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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 in a few places and fast from there for the rest of the time. Tons of activity on top and saw a bunch of fish within 10 ft of the shore that were a nice size. Caught one largemouth there and the catfish. Walked our way back from there without another cast.

Honestly given how much people have been saying it's been really bad there I was super surprised to see so many fish... with a bunch of really legit sized ones. Glad we made the trip!

On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 5:52:21 PM UTC-4, Todd Shaw wrote:

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

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Where to fish today?

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

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{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.

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{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?
Thanks
Naty

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{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

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{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.

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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.

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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.

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> On May 30, 2020, at 11:12 AM, Kevin Brugman <klb6910@gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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.) How do most people kill them if you are going to keep them?
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> Kevin
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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

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On Fri, May 29, 2020, 3:17 PM Kevin Jones <kefjones@gmail.com> wrote:

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 to fish one of provinces, and we'll see how lucky I am if I do.

Thanks again,

Kevin

On May 25, 2020, at 2:16 PM, Daniel Lazenby <dlazenby4@gmail.com> wrote:

Kevin,
In June of '17 I drove from the Roosville MT border crossing to Dawson Creek then the Alcan (which doesn't start until you reach Dawson Creek) to the Alaskan Alcan Border crossing. To say we dawdled because of my having to find out if there were fish in the nearby stream is an understatement. It took us almost 4 weeks to get from US Border to US Border. I presume you have already acquired a copy of the MilePost and have selected your travel route. Within each route, section MilePost identifies fishable water. Watch out for the frost heaves. They can and have destroyed heavily laden vehicle suspensions.

Will you camp along the way or try and stay in motels? This choice can determine how close you are to fishable water. You mentioned you were driving the U-Haul. Will you be towing a car? Having a car could make it easier to access some water if staying in motels. Be sure to protect the front of the vehicle. You will be driving over gravel roads under re-construction/construction.

I primarily fished British Columbia, where I discovered US Citizens are considered Aliens and get to pay Alien license rates. I also fished through the Yukon, one of the best license rates. I did not fish Alberta because of the route we took.

As for fishing, I used a Cabela 4 piece 4wt outfit that I bought for something like $120.00. I swapped out Cabela's standard line for a known brand trout line. Most of the water I came across was in the 15-30 foot wide freestone mountain stream variety. I didn't use any of my heavier rods till I was fishing waters known to hold Salmon or Trout feeding off of the spawning Salmon.

My wife and I camped through Canada. My primary reference was Mike and Terry Church's Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping: Alaskan and Yukon Camping with RV or Tent. They highlighted fishable water near the campgrounds along the various routes to Dawson Creek and the Alaska Highway itself. I'm not at home at the moment so I'm working off faulty memory. I'll look at my fishing reference materials and camping journals for the trip when I get home and respond again.

I caught mostly Grayling under 8 inches. Remember they live in a very harsh and short growing season along the Alcan routes. One place that comes to mind is Buckinghorse River Wayside Provincial Park north of Fort St. John in British Columbia. The river was about 150 yards behind the campsite. Caught several grayling here downstream dead drifting a size 14 mosquito dry fly. Think medium size SNP Brookies.

Watson Lake is fishable and is a short walk from the community of Watson Lake.

I hope this helps a little.

Daniel

On Fri, May 22, 2020 at 3:51 PM Kevin Jones <kefjones@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear All,

I've enjoyed the TPFR forum immensely, as well as in-person guidance from members of the forum. I especially appreciate the tips for shad fishing, and I hope to get out a few more times before the run is completely over. As my time comes in the DC area comes to a close, I'll be availing myself of ya'll's knowledge again. My family and I are moving to Anchorage, Alaska. They'll be flying (who wants to drive 70+ hours with 3 kids in a car?!), but I will be driving a U-Haul from DC along the Alcan highway. I'm looking forward to wetting a line in the evenings during the drive. Naturally, I'm also excited to fish in Alaska once we get there.

