Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Monday, 30 April 2018

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fletcher's cove questions

DC license is needed, buy it at the boathouse.When fishing from shore, a sinking line is a liability. It ends up getting your fly/line tangled in the rocks. Even with a floating line, expect to break off some flies. When out in a boat, a full sink can help. but I had a strange experience last year. I was out on one of those drizzly days that you have to motivate yourself to get out. The guy...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Columbia, SC?

I've never fished the lower saluda only the upper saluda for trout. However, I do know that the lower Saluda gets really crowded this time of year with tubers. Especially with the close proximity to USC and graduation around the corner. Might be something to consider if you are going to DIY. -Connor On Monday, April 30, 2018 at 11:25:40 AM UTC-4, Connor Donovan wrote:Heading down to Columbia this weekend for a wedding...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad Run 2018

As I continue to almost feverishly look for updates on this year's Shad Run and have seen little chatter about it here, I thought it might be helpful to start a thread here. I'll go first. Saturday we stopped by Fletcher's Cove for the first time to check it out. We did not fish, but took time to read the (highish) water. Saw some promising seams and continuous line of herring jumping within casting distance from the shore....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Trout fishing

A quick fishing report: I spent 4 hrs on Beaver Creek MD Sunday morning. The weather was cool & sunny. Fished the fly fishing only section. I rigged up with a 2 fly system size14 bead head black stonefly on the bottom and small size18 black spider wet fly above . Managed to land 2 nice browns around 12 inches. They both hit the top wet fly. Nice day to be out on the stream. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: HELP NEEDED: Impromptu Oregon Fishing Trip

one link to get you started for the Deschutes, http://www.flyfishingdeschutes.com/monthly-hatch-chart and give them a call for more detail; for the metolius, it is a fun challenging stream, shallow clear, spooky fish, stalking is necessary due to clear water http://perfectflystore.com/wmetoliusr.html. recommend calling any of the flyshops to get details on access to fishing especially the Deschutes.the lower...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Columbia, SC?

Heading down to Columbia this weekend for a wedding and a buddy and I are looking to kill some time on Friday and Saturday. Has anyone fished the lower Saluda or Broad/Congaree near downtown? Would love to hear fishing experiences on either. I'm looking into a guide but am curious if folks have DIY experience before I consider plunking down dollars on two fisheries I didn't even know existed until 10am today....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fishing near Tallahassee FL

Hope this isn't too late, but I lived in Tallahassee for a couple years during college. This was 20 years ago, but I used to fish a place called Wakulla Beach. It's still open to fishing, it looks like. It's at the end of Wakulla Beach Road, maybe a 45 minutes south of Tallahassee. That's where I'd go. Around peak tide you can fish along the marsh grass for reds and sea trout - the former on anything crabby looking (or one of...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fletcher's cove questions

We use anywhere between a 3/4oz to 1.5oz jig for stripers. Jigging will be tough for the beginning part of the week with higher than average flows but hopefully it'll settle down by Thursday/Friday for a reasonable chance at jigging up a striper. Without a motor the jig routine is difficult but you could anchor on the current seam and fish off the back of the boat or fan cast the area. You can purchase jigs at Fletchers.I'd...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fletcher's cove questions

Took the words right outta my mouth,Tim. And if you're 65+ in Maryland, $5 bucks covers ALL your license needs. Seniority conveys perks. ;-)MarkOn Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7:53:19 AM UTC-4, scer...@aol.com wrote:Anglers 65+ do NOT need a DC fishing license....check it out at: https://doee.dc.gov/service/get-fishing-license -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fletcher's cove questions

They sell licenses right at Fletcher's. I use a 300 grain full sinking line. The Americans in particular like to be deep. -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fletcher's cove questions

Anglers 65+ do NOT need a DC fishing license....check it out at: https://doee.dc.gov/service/get-fishing-licenseTim JohnsonOn Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 9:11:36 PM UTC-4, Ben H wrote:Thanks guys, appreciate the responses. I'll be sure to pick up a D.C. License online -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe...

