Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raising Shenandoah Entrance Fee to $70?

Don't worry Ashley, parts of the wall won't be an actual wall, because you have to see what's coming on the other side. They're throwing 60-lb bags of drugs over the wall, if that hits you on the head it's game over. (Trump actually said that) -- 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} Re: Feedback on my DC Trip Itinerary?

Well guys, I'm settled back in Miami and finished up my article. I had a great time fishing the Tidal Basin, even though it seemed like the bite was turned off by the incoming storm front. I got a bluegill and a yellow perch (my first) early in the morning on Saturday, then feel a bite or see a fish the rest of the day. From what I could tell from other anglers, nobody else was catching either. Despite that, it's still incredible...

Monday, 30 October 2017

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Inflatable Paddle Board or Inflatable Kayak?

I am looking to get a water craft of some sort over the winter and, given my lack of storage space, it's gotta be an inflatable. My question to you all is should I get an SUP or a Kayak? I feel like the kayak is slightly more versatile, but I really don't like fishing from a sitting position. I have never fished from an SUP, but the idea of standing is enticing. I think I would mostly use it on freshwater...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raising Shenandoah Entrance Fee to $70?

Maybe the revenue from these increased fees will be wisely invested in protecting our national parks for future generations. Or a pointless wall.On Friday, October 27, 2017 at 7:03:36 PM UTC-4, Miles wrote:Thanks. I was focused on the publicity (or secrecy) of the plan, rather than whether it was new or not. Stipulated that The Week, in its breathless, implied that Zinke was talking about all Federal campgrounds, and not just...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Chesapeake Fly Line

I agree with Trevor. Carrying two sticks is the best route IMO. One for a floater (that you can use sink tips if need be) and one for a heavier sink. The YakAttack Blackpack has rod holders that can hold fly rods. And honestly, there are so many good flats in the middle to upper bay that it's worth paying attention to that floater. The biggest rockfish (Mid to upper 20s) so far for me this year came on a topwater fly in 3...

Sunday, 29 October 2017

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Chesapeake Fly Line

Gregg,I have the Sonar Intermediate on my 8wt for stripers just under the surface. It's a fantastic line and I had a ton of success with it this past summer. I also have the Sonar sink5/7/9 on my 10 weight to get really deep. Haven't played with it much, but the times I've had it out were great. Casting with either of these lines is great. I would personally stick with a floating and a deeper running...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} When does Gravelly parking open?

I was there Friday morning at 6 am no issues parking at gravelly, got 3 schoolie stripers as the sun came up on my two handed rod. Have done it many times in the past without issue -- 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...

Friday, 27 October 2017

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raising Shenandoah Entrance Fee to $70?

Thanks. I was focused on the publicity (or secrecy) of the plan, rather than whether it was new or not. Stipulated that The Week, in its breathless, implied that Zinke was talking about all Federal campgrounds, and not just the national parks. I missed that his speech was apparently limited to National parks. That said, everything I have seen about Zinke suggests his main interest in public lands is to extract as much money for...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: When does Gravelly parking open?

FollowingOn Friday, October 27, 2017 at 3:31:07 PM UTC-4, Tim S. wrote:How early do they open the parking lot? If I wanted to fish the outflow before sunrise, do I have to park at Roaches and run across the road? I'm OK with that but the thought of running back across mid morning when traffic is flowing doesn't make me feel great.What have other people done?? -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raising Shenandoah Entrance Fee to $70?

Oh, and of your three points, I fully agree with 1 & 3, not so sure about #2. Allowing more LWCF funding to help maintain parks, instead of just expand them, that might get me on board with #2. On Friday, October 27, 2017 at 3:18:02 PM UTC-4, October Caddis wrote:On Friday, October 27, 2017 at 1:40:30 PM UTC-4, Miles wrote:I agree about the 'secret plot' not being real, insofar as it's not at all secret. "Zinke told members...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raising Shenandoah Entrance Fee to $70?

Miles, quite a few great points there, and I do want to be clear that my comment was direct less at you than at my frustration that the real problems of public land management are being overlooked in the manufactured debate over selling/acquiring public lands. When it comes to "privatizing campgrounds", I hate to break it you, but a vast portion of NPS campgrounds and facilities are already operated by concessionaires. Sometimes...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raising Shenandoah Entrance Fee to $70?

I agree about the 'secret plot' not being real, insofar as it's not at all secret. "Zinke told members of the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association last week that "as the secretary, I don't want to be in the business of running campgrounds. My folks will never be as good as you are." The proposal to privatize campgrounds is part of Zinke's goal to alleviate an $11 billion backlog of maintenance projects" https://theweek.com/speedreads/705425/interior-secretary-proposes-privatizing-campgroundsHere's...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Winter fishing

None of it is really great. There are places to fish (4MR being one of them) but it is more just to get out and wet a line until things improve with warmer weather. On Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 10:55:53 AM UTC-4, San-Eou Lan wrote:Can anyone speak to how winter fishing is like within the DMV area? I've been told that 4MR is a good place to hit because of the warm water discharge. This would be my first time...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raising Shenandoah Entrance Fee to $70?

One may dislike one party or another, but these assertions that there's some secret plot to drive down attendance in order sell the system aren't rooted in reality. The NPS is facing a $12 billion backlog of deferred maintenance across the system. At current visitation and entrance fees, the gap between revenue and need will simply never be be met. That's the problem. It's real. Feel like nerding out a bit? there's an...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Chesapeake Fly Line

I had read that versitips tend to do that....for the clear intermediate, have you used any SA sonar series lines? I have been reading up on them lately.On Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 6:32:10 PM UTC-4, Nedak wrote:Original question re flyline. I am a bigger fan of clear intermediate sinking line. Combining longer leader and faster retrieve, you can use poppers. You can also get the fly to drop in the water column...