Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Sunday, 31 May 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Where to fish today?

Started at the lot near Veronica's Bakery on the shore near the bike path. That seam along the rocks. Caught one there (lower end of that seam) and saw others but also saw 3 snakes and my wife got freaked out so we bailed from there. We walked down to the bridge without casting at all and came back up the trail on the 4MR park side... we went up and near the "Kingfisher" bird sign ( maybe 100yards past that little bridge) we stepped...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Where to fish today?

Excellent. Where were y'all casting from at 4MR today? -- 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-ro...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Where to fish today?

My wife and I hit 4MR today around high tide. We really only fished like 90 min (and just walked some). We caught 2 largemouth 12-15inches and a channel cat that was about 20 inches. We saw tons of bass moving around (some monsters) and a lot of movement on top too. Fun little afternoon. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fletcher's Cove parking lot open?

Last weekend the lot was closed but I was able to park in Palisades and walk down. It's easier to cross Canal now that there's a stoplight.On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 10:52:52 AM UTC-4, Naty clementi wrote:Hello people, we were thinking in heading to Fletcher's to do some fishing. Has anyone been there recently and know if the parking lot at Fletcher's is open? ThanksNaty -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fletcher's Cove parking lot open?

Hello people, we were thinking in heading to Fletcher's to do some fishing. Has anyone been there recently and know if the parking lot at Fletcher's is open? Thanks Naty -- 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} Where to fish today?

GF and I have to get out of the house today. Is there anywhere near Arlington, VA open with fishing and parking? Would love to hit up Fletcher's but thought the parking lot is closed. -- 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....

Saturday, 30 May 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Are shad still around in DC Potomac?

I've been thinking about the same question.On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 12:00:17 PM UTC-4, chasthos wrote:Thinking for hiking down to Arlington, VA bank at Gulf Branch or Potomac Overlook with fly rod this week-end. -- 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} Snakeheads on a fly

I carry pliers, "boga grips", and several trash bags. A net helps. You can hit them ten times with an aluminum bat to the skull and it won't kill them. You can smash their heads with rocks and then stab their skull several times and it won't kill them. Suffocating them in a bag works. Several trash bags will keep the slime contained and prevent their teeth from puncturing a single bag and getting out. Sent from my iPhone >...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Driving the Alcan

Kevin, Try to enjoy the sights along the way. With extended daylight you can forget how long you've been driving. I'm thinking you've already done this, check the border crossing do's and don'ts, especially if you plan to try and carry any weapons into Canada. Safe travels. Daniel------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We're all stories in the end, just...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fly Shops Open in Nova?

curbside pickup mom-sat at districtangling.com > On May 30, 2020, at 12:58 PM, Todd Shaw <toddwshaw@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hey all. I'm looking to get some leaders, tippet, etc., this week and hoping not to have to do so online. Anyone know of fly shops open in Nova? > > -- > https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpfr.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5cf7138ea84d4c8aa50708d804ba9c03%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637264546803713615&sdata=3BUFQu5ngGvikR0ge2ZootTRlszJfvnjZuuRpEeCaSs%3D&reserved=0 >...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Snakeheads on a fly

Ok this sounds a bit strange, but I am looking at fishing some of the grassy areas and lily pads along the Potomac where snakeheads are known to congregate. If I land one of these beasts, what do I need special to actually handle them? For bass, shad, panfish, etc, you just grab them by the lower jaw, but this does not seem real intelligent for the snakeheads. (I may not be real smart, but I am not stupid.) ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fly Shops Open in Nova?

Hey all. I'm looking to get some leaders, tippet, etc., this week and hoping not to have to do so online. Anyone know of fly shops open in Nova? -- 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...

