Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Wednesday, 31 August 2016

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Ever heard of an "Appalachian wood trout"?

My guess is someone started calling brook trout "Appalachian wood trout" and it stuck in a very small area of Tennessee. In the second article on your google search they don't mentioned brook trout at all - just 'wood trout' and rainbows. Seems like a case of local slang to me. Google "#mrpajamapants" and I think you'll agree that slang terms for fish certainly exist in local populations. ;)On Wednesday, August...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Potomac too hot to fish right now from Anacostia to Georgetown??

I was up at Swains lock late last week fishing in the evening and the grasses were up and the fish, inactive. I gave up fishing on a sinking line due to the weeds, but it sounds like I should have kept at it. The top water was really slow. Just a few bluegill, and small ones at that. Carl--Carl Zmola On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 4:06 PM, Marek Rich <mrich@scheerpartners.com> wrote: I fished...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Ever heard of an "Appalachian wood trout"?

No, it's not the opening line to a corny joke my weird uncle Bob told me. I was in the Southern Appalachians of Northeast Tennessee for work earlier this week and was able to escape into some beautiful mountain streams to fish for what I presumed would be brookies by the looks of the stream I was fishing, Rocky Fork. Well, I ended up...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Tying classic winged wet flies

Take a cruise around this site: https://donbastianwetflies.com/MarkOn Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 1:37:28 PM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:There must be some wet fly aficionados lurking on the forum. -- 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...

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Potomac too hot to fish right now from Anacostia to Georgetown??

I fished the Potomac around Lock 7 last week. Water was gin clear and running nice. I fished around seams, drop off and pools and found some decent smallies (10-16"). Most of my success came in late afternoon using small clousers. Most of the bites occurred near the top of the water column. I also saw a few hellgrammites on some submerged rocks, but it was on my way off the water. Water was perfect temp for wet...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Potomac too hot to fish right now from Anacostia to Georgetown??

I haven't fished it in about a week but last time I did I did pretty well. It was late though.On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 2:51:56 PM UTC-4, Jamie Carracher wrote:I haven't fished the Potomac recently but I spent an hour on the C&O canal near Fletcher's last weekend and it was not fun and quit right away. The week prior I fished for sunfish with a light rod at Bull Run and had a blast, though. My sense is the Potomac...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Potomac too hot to fish right now from Anacostia to Georgetown??

I haven't fished the Potomac recently but I spent an hour on the C&O canal near Fletcher's last weekend and it was not fun and quit right away. The week prior I fished for sunfish with a light rod at Bull Run and had a blast, though. My sense is the Potomac is too hot and has been for awhile to be worth the time but others may disagree.On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 1:55:16 PM UTC-4, arthur noglak wrote:Sent from my iPhoneOn...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Potomac too hot to fish right now from Anacostia to Georgetown??

Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2016, at 1:15 PM, Andrew M <andrewmollohan@gmail.com> wrote:Clearly I use spin gear to hunt big cats with cut bait. I don't see anyone pulling in 40 lb cats with fly gear. I could be wrong.However, these days, I use fly rod for most of my fishing. SO, too hot or not?Andy On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 4:58:12 AM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:A catfish with a bluegill's head? Maybe...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Cooper Landing Alaska

I will second the Kenai. Found some hog sized rainbows on what they called a flesh fly. First time a bow took me to backing was in that river.Thanks,Dan Barrettdannytbarrett@gmail.com(540)-222-8064 On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 6:57 PM, Nick Bowler <nick.bowler@gmail.com> wrote:You can do a float trip down the Kenai -- highly recommended. If your son wants to self guide, or has time after the float, he can do...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Potomac too hot to fish right now from Anacostia to Georgetown??

Clearly I use spin gear to hunt big cats with cut bait. I don't see anyone pulling in 40 lb cats with fly gear. I could be wrong.However, these days, I use fly rod for most of my fishing. SO, too hot or not?Andy On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 4:58:12 AM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:A catfish with a bluegill's head? Maybe in 4 mile run.....GeneOn Monday, August 29, 2016 at 9:29:12 PM UTC-4, Jim Boryan wrote:What kind...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Salmon River Trip Oct 4th - 6th Anyone ?

Hey All, I'm planning on heading up to the Salmon River, Pulaski NY Oct 4th to 6th. Purposelessly going mid-week, for the least crowded conditions .Targeting primarily Chinook Salmon, there may be some Coho Salmon in the mix. Leaving the DC area very early Tuesday morning and hopefully getting there with enough time to get a few hours of fishing in Tuesday evening. Fishing all day...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Constitution Gardens Pond Fish Kill

What have folks caught in there in the past. I run by it everyday...but is it worth throwing a fly into? CheersCollinOn Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:09:35 AM UTC-4, Misha Gill wrote:LINK to WaPo article. The good news is that the NPS has a plan to renovate the pond, digging it down to 12 feet, to prevent this from happening again. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Potomac too hot to fish right now from Anacostia to Georgetown??

