Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Boston / S NH this w/e

Bears den is rather impressive. Indoor casting room, more used rods on sale than most fly shops have new rods. Loads of fly tying materials. It's worth the visit. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 31, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Nick Farmer <nickgfarmer@gmail.com> wrote:Missed it when I was up there this past weekend, but have heard Bear's Den in...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Upper Potomac

Has anyone been targeting smallmouth on the Upper Potomac this summer? I have been out three times for a couple of hours in the evenings and its been unusually slow. It seems to be better in the morning, but having trouble finding fish high or low... The river as a whole is quiet. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

Haven't fished it myself either, but I used to catch lines on some boats that tie up there around 500/530AM and there were fish rising all over the place right on the waterfront. Always wanted to go check it out but haven't yet. On Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 6:48:38 AM UTC-4, John Hammill wrote:Wish I had words of wisdom for you brother....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Boston / S NH this w/e

Missed it when I was up there this past weekend, but have heard Bear's Den in Norton is a great fly shop: https://www.bearsden.com/Did some lake fishing in Wrentham and got a couple largemouth. No luck on the Bass River in W Dennis for shoolies, but didn't give it my all/have much time. Have absolutely killed it there in the past though....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Miracle Mile - North Platt river in WY

I've fished it in November, so I don't know what bugs will be around in August. In November, we fished midges under bobbers and streamers. From what I recall, the section nearest the dam is super deep and wasn't wadable, but mile or so down it became much more shallow with some riffles, long runs, big bends. It's a big river but pretty popular and the road is right next to the river with many access points. I'd want to have a...

Tuesday, 30 July 2019

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Idaho??

We have friends on Lake Pend Oreille. I was dropped off at some random tributary of the lake while the others hiked. I found cutthroat in the lower stretches (none had any remarkable size). I fished upstream and with no particular change in scenery or topography the cutthroat were gone and were replaced by gigantic bull trout. I've never come across a more aggressive salmonid which is probably why no cuts...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Miracle Mile - North Platt river in WY

I will be leaving in about 10 days to join with my 2 brothers to fly into the dirt airstrip that is about a mile and a half below the upper Kortes dam. This will be similar to backpacking via small plane. There is what appears to be a popular forest service camp spot less than half mile from the end of the air strip. If anyone has camped there (or close by) and fished this stretch (in August) I would appreciate...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Potomac water quality?

Story about Rock Creek water quality:https://dcist.com/story/19/07/29/unlike-d-c-s-other-rivers-rock-creek-is-nowhere-near-swimmable/On Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 4:58:08 PM UTC-4, Jamie Carracher wrote:The website Dalton posted is pretty good. I also found it after reading that article. I couldn't help but check some of the beaches I used to swim back in Cleveland. The ones close to the city also went from red to orange to green...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Idaho??

North Fork Coeur d'Alene. Premium cutty water, they are not the smartest or the most technical fish, but wicked fun with big terrestrials mid summer. I was there last July, was a good time, but it was 90 degrees and the water was really really skinny. The surrounding areas are very pretty, lots of tribs and feeder creeks and there is public land surrounding the river for amazing riverside camping. On Monday, July 29, 2019...

Monday, 29 July 2019

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Idaho??

There's always the Henry's fork, but I try to avoid the crowds.I recommend getting a Delorme Topo Atlas and rent a 4wd vehicle and just try them all. It depends on where you want to fly into and what area you want to fish. The big names like Silver Creek and the Henry's fork are neat, but I prefer finding a mountain stream and just getting out there. There are miles and miles of accessible water. Carl--Carl...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Harpers Ferry...Trout...

I've heard of it happening maybe once a year-there are stocked streams in MD I can think of where they could theoretically wash down from. Esp. parts of Seneca Creek. I'm told Difficult Run still had brook trout in the 80s before the headwaters became super-developed.On Monday, July 29, 2019 at 8:39:47 AM UTC-4, Dalton Terrell wrote:Wow, that's pretty crazy. I'd speculate the fish washed down from one of the streams in that area...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Harpers Ferry...Trout...

Wow, that's pretty crazy. I'd speculate the fish washed down from one of the streams in that area that holds or is stocked with trout (Antietam?). It's a miracle that guy was still kicking at all, because the Potomac near DC has been up to 90 degrees recently.I can't find the posts now but we've seen a few reports on here of people catching rainbows near Chain Bridge and Rock Creek in the Spring, but nothing nearly this late in...

Sunday, 28 July 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Harpers Ferry...Trout...

This past Saturday I spent a couple of hours fishing up in Harpers ferry off of Milville rd right after the dam. I caught a couple of smallies and a carp and was a great day out. While standing in the shallows, I noticed a fish was hanging out directly in between my leg, and initially, I thought it was a bass. After using my net to scoop it up I realized that the fish was in fact a rainbow trout. The fish...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

The water is nice and the carp are fussy. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/3208981...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

Anyone been near Fletcher's—how is it looking? Looking forward to biking to fish! -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d...

Friday, 26 July 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: First Maryland state record holder for a Florida pompano

I got one in the surf at Bethany Beach a few years ago. They do come through.On Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 4:33:02 PM UTC-4, Jamie Carracher wrote:Had no idea you could catch these in Maryland!https://www.facebook.com/MarylandDNRFisheries/photos/a.291984834174171/2450305641675402/?type=3&theater -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: First Maryland state record holder for a Florida pompano

I don't think any one did! On Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 4:33:02 PM UTC-4, Jamie Carracher wrote:Had no idea you could catch these in Maryland!https://www.facebook.com/MarylandDNRFisheries/photos/a.291984834174171/2450305641675402/?type=3&theater -- 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...

