Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Friday, 31 January 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Four Mile Run

Stopped by 4MR today on the incoming tide. Wanted to see what damage if any was caused by last week's flood. Water was extremely clear from Mt. Vernon down toward Eads st. Maybe saw a dozen bass and redbreast sunfish. I lost one very large largie at the outflow. Thought the subtle tug was just the force of the water in the outflow. The fish never showed itself again. I walked around to fish the other side by the soccer field...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Discussing Fletcher's Cove with Eleanor Holmes Norton & National Park Service

For those of us that could not attend, it would be great to hear a recap of the meeting at some point. Thanks in advance!On Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 3:03:19 PM UTC-5, Jamie Carracher wrote:I realized this hadn't been posted here yet. Eleanor Holmes Norton will be hosting a meeting tonight (6:30-8 PM Thursday, Jan. 30) with the National Park Service at the Cleveland Park library. The National Capital Chapter of Trout...

Thursday, 30 January 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Discussing Fletcher's Cove with Eleanor Holmes Norton & National Park Service

I realized this hadn't been posted here yet. Eleanor Holmes Norton will be hosting a meeting tonight (6:30-8 PM Thursday, Jan. 30) with the National Park Service at the Cleveland Park library. The National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be there with Friends of Fletcher's Cove to discuss what is needed to protect the cove for boating access to the Potomac. Also planning to bring up improved angling access in Rock...

Wednesday, 29 January 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Newbie here

Hi Konstantin,In few months the Potomac will have an incredibly large run of American and Hickory Shad and you can fish the river at Fletcher's Cove Boathouse, usually walk upstream to the rocky areas, pick a rock, and cast a sinking line as far as you can! They are quite fun on a 6-8wt rod. I just got a 4wt Trout Spey that should be a blast for them. On Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 3:44:47 PM UTC-5, Konstantin Salavatov...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Custom Reel Seat

I have a friend in NJ who makes custom hardwood reel seats, beautiful work, not sure if its what you are after, talk to him via facebook and phone let me know if you are interested.On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 9:00:11 AM UTC-5, Gregg DiSalvo wrote:Repost for Tom Steeley:I have an H2 7' 6" 3wt with downlocking reel seet, cut out exposed cork handle and slide ring. Love the rod, hate the reel seat.Looking for someone...

Tuesday, 28 January 2020

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Project Healing waters-comparable

There is a wheelchair accessible location at Morgan Run...and the redesigned Cook Lake has a paved trail, a couple of wide wood bridges, and is accessible at numerous places.On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 11:35 AM Gregg Rockett <grockett62@gmail.com> wrote:Rose River Farm definitely has wheelchair accessible points. They host PHW events there very often.Another option is Doublespur Outfitters, which recently added a wheelchair...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Project Healing waters-comparable

Rose River Farm definitely has wheelchair accessible points. They host PHW events there very often.Another option is Doublespur Outfitters, which recently added a wheelchair accessible dock similar to RRF.On Monday, December 30, 2019 at 12:30:32 PM UTC-5, Nedak wrote:Have friend whose child has brittle bone disease and is wheelchair bound. He has an interest in learning to fly fish. Suggestions on wheel chair...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Project Healing waters-comparable

I think that the Rose River Farm has some wheelchair accessible points. Yo might drop them an email.On Monday, December 30, 2019 at 12:30:32 PM UTC-5, Nedak wrote:Have friend whose child has brittle bone disease and is wheelchair bound. He has an interest in learning to fly fish. Suggestions on wheel chair accessible locations in the DMV. Thanks. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message...

Monday, 27 January 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fly fishing in Anguilla

My wife and I have plans to vacation in Anguilla in mid-March and I was hoping to get in a couple days of fishing. We went a few years ago and FF options were tough to find as it seemed almost all charter or guided fishing was on reefs or trolling. I've done some recent internet searches and it's not been as fruitful as I hoped. With some more research I think I could DIY but would like to do 1 day with a guide. Any ideas or...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The Keys / Delray

I've never fished around Delray, but I have fished the keys alot. If you haven't fished flats before, I would recommend giving some serious thought to what your goals are for the trip. They keys are a tough place to fish for bonefish if you haven't done it. There aren't as many fish as there used to be, and the ones that are there are pretty demanding. If you want to catch one, by all means go for it but if you...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} The Keys / Delray

Thanks for the suggestion Chad! Richard--She's staying in Delray but if the fishing in February is better further out, we're happy to make the drive. Open to any and all suggestions. Thanks, Josie On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 11:35 AM Richard Farino <rfarino@gmail.com> wrote: > > Joseph, > > > > Can you narrow it down a little? Delray is north of Boca, and the Keys can be as close as 1 hour away (Key Biscayne)...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} The Keys / Delray

Joseph, Can you narrow it down a little? Delray is north of Boca, and the Keys can be as close as 1 hour away (Key Biscayne) to 4+ hours (Key West). Did you want to keep it closer to the mainland, or go all out and drink margaritas in the conch republic? Regards, Richard From: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Josepha Hendler <josephahendler@gmail.com>Reply-To:...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} The Keys / Delray