A catfish with a bluegill's head? Maybe in 4 mile run.....GeneOn Monday, August 29, 2016 at 9:29:12 PM UTC-4, Jim Boryan wrote:What kind of fly line do you use to catch catfish with bluegill heads and circle hooks? -- 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...

Monday, 29 August 2016

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Potomac too hot to fish right now from Anacostia to Georgetown??

What kind of fly line do you use to catch catfish with bluegill heads and circle hooks? -- 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: Cooper Landing Alaska

You can do a float trip down the Kenai -- highly recommended. If your son wants to self guide, or has time after the float, he can do the following:- fish Quartz creek for Dolly Varden behind the spawning sockeyes. Quartz creek is the creek right beside the road as you drive from the Seward highway to the Kenai lake. Egg flies are the go.- fish the Russian river for Rainbows and Dolly Varden. I think the...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Potomac too hot to fish right now from Anacostia to Georgetown??

I have to admit, almost every weekend this time of year I try to get out of here and head west to cooler temps and cooler streams/rivers. And I will this weekend. However, I have some downtime at work and can leave a little earlier than normal. Given the big fish kill in the gardens, is it even worth it to try and fish the Washington Channel, Tidal Basin, bridges and structure on DC side of Potomac to Gtown or is the water too...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Cooper Landing Alaska

Thanks, I told him, he going to give him a call. On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:30:05 PM UTC-4, Scott S wrote:Yes! Mike Adams! See my trip report here:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/alaska%7Csort:relevance/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/Kc4u2LXv49w/wGZjPpgaAgAJOn Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Terry C <flycs...@gmail.com> wrote:My son Colin is in Alaska and has time on Friday...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Cooper Landing Alaska

Yes! Mike Adams! See my trip report here:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/alaska%7Csort:relevance/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/Kc4u2LXv49w/wGZjPpgaAgAJOn Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Terry C <flycstrva56@gmail.com> wrote:My son Colin is in Alaska and has time on Friday to go fishing. Anyone ever hire a guide out of Cooper Landing they can recommend thanks . -- http://www.tpfr.org...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Cooper Landing Alaska

My son Colin is in Alaska and has time on Friday to go fishing. Anyone ever hire a guide out of Cooper Landing they can recommend thanks . -- 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} Upper Potomac from Dam 4 to Shepardstown Recommendations?

Thanks Richard!We ended up doing the float to Snyder's Landing in a canoe, with a small trolling motor attached and an anchor. Total time with stops at likely holes and deep spots was about 8 hours. All in all, pretty good day! I pulled in a bunch of smallies and bluegill with both poppers and clouser minnow streamers, my poor father got skunked on his spinning tackle. Great stretch of river, but in my opinion the best fishing...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Inflatable Pontoon Boat

I've not floated the North Branch on it. Generally I use it for smallmouth bass floats. Just a couple weekends ago I floated the Upper James with a bunch of TPFRers and used my foldcat. We encountered a tricky little Class 2 rapid along the way. The boat is extremely stable in those situations and maneuvers well enough (as long as you aren't distracted by your hat being swept off your head by a tree like I was). The only...

Sunday, 28 August 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gunpowder: how low is too low?

Length of the dropper all depends on conditions. Try 18" below the dry fly. You could also try a little longer at first (maybe 24"). Always easier to take away some line than add 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gunpowder: how low is too low?

Thanks Evan, that makes sense. I hit YouTube last night and several people seemed to share your thoughts. Any recommended length to hang that nymph? I'm assuming fairly short with there water levels, but that's a guess. It was still an amazing time working the river. I'll be back! On Sunday, August 28, 2016, Evan D <edintaman@gmail.com> wrote:Gunpowder can be tough, that's for sure. In low, clear water...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Snake River float trip

Late report but got in a trip to Idaho Falls in July. Went out of Heise, ID on a 1/2 day float.Using guide's gear, 9'6" 6wt w. floating line. Set up was long taper leader, big split shot followed by flies. Flies were, what I call a flounder hook, wrapped in chenille, cross wrapped with wire, followed by a Rob Snowhite special,...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gunpowder: how low is too low?

Gunpowder can be tough, that's for sure. In low, clear water I would ditch the streamers and bugger. The fish aren't going to be as willing to chase them very often in the water conditions we are seeing these days. If you go back, I would try a dry/dropper rig. Pick something that floats really well and hang a small nymph off of it. For me, the smaller the nymph the better. Size 16-20. Obviously, this is all personal preference...

Saturday, 27 August 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gunpowder: how low is too low?

Got skunked today for my first trip out to the Gunpowder. My son caught a 10 inch bass right next to Prettyboy. I saw the fish but I think I need to work on my stealth mode...I saw them as the made a run for it! I was using a small black wooly bugger. Another guy was using an Adams fly on a tenkara and said he pick up 7 small trout from falls to Prettyboy. Any suggestions for a rookie? -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 25 flies a day for 25 days

Great, Jim. Thanks, Al From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com [mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of james kammelSent: Friday, August 26, 2016 8:50 AMTo: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.comSubject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 25 flies a day for 25 days Just finished the 25 a day fly...