Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Saturday, 31 October 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Strong video explaining Rio Versileaders

Many thanks, Andrew R! You are a welcome fount of knowledge and advice. Best, OwenOn Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12:59:40 PM UTC-4 Andrew R wrote:My suggestion would be to get a full set, as it'll ultimately be cheaper than buying them one by one. However, if I was to suggest only a couple of weights, I'd probably suggest getting a 10 ft fast sink rate (16 grain) and a 10ft super extra fast sink rate (40). Sink...

Friday, 30 October 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Maryland Brook Trout Regulations - Comment Period

I submitted a comment in favor today. Thanks, Andrew!On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12:14:47 PM UTC-4 Andrew R wrote:Hi TPFRers,Maryland is currently considering two new catch & release ("zero creel") regulations for brook trout in the state of Maryland. We're asking that TPFR members consider voicing their support. I previously flagged this issue in the summer, which was during the scoping phase. This time around, it's part...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Strong video explaining Rio Versileaders

My suggestion would be to get a full set, as it'll ultimately be cheaper than buying them one by one. However, if I was to suggest only a couple of weights, I'd probably suggest getting a 10 ft fast sink rate (16 grain) and a 10ft super extra fast sink rate (40). Sink Tips, measured from T-1 to like T-16 (maybe even higher), are good too, but slightly different (polyleaders are tapered, sink tips are "level"). This...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Maryland Brook Trout Regulations - Comment Period

Hi TPFRers,Maryland is currently considering two new catch & release ("zero creel") regulations for brook trout in the state of Maryland. We're asking that TPFR members consider voicing their support. I previously flagged this issue in the summer, which was during the scoping phase. This time around, it's part of the official public comment period, which is the last phase of the . More information and suggested language is...

Thursday, 29 October 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Best wading/bank fishing for smallmouth near NW?

Yep you may catch a brown trout if you go nowOn Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 11:49:20 AM UTC-4 joshcc...@gmail.com wrote:Clousers.But you're gonna wanna avoid that area for a week at least following this rainOn Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 8:06:39 PM UTC-4 phyne...@gmail.com wrote:I live very close to there and want to try this. What flies (type/size) work on smallies in Rock Creek? I mostly do trout fishing but have the basics...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Best wading/bank fishing for smallmouth near NW?

Clousers.But you're gonna wanna avoid that area for a week at least following this rainOn Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 8:06:39 PM UTC-4 phyne...@gmail.com wrote:I live very close to there and want to try this. What flies (type/size) work on smallies in Rock Creek? I mostly do trout fishing but have the basics in plenty of sizes. On Friday, October 23, 2020 at 9:10:46 PM UTC-4 Doug Graebner wrote:Something that may interest...

Wednesday, 28 October 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Best wading/bank fishing for smallmouth near NW?

I live very close to there and want to try this. What flies (type/size) work on smallies in Rock Creek? I mostly do trout fishing but have the basics in plenty of sizes. On Friday, October 23, 2020 at 9:10:46 PM UTC-4 Doug Graebner wrote:Something that may interest you-Rock Creek has scattered smallies up around the the Zoo and downstream somewhat. They're scattered and you'll need to work the water, but you can catch smallies...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Charlottesville-area fall and winter trout water

Also check with Albemarle Angler in the Barracks Rd shopping center. Cheers, -- GregSent from my iPhoneOn Oct 28, 2020, at 12:30 PM, Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:You've got all the east slope Shenandoah Park streams to explore! Check out the Rapidan for instance! Only like 30 mins from C-ville. If you go west to Waynesboro, the South River is a point of emphasis for DNR. Then in the Shenandoah Valley...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Charlottesville-area fall and winter trout water

You've got all the east slope Shenandoah Park streams to explore! Check out the Rapidan for instance! Only like 30 mins from C-ville. If you go west to Waynesboro, the South River is a point of emphasis for DNR. Then in the Shenandoah Valley itself you've got all the spring creeks and Jefferson National Forest streams, and you should check out Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's website for some leads. On Friday, October 23, 2020 at...

Tuesday, 27 October 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Little/Middle Patuxent Report

I've had good luck on caddis imitations at the Savage Mill area.On Friday, October 23, 2020 at 2:53:01 PM UTC-4 eml...@gmail.com wrote:First of all a big thanks to those who volunteered their time and instruction at the last casting church. Since then I have been in search of beginner friendly spots (within 30-45 minutes of DC) with the best success being around Savage Mill where the Little/Middle Patuxent meet. I am not...

