Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Thursday, 30 November 2017

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fishing in the Grand Canyon?

Good memory Dalton, that WAS the coldest wet wading I have ever done! Melody and I spent six days backpacking the Grand Canyon back in April of 2007. It wasn't our honeymoon (that was Antigua), rather just a trip we did with a good friend who was turning 40 and wanted to accomplish the goal. We stuck to the "corridor trails" on that trip, and spent two successive nights at the Cottonwood campsite, right...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Four Mile Run: Week of December 18th

That's the first time I've heard fishing Four Mile Run described as "outdoorsy." FMR is a good spot in the winter. Keep in mind that it is tidal so you'll want to watch the tides.On Monday, November 27, 2017 at 4:47:40 PM UTC-5, San-Eou Lan wrote:Four Mile Run is historically very productive for me, especially near the warmwater discharge. However, I went out there last Thursday and didn't catch anything and I didn't even...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fishing Gunpowder

thanks guysOn Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 7:16:40 PM UTC-5, robert mills wrote:Hi Guys, Buddy and I had a pretty good run nymphing on pens creek and spruce creek in PA last week, looking to try out something closer like gunpowder falls. Anyone have any info of where we can park and get to the river, what the fish are taking, ect?ThanksRob -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fishing in the Grand Canyon?

I believe that Dan Davala hiked down the Grand Canyon on his honeymoon and did some fishing. I remember him saying that it was the coldest water he had ever wet-waded.Shoot him an e-mail, or we can try to send him here to respond.DaltonOn Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 11:04:27 AM UTC-5, Connor Donovan wrote:Bumping this to the top. Any TPFRers ever fish in the Grand Canyon? Or above Lees Ferry?Would love to hear...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fishing in the Grand Canyon?

Bumping this to the top. Any TPFRers ever fish in the Grand Canyon? Or above Lees Ferry?Would love to hear about it if you have. If not, I'll be sure to post a trip-report when we get back.Thanks!ConnorOn Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 11:07:02 AM UTC-4, Connor Donovan wrote:TPFR'ers,Have any of you floated the Grand Canyon on a commercial or non-commercial trip? If so, I would love to buy a few rounds...

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Gunpowder

I haven't fished the Gunpowder in a while, but whenever I do I always make an effort to stop in and pay a visit to the guys at Backwater Angler. www.backwaterangler.com They're friendly, knowledgeable and dialed into the river. They'll point you in the right direction for parking, stream conditions and what those little fish are biting on. Marek From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Gunpowder

stop by either of the fly shops up there, Backwater Angler or Great Feathers, and they can point you in the right directionOn Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 10:00:03 AM UTC-5, James Fletcher wrote:Saw and felt good action on the boulder pools section about two weeks ago - nymphs were the ticket. Here's where I parked and started: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/''/@39.6176228,-76.7629618,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c86e7ecc19a44d:0x50dd4c93175735ec!2m2!1d-76.6929218!2d39.6176438good...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Gunpowder

Saw and felt good action on the boulder pools section about two weeks ago - nymphs were the ticket. Here's where I parked and started: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/''/@39.6176228,-76.7629618,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c86e7ecc19a44d:0x50dd4c93175735ec!2m2!1d-76.6929218!2d39.6176438good luck!On Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 7:16 PM, robert mills <robertmills.arc@gmail.com> wrote:Hi Guys, Buddy...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

I just got back from PA small stream fishing where I primarily used a 13ft tenkara rod and a 5wt setup for single hand skagit on bigger water. I find that The casting methodology and simplicity of tenkara is easier with no casting room, and the 13ft rod is excellent for euro nymphing techniques. I managed to catch more and bigger fish than anyone else in my group, but that is more luck and I have more experience than the other...

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

Thanks all - this is really helpful advice...and I think has pointed towards either a 7"6" or 8'0" 4-weight...(although I am now tempted to buy rod #3 at the same time, and get the Cabelas CGR too...)On Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 4:13 PM, Bobby Davis <robert.davis.bd@gmail.com> wrote:I stand corrected.On Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Dalton Terrell <daltonbterrell@gmail.com> wrote:*TurbineBlade voice*Can you sweep spiderwebs...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Gunpowder

Hi Guys, Buddy and I had a pretty good run nymphing on pens creek and spruce creek in PA last week, looking to try out something closer like gunpowder falls. Anyone have any info of where we can park and get to the river, what the fish are taking, ect?ThanksRob -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

I stand corrected.On Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Dalton Terrell <daltonbterrell@gmail.com> wrote:*TurbineBlade voice*Can you sweep spiderwebs out of lofted ceilings with a 6'6" fiberglass rod? I've found my Tenkara works much better for this.DaltonOn Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 3:24:12 PM UTC-5, Bobby Davis wrote:Anything you can do with a tenkara rod you can do with a fly rod. -- http://www.tpfr.org...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

*TurbineBlade voice*Can you sweep spiderwebs out of lofted ceilings with a 6'6" fiberglass rod? I've found my Tenkara works much better for this.DaltonOn Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 3:24:12 PM UTC-5, Bobby Davis wrote:Anything you can do with a tenkara rod you can do with a fly rod. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders"...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

Anything you can do with a tenkara rod you can do with a fly rod. On Nov 29, 2017 3:22 PM, "Bryan Lanier" <bryan.lanier@gmail.com> wrote:Anybody use a Tenkara rod for trout streams? Seems like a good choice for dead drifting. I got one for my birthday this year.BryanOn Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 1:19 PM, tperkins <thomas.perkins1@gmail.com> wrote:I really like my Redington 3wt butterstick. I have found that Glass will...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

