Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Sunday, 31 July 2016

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Wounded Heroes Fishing event - July 23 - Ashburn VA

Go here to enjoy a pictorial view of how this amazing day went: http://www.pacemakerfishing.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=7453 -- 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,...

Saturday, 30 July 2016

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Any action on the Potomac?

Nice catch!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, send email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/6dfa8062-7b71-4c1a-9def-fb151f25051c%40googlegroups.com....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Pink Canoe on the Move!

Good to see the couriers color matched to the canoe. Gene, you need some pink Cons. ;-)MarkOn Friday, July 29, 2016 at 7:44:25 PM UTC-4, CaseyP wrote:Casting for Recovery thanks Gene and Beth for volunteering to assist us in transporting The Pink Canoe -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Any action on the Potomac?

Great tip! I watched a video with him and the idea interested him. We are going to give it a shot and see how it goes. The bluegill tournament will be a great opportunity for him to give it a shot! -- 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...

Friday, 29 July 2016

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Any action on the Potomac?

I got a nice carp in 4MR on Wednesday. He was in about a foot of water. As Art likes to say: "It turned into a knife fight in a phone booth" real quick. Needless to say my shirt got thoroughly covered in mud/water. I am happy to report that after I moved him to a deeper section he made a full recovery and is out there for someone else...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Pink Canoe on the Move!

On Friday, July 29, 2016 at 7:44:25 PM UTC-4, CaseyP wrote:Casting for Recovery thanks Gene and Beth for volunteering to assist us in transporting The Pink Canoe from the donor, Front Royal Outfitters, to its winter storage location. These folks sure know how to handle a canoe, and tie it down! The thing never budged as we tore up I 66,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Pink Canoe on the Move!

Casting for Recovery thanks Gene and Beth for volunteering to assist us in transporting The Pink Canoe from the donor, Front Royal Outfitters, to its winter storage location. These folks sure know how to handle a canoe, and tie it down! The thing never budged as we tore up I 66, and I 81, dodging the trucks and construction. My plan of poking along went out the window--you don't dawdle on I 81! Along the way, some folks paused...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Any action on the Potomac?

Each child is different, but I think a great way to introduce children to fly fishing is through tenkara. I'm no expert in fly fishing, but I do know a little about children (having six). The biggest challenge with fly fishing for kids (and probably for adults) is maintaining a connection to the fly through proper line tension. Kids have a tendency to drop the rod tip when fishing tenkara and that creates...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Handling Bass articles and a question

There are videos on YouTube that offer tips, especially when a fly gets caught further down. One video in particular I saw a guy go in through an open gill with his plyers to unhook the fish, then he pulled it out via the mouth. I am not sure if that is best practice but it seemed a lot less harmful that going through the mouth. I have had issues with flies going too far, especially when I have set hooks too slow. These days...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: recent SNP trips?

I would hit the Dry River if I were you. Water temps there are more likely to be safer for the fish. Although, the recent thunderstorms have no doubt been refreshing for the streams, and we are looking like we are going to get more this weekend. I'm sure you could slay em on a beetle or parachute ant... -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Whats in your First Aid Kit?

Thanks for all the responses!I'm really enjoying all the input.I'll follow up once I piece her all together. I'm hoping to jam it all in a Nalgene and if that doesn't work, an ammo can.On Friday, July 29, 2016 at 9:12:33 AM UTC-4, namfos wrote:Speaking of poison ivy, this is worth watching, even if it may have been posted here previously: https://youtu.be/4oyoDRHpQK0 Mark -- http://www.tpfr.org --- ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} recent SNP trips?

On Sunday I am planning a trip up to the SNP with my father-in-law for a some brookie action. Any recent water condition reports is most appreciated. I prefer a smaller stream, but if water levels low and/or water temp high we can adjust to the Rapidan or similar size. We plan on an early AM NoVA departure. Thanks!Jeremy -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Whats in your First Aid Kit?

Speaking of poison ivy, this is worth watching, even if it may have been posted here previously: https://youtu.be/4oyoDRHpQK0 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....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Beaver Island Trip

True dat, ArtOn Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 10:44:35 AM UTC-4, arthur noglak wrote:Oh I doubt Gene needs any material -- 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} Re: Handling Bass articles and a question

Pinch down your hook barbs. Makes removal easier.MarkOn Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 5:32:39 PM UTC-4, Tim Donaldson wrote:Here's a "duh" article regarding handling bass, along with a question. -- 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} How is the Shenandoah in August?

