Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Friday, 30 June 2017

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} two-hand casting Sunday

Come to Fletcher’s Sunday, 8:30am, for two-hand casting work. Re...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Rapidan River

That's pretty crazy. It's lost all color too. I have been fishing oyster bars a lot recently and haven't seen any with coloration like that. Could it be a super old oyster?As far as how it got there, I have 0 clue. -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Rapidan River

I found an oyster shell in the upper Rapidan last weekend. Any theories on how it got there? Evolution...birds...camping in style?? -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} North Myrtle Beach (House Creek)

I'm heading to North Myrtle Beach near House Creek for the week of 4 july. Taking my kayak.Anyone fished here? I'm assuming redfish, sea trout, and some other suprises (tarpon reportedly around). Any tips appreciated. Any good bluegill ponds for kids around? -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders"...

Thursday, 29 June 2017

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: IF4™: International Fly Fishing Film Festival presented by NCC-TU

Hey there fellow TPFRers, Another reminder to purchase your tickets to IF4™: International Fly Fishing Film Festival at the Avalon Theater in Washington DC on September 26 @ 8:30 PM. Tickets are $20 and include an automatic entry to win a brand new Echo ECHO3 8wt rod, a Patagonia sling pack as well as other fly fishing...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Brook Trout Movements in the Savage

WOW! Amazing how far some of those fish moved. Thanks for sharing, I love reading this kinds of studies and wish they were done more often.I've always felt that people underestimate the height of barriers that fish can get around, this study supports that. Makes sense when you see the typical 3-5 ft high waterfall in SNP with fish thriving above and below.On Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 12:31:08 PM UTC-4, tperkins wrote:http://www.times-news.com/news/local_news/savage-river-brook-trout-not-shy-about-moving-around-drainage/article_6c39bc96-567c-11e7-a902-cb633d29cb2d.html...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Brook Trout Movements in the Savage

http://www.times-news.com/news/local_news/savage-river-brook-trout-not-shy-about-moving-around-drainage/article_6c39bc96-567c-11e7-a902-cb633d29cb2d.html -- 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} Jersey Shore fishing

I should add that we were not at LBI, but south of there, so it may be different at that beach ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:05 AM, Bobby Davis <robert.davis.bd@gmail.com> wrote:My dad and I have fished from the beach in the mornings and never had a problem.On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:03 AM, Tim Donaldson <timdonaldson@gmail.com> wrote:Against my protests the wife has decided we are going to LBI for...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Jersey Shore fishing

My dad and I have fished from the beach in the mornings and never had a problem.On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:03 AM, Tim Donaldson <timdonaldson@gmail.com> wrote:Against my protests the wife has decided we are going to LBI for the 4th. I'm going to bring my surf setup and fish super early mornings. Anyone done this? Do you get hassled by lifeguards of anyone else at 3:30 am? -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Jersey Shore fishing

Against my protests the wife has decided we are going to LBI for the 4th. I'm going to bring my surf setup and fish super early mornings. Anyone done this? Do you get hassled by lifeguards of anyone else at 3:30 am? -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Zip/ZNada: 4-Mile Run Sunday evening

Great feedback! It probably has more to do with my confidence than reality. There is no question that I enjoy fly fishing more than anything, so I will continue to push my comfort zone. That's why this is a great forum. Thanks. Gary. On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 10:46 AM Jamie Carracher <jcarracher@gmail.com> wrote:I have found 4MR down by the bridges to be a little too mucky and hard to navigate in...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Zip/ZNada: 4-Mile Run Sunday evening

I have found 4MR down by the bridges to be a little too mucky and hard to navigate in waders. And from the shore, it's hard to get a good cast out far enough. In the past I enjoyed casting under the trees and shrubs on the edge back further near the treatment plant. Haven't been back since they ripped everything out... mostly because when the weather is nice, I try to go to more visually pleasing places. Do we know if they...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Zip/ZNada: 4-Mile Run Sunday evening

Gary,I would kindly like to suggest that you should reset your mindset on fly fishing. Most fish regardless or water body, aren't caught at 80+ feet away, and I think most of us would testify to that. One example of this I can cite with concrete data is the Flycarping page. A couple years ago McTage did a formal survey about carp fishing and found that most peoples takes are less than 30 feet away, and that...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Zip/ZNada: 4-Mile Run Sunday evening