Anybody use a Tenkara rod for trout streams? Seems like a good choice for dead drifting. I got one for my birthday this year.BryanOn Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 1:19 PM, tperkins <thomas.perkins1@gmail.com> wrote:I really like my Redington 3wt butterstick. I have found that Glass will protect light tipper better than a fast action rod and has a surprising amount of backbone of and when you hook into a larger fish. Also I can cast...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

I really like my Redington 3wt butterstick. I have found that Glass will protect light tipper better than a fast action rod and has a surprising amount of backbone of and when you hook into a larger fish. Also I can cast streamers decently with it too. -- 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: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

I third carl's suggestion on the Cabelas CGR, however I use a 3 weight for mountain streams. It's an amazing rod for the price (can get it for 45 bucks around xmas sometimes). Its great for quick roll casting on the tiny shenandoah streams. It can chuck dries fairly far, but accuracy takes a hit due to its slow action. Misha is spot on on the faster action rods. I use my older 3 weight thats faster in the winter...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

Agree with the fast action preference (especially since it sounds like small stream bass and bluegills are also a target) and that there is no need for shorter than 7'6". I grew up fishing some TINY, extremely brushy trout streams in SE PA where larger streams all get too warm for wild trout (with a few notable exceptions). I had a 7'6" 5 wt and often wished I had a longer rod to drop flies around logs and bushes. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

I second Carl's opinion on the CGR...this might be the last batch they have since Bass Pro just bought Cabelas...they seem to be liquidating Cabelas brand products, and for ~50 dollars, you aren't going to find a better rod. Easily one of the nicest casting rods I have casted, and I have casted the full spectrum of clunkers to rods that are too good for me. Carl is right though, 6'6" is a little short...I have the...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

Just wanted to give a Little Love to 3 weights, which is probably my favorite weight to fish with. I have a shorty bamboo 2-3 that I love for small trout streams and bluegill fishing and my dad has a whole quiver of various sage 3 weights some 8' some shorter back home in Miami, which are great for small bass, peacocks, other exotics, I even caught big carp and baby tarpon on 3 weights. Generally I find the weight of the rod determines...

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

I like your decision process. Buy the rod for the area you are going to fish next. If you are going to primarily fish SNP and Brookies, then a 7'6" rod or smaller. If you are going to mix in bigger streams (Yellow Breaches or other PA water) and 8' rod. I also think a 4wt is more useful. A 3wt is a specialized tool. I like glass rods for 7.6" and below, though the Blue Halo is a bit sludgy. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

I may be in the minority when I say that I prefer a fast action small stream rod (I have a 7'6" 3 wt), but here's my $0.02:1) Bow and arrow casts are more accurate and the rebound of the rod does not tend to smack the ground as much. Accuracy is the more important consideration, but it is kind of disconcerting hitting your rod tip on rocks.2) A fast action rod helps cast small streamers. Some days that's what the fish want. I...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

More goodies coming soon. You’ll have to come try em.RFrom: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com>Reply-To: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com>Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 6:12 PMTo: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com>Subject: {Tidal Potomac...

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

Casting for Recovery Mid-Atlanticwants to thank our supporters atTidal Potomac Fly RoddersYou all raised more than $400 in October, which was matched 1-1 for a total of $800 to support our retreats.Yay you!!Giving Tuesday is one more chance to make your dollars work twice as hard for us in 2017. If we can raise $200 more, we'll have enough to offer one lovely lady a place at one of our retreats, full ride.Here's a link!Casting...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

My vote would be the 4 wt 7'6". TFO makes very good, reasonably priced rods (under $200). As for rod length, even on small streams I think longer rods are better for line control and brush can be avoided by using either a bow-and-arrow or roll cast, and a longer rod increases your distance on those casts. The 4 wt will better handle any decent sized bass you may run into as well.On Tuesday, November 28, 2017...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

I've had my eye on a Blue Halo for small streams. I don't own any glass rods, that would be my choice for what you are lookin at. I have two new Risen rods to try out on the lawn today. Rather excited for new sticks. He price on Risen is very accommodating. However asking all of us for a rod suggestion is like walking into a bar and asking for a drink. Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 28, 2017, at 9:39 AM, Brian McGough...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

I like 4 weights for some of the smaller creeks and streams around here. I fish holmes and accotink as well...mostly with a 4. My personal fave right now is the Sage VXP, they are often found onsale for around 200-250 bucks since they are discontinued. I also have an allen compass 4 weight that I really enjoy...it just doesnt cast the same as the sage. Would be happy to let you cast any of them if you are interested.BrianBrian...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

Good morning TPFR....I have been messing around with my 9 foot, 6-weight Echo rod for the last year and a a half, catching lots of shad, the occasional bass, and a whole mess of bluegill. I've also gone out for trout a few times, without much luck, and I'd like to change that.The six-weight is great for fishing on the Potomac and the Shenandoah, but I am thinking about a smaller and lighter rod for smaller streams...

Monday, 27 November 2017

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Four Mile Run: Week of December 18th

Four Mile Run is historically very productive for me, especially near the warmwater discharge. However, I went out there last Thursday and didn't catch anything and I didn't even see many fish. It was very strange, and I'm hoping that I was just having an off day. On Monday, November 27, 2017 at 3:37:05 PM UTC-5, BigtimeBG wrote:Hey All. I have never fished Four Mile run and am a pretty novice fly fisherman. I have heard...