Thursday, 25 July 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

There's a good spot up there.On Monday, July 22, 2019 at 9:37:26 AM UTC-4, namfos 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 email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Potomac water quality?

The website Dalton posted is pretty good. I also found it after reading that article. I couldn't help but check some of the beaches I used to swim back in Cleveland. The ones close to the city also went from red to orange to green after rain like the rivers here. I've always followed the "don't go in after it rains" rule. I personally wouldn't sweat falling in for a moment. Earlier in the year I stepped into a big hole at 4MR...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} First Maryland state record holder for a Florida pompano

Had no idea you could catch these in Maryland!https://www.facebook.com/MarylandDNRFisheries/photos/a.291984834174171/2450305641675402/?type=3&theater -- 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: Potomac water quality?

This Washington Post story references a site called theswimguide.org. It looks like they collect weekly samples in the Potomac from the Potomac Riverkeeper Network.I can't speak to the legitimacy, but surprisingly the Anacostia appears cleaner than the Potomac now?Dalton -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Potomac water quality?

Does anyone know of a resource that reports the daily water quality of the Potomac? I am trying to figure out how bad it is if I were to accidentally fall off my paddle board for a brief moment. Right now I am using the very scientific formula: if it hasn't rained for a week, it is probably fine...but I would like a little more data. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because...

Wednesday, 24 July 2019

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

Wish I had words of wisdom for you brother. I've never wet a line right there but I drive down rock creek parkway all the time. I've even seen an osprey following the road north as it looked left, and it suddenly dove down and bagged what I'm assuming was a large mouth running away. Never seen an osprey go upstream like that on a hunt where...

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

True on cupcakes; my bigger problem is that I never do well at the waterfront and I am unsure if I am just fishing it wrong or if it's not worth it with a fly rod(maybe a spin rod) and I'm just wasting my time fishinghing it.On Monday, July 22, 2019 at 9:37:26 AM UTC-4, namfos wrote: -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

There is always consolation with cupcakes and coffee at Baked and Wired on Thomas Jefferson.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 23, 2019, at 8:40 AM, Daniel Lazenby <dlazenby4@gmail.com> wrote:Hope springs eternal when it comes to fishing Daniel------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We're...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

Hope springs eternal when it comes to fishing Daniel------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We're all stories in the end, just make it a good one. Devin K., Virginia On Mon, Jul 22, 2019, 11:09 PM velazquez <dgraebner1@gmail.com> wrote:Went to check this out, then idiotically attempted...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Lost River, WV

I'll be curious to see what the community offers up as I have crossed over it numerous times and never stopped. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit...

Monday, 22 July 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

Went to check this out, then idiotically attempted to fish the Georgetown waterfront/confluence.On Monday, July 22, 2019 at 9:37:26 AM UTC-4, namfos 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

Woohoo!! -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/1775b584-3996-4149-9bc6-71d643ba5adb%40go...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Lost River, WV

Hey, AllI'm heading over to Lost River, WV, for a few days and am looking for any thoughts regarding that river, the Kimsey Run, or the Trout Pond Recreation Area. Has anyone been over that way lately? If so, anything I should keep in mind? Thanks -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

What is this, the early 20th century? On Monday, July 22, 2019 at 10:17:40 AM UTC-4, namfos wrote:What is this? A party line? ;-)On Monday, July 22, 2019 at 9:41:49 AM UTC-4, tperkins wrote:HA! Looks like we were posting at the same time! -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Let there be WATER!

What is this? A party line? ;-)On Monday, July 22, 2019 at 9:41:49 AM UTC-4, tperkins wrote:HA! Looks like we were posting at the same time! -- 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: Let there be WATER!

HA! Looks like we were posting at the same time! On Monday, July 22, 2019 at 9:37:26 AM UTC-4, namfos 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 email...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Water for the C&O Canal

Well we missed the Georgetown Mulberry hatch this year but, looks like all the lock work is complete:https://twitter.com/COcanalNPS/status/1153292365748195329On Monday, May 6, 2019 at 12:06:54 PM UTC-4, Rob Snowhite wrote:I wouldn't be surprised to see a muskie make its way in there. The river (and canal) is like a box of chocolates. When the TPFR member posted a purple tilapia from 4MR with a popper in its mouth I stopped second...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Let there be WATER!

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Sunday, 21 July 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Caseville, MI

Anybody every fish up that way? Heading up early August for a few days. I think I'll have access to a pontoon boat. Hoping for carp and small mouth. -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Best fishing this weekend ?

Lake Frank this morning from top of dam. Guy in the water to his credit is wearing waders even in 90F heat.On Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 12:48:57 PM UTC-4, namfos wrote:I tried Lake Frank maybe twice - -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac...

Saturday, 20 July 2019

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Idaho??

South fork Boise, now that peak irrigation flows are dropping. Managed for trophy trout, especially Rainbows and Bull trout. It is only an hour from Boise airport also. Henry's Fork (of Snake River) at Island Park is world famous. Payette river between Cascade Lake and Horseshoe Bend. On Sat, Jul 20, 2019 at 4:22 PM Daniel Lazenby <dlazenby4@gmail.com> wrote:Abbie,What part of Idaho? There are several well-known rivers...