder fishing to DC?

I imagine you'd probably need to head to NC, but I'm not sure. Have you caught flounder on the fly before? I find them to be by far the most boring saltwater fish to catch. On Friday, June 24, 2016 at 8:54:29 AM UTC-4, Andrew Sarcinello wrote:Looking for somewhere that I could possibly do a day trip for flatfish on the fly. Anywhere with a boat rental is a huge plus, if wading is not possible. I guess at some point downriver you...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Spin gear donations

I'm moving and found two boxes of old spinning tackle that I haven't used for at least ten years. Any thoughts on where I can donate besides goodwill? Some of it may not be in the best shape anymore (soft plastics), but most is perfectly usable. -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sunfish, scaled and breaded

Very very funny man, that Mel.On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 8:57:26 AM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:"Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die." ― Mel Brooks -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Closest flounder fishing to DC?

Looking for somewhere that I could possibly do a day trip for flatfish on the fly. Anywhere with a boat rental is a huge plus, if wading is not possible. I guess at some point downriver you can find them in the tidal Potomac - anyone have any idea how far I'd have to go? Appreciate any feedback!! Thanks. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly...

Thursday, 23 June 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Tributaries to fish near Craig, MT

Little Prickly Pear Creek has some fish in it, but also lots of rattlesnakes. If you're willing to do a little drive, you could bug out over the divide to fish the Blackfoot, North Fork of the Blackfoot, or Little Blackfoot easily. Craig to Avon (on the little blackfoot) is 1 hour 15 mins; craig to Ovando on the blackfoot/north is Little Blackfoot was my default Non-Missouri, close-to-home option when I lived in Helena about...