I only fly fish in small streams, because I'm still learning and just don't have the skill to really get my fly around a larger body of water (distance). So in May for several days in a row I took my spinning rod down to the bridges at 4 mile run and killed it at the tail end of low tide before dead low. I didn't have any luck on anything top water, but when I used a zoom pumpkin worm with chartreuse end it made all the difference....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Jersey Shore fishing

I'm aware of that too, I went to college up there.On Jun 29, 2017 1:30 AM, "Carl Z." <carl.zmola0@gmail.com> wrote:You had me excited about Jersey Shore, PA. There's good fishing up there.Carl--Carl Zmola On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 7:09 PM, Evan D <edintaman@gmail.com> wrote:Bobby (and Rob), I don't know any reliable fly fishing shops; however, Finactics in OCNJ is a good all around fishing shop and can give...

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Jersey Shore fishing

You had me excited about Jersey Shore, PA. There's good fishing up there.Carl--Carl Zmola On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 7:09 PM, Evan D <edintaman@gmail.com> wrote:Bobby (and Rob), I don't know any reliable fly fishing shops; however, Finactics in OCNJ is a good all around fishing shop and can give you plenty of tips. The thing with saltwater is finding fish - once you find them your chance of hooking up, regardless...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Jersey Shore fishing

Bobby (and Rob), I don't know any reliable fly fishing shops; however, Finactics in OCNJ is a good all around fishing shop and can give you plenty of tips. The thing with saltwater is finding fish - once you find them your chance of hooking up, regardless of fishing method, skyrockets. I've been carrying both a spin rod and a fly rod. The spin rod is great for prospecting and covering water. Once you find the fish, break out...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Jersey Shore fishing

We just booked a weekend at my cousins place at the shore. My priority is a sandwich here http://franksdelinj.com/ and maybe some surf fishing.On Jun 28, 2017, at 2:49 PM, Bobby Davis <robert.davis.bd@gmail.com> wrote:Evan, do you know of any tackle shops down there that have sell fly gear and would have someone in the know, so to speak ?On Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 2:46:06 PM UTC-4, Evan D wrote:I've put in...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Jersey Shore fishing

Evan, do you know of any tackle shops down there that have sell fly gear and would have someone in the know, so to speak ?On Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 2:46:06 PM UTC-4, Evan D wrote:I've put in some time at Corsons Inlet in Ocean City. There is a large community of fly fisherman there and you can usually find someone willing to share some tips. Ive caught fluke and bluefish there pretty consistently by throwing heavy streamers,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Jersey Shore fishing

I've put in some time at Corsons Inlet in Ocean City. There is a large community of fly fisherman there and you can usually find someone willing to share some tips. Ive caught fluke and bluefish there pretty consistently by throwing heavy streamers, as Andrew says. Lots of fly fisherman love fishing there at 4:30am for striper and apparently do well. I haven't yet won the battle with my pillow to make it out that early. Good...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: advice needed: 4 days in Ithaca, NY

I used to fish the finger lakes quite a bit. Most of the streams flowing into the south end of Cayuga get runs of trout and salmon in the fall and spring, but there are not likely to be any around this time of year. If you are interested in trout, one option would be salmon creek about the falls. It is mostly a stocked fishery but I used to do ok up there. If you want wild fish, Cayuga inlet will have...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Hollow Fleyes

Hey Bobby!I can definitely help you out. Hollow ties are a good time. Shoot me a PM.Stay fly,RemOn Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10:02:28 PM UTC-4, Bobby Davis wrote:Anyone here good at hollow fleyes and want to teach me? Beer and Food can be provided in return.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: advice needed: 4 days in Ithaca, NY

I fish Canandaigua Lake a lot and this time of year I have the best luck with bass. Pickerel will bite, but fall and early spring is much better for them. I don't have too much experience with the trout up there, but i'd imagine most of them have moved back into the lakes by now and are getting down deep. The same can be said for the lakers. This time of year, you'd have to go out trolling deep. Closer...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: advice needed: 4 days in Ithaca, NY

I went to college about an hour and a half South of Ithaca, and could give you some advice about place to fish down there if interested. Send me an email if you want.On Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 10:49:52 AM UTC-4, Andrew LaVigne wrote:Folks - heading for Ithaca for a long wedding weekend, and have a couple days to play around on the water up there. Staying at a house on Cayuga lake with access to canoe/kayak. Have a car,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Zip/ZNada: 4-Mile Run Sunday evening