I've used Downriver Canoe Co before. Their shop is right on the river, so it's a good place to leave your car. They will shuttle you however far upstream you have time to float. The last mile or so before their shop (the takeout) is pretty shallow though. I can't remember the cost... Maybe $20. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To...

Thursday, 28 July 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Handling Bass articles and a question

The nature of their feeding causes them them to engulf your fly. They suck in a plume of water and the prey with it. In this case your fly. Set the hook fast enough and maybe you'll stick it between a mouth bone aka lips. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 28, 2016, at 5:32 PM, Tim Donaldson <timdonaldson@gmail.com> wrote:Here's a "duh" article regarding handling bass, along with a question. I've recently started targeting bass...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Handling Bass articles and a question

Here's a "duh" article regarding handling bass, along with a question. I've recently started targeting bass and have experienced that, much like panfish, bass will often inhale my flies. I've never had much difficulty getting a fly out of a trout's lip, be it a large wooly bugger or a tiny nymph. Any thoughts on ways to either present or retrieve bass flies that will prevent me from having to jamb my hemos halfway...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: How is the Shenandoah in August?

Ha! I fished the Shenandoah at Front Royal two weeks ago and had to hitch hike back to my car as well. I abandoned my kayak at the landing and thumbed it on the highway. Fortunately no one stole my boat :) It was HOT, the water low and clear, and consistent small mouth action on poppers most the day (all but one under 12"). On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 12:07:31 PM UTC-4, Connor Donovan wrote:Floated Rt 50 to Lockes...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Whats in your First Aid Kit?

My 'big' first aid kit is also kind of a survival kit, so in addition to much that you mentioned I include a sewing kit (been thinking about getting a curved needle), a BIC lighter, and for when things get really rough, a few mini bottles of whiskey. On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 10:55:07 AM UTC-4, Connor Donovan wrote:Hey guys,I've been going through my gear the past week and noticed that my small first aid kit I carry is...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} New TPFR Google Calendar

A few of you have asked for this, but we have finally created a Google calendar. I believe you can sync this with your phone to notify you of upcoming events. It should have all of our Beer Ties listed in perpetuity, and has our bluegill tournament weigh in. We'll keep this updated with any other events.Go here for the link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ah38djv75dm905gjpir85vr2pk%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_YorkDalton...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Whats in your First Aid Kit?

Hmm...we used butterfly bandages, especially on faces. For some reason sailing boats, eyebrows took a beating.From: sstankus@gmail.comDate: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:23:14 -0400Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Whats in your First Aid Kit?To: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.comCasey's comment about poison ivy relief reminded me that the absolute best thing that I've found for stinging nettles (is that redundant?) is Gold...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Whats in your First Aid Kit?

Casey's comment about poison ivy relief reminded me that the absolute best thing that I've found for stinging nettles (is that redundant?) is Gold Bond! I always have a small bottle handy. I prefer the green bottle over the yellow. In addition to the super glue you mentioned, Connor, I would add some heavy tying thread and duct tape. With those three things you can close up fairly nasty cuts. Just run the thread through a...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Whats in your First Aid Kit?

You mentioned "toothache relief" I carry a small bottle of Anbesol in my waders because there is nothing like it for bug bites. If I put it on a mosquito or gnat bite at the first tweak of itch, it's gone in a couple of hours and never itches.It's also a Godsend for poison ivy rash.Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 07:55:07 -0700From: donovac@gmail.comTo: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.comSubject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Whats...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Whats in your First Aid Kit?

I used to use hydrogen peroxide a lot too due to old habit, but there are sparse, and sometimes conflicting evaluations of its efficacy if you search the medical literature. My gut feeling is that there is probably something nearly as cheap and easy to bring that probably does a better job as a wound antiseptic (like Betadine, or Old Crow). Sorry -- that's a very minor point and maybe not so helpful. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Whats in your First Aid Kit?

Did you include Hydrogen peroxide? I usually include that. Also, aspirin is good to have along especially if anyone is in the heart attack/stroke risk category. Otherwise, yours is much more complete than the one I carry.On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 10:55:07 AM UTC-4, Connor Donovan wrote:Hey guys,I've been going through my gear the past week and noticed that my small first aid kit I carry is totally kaput - I have no idea when...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Chesapeake Bay Redfish

Rob, I cant answer your question directly, but other than the bull reds that have been around for awhile the only other year class I have heard anything about this year is the 12-15 inchers that have shown up recently in the lower Potomac, Rapp, and Piankatank rivers and probably elsewhere. If we are spared a real harsh winter that age class should be in the slot next year. Some of the larger ones this year might make it to 18...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: How is the Shenandoah in August?