I've used Captain Lenny Leonard out of Key West Proper. https://www.bonefishingkeywest.com/ SUPER great guy. Have dates with him again this July. Put me on Poons and we looked hard for bones and perms. guy will grind with you. Started fishing when it was dark stopped fishing when it was dark.. On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 8:59 AM Josepha Hendler <josephahendler@gmail.com> wrote:Morning Y'all, I'm planning...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} The Keys / Delray

Morning Y'all, I'm planning on heading to Del Ray beach/the Keys in the next few weeks to take my Mom out for a day or two fishing (it was her mom's favorite place to go fishing). Hoping to do some bonefishing/maybe fish the flats but not my area of expertise and don't have equipment so would need a guide. Does anyone have any guides in the area they could recommend (didn't see any in the archives)?Thanks, Josie ...

Friday, 24 January 2020

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing after the rain

Parking is good on hipsley. Hope it works out well for you!On Sat, Jan 25, 2020, 12:06 AM Ashkon Eslami <Ashkon.Eslami@gmail.com> wrote:This was exactly where I was planning to go. Thanks for the tips! Is the parking decent on Hipsley Mill? I know Annapolis Rock Rd has good parking options. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing after the rain

Ash, I second Tom's suggestion for Cabin Branch, and would also recommend going Sunday. There is a lot of farmland in the watershed and it's going to get MUDDY after the rain. I've had zero success on the main stem in winter when the water is muddy. The tributaries will clear up sooner. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing after the rain

This was exactly where I was planning to go. Thanks for the tips! Is the parking decent on Hipsley Mill? I know Annapolis Rock Rd has good parking options. -- 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} Fishing after the rain

Was my home water for almost 20 years. In general it will be high and dirty, but if you go further up or try Cabin Branch, which is a smaller tributary, you may have some luck.From Rt 97 take 650 going w/nw then make a right on Hipsley Mill. You will come to a bridge - that is the Patuxent you can try up or down stream. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing after the rain

Thanks for the tip, Evan! Sunday sounds more promising. I'll bring a fishing report back! -- 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.googl...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing after the rain

Patuxent can be pretty flashy - meaning it will rise and fall quickly with rain. It is low and clear now, and rain will help the fishing. But, it may be blown out Saturday morning and may not start receding until Saturday evening. Sunday may be good for fishing. -- 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} Fishing after the rain

Hi all, Curious to get your thoughts on fishing a small stream like the Patuxent River in northern Montgomery County after a storm that dumps 1.5 inches of rain. Will the stream get blown out? If so, think it might be better by Sunday? I've got a new rod and reel I'm itching to use! Thanks! Ash -- 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: Illustrators?

I drew/composed the flyers for Beer Tie for a while. I'd be interested. Miles -- 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/1e37b210-56ba-4f24-b035-aaedbc37c472%40googlegroups.com....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} NCC-TU Shad Night 2020 Moves to AREC

We're meeting today to firm up the schedule and will get the info out this weekend. I expect we'll get going by 6 and wrap up by 9. Speaker at about 7:45.On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 6:30 PM Luke Morrison <lukemorrison138@gmail.com> wrote:I can't seem to find a time on the email for this event? Am I missing that completely? Thank you. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to...

Thursday, 23 January 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: NCC-TU Shad Night 2020 Moves to AREC

That picture with the little girl and the big American Shad is epic!! Fly rod in the background too! Would love to know a little more about the backstory. -- 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} Custom Reel Seat

Thanks!On Thu, Jan 23, 2020, 8:47 AM Casey Peltier <caseypeltier@hotmail.com> wrote: Charles Armontrout has done beautiful work for Casting for Recovery. Located in Virginia. https://www.sweetwaterflyrods.com/ Admin--delete if inappropriate. Casey Casey Peltier Co-Program Coordinator Casting for Recovery Mid-Atlantic 703-819-5733 c From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Illustrators?

Do we have anyone in the group who likes to illustrate things? I am not gifted in the visual arts. I have enough coordination to put together a PB&J, which translates well to fly tying (I'm echoing a Dan Davala sentiment here), but sketching and doodling have never come naturally to me. I'd like to collaborate with someone if interested. Thanks! -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Custom Reel Seat

Charles Armontrout has done beautiful work for Casting for Recovery. Located in Virginia. https://www.sweetwaterflyrods.com/ Admin--delete if inappropriate. Casey Casey Peltier Co-Program Coordinator Casting for Recovery Mid-Atlantic 703-819-5733 c From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Gregg DiSalvo...

