Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Thursday, 30 April 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Kayak Spey fishing

Regan,I am glad you were able to get out in a water craft before Fletchers was locked down. How much line were you carrying (from the rod tip) when you were making your cast to re-present the fly??-TrentOn Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 6:21:12 PM UTC-4, Regan Burmeister wrote:So the subject might the get "Huh?" query. I thought I would write this up to sort of get a casting/fishing fix now that we locked out and rained out. ...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Kayak Spey fishing

Where can you drop off the kayak at Fletchers. I thought access to Fletchers is closed. Can we drive thru the tunnel currently?On Apr 30, 2020, at 6:21 PM, Regan Burmeister <reganebur@gmail.com> wrote:So the subject might the get "Huh?" query. I thought I would write this up to sort of get a casting/fishing fix now that we locked out and rained out. Right before Fletcher's locked down in March, I met up...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Kayak Spey fishing

So the subject might the get "Huh?" query. I thought I would write this up to sort of get a casting/fishing fix now that we locked out and rained out. Right before Fletcher's locked down in March, I met up with Terry Cummings to get some insight on kayak fishing for shad at Fletchers. I had purchased a fishing kayak last summer, and I was looking to catch my first shad from the kayak. Many of you know me...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} North Indiana & Southern MI

Contact Sgt Bass Fisher on social media (Instagram). Tell him I sent you. Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 30, 2020, at 8:07 AM, Danny Barrett <dannytbarrett@gmail.com> wrote:Hope everyone is staying healthy. I just relocated for work to the north Indiana and southern MI areas. Been able to drive around some and checking out some streams and boat ramps. So far it has mostly been the St. Joe and the Dowagiac. As well as some...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} North Indiana & Southern MI

Danny, Recommend you go to the FFI website and under the menu selection, membership option, you can find different FFI clubs in Indiana and Michigan. Much like TPFR, the folks are generally really helpful and a good way to make friends. Just a caution, TPFR is rather unique in its approach, other clubs may be different in their meetings. But the folks are still avid fly fishers. KevinOn...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} North Indiana & Southern MI

Eric Grajewski will take you out on Lake St. Clair for Musky and huge Smallies!https://instagram.com/egrajewskifly?igshid=63jz00q9pxx8—ScottSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 30, 2020, at 8:07 AM, Danny Barrett <dannytbarrett@gmail.com> wrote:Hope everyone is staying healthy. I just relocated for work to the north Indiana and southern MI areas. Been able to drive around some and checking out some streams and boat ramps. So far it...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} North Indiana & Southern MI

Check out Schultz Outfitters, they probably are not too far away and guide that area and have a shop. -BrettOn Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:07 AM Danny Barrett <dannytbarrett@gmail.com> wrote:Hope everyone is staying healthy. I just relocated for work to the north Indiana and southern MI areas. Been able to drive around some and checking out some streams and boat ramps. So far it has mostly been the St. Joe and the Dowagiac....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} North Indiana & Southern MI

Hope everyone is staying healthy. I just relocated for work to the north Indiana and southern MI areas. Been able to drive around some and checking out some streams and boat ramps. So far it has mostly been the St. Joe and the Dowagiac. As well as some smaller lakes in the area. Can anyone suggest some spots to check out? Or even a guide in the area. I know there is a tone of water up here. Haven't got much of my...

Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} GUM GOUGER

Art, Looks like an interesting fly. Will you be sending out a materials list in advance?Also how will we connect? I saw a note on the Facebook page about joining in bio but do not understand.Thanks KevinOn Wed, Apr 29, 2020, 10:58 PM Lynn Scholz <lscholz57@gmail.com> wrote:THANKS, ART!Looking forward to learning...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} GUM GOUGER

THANKS, ART!Looking forward to learning how to tie it.Lynn ScholzSecretary NCCTU202-215-3029On Apr 29, 2020, at 10:03 PM, arthur noglak <arthur.noglak@gmail.com> wrote:Lynn,Here is a link to a photo of the fly.https://www.instagram.com/p/B_llMw8DYem/?igshid=1r34exlrejdwhCheers,Art Noglak-- http://www.tpfr.org--- You received this message...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} GUM GOUGER

Lynn, Here is a link to a photo of the fly. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_llMw8DYem/?igshid=1r34exlrejdwh Cheers, Art Noglak -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} GUM GOUGER

Next Tuesday's Fly Tie will feature Art Noglak's Gum Gouger, a crawfish pattern. I have looked all over the internet to see a picture of it. Can someone send me a link to it? Or can Art post a photo?Thanks.Lynn -- 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...

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Action at its Peak!

