Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Saturday, 31 March 2018

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} NCC-TU Shad Report #2

Our latest Shad Report covers the period up to last Wednesday. Fishing was great on Thursday and Friday morning before the front moved through. The river will be high and murky (if not muddy) this weekend. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders"...

Friday, 30 March 2018

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} croatia

Headed to Dubrovnik in mid-April for a week and hoping to get some time to fish. I'm open to inshore or freshwater and can do a day trip. Any recommendations? -- 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} Re: Shad Wars

You can't shoot the chutes! On Friday, March 30, 2018 at 7:57:15 AM UTC-4, Scott S wrote:I imagine that it went something like this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLTcdOr66lA--ScottOn Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 1:47 PM, Bobby Davis <robert....@gmail.com> wrote:I would like to know who was attempting to run those rapids in the early 20th century. Would have paid to see that. There is still a pretty intense rapid...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Wars

War of the Roses continued on this side of the pond over fish instead of a throne. -- 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....

Thursday, 29 March 2018

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} South Beach not much to report...report

Hit South Beach Miami for Spring Break this past week. Wind was brutal almost every day so no real fly fishing. Did manage a nice Jack off the beach on a white paddle tail. Also had about a 4 foot cobia chase same bait right to the beach only to turn away before committing. Did some canal fishing for peacocks but could not get them to move on the fly. Saw some enormous goldfish hanging around...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Wars

I imagine that it went something like this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLTcdOr66lA--ScottOn Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 1:47 PM, Bobby Davis <robert.davis.bd@gmail.com> wrote:I would like to know who was attempting to run those rapids in the early 20th century. Would have paid to see that. There is still a pretty intense rapid (really a waterfall) on one of the tribs in the area that is famous locally. People...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Wars

I would like to know who was attempting to run those rapids in the early 20th century. Would have paid to see that. There is still a pretty intense rapid (really a waterfall) on one of the tribs in the area that is famous locally. People have to portage it in canoes. On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 1:44:17 PM UTC-4, Andrew Sarcinello wrote:I heard before the dam that stretch of the river had some epic...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Wars

I heard before the dam that stretch of the river had some epic whitewater rapids as well. I agree - shame us humans had to go mess it all up. Fascinating article!On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 10:44:34 AM UTC-4, Bobby Davis wrote:I come from that area and it pains to me think that the Susquehanna could have this epic shad and striper run and the Conowingo Dam prevents it. The lower reaches of the Susquehanna and the...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: April Beer Tie

Thanks, Al. At TPFR, we're excited to be able to support as many of the local fly fishing non-profits as we can.The April Beer Tie is coming up on April 9, and will feature a fly collection for Walter Reed's Chapter of Project Healing Waters, as well as a kick-off party for the Tidal Potomac Slam. We're working on getting some raffle items, and all proceeds will be donated to PHW Walter Reed.Thanks,Dalton -- http://www.tpfr.org...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Wars

The Wrightsville- Columbia feud is just another class in the longstanding rivalry between Lancaster and York. Very interesting and thank you for sharing.On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 10:06:32 AM UTC-4, Cadillac Williams wrote:I thought this article might be of interest to some of you:http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/shad-wars-a-long-violent-period-in-lancaster-county-over/article_48c6e18a-3281-11e8-bbdd-c3310badc12c.html...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Wars

I come from that area and it pains to me think that the Susquehanna could have this epic shad and striper run and the Conowingo Dam prevents it. The lower reaches of the Susquehanna and the surrounding area would have also had an abundance of brook trout, there are still 1 or 2 streams with populations in southern Lancaster County if you know where to look, that are now completely gone. The wild brown trout in the...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad Wars

I thought this article might be of interest to some of you:http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/shad-wars-a-long-violent-period-in-lancaster-county-over/article_48c6e18a-3281-11e8-bbdd-c3310badc12c.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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} April Beer Tie

Just wanted to thank you for devoting the flies tied at the April beer tie to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. The Walter Reed team always looks forward to this annual event to replenish our supplies. To provide some guidance, this year we could use wooly buggers, gurglers, cress bugs, golden retrievers, squiggly worms, or any other ones you would like to donate. Thanks again, see you in April, Al Warner,...