There were fish there. Saw some big ones rise up, and a few leaner looking fish make jumps clear of the water. No idea what they were after, but I wasn't imitating them too well to earn their interest.CheersCollinOn Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 10:28:25 AM UTC-4, Patrick Reilly wrote:I went out this winter and with all the construction and vegetation stripped there were no fish out. Have they made their way back up and...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} advice needed: 4 days in Ithaca, NY

Folks - heading for Ithaca for a long wedding weekend, and have a couple days to play around on the water up there. Staying at a house on Cayuga lake with access to canoe/kayak. Have a car, but limited due to the group we're with, so probably not doing any drives longer than an hour or so to fish. From what I can tell, the lake may be an ok option for bass/pickerel/maybe trout?, as long as I have a full-sink line available,...

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Jersey Shore fishing

I'm heading up to Wildwood Crest Thursday night. I'm planning on fishing the jetty at Cold Spring inlet. You have to access the beach from the WW Crest side at the Coast Guard gate along Ocean Drive. I'm going to park in the lot and then walk south down the path to the beach and then to the rocks. It's a long walk, but that's one of the few spots I can imagine that will be holding fish this time of year that you can get to...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Any spots in historic Harpers Ferry?

I fished Harper's Ferry on Sunday. Water was about a foot higher than I like, but still had success despite some sketchy wading and strong winds. Lots of 10-14" smallmouth. Fished with black poppers and clawdad patters, but the standard green and white clouser minnow was the ticket for the day. There are literally countless spots for...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Jersey Shore fishing

I'm not super familiar with that area but I have fished it before. From what I gather, you can definitely find snapper blues, maybe stripers, and definitely flounder if you feel like dredging with heavy clousers. Bring bug repellent!!! Tried to walk to a spot in a marsh last year in the evening and got eaten alive. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Jersey Shore fishing

I'll be near Cape May and Wildwood, for reference.On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 10:26 AM, Patrick Reilly <reillykp@gmail.com> wrote:Same here! I'll be in the Central Jersey near Lavalette if anyone has any suggestions.On Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 9:11:06 AM UTC-4, Bobby Davis wrote:Hi Guys,Does anyone know if there is any opportunities to fly fish for something in the tidal marshes in South Jersey? Heading to the beach this...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Zip/ZNada: 4-Mile Run Sunday evening

I went out this winter and with all the construction and vegetation stripped there were no fish out. Have they made their way back up and it was just a slow day, or did the construction permanently chase them off? That'd be a shame, was one of my favorite quick and easy spots from the city!On Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 8:09:17 AM UTC-4, Clever Knickname wrote:I was there on Saturday on the outbound tide at around noon and...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Jersey Shore fishing

Same here! I'll be in the Central Jersey near Lavalette if anyone has any suggestions.On Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 9:11:06 AM UTC-4, Bobby Davis wrote:Hi Guys,Does anyone know if there is any opportunities to fly fish for something in the tidal marshes in South Jersey? Heading to the beach this weekend and would love to have a reason to bring the whippy stick. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Any spots in historic Harpers Ferry?

Thanks for all the advice! Day after the wedding was a little rough, so didn't get a chance to make it out to fish. But did make it down to the river to check it out. Stand by Morgan's assessment, it was fast and windy.On Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 10:13:02 AM UTC-4, namfos wrote:If Point of Rocks Gage (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=01638500)is 2.25 and dropping (or lower) wading should be pretty good. Still...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Any spots in historic Harpers Ferry?

If Point of Rocks Gage (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=01638500)is 2.25 and dropping (or lower) wading should be pretty good. Still with all the ledges up there, you need to watch where you put your feet. Wading staff is a big help.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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Hilton Head Area

I was going to fish with Tuck Scott (by recommendation from someone on this forum) last October but that damn hurricane closed down the hotel i was going to stay at and i had to cancel. I'm still angry about it.http://www.beaufortfishingguide.com/ On Sun, Jun 25, 2017 at 6:30 PM, Jeffrey Silvan <jeffreysilvan@gmail.com> wrote:I fished with Chris Mattson a couple years ago. He was a good guy, knew the area well....