Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Wednesday, 30 November 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} SNP Status

Yeah, I think the recent rains put in just enough. I talked with Murray's fly shop today who said the SNP waters are pretty cold, but letting them warm up until mid-morning should improve activity. I might also try Big Stoney - anyone familiar with that water? Believe it was stocked up back on 10/11Will let you know how it goes!On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 5:01 PM, Andrew Sarcinello <andysarce@gmail.com> wrote:Looks like...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Oak Orchard - Dec 9th

Oh, there is plenty of lifting going on at the Oak. I was just talking about the people actually trying to get them to eat a fly. I have never felt a need to go anywhere near as small as 14 when fishing the great lakes tribs. 8 and 10 will be fine. They used to drain the canal in mid to late November, not sure if that is still the case. My guess is that it has already been done and flows...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Striped Bass/Smallmouth Bass

I went to my usual spot last night and though there were still small baitfish around dimpling the surface in the bridge lights, no signs of schoolies or other fish eating them. Caught a 6" yellow perch on a size 2 clouser though. -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} SNP Status

Looks like the park has already gotten about an inch of rain the past two days - I take back my comment about low flows. Should be pretty decent actually, good luck. If you read through that other thread I'd say another key is look for sunlit areas. -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Oak Orchard - Dec 9th

Thank you so much for your insight - Im happy to hear people generally fish indicator rigs, I am so sick of seeing people "lift" salmon and steelhead while chuck and ducking on the Salmon River. I will plan to throw those egg flies for sure (size 10-12 still work or should I get down to 14?) and will keep track of the Erie canal draining schedule/flows situation to determine weight and depth. Very aware of the short...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Effects of wildfire on salmonid?

http://www.northernrockiesfire.org/effects/aqimme.htmhttp://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.1086/683338I think you can expect some immediate effects in streams that are directly in the impacted areas. Obviously some fish will die as will food sources. However, wildfires have been occurring since the beginning of time and the fish and aquatic species adapt and survive. In fact, the vegetation and surrounding...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Found your Lure

Looks like a leader spool, what brand fro catfish or S/W, I don't know. Seems familiar.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....

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: What kind of setup for the Shad run at Fletchers?

+1 on the 6wt recommendation. A 9 foot 6wt salt water rod (with fighting butt) is perfect for shad. The rod will throw a 300 grain sinking line when fishing from a boat or a 150 grain or floating line equally well when fishing from shore.On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 9:54:18 PM UTC-5, arthur noglak wrote:Brian,Welcome to the group!I would agree with Terry about the 6wt. It seems to be the perfect shad and smallmouth...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Giving Tuesday and Casting for Recovery Mid-Atlantic

Giving Tuesday is upon us!Casting for Recovery could really use a little help.We have a $20 for 20 Years anniversary appeal going on.CfR has been inviting breast cancer survivors to fly fishing retreats all over the USA since 1996.If $20 is too steep--this is December--how about $16 in recognition of the 16 years that our local program has been hard at work?We want you to know that Charity Navigator gave us 5 stars. That means...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} SNP Status

Thanks for the direction, very much appreciated!Looks like the Rapidan will receive a visit, then the Rose. Fingers crossed for taut lines - will let y'all know how it goes.On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 3:18 PM, Andrew Sarcinello <andysarce@gmail.com> wrote:Here's a recent thread. Expect LOW flows even after today's rain. Steepest streams will be holding the most water. https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/UasDTDb2mTo...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} SNP Status

Here's a recent thread. Expect LOW flows even after today's rain. Steepest streams will be holding the most water. https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/UasDTDb2mTo -- 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} Effects of wildfire on salmonid?

Well, the Great Smokey Mountains are a lot smokier than usual right now. My beloved mountains are on fire. Growing up in Tennessee and in school at UT, the Smokies were always a short jaunt away for some of the best small stream mountain fishing in the world (IMO). Seeing all the devastation in and around Gatlinburg and the park, I got to thinking about what might become of the trout population following a large-scale fire...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} SNP Status

First time to post here, always enjoyed the depth of knowledge on SNP streams found on these threads, though. I'm planning on heading out the Eastern side of the Blue Ridge this weekend to catch up on trout fishing (work has kept me in isolation most of the Fall). First time looking for trout on this side of the SNP - any advice on what to expect, tips on where to go, what to use, etc?I was thinking of tackling the Hughes,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Oak Orchard - Dec 9th

