Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Tuesday, 28 February 2017

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Grandpa's shad flies

I am partial to the Orvis Depth Charge, 300 grain for my 8wt. Gets deep quick and loads the rod nice. On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 5:45:17 PM UTC-5, Dalton Terrell wrote:Gene,What fly line do you use or recommend? I remember the old Rio Deep Lake 7 line that was full sinking that way, but don't think it's made any more.I also probably need to replace my 7 and 8 wt sinking lines soon, they're both old Rio Striper 225gr...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Nice haul one day this weekend and some questions for the Vet fly throwers in here

Whoops. Didn't see "eye" near tail. Make that a Peacock Bass. On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 1:52:10 PM UTC-5, tatu...@gmail.com wrote:Quick trip down to the in-laws in West Palm Beach and was able to hit the golf ponds on Saturday and Sunday.Saturday:Overcast, in the high 70's and very very little wind. The water levels were super low, so a lot of structures were on the banks to be fished. Fished from...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Nice haul one day this weekend and some questions for the Vet fly throwers in here

Reddish fish appears to be some kind of tilapia?? SZOn Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 1:52:10 PM UTC-5, tatu...@gmail.com wrote:Quick trip down to the in-laws in West Palm Beach and was able to hit the golf ponds on Saturday and Sunday.Saturday:Overcast, in the high 70's and very very little wind. The water levels were super low, so a lot of structures were on the banks to be fished. Fished from 1600-1830.I felt like a champion...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Patterns for Strippers and Shad

What is the typical tippet test and line weight you prefer for these stripers?On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 5:47:43 PM UTC-5, Rob Snowhite wrote:Here is my current shad box. For strippers the Clouser Deep Minnow or a Double Deceiver should work. We catch stripers on shad flies regularly. Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 28, 2017, at 1:54...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Patterns for Strippers and Shad

Here is my current shad box. For strippers the Clouser Deep Minnow or a Double Deceiver should work. We catch stripers on shad flies regularly. Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 28, 2017, at 1:54 PM, Charlie Church <charliechurch1@gmail.com> wrote:Shad: I have also done well on small clousers (size 6) where I trim the tails off behind...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Grandpa's shad flies

Gene,What fly line do you use or recommend? I remember the old Rio Deep Lake 7 line that was full sinking that way, but don't think it's made any more.I also probably need to replace my 7 and 8 wt sinking lines soon, they're both old Rio Striper 225gr and 250gr with sinking heads and intermediate running line. Fishing this past weekend with a friend, he was getting much deeper with a 250gr Rio In Touch, with sinking head and intermediate...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Grandpa's shad flies

Make that 250gr full sinker a density compensated line! Having used both types of full sinkers, I much prefer the straight line feel provided by the ones with heads that sink much faster than the running line. I haven't heard that discussed much on here, but I think it makes a huge difference. GeneOn Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 8:46:57 AM UTC-5, namfos wrote:Thanks. Just gotta get me a 250 grain full sinker...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Patterns for Strippers and Shad

Shad: I have also done well on small clousers (size 6) where I trim the tails off behind the hooks. I would tie a bunch up in different color patterns (Blue over white, Chart over white, Orange over white, pink over white). I also would always fish two flies for them and keep swapping colors until I find what they are dialed in on. Honestly though, I think they aren't that picky. I'm more convinced the key is finding fish,...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} New Orleans redfish

Diddo Greg Moon. That guy is so dialed in down there. Very impressive guide and a fun guy to hang with. From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com [mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Silvan Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 10:52 AM To: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} New Orleans redfish I highly recommend...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Patterns for Strippers and Shad

Sure, I'll bite on this one. LOLFor stripers there isn't much better than a Clowser's minnow. Easy to tie and easy to find. My fav color pattern is Chartreuse and white.For shad I primarily fish a pattern that I created called a Red Headed Flasher. If you search the board you will see a post on how to tie it with pictures. This is a very easy fly to tie. Commercially you can buy all kinds of...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Recommendations welcomed

The Smokies, Jackson and Whitetop Laurel are good options, but here are a couple more:- Rent a house near Shenandoah National Park and drive/hike to Brook Trout streams in the area (a bunch of places to search for house: Syria, Crozet, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, etc.--reference books or online maps to find local streams)- South Holston/Watauga Rivers near Bristol, TN: I'd hire a guide to float, it can be a lot more productive...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Recommendations welcomed

Whitetop Laurel in very SW VA has my vote. Easy access, lots of pocket water. Beautiful river. On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 9:55:15 AM UTC-5, Andrew LaVigne wrote:If you're heading that far down, do the Jackson River on the way down or back. Spend a day on the tailwater section, then spend the night at Meadow Lane Cottages, and fish their private stretch of the river upstream from the dam the next day. The cabins were...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Patterns for Strippers and Shad

Hey Folks, Which patterns do you recommend for Shad and Stippers? -- 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....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} New Orleans redfish

I highly recommend Greg Moon from Louisiana Fly Fishing Charters. I fish with him all the time down there. You typically meet him at Penny's Cafe, which isn't terribly far away from NOLA proper (30 minutes), so you can even take a cab there and ride to the put in with him. If he's unavailable, he'll recommend either Rocky Thickstun or Lucas Bisset. All of them are awesome, and they'll always be working together anyway to...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} want to fish the savage on Sunday?