Friday, 29 May 2020

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bull Run Creek

I just got done fishing the North Fork of the Shenandoah, poor visibility, and the flow seems to be ticking up. I'm guessing due to storms that were further south in the Valley last night. 72 degrees seems high for the South Fork. The North Fork is definitely not that warm 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Driving the Alcan

Thanks for getting back to me, both of ya'll!I'm planning on camping a little, but in hindsight I don't think I'll be doing any fishing till I finish the drive. I misinterpreted the cost of licenses for the different provinces, and since I would only have a few hours to fish in each province before I pass through - I'll have to be booking it the whole trip - I don't think I'll be able to justify the extra expense. I may be able...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bull Run Creek

I stand corrected,. I forgot that was not a straight scale graph. Thanks for the correction. the Rapp is still wadable though, below 3 ft in Fredericksburg.On Fri, May 29, 2020, 12:18 PM Andrew LaVigne <andrewrlavigne@gmail.com> wrote:Hate to contradict, but USGS streamflow for the S. Fork Shenandoah is showing at lead 2x the normal volume right now at both the Front Royal and Luray gauges. I would...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} How Close To Home Can You Catch A Fish Part 2

Costa makes polarized shades that small? 😎On Monday, May 25, 2020 at 7:22:25 PM UTC-4, Dalton Terrell wrote:I've been meaning to take this challenge and finally made it happen on our evening walk. 431 steps. -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bull Run Creek

Hate to contradict, but USGS streamflow for the S. Fork Shenandoah is showing at lead 2x the normal volume right now at both the Front Royal and Luray gauges. I would avoid that drainage for a couple days, at least. Front Royal Gauge: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/va/nwis/uv?site_no=01631000Luray Gaugehttps://waterdata.usgs.gov/va/nwis/uv?site_no=01629500On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 10:31:44 AM UTC-4, BigtimeBG...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Are shad still around in DC Potomac?

Thinking for hiking down to Arlington, VA bank at Gulf Branch or Potomac Overlook with fly rod this week-end. -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bull Run Creek

That's actually pretty solid. 72 is good wet wading temp so maybe that will be our play this weekend. On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 10:07:02 AM UTC-4, Kevin KB wrote:The USGS does not track water temp on th South Fork of the Shenendoah, but water levels are not high. Just as a reference point, the USGS reports that the water temps on the Rappahannick in Fredericksburg is between 72 and 74 degrees.On Fri, May 29, 2020,...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bull Run Creek

The USGS does not track water temp on th South Fork of the Shenendoah, but water levels are not high. Just as a reference point, the USGS reports that the water temps on the Rappahannick in Fredericksburg is between 72 and 74 degrees.On Fri, May 29, 2020, 9:51 AM BigtimeBG <bpgoff@gmail.com> wrote:That's bonkers! I can't deal with that. Maybe we'll run down to the South Fork and try for some smallies... I wonder if...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bull Run Creek

So I've been down to 4MR about a dozen times since late February — I live about 5 minutes away — and I've definitely not seen anything like 80 people fishing simultaneously. I'm curious when that was happening, exactly. The bite is not great but I'm not convinced it has anything to do with fishing pressure. -Sean From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com>...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bull Run Creek

That's bonkers! I can't deal with that. Maybe we'll run down to the South Fork and try for some smallies... I wonder if the water temp is up enough to do any good right now. Doesn't help my wife's waders are shot so she needs a new pair!Man I miss fishing in central PA sometimes. I grew up on Penns Creek and my dad/brother are killing big browns up there right now... with no crazy 80 person pressure stuff.On Wednesday, May 27,...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} How Close To Home Can You Catch A Fish Part 2

great work Dalton! 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/954cd695-2916-4286-b851-3c...

Thursday, 28 May 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bull Run Creek

I've caught smallmouth there a couple years ago. That same that same stretch has been pretty barren this year. I've been pretty bummed out about it. -- 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} Dyke Marsh

Be prepared for some gar. They'll be in there spawning and might take a fly. Sent from my iPhoneOn May 28, 2020, at 2:58 PM, Adam Harris <adamlharris@gmail.com> wrote:Hello All, hope you are all well and staying safe. I was thinking about putting either the canoe or the kayak in this weekend down at Belle Haven and trying my luck down at the Dyke Marsh. Any recent trips out there or any suggestions in general...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Dyke Marsh

Hello All, hope you are all well and staying safe. I was thinking about putting either the canoe or the kayak in this weekend down at Belle Haven and trying my luck down at the Dyke Marsh. Any recent trips out there or any suggestions in general for trying down there would be most appreciated! -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Not knot theory?!

Finally, mathematicians and engineers - and maybe anglers – will be able to agree on the strongest knots using science: news.mit.edu/2020/model-how-strong-knot-0102 It’s an intriguing investigation they’re making. Here’s my favorite online comparison of the square, square w/ extra half knot, surgical, granny, and thief knots: https://www.animatedknots.com/square-knot - I only realized a few years ago I’ve been...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bluegill in Olde Izaak Walton Park Pond in Leesburg?