My question is twofold.
1) Where do I have to stop, either to fish or to eat, during the drive. The aforementioned U-Haul, and time constraints, will prevent me from detouring too far from my route, but I'd love to get some fishing in during the trip, assuming the COVID outbreak doesn't preclude doing so. Canadian week-long fishing licenses are suprisingly reasonable, and I'd hate to miss out on the experience.
2) I have a 6wt and a 9wt rod, both 9' long, which I expect to use once I'm settled in. I'd like a lighter rod for the smaller streams and lakes I'll be driving past in Canada, as well as once we settle down, but I don't have a lot of money. Consequently I'll need to limit myself to 1 combo, and I doubt I could go beyond $150 for the whole thing; moving to Alaska is expensive, ya'll! I'd be interested in used as well as new sets, and I'd appreciate any feedback ya'll have. What weight would you look for? What maker? What rods? For a point of reference, my 6 weight is an Echo base, and I've been happy with it. At the least, I recognize that I can't blame the rod for my own casting flaws.

Thanks for any guidance ya'll can give!

Tight lines,

Kevin

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

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> On May 30, 2020, at 12:58 PM, Todd Shaw <toddwshaw@gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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?
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{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.) How do most people kill them if you
are going to keep them?

Thanks
Kevin

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{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?

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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.

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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 to fish one of provinces, and we'll see how lucky I am if I do.

Thanks again,

Kevin

On May 25, 2020, at 2:16 PM, Daniel Lazenby <dlazenby4@gmail.com> wrote:

Kevin,
In June of '17 I drove from the Roosville MT border crossing to Dawson Creek then the Alcan (which doesn't start until you reach Dawson Creek) to the Alaskan Alcan Border crossing. To say we dawdled because of my having to find out if there were fish in the nearby stream is an understatement. It took us almost 4 weeks to get from US Border to US Border. I presume you have already acquired a copy of the MilePost and have selected your travel route. Within each route, section MilePost identifies fishable water. Watch out for the frost heaves. They can and have destroyed heavily laden vehicle suspensions.

Will you camp along the way or try and stay in motels? This choice can determine how close you are to fishable water. You mentioned you were driving the U-Haul. Will you be towing a car? Having a car could make it easier to access some water if staying in motels. Be sure to protect the front of the vehicle. You will be driving over gravel roads under re-construction/construction.

I primarily fished British Columbia, where I discovered US Citizens are considered Aliens and get to pay Alien license rates. I also fished through the Yukon, one of the best license rates. I did not fish Alberta because of the route we took.

As for fishing, I used a Cabela 4 piece 4wt outfit that I bought for something like $120.00. I swapped out Cabela's standard line for a known brand trout line. Most of the water I came across was in the 15-30 foot wide freestone mountain stream variety. I didn't use any of my heavier rods till I was fishing waters known to hold Salmon or Trout feeding off of the spawning Salmon.

My wife and I camped through Canada. My primary reference was Mike and Terry Church's Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping: Alaskan and Yukon Camping with RV or Tent. They highlighted fishable water near the campgrounds along the various routes to Dawson Creek and the Alaska Highway itself. I'm not at home at the moment so I'm working off faulty memory. I'll look at my fishing reference materials and camping journals for the trip when I get home and respond again.

I caught mostly Grayling under 8 inches. Remember they live in a very harsh and short growing season along the Alcan routes. One place that comes to mind is Buckinghorse River Wayside Provincial Park north of Fort St. John in British Columbia. The river was about 150 yards behind the campsite. Caught several grayling here downstream dead drifting a size 14 mosquito dry fly. Think medium size SNP Brookies.

Watson Lake is fishable and is a short walk from the community of Watson Lake.

I hope this helps a little.

