Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Friday, 30 August 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spey casting instruction

Regan here. I can help with single-hand and double-hand spey casting. Please reachout to me on my email, reganeb@mindspring.comThanks.On Friday, August 30, 2019 at 9:50:44 AM UTC-4, Jason Paragas wrote:Regan taught me and was absolutely great. He is a frequent contributed at the Casting Church.... -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Spey casting instruction

Regan taught me and was absolutely great. He is a frequent contributed at the Casting Church.... -- 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://group...

Thursday, 29 August 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Spey casting instruction

I know we have someone here who teaches spey casting and I need some help with two things.First, my wife has just learned to cast and I want her to keep up on her skills for our next PNW steelhead trip, anyone who can help her would be awesome as she won't listen to me (nor should she)Second, I can not get the single spey down, I'd really really like to learn this cast, so if you can help me I'd be appreciative.I have rods and...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} URGENT Boat captain's needed for PHWFF Southern Maryland Slam September 21

Ethan,Thank you for your interest! I'll give you a call today as soon as I can.All the best, On Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 7:56:12 PM UTC-4, Ethan JB198 wrote:Evening, I help with the PHWFF events I when I can, three in CO and NC so far and would love to be a captain and provide my boat for this event! I run a 20 Jones Brothers Bateau which has a good flat platform for any angler to gain a footing while casting,...

Wednesday, 28 August 2019

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} URGENT Boat captain's needed for PHWFF Southern Maryland Slam September 21

Evening, I help with the PHWFF events I when I can, three in CO and NC so far and would love to be a captain and provide my boat for this event! I run a 20 Jones Brothers Bateau which has a good flat platform for any angler to gain a footing while casting, as well as the ability to run very skinny. Please give me a shout tomorrow, Ethan Call 2524143694, and let me know how I can help support this fantastic organization!Have...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} URGENT Boat captain's needed for PHWFF Southern Maryland Slam September 21

Wanted to reach out to you all and see if any of you are interested or if you know of anyone interested in supporting this event for Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF). For more information on who and what PHWFF is please check out our website: https://projecthealingwaters.org/On September 21 PHWFF will be doing our inaugural Southern Maryland Slam Fly...

Monday, 26 August 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} NCC-TU, TU Alaska and the Save Bristol Bay Coalition present "The Wild" - Thursday September 19th at the Carnegie Institute

Hi there TFPRers,NCC-TU is hosting a screening of "The Wild" in cooperation with Trout Unlimited Alaska and the Save Bristol Bay Coalition as part of Bristol Bay Salmon Week in Washington DC! The screening will be held at the Carnegie Institution for Science at the corners of 15th and P Sts NW at 7 pm, with a panel discussion to follow including...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} NJ Stripers.....Barnegat Bay

Spent 2 days fishing for bluefish with a few stripers showing up with guide John Isdanavage coastalanglerflyfishing@gmail.comTough weather kept us off the Atlantic, but John had a great set of spots around the bay. Nothing huge, but some incredible top water hits and great fights on 6wts. Only about 4 hours from DC.Fall and Spring bring the big guys in from the ocean, highly recommended guide if you are up in that...

Sunday, 25 August 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Vero Beach FL area

Also the river will have great fishing 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 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/1a117...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Vero Beach FL area

Sweet! Been down to the Stuart area visiting my wife's grandmother several times now in the winter and spring. I've had my best luck there with white clousers or white deceivers. I use an intermediate line and often weight my deceivers with some "lead" wraps. Mostly get into jacks. But it's always a surprise what you'll catch. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Vero Beach FL area

Hey all, my parents recently moved for Vero Beach FL. I'm heading down there for Labor Day weekend and I'm going to bring along my fly rod (assuming the tropical storm stays away). I've seen quite a bit on here about walking the beaches in Florida in general, but mostly on the gulf side. My general plan is to walk the beach in the early evening as the sun is dropping behind me and throw chartreuse and white clousers if I...

Friday, 23 August 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Susquehanna below Harrisburg

By most accounts the Susquehanna fishing has been way off this summer. It is also difficult to wade except in select areas (I'm not the person to ask about where though, I've always fished it from a boat). I'd recommend the Conestoga River instead - it should be decent as long as there hasn't been much rain in the couple days before you fish it. Much easier to wade with kids.Good luck!On Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 1:04:15...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Susquehanna below Harrisburg

Not Lancaster but sort of within striking distance: French Creek is a pretty trout stream near Phoenixville (to the east) and should be wadeable. Call French Creek Outfitters for advice. It's probably too hot for trout on Quittapahilla Creek in Annville, but if you do this in winter or spring it would fit the bill. Call a tackle shop and ask they'd have local knowledge. Tight lines! -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received...