That pond has bluegill,bass, and other fish. You need to be a member or with a member as a guest to get in. The gate is locked -- 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...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bluegill in Olde Izaak Walton Park Pond in Leesburg?

Not sure it's the same place. Year ago it held fish when helping with a merit badge program. There was a locked gate controlling access to the IWL area and the pond. Daniel------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We're all stories in the end, just make it a good one. Devin K., Virginia On Wed, May 27, 2020, 8:52 PM Severn <calvofam@gmail.com> wrote:Any recent intel on...

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bluegill in Olde Izaak Walton Park Pond in Leesburg?

Any recent intel on this pond? I'm thinking of checking it out this weekend if it's open. Thanks On Friday, August 17, 2018 at 9:35:32 AM UTC-4, Ryan Payne wrote:I'm planning to take my 3yo son fishing for the first time this weekend. Was hoping to get into some bluegill. I had success at Olde Izaak Walton Park in Leesburg years ago when first learning to cast a fly, but haven't been back in 5+ years. Does anyone know...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bull Run Creek

80 people!!! I've never seen more than maybe 6 people there at one time.On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 12:05:29 PM UTC-4, Lane Smith wrote:Glad to hear you had a productive day!Since moving to Alexandria back in February, I've been hitting up 4MR pretty regularly. However, results have been less than satisfactory. Perhaps because of the pandemic, 4MR has seen enormous pressure. Several Saturdays ago, I counted around 80 people...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bull Run Creek

Glad to hear you had a productive day!Since moving to Alexandria back in February, I've been hitting up 4MR pretty regularly. However, results have been less than satisfactory. Perhaps because of the pandemic, 4MR has seen enormous pressure. Several Saturdays ago, I counted around 80 people fishing at a single time, all up and down its banks. Many were also keeping what they caught - catfish, bass, bluegill. Everything I've caught...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} VA Beach Guides

Just want to double down on both Chris and Cory. Both are great guides and more importantly great guys. I too am unsure if Cory is still guiding but I'm sure if you contacted him he could give some other recommendations as well. Good hunting down in my home waters! -- 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...

Tuesday, 26 May 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Tying Tuesdays

Hey everybody, sorry if you logged on at seven and waited around for a minute, I didn't figure out how to get on the correct meeting until like seven after seven haha. Thanks to those of you who showed up! Happy to do an encore presentation anytime. -- 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...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Bull Run Creek

Hey all. My wife and I went to Bull Run Creek this Sunday for the first time. We walked along the shore and just used spinning rods (weren't sure what we were getting into with back casting space, etc.) with crayfish and perch rapalas. We probably caught 15 fish in 4ish hours... everything was under 12 inches with the majority being largemouth and a few larger perch with one sunnie tossed in there. I saw a lot of people catfishing...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: VA Beach Guides

Chis Newsome down in Gloucester is awesome. Good guy and he for sure puts you on fish. On Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 3:03:45 PM UTC-4, Chris Young wrote:Can any one recommend a fly guide in the VA Beach area...or a light tackle guide that wouldn't mind shlepping me around. Having a tough time finding one. Thanks! -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} VA Beach Guides

Thanks both for the recommendations. I've reached out to a couple of them, will let you know how the trip goes!On Monday, May 25, 2020 at 7:32:47 PM UTC-4, Kevin Brugman wrote:I know that you specifically asked about Virginia Beach, however if you are willing to go across the Bay to the Eastern Shore, there are some options there. One that popped up in a google search right across the bridge is Marsh Madness...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Best depth charts for Potomac around DC?

Sean, I've used this in the past. Not sure if water depth still available. You can get waterproof river maps at West Marine in Alexandria. ACME Mapper 2.2ACME Mapper 2.2Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 08:37:45 AM EDT, Sean Steele <spsteele@gmail.com> wrote: ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Best depth charts for Potomac around DC?

I'm starting to take my 16' center console out around DC and am looking for recs for good apps / depth charts to help me in shallower water. I'm a newb w/ boating generally, so I'm humbly accept admonishments :-) Thanks, -Sean ...