Sunday, 29 April 2018

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fletcher's cove questions

Thanks guys, appreciate the responses. I'll be sure to pick up a D.C. License online -- 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. To...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fletcher's cove questions

Ben, 1. NONE of the Potomac river is Virginia. Though Maryland gives reciprocity, DC does not. In the water or on the Virginia shore across from DC, you absolutely need a DC license. So, for Fletchers, DC license is required, no ifs ands or buts about it. I have seen cops ticketing fishermen on the Chain Bridge side with Virginia licenses. 2. Need is a strong word. I use...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fletcher's cove questions

Hey Ben- This may be a bit of the blind leading the blind, but...After visiting Fletcher's for the first time yesterday (no fishing, just wanted to see if I could find it and do a little recon), I went by the Orvis shop in Arlington to get set up to try for them. 1-You need a DC license. Not sure when and how this happened, but this part of the Potomac water jurisdiction extends to the VA shoreline for both MD and DC. As I understand,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fletcher's cove questions

Apologies if some of these questions are very basic. Going to try rowboats from Fletcher's for the first time this week and wanted to know a few details. 1. Is a VA freshwater license valid in this stretch or is a D.C. License needed? 2. Full sinking line needed to catch shad from boat or will a sink tip suffice? Looks like flows will be normal for this time of year. 3. Also contemplating bringing some cheat gear (aka spinning...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Any experts out there know whether SNP is going to be blown out this weekend?

Went to a park stream on Friday 4.27. High but clear water and plenty of hungry fish. Conditions for dry flies should be better next week -- 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...

Saturday, 28 April 2018

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fly Casting Rendezvous next Saturday

May 5thRiverbottom Park, WIlliamsport MD9am to 3pm$25 for non FFI members$20 for FFI membersThe lead instructor will be FFI Master Casting Instructor, Phil GaySee the attached flier for more details.Carl--Carl Zmola -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} San Juan, PR

I have fished for tarpon twice I Puerto Rico. The first time I fished lagoon near the international airport. This is nursery water for juvenile tarpon and, when I was there, they were rolling on th surface everywhere. The problem is that this is brackish water so you are not sight fishing. You cast to where the just rolled but they may no longer be there. Nonetheless my son and I caught tarpon. There are several guides/outfitters...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: beach fishing Florida Panhandle

Hi,Many years ago Destin/Ft.Walton Beach was home for me and I try to make it back at least annually. For the beaches/jetties, sunrise/sunset are usually best regardless of season but otherwise try to fish a moving tide. From east to west, St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach has a short jetty with access to deep water in the pass, with shots at redfish, spanish mackerel, bonito, mangrove snappers available,...

Friday, 27 April 2018

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Lower Access to Jeremy’s Run No Longer Available

I only hiked down where the trail crosses the stream twice, then walked a short distance to the next trail blaze, turned and then bushwhacked to the stream. The water was running fast since it had rained Tuesday night and it was overcast and a touch foggy. The trees are still mostly bare. I like to try fishing dries only in the park (just personal preference) so I started with a size 16 orange stimulator and over the course...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Any experts out there know whether SNP is going to be blown out this weekend?

I am by no means an expert though. There are many here that fish these streams far more often and for a greater number of years than meOn Friday, April 27, 2018 at 4:18:37 PM UTC-4, Andrew Chaney wrote: -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Any experts out there know whether SNP is going to be blown out this weekend?

im sure fishing from skyline and hitting the upper portions of streams will be fine. Most streams are quite fishable except when we get exceptional amounts of rainOn Friday, April 27, 2018 at 4:18:37 PM UTC-4, Andrew Chaney wrote: -- 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} Any experts out there know whether SNP is going to be blown out this weekend?