Thursday, 22 August 2019

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Susquehanna below Harrisburg

You may want to call Susquehanna Fishing Tackle. They are well versed in the smallmouth game on the river. On Thu, Aug 22, 2019, 4:01 PM Gregg DiSalvo <grdisalvo@gmail.com> wrote:I had a little luck in a pre meeting 30 minute session right across from Lancaster in Wrightsville. I parked under the rt30 bridge and waded around a bit. Not a ton of space, but was able to find a few fish. Further south,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Susquehanna below Harrisburg

I had a little luck in a pre meeting 30 minute session right across from Lancaster in Wrightsville. I parked under the rt30 bridge and waded around a bit. Not a ton of space, but was able to find a few fish. Further south, there appears to be aboat launch with some open shore, but I have no idea how the wading is there. On Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 1:04:15 PM UTC-4, Paul Sarigianis wrote:Hey guys,My...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Susquehanna below Harrisburg

Hey guys,My kids, 12 and 14, both love to fly-fish, particularly for smallies. We are headed to the Lancaster, PA area next weekend and was wondering if you had any recommendations on places to wade and fish. I was going to try the Falmouth boat launch first. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks very much.Paul -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac...

Wednesday, 21 August 2019

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Floating the James River?

Oh man, thanks for posting that Trent! Great, great memories my friend!! I may be minutes from wild trout now, but oh I miss that VA warm water. You can take a Southern angler out of the south, but.........well, you know. Much love to all the TPFRers out there. Thank you all for keeping it alive!!DanOn Wednesday, August 21, 2019, 'Smallies&Shad' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com>...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Floating the James River?

Thanks Trent! Much appreciated. Great photos. Great fish. Best wishes to you, Dan and the TPFR. S&S -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Does fishing have a future - WSJ

Yea, I think part of this is the whole stereotype that fly-fishing is something affluent well-off white people do. Which may have a lot to do with the fact that most people aren't familiar with warmwater fly-fishing and you basically need a car and a good half-day or day's time to get to most trout streams and a lot of time. I do wonder if things like publicizing casting churches/fishing stuff/fly fishing club meetings outside...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Does fishing have a future - WSJ

I'd like to post to this thread the recent RBFF and OIA report on fishing. You can find it at this link below:https://outdoorindustry.org/resource/2018-special-report-fishing/Note - spin fishing is up (good). And fly fishing has somewhat stabilized from the decline due to more women entering the sport. However, every other racial demographic other than white is trending down or not grown over last 5 years. Not good given the demographic...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Poconos

I can't help on waters to fish. But I second Evening Hatch and AA. Evening Hatch has an extensive tying selection too. On Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 3:37:21 PM UTC-4, Marek wrote: My in-laws have a place on Jack Frost Mountain, just outside of Blakeslee. I generally fish the Lehigh and Tobbyhanna. I would agree with Tim, the fly shops in town are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The two I like...

Tuesday, 20 August 2019

RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Poconos

My in-laws have a place on Jack Frost Mountain, just outside of Blakeslee. I generally fish the Lehigh and Tobbyhanna. I would agree with Tim, the fly shops in town are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The two I like are AA Outfitters Fly Shop https://www.aaoutfitters.com and Evening Hatch Fly Shop www.eveninghatch.com. I generally like the guys a bit better at the Evening Hatch, but both are good. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Poconos

Blakeslee is home to the Dream Mile but it's a members only stretch of water. Just up the road from there is a fly shop that should be helpful with local intel if you buy a few flies. On Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 7:08:44 PM UTC-4, TomG wrote:I'm looking for fishing info for the Poconos. My daughter, who lives in NYC, is buying a 3-bedroom home near Canadensis, PA as a weekend get away from the city and...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Don't go in the water

I was at Widewater and Burke Lake this past weekend on same day I was over at Redgate. I have also visited Needwood on the same day as the others. Bottom line is on days I am catching one fish after another including several nice bass at Burke and or Widewater, I am skunked at Needwood or Redgate.I will take a look at that particular...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Don't go in the water

There's lots of heavy grass and other plants growing and it looks like a place deer have been bedding down. Be sure to check for ticks. MarkOn Monday, August 19, 2019 at 6:28:02 PM UTC-4, Tom Steeley wrote:Just checked google earth. No, i did not know that was there. Thanks! -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders"...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Does fishing have a future - WSJ

I think the demographic has changed. I'm willing to bet the number of people flyfishing in higher than its ever been. Look at the rivers out west, there are so many people that they don't know what to do with 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...