I know! I am surprised that we haven't caught more Americans. The Hickory shad seem to be so thick that I just figured our flys didn't have a chance to get down to them. I can't wait to pull one of those big American Mamas out this year. Great insight Yambag!On Monday, April 27, 2020 at 9:09:59 PM UTC-4, Yambag Nelson wrote:I think the peak is still to come. Maybe I'm just not catching them, but the roe...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Tying Tuesdays

Based on an email exchange I had with Art and Andrew just last week, the next one is provisionally scheduled for May 5. It has not yet been posted to the NCCTU website. When it has been posted, there will be a link to register via Google. GreggOn Monday, April 27, 2020 at 5:15:02 PM UTC-4, Daniel Lazenby wrote:Say anyone know when the next digital tying Tuesday is scheduled?Daniel -- http://www.tpfr.org...

Monday, 27 April 2020

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Tying Tuesdays

How do we access?On Mon, Apr 27, 2020, 7:56 PM Rob <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote:Tomorrow night for sure. Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 27, 2020, at 5:47 PM, Daniel Lazenby <dlazenby4@gmail.com> wrote:Say anyone know when the next digital tying Tuesday is scheduled?Daniel -- 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} Re: Shad Action at its Peak!

I think the peak is still to come. Maybe I'm just not catching them, but the roe americans don't really seem to be around much yet. On Monday, April 27, 2020 at 8:14:12 AM UTC-4, Alexander Hicks wrote:Last weekends shad action.Tight lines girls and boys! -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Tying Tuesdays

Tomorrow night for sure. Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 27, 2020, at 5:47 PM, Daniel Lazenby <dlazenby4@gmail.com> wrote:Say anyone know when the next digital tying Tuesday is scheduled?Daniel -- 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} Tying Tuesdays

Say anyone know when the next digital tying Tuesday is scheduled?Daniel -- 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/CAJ51MoyOAGOuVrncnEfJpW%3DuSJDUo2wQLfMB71DinXuvOe%2BFGw%40mail.gmail.com....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad Action at its Peak!

Last weekends shad action.Tight lines girls and boys! -- 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/2cb91d9b-c753-4c3b-ac25-18f7b1db752a%40googlegroups.com....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Mattawoman Creek

Anyone ever go in there with a belly boat? CheersCollin -- 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/4a8f659e-03d8-445f-aeab-734c3bb67f12%40googlegroups.com....

Sunday, 26 April 2020

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Various fishing rules and access during social distancing

I think the concern about crowding in popular areas is understandable, if iffy. Frankly I wish I just didn't have so much I had to worry about with school work, which is solving the problem for me nicely...On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 3:49:17 PM UTC-4, Andrew Sarcinello wrote:That's what I don't understand Jamie - it seems way too hard to enforce so why not just follow what PA and VA and DC are permitting. No other state decided...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Mattawoman Creek

Makes sense - yeah, targeting snakeheads is definitely fair game right now -- 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/t...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Mattawoman Creek

Great intel! Thanks. Itching to get back there. -- 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/...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Mattawoman Creek

I think as long as you are paddling, it's considered exercise and fishing, if you plan to eat what you catch, if also fair am game. Considering we were trying to find a snakehead, I think that's fair game. DNR was actually in the parking lot while we were there and didn't give us or any of the others a hard time. Curious if the people getting fined were fishing shad or other species that one couldn't keep. -- http://www.tpfr.org ---...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Mattawoman Creek

It was legal to be out there. Checked before hand. We were in a canoe and paddling. If we had caught a snakehead we would have eaten it. DNR was in the parking lot and very cordial. Also many other people in bass boats and a couple of SUPs. No one was harassed and everyone was well away from each other. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly...

Saturday, 25 April 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Hydros SL

And they're gone!On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 10:24:31 PM UTC-4, Tony Kreindler wrote:Whoops. Size IV, 7-8-9.On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 10:23:19 PM UTC-4, Tony Kreindler wrote:Hi TPFR friends,Hope I'm not violating any forum rules here. Have three spare spools for Orvis Hydros SL in nickel. Free to whoever reaches out first, will leave them outside for you on the porch, we're in MD about a mile from Sibley out Macarthur...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Hydros SL

Whoops. Size IV, 7-8-9.On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 10:23:19 PM UTC-4, Tony Kreindler wrote:Hi TPFR friends,Hope I'm not violating any forum rules here. Have three spare spools for Orvis Hydros SL in nickel. Free to whoever reaches out first, will leave them outside for you on the porch, we're in MD about a mile from Sibley out Macarthur Blvd. tk at brookmontgroup dot com. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Hydros SL

Hi TPFR friends,Hope I'm not violating any forum rules here. Have three spare spools for Orvis Hydros SL in nickel. Free to whoever reaches out first, will leave them outside for you on the porch, we're in MD about a mile from Sibley out Macarthur Blvd. tk at brookmontgroup dot com. -- 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} Re: Mattawoman Creek

This is one of the most useful and informative threads, and Tom's post particularly, I have found in years. Not that all the exchanges aren't great. Thanks everybody!DaveOn Friday, April 24, 2020 at 5:12:23 PM UTC-4, Tom Moran wrote:Mattawoman is probably THE major fish factory on the Potomac, if you are considering largemouth or snakeheads. Matt is correct in giving you the two primary launch points for anyone...