Wednesday, 22 January 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} NCC-TU Shad Night 2020 Moves to AREC

I can't seem to find a time on the email for this event? Am I missing that completely? Thank you. -- 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://gro...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Newbie here

Here is a consolidated map of locations fished by TPFR members wiling to admit where they fish. Potomac River Fly Fishing - Google My MapsPotomac River Fly Fishing - Google My MapsFly fishing hot spots for the Tidal Potomac River and tributaries in the Washington DC metro area. Join our fly ...Rob SnowhiteFly Fishing Consultant Podcast...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Newbie here

Welcome Konstantin! Lucky for you, a lot of people have asked similar questions on this forum! You can actually search the records and you will have far more information than you would ever need :)Spring, Summer and Fall are the best for the Potomac in DC, but you can certainly find active fish this time of year. It will be cold and slow, but doable. I tend to turn to musky, pickerel, and trout this time...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Custom Reel Seat

Repost for Tom Steeley:I have an H2 7' 6" 3wt with downlocking reel seet, cut out exposed cork handle and slide ring. Love the rod, hate the reel seat.Looking for someone that does really nice custom rod work. Would like new high quality custom reel seat and possibly grip. Not sure what is involved.Suggestions anyone? -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Newbie here

Come to casting church in February to meet some anglers. It will be announced on the coming weeks on this group. Best, Owen -- 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...

Tuesday, 21 January 2020

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Newbie here

Off topic.I have an H2 7' 6" 3wt with downlocking reel seet, cut out exposed cork handle and slide ring. Love the rod, hate the reel seat.Looking for someone that does really nice custom rod work. Would like new high quality custom reel seat and possibly grip. Not sure what is involved.Suggestions anyone?On Tue, Jan 21, 2020, 4:42 PM namfos <mark.sofman@gmail.com> wrote:Where in Siberia? MarkOn Tuesday,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Newbie here

Where in Siberia? MarkOn Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 3:44:47 PM UTC-5, Konstantin Salavatov wrote:Hello Fly Rodders!I just arrived to USA from Siberia. Does anyone do any fishing in DC area? I mean at Potomac, near center of city. -- 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...

Sunday, 19 January 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Newbie here

Hello Fly Rodders!I just arrived to USA from Siberia. Does anyone do any fishing in DC area? I mean at Potomac, near center of city.Thank you,Konstantin Salavatov -- 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: Beer TIE

You da man Rob!ArtOn Sun, Jan 19, 2020 at 1:21 PM Rob <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote:I've included a TPFR Google Calendar on our events page with updated dates. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 19, 2020, at 9:40 AM, arthur noglak <arthur.noglak@gmail.com> wrote:Miles,Rob Snowhite is taking care of the 2020 Calendar. Hopefully it will...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Beer TIE

I've included a TPFR Google Calendar on our events page with updated dates. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 19, 2020, at 9:40 AM, arthur noglak <arthur.noglak@gmail.com> wrote:Miles,Rob Snowhite is taking care of the 2020 Calendar. Hopefully it will be up in the coming days. I stoked to tie some wulffs/coachmen's!Although ive been...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Beer TIE

Miles,Rob Snowhite is taking care of the 2020 Calendar. Hopefully it will be up in the coming days. I stoked to tie some wulffs/coachmen's!Although ive been tying dries for many years, I don't think I've ever spun up either. Art On Sun, Jan 19, 2020 at 9:35 AM 'Miles' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> wrote:Hey Misha, This sounds like a good time to me. As someone...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Beer TIE

Hey Misha, This sounds like a good time to me. As someone celebrating 20 something years of sobriety (I lost count!), I too have found recent Beer Ties a little too Beery and not enough Tie to hold my interest. No judgment on those who do indulge, it's just not my thing for reasons I prefer not to get into. As it happens, I also tie a coachman variant that is effective in the park, although mine is orange. I plan to be at...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Beer TIE

Hey Misha, This sounds like a good time to me. As someone celebrating 20 something years of sobriety (I lost count!), I too have found recent Beer Ties a little too beery and not enough Tie. No judgment on those who do indulge, it's just my thing anymore. I also tie a coachman variant that is effective in the park, although mine is orange. I plan to be there with bobbin in hand. On a related note, someone might could update...

Saturday, 18 January 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Beer TIE

Thanks Art. Looking forward to tying with you again. Royal Wulffs are actually more along the line of what I had in mind, so let's give it a go and compare notes! Great suggestions Cary. I'd love to see an example of that blue tinsel coachman. As I mentioned, I'll be doing a standard pattern with maybe a few convenient substitutions this time, but I have seen some yummy parachute variations in fly shops. Stimmy version would...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Beer TIE

Great stuff Misha! I did some tying in early 2019, but have since fell off the wagon. Ill be there next month with vise in hand. Here's to getting back to our roots! Cheers, Art -- 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} Beer TIE

Have tied as a parachute. Also might I suggest as a stimulator style. Also quite effective. And tie a variant for the park with blue crystal flash in place of peacock herl. Will be away for work so tie some for me would ya! -- 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...

Friday, 17 January 2020

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Beer TIE

Misha,Unfortunately I will be out of town, otherwise would like to learn how to tie a Royal Coachman from you. I am one of those that generally tie at the beer tie, sometimes learning from Rob (What a great resource!), sometimes building my own inventory, and sometimes just talking and learning about fly fishing in the area. It has been my limited experience, that most of the beer conversations have been fly fishing...