Its been several years since I fished the Oak, but I used to fish it quite a bit. The vast majority of people fly fishing will be using an indicator rig with egg patterns. The normal stuff will work (estaz eggs, blood dots, sucker spawn ect). There are a couple of local patterns but egg patterns in general. Throw a split shot on about a foot about the fly and you are good to go. if you are into swinging,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Found your Lure

In the first picture, is that a disc brake rotor from a Geo Tracker, or a large arbor fly reel?GeneOn Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 12:29:08 PM UTC-5, TurbineBlade wrote:Looks like a yella perch. On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 6:49:29 AM UTC-5, Brian wrote:Nice catch, I second the raffle prize idea. Is that a reel in there too? And what kind of fish is that in the third picture? -- http://www.tpfr.org...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Found your Lure

Looks like a yella perch. On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 6:49:29 AM UTC-5, Brian wrote:Nice catch, I second the raffle prize idea. Is that a reel in there too? And what kind of fish is that in the third picture? -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Oak Orchard - Dec 9th

Hi Everyone,Been a while since I've posted here, but always appreciate the amazing insight from those on this forum.Im heading up with some friends to fish Oak Orchard near Albion, NY, hoping to get into some steelhead, browns, and maybe a zombie or two haha! Ive had mixed luck at the Salmon River the past 2 years, and am looking for a change of scenery, and to get away from the full-on salmon crowds and hopefully fewer...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Found your Lure

Nice catch, I second the raffle prize idea. Is that a reel in there too? And what kind of fish is that in the third picture? -- 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....

Monday, 28 November 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: What kind of setup for the Shad run at Fletchers?

Brian,Welcome to the group!I would agree with Terry about the 6wt. It seems to be the perfect shad and smallmouth rod for the river. However , this past spring I started targeting some larger striped bass on the Potomac; big tackle was necessary. I second Yambag's notion about the 8wt; it's a very versatile rod to have .Two handed fly rods are another great resource for the river. They are fun and easy to cast long distances....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: What kind of setup for the Shad run at Fletchers?

Orvis had a rod donation event this year. People Could bring in there old equipment that they don't use anymore ,and have it donated to various organizations like the Boy Scouts, or Project Healing waters.I was so surprised to see how many fiber glass rods were donated ,and good ones to. I guess didn't realize how many people preferred graphite technology. ArtSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 28, 2016, at 7:49 PM, Brian Cohen <brian.a.cohen@gmail.com>...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: What kind of setup for the Shad run at Fletchers?

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: What kind of setup for the Shad run at Fletchers?

My favorite is a 6ft light action spinning rod. Spoons and darts seem to get down faster and stay down longer than even T-14 line. And to be honest, once your chucking T-14 I'm not sure it's fly fishing. You could probably club them to death with that much weight. Carl--Carl Zmola On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 9:34 AM, Terry C <flycstrva56@gmail.com> wrote:I have fished a 6 wt for the past 30 yrs perfect...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fly Fishing Show Jan 28th

I just booked a room with 2 beds for the Somerset NJ Fly fishing show on 1/28. Plan on leaving early( 5:00 am) Saturday morning and returning Sunday around 6:00 pm. Anyone interested in splitting coast of room and gas let me know. thanks -- 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: What kind of setup for the Shad run at Fletchers?

I have fished a 6 wt for the past 30 yrs perfect size shad rod In my opinion. A must is a 250 gr depth charge line. Its all about getting in the zone. Once you find it " Look Out". I have spent numerous days catching fish after fish and the boat next to me very few because they were using a floating line of a 10-15 ft sing tip. On Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 8:15:07 AM UTC-5, Brian...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Found your Lure

If don't want them (and don't want to give them tt me personally har-har-har) they'd make a great raffle prize at a beer tie.MarkOn Monday, November 28, 2016 at 7:58:16 AM UTC-5, Tom Somers wrote:Got hung up and didn't want to lose the fly, so ripped this mess out of the bottom. Good news is I saved the fly and caught a few more with it. If you lost a lure, let me know... -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You...

Sunday, 27 November 2016

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Carry rods on a plane

Id like to report that Bluegrass Parkway airport and regan did no cuase any issues. Nor did Delta. One of the flight attendants actually took my rods for me. And at the end of the flight asked how i liked my Syndicate rod as she had one in the mail headed to her house. First time ive had a girl offer her number, maybe i need to carry rods around more often. haha. The things that happen on planes.Thanks,Dan...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Found your Lure

Got hung up and didn't want to lose the fly, so ripped this mess out of the bottom. Good news is I saved the fly and caught a few more with it. If you lost a lure, let me know... -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. ...