Saturday, 24 October 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Strong video explaining Rio Versileaders

Thanks for this great tip, Andrew R. I had wondered about that. What ips would people recommend for smallmouth fishing here in Virginia? Do I need the full set of Rio Versileaders / AirFlo Polyleaders to cover all conditions, or can I get just the first two, for instance?Thanks in advance for any advice. Best, Owen WilliamsOn Friday, October 23, 2020 at 1:03:19 PM UTC-4 Andrew R wrote:Versileaders/Polyleaders are...

Friday, 23 October 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Charlottesville-area fall and winter trout water

Hi all, I finally have a touch of time for trout fishing around my school and wanted to ask if people knew good place around Charlottesville? I've explored the upper Moormans (limited luck although I was fishing somewhat poorly) and I know Whiteoak Canyon moderately well but was wondering what else was in the general area. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Best wading/bank fishing for smallmouth near NW?

Something that may interest you-Rock Creek has scattered smallies up around the the Zoo and downstream somewhat. They're scattered and you'll need to work the water, but you can catch smallies here and there**If you're in NW DC I assume you're at GW or Georgetown or American yes?On Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:59:39 PM UTC-4 rtbre...@gmail.com wrote:I have that the Upper Potomac has some very good smallmouth fishing; however,...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Little/Middle Patuxent Report

First of all a big thanks to those who volunteered their time and instruction at the last casting church. Since then I have been in search of beginner friendly spots (within 30-45 minutes of DC) with the best success being around Savage Mill where the Little/Middle Patuxent meet. I am not sure where exactly they do it, but both of those streams are listed as recently stocked by MD. Water levels are relatively low and it is...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Strong video explaining Rio Versileaders

Versileaders/Polyleaders are absolutely awesome for most freshwater fishing situations. The biggest advantage is not having to carry spare spools with an integrated sink-tip line and being able to have multiple sink rates available on the move. Airflo sells a polyleader set that has everything from floating to t14 in 5 and 10 ft lengths.For those who haven't used them before, no matter how heavy the polyleader is, it's never really...

Thursday, 22 October 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Architectural spit balling: Tidal Basin

A couple are actually really cool and look like actual solutions. (plus good fishing) Some of the are a ridiculous waste of grant money.On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 1:44:06 PM UTC-4 namfos wrote:https://www.npr.org/2020/10/21/926042188/landscape-architects-unveil-plans-to-save-the-national-malls-tidal-basin -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Architectural spit balling: Tidal Basin

https://www.npr.org/2020/10/21/926042188/landscape-architects-unveil-plans-to-save-the-national-malls-tidal-basin -- 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...

Thursday, 15 October 2020

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Urban angling - good + bad

May I suggest Kurt Moser at the Conservancy to coordinate cleanup activity. He'll be able to help with disposing of whatever is picked up.DanielOn Tue, Oct 13, 2020 at 7:23 PM Sean Steele <spsteele@gmail.com> wrote: FMR near the "new" bridge, caught a handful of smallies at dusk. Also it's...

Wednesday, 14 October 2020

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Urban angling - good + bad

Thanks for sharing, I will try to join the upcoming 4MR Conservatory clean up on Oct 25. But I am still interested in helping any other (walking) clean up efforts in 4MR (as the 4MR Conservatory does their clean up on kayaks). Best, Rodrigo On Tue, Oct 13, 2020 at 8:02 PM Gregg Rockett <grockett62@gmail.com> wrote:Guys...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Kayaking Severn River Tips

I would be interested in fishing the severn this weekend if anyone is going (oct 17 or 18). I have not fished severne before. I have fished Goodhands creek and had luck off points on moving tides and caught a couple at dusk in back of creek on top water. Looks like high tide is around 6am/7pm .Bill On Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 8:46:25 AM UTC-4 westh...@gmail.com wrote:Hello All,I...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Strong video explaining Rio Versileaders

I use their 7 ips leader and their 2 ips leader when I swing flies in deep water. I found it helps to cast 2 heavy clousers. It is also convenient for steamers with no weight or when you want to switch leaders and still be able to throw a popper out.-WesOn Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 9:41:48 AM UTC-4 eowill...@gmail.com wrote:I just wanted to share what I thought was a strong explanation of versileaders and their applications...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Strong video explaining Rio Versileaders

I just wanted to share what I thought was a strong explanation of versileaders and their applications from the folks at Rio: https://youtu.be/n_9YjmPhJF4 -- 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....