Friday, 24 April 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Mattawoman Creek

Mattawoman is probably THE major fish factory on the Potomac, if you are considering largemouth or snakeheads. Matt is correct in giving you the two primary launch points for anyone with a cartop boat, with the Mason Springs Conservancy property being the best choice (though lots of poison ivy around). As you paddle downstream and the creek begins to emerge from the forest, any wood you find in the water may hold bass. ...

Thursday, 23 April 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: shad on the Potomac ... where to try...

Thank you, Yambag.WW, I'll be on the water this weekend. (WW == wife willing... hehe! )On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 2:27:55 PM UTC-4, Yambag Nelson wrote:The Fletchers area is the place to be. No need to take it up as far as chain bridge. You will want to anchor, not drift.On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 8:14:04 AM UTC-4, Philip Brown wrote:I'm hoping some more experienced folks...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad fishing Rock Creek

A couple days ago I accidentally caught and released a herring in Rock Creek on a small hot pink San Juan worm while looking for sunfish. After much thought I have concluded that it was a ruse. -- 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} Southern end of SNP

Yeah I drove out there two weekends ago when they closed the northernmost 65 miles. Turned around and came home. Many of the roads from the bottom are also closed but some are open if you know where to look. -- 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} Some Anacostia reading material

Anacostia State of the river report card 2020 -- 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/55041346-760f-4b77-b04b-8b2ba60e9a45%40googlegroups.com....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Southern end of SNP

May want to confirm that SNP is open. According to As of April 13th, 2020 SNP website.SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK IS CLOSED.This is a complete closure! No hiking, no biking, no entry from the boundary.All trails in Shenandoah are closed, including the Appalachian Trail. DanielOn Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 2:26 PM Nick W <nwest4488@gmail.com> wrote:Hey guys, Anyone have any stream reqs for the...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Southern end of SNP

FYI SNP is currently shutdown due to COVID. https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/alerts.htm On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 2:26:20 PM UTC-4, Nick W wrote:Hey guys,Anyone have any stream reqs for the southern end of SNP? Only really hit the northern section like the Piney. Gonna go up on Skyline this weekend or the following. Thanks! -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: shad on the Potomac ... where to try...

The Fletchers area is the place to be. No need to take it up as far as chain bridge. You will want to anchor, not drift.On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 8:14:04 AM UTC-4, Philip Brown wrote:I'm hoping some more experienced folks can suggest a few spots or stretches of the Potomac to try for shad.I'm fortunate enough to have a small boat with a 150 HP motor that I launch at Columbia Island and head up river.I've even...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Southern end of SNP

Hey guys, Anyone have any stream reqs for the southern end of SNP? Only really hit the northern section like the Piney. Gonna go up on Skyline this weekend or the following. Thanks! -- 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} Re: Occoquan Shad Report

I got out for two hours last night. Note, it's a lot less crowded at launch points weekdays, but a lot of catfish guys move in at dark. There are a number of places you can put in and take out to avoid the shore guys though. Harder on weekends. Anyway, I got out seemingly right when it shut off. apparently it was hot from noon till 4 ish. I caught one in 30-40 minutes, so...was kinda annoyed....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} shad on the Potomac ... where to try...

I'm hoping some more experienced folks can suggest a few spots or stretches of the Potomac to try for shad.I'm fortunate enough to have a small boat with a 150 HP motor that I launch at Columbia Island and head up river.I've even taken if (carefully) above the chain bridge by a couple of hundred yards... you have to say close to the VA side...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Occoquan Shad Report

This entire string was very helpful and encouraging. Thanks Misha for getting it started and to all that contributed. I thought I was land locked, but a number of contributors on various different posts have helped me understand that I can still get on the water - now about all this rain! GreggOn Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 10:00:12 AM UTC-4, Misha Gill wrote:I've gotten out twice now to Occoquan for some shad...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Occoquan Shad Report

I'd say it's about equally as easy to keep a safe distance from folks when launching at Occoquan as it is to keep a safe distance from people in the grocery store. My foldcat takes a minute to set up too, and people are always curious, so it's probably harder for me than it would be for a kayak fisherman. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Occoquan Shad Report

Wow this sounds promising. Possible to keep a safe distance from folks? I'm dying to get out and fish, but crowds and COVID does have me nervous. On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 3:05:15 PM UTC-4, Kevin KB wrote:I went down to Occoquan looking for where Misha went into the river. Walking the boardwalk, I came across Penguin Paddling where they rent kayaks and paddleboards. I also found out that they are currently...