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shorts vs Pants for flats wading

I used to wear Bass Pro pants (Worldwide Sportsman) zip offs. It made it easier to stay cool when walking the flats. Then I started fishing in the Carolinas and places with oyster bars would shred the bottom of the pant legs, and also in the Potomac and sliding down rocks or rubbing up against submerged boulders and old dam construction would rip the pants up. I started fishing with Patagonia Guidewater pants,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Lower Access to Jeremy’s Run No Longer Available

For what it's worth, I truly believe top down is the best approach. Not a rigorous hike, and it's much prettier. You also get a good idea of what pools you want to hit on the way back up. I've done best when I put 1-2 hours of hiking in before heading back up, but have done well up near the top as well. I like to hike far enough down to get past the highly pressured upper areas, but not far enough down...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Monocacy River

The article is very informative. It sounds like a lot of people in Frederick have their hearts in the right place. It's definitely an issue that the whole community will need to address and agree on a plan to fix together. When you fish the stream it is easy to see that it is too turbid, even during low water periods. Couple that with the surprisingly low numbers of fish, and the proportion of fish with structural abnormalities,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shorts vs Pants for flats wading

I have been wearing Bass Pro quick dry pants for years. Zip off knees if I want to wear Magnum PI style shorts. What I look for in wading pants is a shorter than normal inseam. When the pants get wet they are heavy and the legs will be pulled down and I end up stepping on my bottoms on the boat and getting tripped up when wading. I look for a 28" inseam to account for the added length the pants get when wet. I normally wear a...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} San Juan, PR

And I found no DIY spots. -- 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. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/5720d9b1-e904-42a9-ba7c-e6cf19d1f911%40googlegroups.com. For...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} San Juan, PR

Connor, I have fished with Capt Paco Mendez for both tarpon and peacock bass. Website is http://www.peacockbassandtarpontours.com Cell is ‭(787) 364-6000‬. I fished with him 4 weeks ago and two years ago. On both trips I did saltwater and freshwater trips. In the salt, we managed baby tarpon and snook on the fly. In the fresh, we managed peacock bass and guapote on the fly. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Lower Access to Jeremy’s Run No Longer Available

Hi Jones,They listed the closure on the NPS website: https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/alerts.htm "Jeremys Run Trail Boundary Access (October 31, 2017) The boundary access to Jeremy's Run Trail across private property at State Route 611 is temporarily closed by the landowner. The park trail remains open. We ask that visitors respect the landowner's wishes and avoid this private property until further notice. The park...

Thursday, 26 April 2018

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing near Tallahassee FL

Headed to Tallahassee and might have a couple of hours to kill. Have a car and will drive reasonable ~60min to fish.Suggestions welcome. -- 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....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} San Juan, PR

Hey guys,I have to go to San Juan for work in a few weeks and I'm wondering if anyone has any guide/DIY recommendations in the area? Would love to check tarpon off my list.Thanks for the help,Connor -- 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} Lower Access to Jeremy’s Run No Longer Available

That's a shame. I fished Jeremy's from the top down a couple miles last summer and got nothing- there were a couple of good sized pools, but I didn't even see a single trout. I was hoping to fish from the bottom up to see if the water got any better. How did it fish this time? Hopefully you did better than my last trip. How far down the trail did you make it? -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Lower Access to Jeremy’s Run No Longer Available

The lower access point to Jeremy's Run off of VA 611 Is no longer open. The trail head is now a gravel driveway to a construction site. It is posted no trespassing and a sign that states access to Jeremy's Run is no longer possible effective October 2017. I'm sorry I didn't take a photo to share but I had only a small window to fish on Wednesday and was flustered by this turn of events. I instead drove around to the park and...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Monocacy River

News item from Frederick News-Posthttps://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/environment/pollution/the-river-s-toll-how-the-monocacy-feeds-into-the/article_f21a7dde-7eb7-56c8-9170-1954f856392a.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....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Trout fishing