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Urban angling - good + bad

Guys - 4MR Conservatory is doing a clean up this month. Join them!See link below:https://www.fourmilerun.org/p/events.htmlGreggOn Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 7:23:54 PM UTC-4 spst...@gmail.com wrote: FMR near the "new" bridge, caught a handful of smallies at dusk. Also it's looking really...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Urban angling - good + bad

Sean, count me in for any clean up effort! Best, Rodrigo Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 13, 2020, at 7:23 PM, Sean Steele <spsteele@gmail.com> wrote: FMR near the "new" bridge, caught a handful of smallies at dusk. Also it's looking really abused. Any interest s in a cleanup effort? -Sean <Image.jpeg> <Image.jpeg> -- http://www.tpfr.org...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Urban angling - good + bad

FMR near the "new" bridge, caught a handful of smallies at dusk. Also it's looking really abused. Any interest s in a cleanup effort? -Sean ...

Monday, 12 October 2020

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Kayaking Severn River Tips

Thanks for the Gravelly tips Wes, sounds you had a good day.Thanks-ShawnOn Monday, October 12, 2020 at 9:07:36 AM UTC-4 westh...@gmail.com wrote:Hey I went Kayaking Around the Gravelly area from 0600 to 1PM.My catch for the day was 6 striper around 14-16" and 3 nice blue catfish 5-7 lbs (I kept all 3).My method was to troll on both my rods. There not much use to casting a fly rod traditionally because you need to hit a depth and...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Southern Maryland Fly Fishing Spots?

Hmm bank fishing for four around southern MD is kind of a tall order... unless you're standing on a spillway dam there's not much in the way of solid ground due to the area's geology. Some well known spots around you are Allen's Fresh and Mattawoman Creek for the winter yellow perch run. One suggestion I have for you though is St. Mary's lake. It's nice, you should definitely check that out sometime. On google maps it says it's...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Southern Maryland Fly Fishing Spots?

St. Charles Lake in Waldorf is decent and very accessible. I've caught some nice bass there and in the long pond next to it. It has produced largemouths, bluegill, crappie, warmouth, and even a random pickerel from time to time.On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 11:08:12 AM UTC-4 Craig wrote:Good Morning All! My family and I are new to fly fishing and are trying to find new fishing spots near us. We live in La Plata in...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} borrow chest waders

Hi - I'm new to fly-fishing and looking to borrow a pair of chest waders for a guided trip later this week (didn't realize equipment rental wasn't available as part of the trip). Please email me directly (rachel.piacenza@gmail.com) if you have a pair available; I will repay in your favorite beer or bourbon :) Thank you! For sizing: 6' tall/160lbs, size 10 women's; 8.5/9 mens shoe -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Kayaking Severn River Tips

I had no idea stripers were that bad to eat.On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 9:32:20 AM UTC-4 westh...@gmail.com wrote:Yes I generally keep all blue catfish I catch. The blue catfish is pretty safe to eat especially when all the skin and fat is stripped away. I don't go fishing enough or catch enough catfish to eat it too often.On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 9:13:58 AM UTC-4 spst...@gmail.com wrote: You keep catfish...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Kayaking Severn River Tips

Yes I generally keep all blue catfish I catch. The blue catfish is pretty safe to eat especially when all the skin and fat is stripped away. I don't go fishing enough or catch enough catfish to eat it too often.On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 9:13:58 AM UTC-4 spst...@gmail.com wrote: You keep catfish from the tidal Potomac? I hope you're not eating too much of it or too often. https://doee.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/ddoe/service_content/attachments/Fish%20Consumption%20Advisory%202016.pdf...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Kayaking Severn River Tips

You keep catfish from the tidal Potomac? I hope you're not eating too much of it or too often. https://doee.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/ddoe/service_content/attachments/Fish%20Consumption%20Advisory%202016.pdf -Sean From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Wesley Zhao <westhebest8@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,...