Monday, 19 August 2019

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Don't go in the water

Just checked google earth. No, i did not know that was there. Thanks!On Mon, Aug 19, 2019, 10:58 AM namfos <mark.sofman@gmail.com> wrote:The pond in the Northwest corner of the course is a little less gruesome, Tom, did you get to see it?Watch out for the goose guano.MarkOn Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 9:29:27 PM UTC-4, Tom Steeley wrote:For the hell of it checked out Redgate today. No bluegill, no bass,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Does fishing have a future - WSJ

^ Totally agree with this. I never fished growing up and only got into fly fishing when I was 30+. I remember being intrigued by it in my early 20s but never making time for it until a friend asked me to go to an Orvis 101 class with him. Years later, I'm still into it and he quit. I'm sure some might worry getting more people into it means more competition on the water, but it would also mean more advocates who could help...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Don't go in the water

The pond in the Northwest corner of the course is a little less gruesome, Tom, did you get to see it?Watch out for the goose guano.MarkOn Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 9:29:27 PM UTC-4, Tom Steeley wrote:For the hell of it checked out Redgate today. No bluegill, no bass, no bigfoot, two turtles. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly...

Sunday, 18 August 2019

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Don't go in the water

For the hell of it checked out Redgate today. No bluegill, no bass, no bigfoot, two turtles. Water was pretty gross, but not a bad place to practice your double haul actually. Kind of like two casting ponds. Lots of space. -- 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,...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Gar With No Face

I'd like to see the Snakehead that did that! Poor gar... Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 18, 2019, at 8:07 PM, Rob Snowhite <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote: > > You read that correctly. From Four Mile Run today. > > https://youtu.be/SMnSvqb5b6I > > -- > http://www.tpfr.org > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. >...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Gar With No Face

You read that correctly. From Four Mile Run today. https://youtu.be/SMnSvqb5b6I -- 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/...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Does fishing have a future - WSJ

Hm, interesting. I think a big chunk of it tbh is A) changing fashions(things are bound to move in and out of popularity) but I think the article is badly understating the disposable income and time component-not only do you have the cost of equipment but you have the time and energy cost of getting to where you go fishing(and a lot of younger people don't want or need a car, especially if you live in a major urban area with at...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 4th Annual Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Bluegill Tournament September 6-7th, 2019

14oz?I need to get my scale certified.-TrentOn Friday, August 9, 2019 at 2:54:54 PM UTC-4, Andrew Sarcinello wrote:From MDNR's state records page:Northern Pike24 lbs., 12 oz Shawn Jacobson10/16/1999Deep Creek LakeRedbreast SunfishMin Wt 14 ozVacantRedear Sunfish2 lbs., 5 ozVittie Alkocius6/4/1985Gilbert RunWho's up to the task?:-) ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Floating the James River?

S & S,That would be Matt Miles....https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/photos-of-the-day-chasing-biggie-smalls-on-top I have many memorable days on the water with Matt over the years. Great guy and guide.-Trent On Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 8:57:17 AM UTC-4, Smallies&Shad wrote: Blurry memory. Years ago the legendary, iconic TPFR founder may have recommended a specific local James River guide for smallie drifts....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Does fishing have a future - WSJ

Food for thought. -- 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/8b431a7f-e5c0-4df9-b963-09f5c95d47e9%40googlegroups.com....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Floating the James River?

Blurry memory. Years ago the legendary, iconic TPFR founder may have recommended a specific local James River guide for smallie drifts. Any old timers remember that guide's name? Thanks. S&S -- 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...

Saturday, 17 August 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Night Fishing on the Tidal Basin

Well I emailed teresa rodriquez on Wednesday and phoned on Friday. No response. I suppose they are not that desperate for volunteers?On Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 8:38:22 AM UTC-4, Dalton Terrell wrote:Registration may be closed but DC DOEE is seeking volunteers to help out. Email teresa....@dc.gov if you are interested.Dalton -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Upper Potomac

I'm sure I don't know what everyone's been complaining about--fished Riverbend this morning, and those bluegill I caught were (almost) a half-foot if they were an inch. River is high and muddy, Did see some fry, and a blue heron was busy. On Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 6:43:57 PM UTC-4, Nick wrote:Has anyone been targeting smallmouth on the Upper Potomac this summer? I have been out three times for a couple of hours...