Let me know if you want to join and split gas. I plan to make it a full day trip: depart around 6am and fish till almost dark. -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Wanna come fish the Elk with me this weekend?

Luke, I saw that too. It was the only hit on the internet I could find. Unfortunately, I got a bounceback from his email address and haven't received a return phone call yet -hardly expect to.Still on the hunt for one.On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 10:21:16 PM UTC-5, Luke M. wrote:There's a guy in California who makes them. Not sure how pricey they are. Joseph Lenchner. That looks like it might be the one he...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} New Orleans redfish

Looking for recommendations regarding fishing for redfish. Will be in New Orleans first week of June and hoping to fish for a few days.Appreciate suggestions for guides, places, etc. regarding redfish.Thanks,...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Wanna come fish the Elk with me this weekend?

Yeah, his guitar net was pretty cool. I was hoping to fish 32s, but apparently summer is the time for that. I can't recommend Dave highly enough. He is an absolute master and great guy. Fish with him.To sum up the Elk, I'd rather drive a full day to fish a half day there than drive a half day to fish a full day anywhere else in the area (with very limited exceptions depending on conditions/time of year). But spend the night if...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Recommendations welcomed

If you're heading that far down, do the Jackson River on the way down or back. Spend a day on the tailwater section, then spend the night at Meadow Lane Cottages, and fish their private stretch of the river upstream from the dam the next day. The cabins were super nice, and the sulphur hatch was a ton of fun 2 years ago around that time of year. http://www.meadowlanecottages.com/index.htmlOn Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Recommendations welcomed

Smoky mountain national park has a lot of great fishing. More streams than you could fish all summer. -- 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: Grandpa's shad flies

Thanks. Just gotta get me a 250 grain full sinker and then I'm in business.MarkOn Monday, February 27, 2017 at 4:29:58 PM UTC-5, Terry C wrote:NIce Mark, those will work just fine. -- 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....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Recommendations welcomed

Hi all. Planning a camping/fishing trip for my dad's birthday in mid-May for southwest VA, western NC, and/or eastern TN. Looking for river suggestions for that time frame and guide services. Would prefer to wade than float. I thought try for Mossy Creek or Stauton River on way down 81. But after that, I am out of ideas. Thanks, phil -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed...

Monday, 27 February 2017

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Wanna come fish the Elk with me this weekend?

There's a guy in California who makes them. Not sure how pricey they are. Joseph Lenchner. That looks like it might be the one he lists on his website, just with a rubber net. http://www.joelwoodworks.com/index_files/page0030.htm -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Wanna come fish the Elk with me this weekend?

Was looking through the Elkfisher's photo and found a pic of this incredible guitar-shaped landing net. I emailed Dave and he said it had been a gift from a local, but he had long lost his contact information. If anyone knows where I can find a guitar-shaped landing net like this one, please let me know. On Monday, February 27, 2017...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Grandpa's shad flies

NIce Mark, those will work just fine. On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 9:28:21 AM UTC-5, namfos wrote:Nice, T. Here's what I've been turning out: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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Wanna come fish the Elk with me this weekend?

Nice. Was curious if he put on one of those 32's. While I have not fished the Elk, I've heard that particular guide is a total game changer if you plan to fish there again. Sure sounds like a great trip.On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 2:52:09 PM UTC-5, Ashley Frohwein wrote:22, although at other times things would go down to 32On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 2:36:25 PM UTC-5, Connor Donovan wrote:What was the...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Wanna come fish the Elk with me this weekend?

22, although at other times things would go down to 32On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 2:36:25 PM UTC-5, Connor Donovan wrote:What was the smallest fly that the guide tied on? On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11:54:13 AM UTC-5, Ashley Frohwein wrote:The Elk was great. Air temps started in the teens and got up to ~40. But most action oddly enough was in the morning. All on nymphs, although we saw a few fish eating dries and...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Wanna come fish the Elk with me this weekend?

What was the smallest fly that the guide tied on? On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11:54:13 AM UTC-5, Ashley Frohwein wrote:The Elk was great. Air temps started in the teens and got up to ~40. But most action oddly enough was in the morning. All on nymphs, although we saw a few fish eating dries and emergers. Netted around a dozen bows (no browns, although we saw a few), including a few wild/stream-bred ones. Lost one in...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Wanna come fish the Elk with me this weekend?

The Elk was great. Air temps started in the teens and got up to ~40. But most action oddly enough was in the morning. All on nymphs, although we saw a few fish eating dries and emergers. Netted around a dozen bows (no browns, although we saw a few), including a few wild/stream-bred ones. Lost one in the 23"-ish range after a long and jumpy fight. I confirmed that there are no sections of the elk that are floatable and inhabited...