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 access around Harper's Ferry.  Steve Moore has written an excellent guide to attacking the upper Potomac on foot: Wade and Shoreline Fishing the Potomac River for Smallmouth Bass: Chain Bridge to Harpers Ferry, by Steve Moore 

Using that book to find your access point, cross reference with satellite imagery from Google Maps and you'll see the spiderweb of possible runs to target. 

The Needles is an excellent suggestion. Parking is limited, but there is an infinite amount of pocket water to explore and navigating into the middle of the river is fairly easy. As Steve Moore iterates and reiterates many times in his book, it is recommended to bring a wading staff and/or PFD- especially if you're wearing full waders. 

A Large

On Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 10:24:50 AM UTC-4, Patrick Reilly wrote:

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 with all the ledges up there, you need to watch where you put your feet. Wading staff is a big help.

Mark

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