Daniel

On Fri, May 22, 2020 at 3:51 PM Kevin Jones <kefjones@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear All,

I've enjoyed the TPFR forum immensely, as well as in-person guidance from members of the forum. I especially appreciate the tips for shad fishing, and I hope to get out a few more times before the run is completely over. As my time comes in the DC area comes to a close, I'll be availing myself of ya'll's knowledge again. My family and I are moving to Anchorage, Alaska. They'll be flying (who wants to drive 70+ hours with 3 kids in a car?!), but I will be driving a U-Haul from DC along the Alcan highway. I'm looking forward to wetting a line in the evenings during the drive. Naturally, I'm also excited to fish in Alaska once we get there.

My question is twofold.
1) Where do I have to stop, either to fish or to eat, during the drive. The aforementioned U-Haul, and time constraints, will prevent me from detouring too far from my route, but I'd love to get some fishing in during the trip, assuming the COVID outbreak doesn't preclude doing so. Canadian week-long fishing licenses are suprisingly reasonable, and I'd hate to miss out on the experience.
2) I have a 6wt and a 9wt rod, both 9' long, which I expect to use once I'm settled in. I'd like a lighter rod for the smaller streams and lakes I'll be driving past in Canada, as well as once we settle down, but I don't have a lot of money. Consequently I'll need to limit myself to 1 combo, and I doubt I could go beyond $150 for the whole thing; moving to Alaska is expensive, ya'll! I'd be interested in used as well as new sets, and I'd appreciate any feedback ya'll have. What weight would you look for? What maker? What rods? For a point of reference, my 6 weight is an Echo base, and I've been happy with it. At the least, I recognize that I can't blame the rod for my own casting flaws.

Thanks for any guidance ya'll can give!

Tight lines,

Kevin

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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 avoid that drainage for a couple days, at least.

Front Royal Gauge:
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/va/nwis/uv?site_no=01631000
Luray Gauge
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/va/nwis/uv?site_no=01629500

On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 10:31:44 AM UTC-4, BigtimeBG wrote:
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, 9:51 AM BigtimeBG <bpg...@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 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, 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 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 has been very small. Even seeing something catchable has proven rare.

Lane

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 12:12:43 PM UTC-4, BigtimeBG wrote:
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 and one guy said he regularly catches some in the 30+ inch range.

I was curious if anyone ever catches more sizable largemouths or other fish in there (besides the catfish). It was a pretty nice day and despite there being a lot of trash, it was a fun day for us. Just curious if there are bigger bass in there or if your experience was similar to mine.

Also side note... anyone hit up 4MR lately? Thinking about swinging by some evening this week.

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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.

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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=01631000

Luray Gauge

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/va/nwis/uv?site_no=01629500

On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 10:31:44 AM UTC-4, BigtimeBG wrote:

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, 9:51 AM BigtimeBG <bpg...@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 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, 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 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 has been very small. Even seeing something catchable has proven rare.

Lane

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 12:12:43 PM UTC-4, BigtimeBG wrote:
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 and one guy said he regularly catches some in the 30+ inch range.

I was curious if anyone ever catches more sizable largemouths or other fish in there (besides the catfish). It was a pretty nice day and despite there being a lot of trash, it was a fun day for us. Just curious if there are bigger bass in there or if your experience was similar to mine.

Also side note... anyone hit up 4MR lately? Thinking about swinging by some evening this week.

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{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.

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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, 9:51 AM BigtimeBG <bpg...@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 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, 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 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 has been very small. Even seeing something catchable has proven rare.

Lane

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 12:12:43 PM UTC-4, BigtimeBG wrote:
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 and one guy said he regularly catches some in the 30+ inch range.

I was curious if anyone ever catches more sizable largemouths or other fish in there (besides the catfish). It was a pretty nice day and despite there being a lot of trash, it was a fun day for us. Just curious if there are bigger bass in there or if your experience was similar to mine.

Also side note... anyone hit up 4MR lately? Thinking about swinging by some evening this week.

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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 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, 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 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 has been very small. Even seeing something catchable has proven rare.

Lane

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 12:12:43 PM UTC-4, BigtimeBG wrote:
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 and one guy said he regularly catches some in the 30+ inch range.