I've fished it once from mouth of Spruce Run downstream. It should be at a good level even after whatever rain we get tomorrow since it's kinda small and up in the mountains. Gorgeous stream in that section and the stocking update email today said they just put 1,600 fish in there. On Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 2:22:57 PM UTC-4, Terry C wrote:Has anyone been out trout fishing lately? I'm thinking about a couple of...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Trout fishing

Has anyone been out trout fishing lately? I'm thinking about a couple of MD streams over the weekend if they don't get blown out with the next round of rain. Looking at Middle Creek does anyone have any thoughts on it. I have never fished it. thanks -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shorts vs Pants for flats wading

You probably gathered this from context, but my brothers chose shorts. Ergo the bug bites. -- 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. To...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shorts vs Pants for flats wading

Appreciate the advice everyone. Ordering some pants now. And Brad I hear you, I'll be packing my glide stick. On Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 10:35:47 AM UTC-4, Brad wrote:Pants. Used to be a shorts guy, but too many bad burns. I'll wear shorts still if I know it isn't going to be longer than a few hours.As for chaffing, I've had chaffing nearly ruin a vacation. I also do a ton of mountain biking and hiking....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} beach fishing Florida Panhandle

Hello TPFR Hive Mind - I'm heading down to the Panama City Beach/Destin area next week, and I've convinced myself that getting up early every morning to fish seems like a good idea. I've got access to beaches on the gulf, as well as canoe/kayak on one of the brackish dune lakes in the area. I am doing one day with a guide, but that will likely be targeting amberjacks on some offshore reefs. My flats & surf experience...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shorts vs Pants for flats wading

Pants. Used to be a shorts guy, but too many bad burns. I'll wear shorts still if I know it isn't going to be longer than a few hours.As for chaffing, I've had chaffing nearly ruin a vacation. I also do a ton of mountain biking and hiking. I always carry a stick of Glide anti-chafe and a tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste in my travel kit. Glide prevents chaffing and Boudreaux's will fix all but the worst chaffing overnight. I use...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shorts vs Pants for flats wading

Pants. You won't have to worry about sunburned calves and shins. Get some really light pants that dry quick.On Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 3:25:43 PM UTC-4, Tim Donaldson wrote:Been dialing in my gear and clothes for a trip to the Bahamas in 3 weeks. Question for anyone who was done any tropical flats wading:Shorts or pants? I plan on being covered up completely up top, but I don't easily burn and would much rather...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shorts vs Pants for flats wading

Pants! For me this is not a close call. I am 50 years old and have had precancerous areas removed from my skin several times. Outdoors folks have to be careful. Reason 2–I was in Puerto Rico fishing with my brothers in March. They chose short sleeves and pants. For a few minutes the first morning the no-see-ums were unbearable. My brothers' legs were in serious discomfort for days after our return. -- http://www.tpfr.org ---...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shorts vs Pants for flats wading

I'd go with pants - one more layer between you and the sun, as well as anything you might brush up against or have run into you. Also, I think my dark green pants are far less conspicuous than my white or tanned legs. Remember to not fiddle with fish down at the waterline - hungry barracuda could slash the fish and your fingers and put a real damper in you day.... -- http://www.tpfr.org ...

Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shorts vs Pants for flats wading

As always it depends.Most of the flats fishing I've done has been from the deck of a flats boat. You can see so much better from up there it makes a world of difference.If that's what you'll be doing, then 100% pants. Even if you don't burn easily, the sun out there is so strong you need to be careful. Last time I went (near Cancun), our guide must have had less than 1 square inch of skin showing, and he was very dark skinned.If...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shorts vs Pants for flats wading

Either work just fine. I would wear shorts if I was exclusively wading. I prefer pants if I am on a boat. Personal opinion, but I wouldn't focus on trying to cover ground. On Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 3:49:15 PM UTC-4, Jeff Silvan wrote:Completely personal preference. I wear pants, but the only times I've ever waded have been for part of the day and the rest was on the bow of the boat. I don't burn...