{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Planning a trip to the Eastern Shore

Caddis, I think a kayak would probably be the best non-motorized craft down there. Plenty of folks kayak in that area. I think a canoe with the higher sides would be problematic due to the frequent wind and you wouldn't catch me on a SUP for the reason you mention. At least not behind the barrier islands. The water is turbid enough that you cant always see what's coming. It is just filthy with sharks down there and big ones at that. You could try a SUP over on the bayside at Kiptopeake if the wind is favorable. Or, if you have a canoe you could try a place like Saxis Wildlife Refuge further north on the bayside.

On Monday, April 16, 2018 at 1:25:52 PM UTC-4, October Caddis wrote:

I'm planning a similar visit in early May. While we'll have access to a boat, I may have some time on either end of the trip when I'll be there without a boat. Any suggestions for canoe or SUP activities would be very welcome. I'm of the impression that the backbays on the ocean side may not be advisable for SUP action thanks to the significant shark population. 

On Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 12:27:02 PM UTC-4, HeaveToo wrote:

Hrm...my biggest Fly Rod is an 8 weight and I don't have the funds in the boat account to get a bigger outfit so a cobia on that could be a bit interesting!

I do like fishing the creeks.  Particularly the grass as the tide falls from High Tide.  I had a great trip on the Coan River where that pattern worked out well.  Any creeks on the south end worth hitting?  How about Fisherman's Island?

My big plan is to go down there with flexible targets.  If one situation doesn't work out try something else.  I wouldn't mind flounder either, stripers are nice, and of course I puppy drum, or what ever else we can get to bite at the time.  If the Bay is rough fish inside etc. 

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