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Certified Casting Instructor Cert. Process

Hi Tom,Can you DM me? We're working on putting together a group to prep.Best,Andrew ROn Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:52:17 AM UTC-4, Tom Parham wrote:Good morning!I'm a new member living out in Annapolis (first post) planning on taking the CI test this September. I would be glad to travel out to the DC area practice together with other members going down the same path.This is a great group you all have built. Thanks!-Tom...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Family & Youth Casting Call April 28-Volunteers Needed

Hi let me circle back with you shortly, NCC-TU has traditionally assisted with this and we are planning to do so again this year. Best,Andrew ROn Monday, March 26, 2018 at 1:17:52 PM UTC-4, arec.e...@gmail.com wrote:The annual Family & Youth Casting Call event is Saturday, April 28 from 10 am to 3 pm. We are in need of volunteers with angling experience to help the kids (and parents) learn the basics of fishing. This...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: NCC-TU, TPFR and CCA-MD Present the 2018 Tidal Potomac Slam Fishing Tournament

I can't wait to argue over whether a shad is an American or a Hickory... I have been known to mistake them! -- 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...

Monday, 26 March 2018

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2018 Tidal Potomac Slam Prizes

Hi everyone,I understand that there have been a bunch questions about what exactly the prizes are for the 2018 Tidal Potomac Slam. Please see below. We've got some pretty stellar stuff that can be won this year, so don't delay and get in on the action. Please note that there is no sign-up cutoff date, however you must be signed up to submit a fish (i.e. don't fish all season and try to submit fish you caught prior to your sign-up...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bahamas in May

Thanks all, definitely going to hire a guide early in the trip. Appreciate all the info! On Monday, March 26, 2018 at 9:45:15 AM UTC-4, Charlie Church wrote:Tim,Here is a link to a solid resource for DIY bonefishing. I noticed the site is currently redirecting to incorrect pages so the link below is from the "Way Back Machine".https://web.archive.org/web/20170430050032/http://diybonefishing.com:80/bahamas/exumaI...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Certified Casting Instructor Cert. Process

Hello Andrew and Regan, If you would like to refine your teaching, I am planning to have a fly casting station at the Family & Youth Casting Call event on April 28 th and I am recruiting volunteers! Let me know if you would like to learn more about this opportunity to practice! On Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 7:39:48 PM UTC-4, Regan Burmeister wrote:Andrew,I took the CI test on 8 Feb in Crystal River, FL. In short,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Family & Youth Casting Call April 28-Volunteers Needed

The annual Family & Youth Casting Call event is Saturday, April 28 from 10 am to 3 pm. We are in need of volunteers with angling experience to help the kids (and parents) learn the basics of fishing. This year the event will be in Anacostia Park outside of the Aquatic Resources Education Center located at 1900 Anacostia Drive, SE. Along with fishing in the river, we will have a tent full of environnmental education activities...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Susky Fishing Report Sunday March 26

Drifted the Susquehanna Sunday. Launched the boat at Steelton/Airport and fished the opposite bank. Water temp was 41 at 10:30 am air temp was mid to high 30s we looked down river and saw what we thought was major fog or rain headed our way. Each of the two of us had boated a single smallmouth by 11. It turned out what we saw was a snowsquall and we were inundated with horizontally driven snow. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bahamas in May

Tim,Here is a link to a solid resource for DIY bonefishing. I noticed the site is currently redirecting to incorrect pages so the link below is from the "Way Back Machine".https://web.archive.org/web/20170430050032/http://diybonefishing.com:80/bahamas/exumaI agree with what Yambag and Dan said about getting guide. If that's not in the books, the site above should be a good starting point. I used it for a previous trip and did...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Thingamabobber issues

I grabbed some in colorado a few years back and really like them. super easy to adjust (just don't lose the gasket!) and leaves the line kink free. I will say that I prefer the smallest size as they are a bit heavy and give a big splash. Nt a hge deal when nymphing fast water. On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 7:04:28 PM UTC-4, Matthew Longley wrote:I've been messing around with my steelhead nymphing leaders,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bahamas in May

I would recommend getting a guide for at least one day. If nothing else they will likely divulge some information of local flats that your could DIY later in the week.As far as flats shoes I would recommend getting some if coral is present. I know some that have used Kayaker type shoes and even shoes that have a very hard sole like Converse Chuck Taylors. I was in Eleuthera a few years ago and a brand new pair of "Flats...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Thingamabobber issues

I've had the similar issues with thingamabobbers. They tend to kink up my line and make it weaker. I've never heard of Airlock bobbers, but they look great. I'll have to give them a shot!On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 7:04:28 PM UTC-4, Matthew Longley wrote:I've been messing around with my steelhead nymphing leaders, and I found a taper that I love, with a short ~15lb section of amnesia that I slip a thingamabobber on. Only issue...