I was curious if anyone ever catches more sizable largemouths or other fish in there (besides the catfish). It was a pretty nice day and despite there being a lot of trash, it was a fun day for us. Just curious if there are bigger bass in there or if your experience was similar to mine.

Also side note... anyone hit up 4MR lately? Thinking about swinging by some evening this week.

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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

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Subject: {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, 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 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 has been very small. Even seeing something catchable has proven rare.

Lane

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 12:12:43 PM UTC-4, BigtimeBG wrote:

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 and one guy said he regularly catches some in the 30+ inch range.

I was curious if anyone ever catches more sizable largemouths or other fish in there (besides the catfish). It was a pretty nice day and despite there being a lot of trash, it was a fun day for us. Just curious if there are bigger bass in there or if your experience was similar to mine.

Also side note... anyone hit up 4MR lately? Thinking about swinging by some evening this week.

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{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 has been very small. Even seeing something catchable has proven rare.

Lane

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 12:12:43 PM UTC-4, BigtimeBG wrote:
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 and one guy said he regularly catches some in the 30+ inch range.

I was curious if anyone ever catches more sizable largemouths or other fish in there (besides the catfish). It was a pretty nice day and despite there being a lot of trash, it was a fun day for us. Just curious if there are bigger bass in there or if your experience was similar to mine.

Also side note... anyone hit up 4MR lately? Thinking about swinging by some evening this week.

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

great work Dalton!

Art

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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.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Dyke Marsh

Be prepared for some gar. They'll be in there spawning and might take a fly.

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On 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 for trying down there would be most appreciated!

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{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!

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{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 tying my shoes incorrectly since I was 6 years old, and it’s why I’ve always had to double knot my shoelaces (when no one else seemed to need to).

-Sean

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

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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

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On Wed, May 27, 2020, 8:52 PM Severn <calvofam@gmail.com> wrote:

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 if the pond still holds fish? Or fished it recently?

Any other suggested spots in/around downtown Leesburg?

Thanks!

-Ryan

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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 if the pond still holds fish? Or fished it recently?

Any other suggested spots in/around downtown Leesburg?

Thanks!

-Ryan

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{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 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 has been very small. Even seeing something catchable has proven rare.

Lane

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 12:12:43 PM UTC-4, BigtimeBG wrote:
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 and one guy said he regularly catches some in the 30+ inch range.

I was curious if anyone ever catches more sizable largemouths or other fish in there (besides the catfish). It was a pretty nice day and despite there being a lot of trash, it was a fun day for us. Just curious if there are bigger bass in there or if your experience was similar to mine.

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{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 has been very small. Even seeing something catchable has proven rare.

Lane

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 12:12:43 PM UTC-4, BigtimeBG wrote:

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 and one guy said he regularly catches some in the 30+ inch range.

I was curious if anyone ever catches more sizable largemouths or other fish in there (besides the catfish). It was a pretty nice day and despite there being a lot of trash, it was a fun day for us. Just curious if there are bigger bass in there or if your experience was similar to mine.

Also side note... anyone hit up 4MR lately? Thinking about swinging by some evening this week.

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{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!

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{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.

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{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 and one guy said he regularly catches some in the 30+ inch range.

I was curious if anyone ever catches more sizable largemouths or other fish in there (besides the catfish). It was a pretty nice day and despite there being a lot of trash, it was a fun day for us. Just curious if there are bigger bass in there or if your experience was similar to mine.

Also side note... anyone hit up 4MR lately? Thinking about swinging by some evening this week.

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{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!

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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 Charters out of Cape Charles,
https://marshmadnesscharters.com/. From the Fly fishing shows I know
that there were a couple of guide services from the Eastern Shore that
were represented.

Kevin

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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 2.2

Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 08:37:45 AM EDT, Sean Steele <spsteele@gmail.com> wrote:

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

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

Thanks,

-Sean