Floated Rt 50 to Lockes last weekend. It's low and clear. And fishing well morning and afternoon/evening.I actually hitch hiked for the first time. Unloaded and setup at the put-in by 9am. My buddy stayed with the boat as I drove to the take out. I parked the car and asked the first group of folks I saw consolidating kayaks into a truck bed if they were heading back to rt 50. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Whats in your First Aid Kit?

Hey guys,I've been going through my gear the past week and noticed that my small first aid kit I carry is totally kaput - I have no idea when it happened but water ruined just about everything. Before I replace my small one and make a larger one dedicated for overnight raft/car camping trips, I'm curious to hear what you guys carry on day trips or what you carry on overnight trips either in the car...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Beaver Island Trip

Oh I doubt Gene needs any material Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 28, 2016, at 10:31 AM, namfos <mark.sofman@gmail.com> wrote:Gene, if you need material that might work well with commentary on fly fishing culture, check out sebpearce.com/bullshit.MarkOn Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 12:39:29 PM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:That looks like a really fun place to go fishing. Good report! -- http://www.tpfr.org...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Beaver Island Trip

Nice report - nice fish! 'Bout 20 years ago I had the pleasure of a business trip to Michigan Tech in Houghton. Took basically the whole week to get there and back for a half day series of meetings in the middle of it all. ;-) Beautiful country and if you like stories set there, I recommend Joseph Heywood's Woods Cop series and of course Robert Traver's Trout Madness and Trout Magic.MarkOn Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 10:21:36...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Beaver Island Trip

Gene, if you need material that might work well with commentary on fly fishing culture, check out sebpearce.com/bullshit.MarkOn Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 12:39:29 PM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:That looks like a really fun place to go fishing. Good report! -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: How is the Shenandoah in August?

I haven't fished it in a couple of weeks, but when it gets hot, I've had luck with poppers on the bank and hitting faster moving water with streamers. In August it seems like there are shorter periods where "it's on" and then it just stops, like someone flipped a switch.On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 7:19:15 AM UTC-4, peter odell wrote:I've been thinking about doing a float on my own, is the water too hot for good fishing? ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Chesapeake Bay Redfish

I know CCA's Red/Trout tournament isn't until late September, but does anyone know when we might start seeing redfish on the flats in the bay? Ive got some pt to burn before the end of fy16 and hoping to make a few trips down to Chrisfield to fool around on my kayak. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR Bluegill Tournament August 13th!!!

The online store with registration is now up here: https://squareup.com/store/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/item/bluegill-tournament-entry This site is hosted by the same company that provides us with iPhone credit card readers; the transaction should be secure but if there are any problems please let us know ASAP.You can register on the website or at the Beer Tie on August 8, where we'll have more details. Additionally, we'll be...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} How is the Shenandoah in August?

Fished there last weekend around Luray (Alma & Fosters). Caught a lot of 6-7inch small mouth. -alecOn Thu, Jul 28, 2016 at 7:19 AM, peter odell <peterlodell@gmail.com> wrote:I've been thinking about doing a float on my own, is the water too hot for good fishing? Anyone used a shuttle service to bridge the leave and pickup points? -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} How is the Shenandoah in August?

I've been thinking about doing a float on my own, is the water too hot for good fishing? Anyone used a shuttle service to bridge the leave and pickup points? -- 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....

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Any action on the Potomac?

Ha ha silly Orvis folks !Each child is different. I teach hundreds of people how to fly fish every year. I have seen some kids as young as six pick it up. In general I think I would agree with the 11 or 12 thing but I have been surprised before.I know I have seen some good posts about tips for teaching kids here before. Rob Snowhite has a daughter that got started at a very young age.ArtSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 27,...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Any action on the Potomac?

Funny you are asking. He turned 8 today. The folks at Orvis suggested 11-12, but he was doing some short range casting with my fly rod today while I untangled his rod from time to time. I was surprised that he could even do it. Any tips would be appreciated! He truly loves fishing. We were out there 6 hours and he did not want to leave. On Wednesday, July 27, 2016, <arthur.noglak@gmail.com> wrote:How...