Sunday, 25 March 2018

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Thingamabobber issues

Matt, Check out these Airlock bobbers, same concept but much better design. They're easy to install and move around, and don't chafe or kink your leader at all. http://fishairlock.com Dalton -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Thingamabobber issues

I've been messing around with my steelhead nymphing leaders, and I found a taper that I love, with a short ~15lb section of amnesia that I slip a thingamabobber on. Only issue is, after casting if for half a day I realized the 15lb test was fraying around where the thingamabobber was hooped. Has anyone had issue with this before? Do I just need to secure the indicator on thicker butt section? -- http://www.tpfr.org ---...

Saturday, 24 March 2018

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: NCC-TU, TPFR and CCA-MD Present the 2018 Tidal Potomac Slam Fishing Tournament

Sorry for all of the confusion here on the rules. Andrew, Trent, and I have discussed these details further yesterday and today, and have made some updates. We've finalized the guidance to have this set for the tournament to start next weekend. Thanks for the detailed questions from all of you. The fly fishing division requires the use of fly rods fly reel, and fly line, with no restrictions on leader length or weight of fly....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bahamas in May

That rod is plenty fine. I wouldn't worry about whether there are mangroves near the flats. Really isn't relevant for flats fishing. Casting to mangroves is something that is typically its own thing and for different species than what you might target on flats (i.e bonefish and permit). Tides are generally important in that you will want a moving tide. In general, flats generally fish better on particular...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Bahamas in May

Headed to a resort on Great Exuma for 6 days in late May. Have never fished the Caribbean, or salt for that matter (other than surf casting). I'm good with lots of walking and wading, wasn't planning on hiring a guide. Couple of questions:-I was hoping I can get by with my 9'6" 7wt RL Winston B3X. Planning on loading up a tropical/bonefish line. That is unless you all convince me I absolutely need...

Friday, 23 March 2018

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Certified Casting Instructor Cert. Process

I'm game, I'm just not so keen on the Sunday morning at Fletchers. Regan, Andrew et all, Let's take this off the list and figure out a good place and time. The best practice for this test is teaching. You can be prepared with the skills all you want, but this really is a teaching certificiation.CarlCarl--Carl Zmola On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 1:01 PM, Ladyfish <tidys@comcast.net> wrote:You are doing...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} New to area

You'll find smallies all day long in the Shenandoah river. I primarily fish the North Fork. You could start by fishing at Shenandoah State Park. -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: NCC-TU, TPFR and CCA-MD Present the 2018 Tidal Potomac Slam Fishing Tournament

Hi everyone,I am discussing these questions with the tournament committee further. We are going to use IGFA rules so "jiggumz" and similar lures will not be considered for the fly-fishing division. Catches utilizing lures will be entirely in the spin division. We will revert back with official boundaries shortly. Best,AndrewOn Friday, March 23, 2018 at 12:53:44 PM UTC-4, Andrew Sarcinello wrote:Andrew if it would help,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Certified Casting Instructor Cert. Process

You are doing the right thing getting together with a Coach and following the guidelines on the FFI website. It takes practice and perseverance to pass the CI; but the journey is worth the effort. Even if you don't pass. I also failed my first exam. I practiced the problem areas and went back 6 months later and took the exam and passed. The good news is you have time to become better prepared. Use it wisely!Regards,LadyfishOn...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: NCC-TU, TPFR and CCA-MD Present the 2018 Tidal Potomac Slam Fishing Tournament

Andrew if it would help, I have access to GIS software at work and could take a few minutes to draw up a map of the tournament area boundaries. Google Maps could be used to do almost the same thing and a link to the map could be shared here. -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: NCC-TU, TPFR and CCA-MD Present the 2018 Tidal Potomac Slam Fishing Tournament

Thanks for the replies Andrew!No worries on the lagoon, figured it was a stretch. I've occasionally encountered walleye and gar over there so I was eyeing it up for the wild card category.As for catfish I don't have the gear to go after them from boats on "fly gear" but I am going to try to get a big one on heavy spin tackle. We'll see how it goes!On Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:52:57 AM UTC-4, Andrew R wrote:Oh and yeah the Lagoon...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: NCC-TU, TPFR and CCA-MD Present the 2018 Tidal Potomac Slam Fishing Tournament

Andrew, Please define "main-stem". I know there are grey areas, and there are boundaries that define what is a tributary and what is the main river. If the Pentagon Lagoon is off limits, does that also mean the Tidal Basin is also off limits? What about Washington Channel? Or the mouth between Gravelly Point and the airport? How about 4 Mile Run as it exits by Washington sailing marina and the...