Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Wednesday, 29 September 2021

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Seneca Breaks Potomac

I have fished seneca breaks, seneca creek, and various sections of the monocacy for years. From 2012-2016 all of these areas were fabulous for smallies. I caught my pb at the time (19.5 incher) on the monocacy near pinecliff park. For years I would go to seneca creek near calleva and pull out numerous smallies under 12 inches. Since 2018, everything has changed. I am lucky to catch 1 smallie in a...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Seneca Breaks Potomac

I would however consider investigating the Monocacy in that general area for smallies; I don't know how the fishing quality tracks with the Potomac and it seems at least conceivable that it's held up better.On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 8:24:14 PM UTC-4 Doug Graebner wrote:in general the scuttlebutt is that that part of the Potomac has deteriorated, especially the smallmouth fishery. It's possible that Seneca is an exception...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Seneca Breaks Potomac

in general the scuttlebutt is that that part of the Potomac has deteriorated, especially the smallmouth fishery. It's possible that Seneca is an exception or that you could do well anyways. As for access, I would generally not wade unless the water was very low, and usually that means late July/August is about it for wading. If you want to boat White's Ferry has a boat rental nearby that might be an option.On Tuesday, September...

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Seneca Breaks Potomac

I was bike riding up there on the towpath on Sunday. River is up and looks like molten milk chocolate. You can get to Seneca Breaks via either Violettes Lock at the upstream end or Pennyfield Lock at the downstream end. It can be rugged wading even when the river is low. Be sure to check river gages for flow and height. I haven't fished there in 2 or 3 years.Mark -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Seneca Breaks Potomac

Hey all,I was wondering if anyone has been out to seneca breaks and has any info they are willing to share on accessing that part of the river / how the fishing is?Thanks all! -- 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, 21 September 2021

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Copying a mepps spinner

I'd be curious of other extenuating factors too: were you fishing behind someone? Maybe they were putting fish down after catching a few. Were your flies in the same part of the water column as the conventional fishermen? Were they getting a different, continuous movement with their lure but you were slowly stripping it in? One technique I'll try with clousers and smallies is what we call the New England or cape cod strip...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Copying a mepps spinner

Kreelex by Chuck Kraft On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 09:13 Kevin KB <klb6910@gmail.com> wrote:I was recently down on the Rappahannock river. The spin Fishers using a Mepps cocktail spinner were having lots of luck with smallmouths. On a fly rod I had zero luck with closers or wooly buggers. I know, if I want fish line a spin rod fisher, use a spinning rod. But any suggestions on a fly option? I...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Copying a mepps spinner

Not a perfect match by any means, but have a look at the Coyote. It's like a Clouser with a small spinner blade. It's not going to have the same thump as a true inline spinner, but it'll add a little extra flash.You can tie your own or buy them right from Umpqua.--ScottOn Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 9:13 AM Kevin KB <klb6910@gmail.com> wrote:I...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Copying a mepps spinner

I was recently down on the Rappahannock river. The spin Fishers using a Mepps cocktail spinner were having lots of luck with smallmouths. On a fly rod I had zero luck with closers or wooly buggers. I know, if I want fish line a spin rod fisher, use a spinning rod. But any suggestions on a fly option? I did have a little luck using top water gurgles and poppers, mainly for sunfish and a rare smallmouth.Thanks...

Monday, 20 September 2021

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR on the Gunpowder - Sept 12 [LOST AND FOUND]

Thanks for putting this together. We had a great time getting acquainted with this stretch of the Gunpowder.I do have a lost and found situation. I found an item near the old bridge trestle on the North bank and there was no one else around at the time. If you're missing a very large fishing accessory, please respond to my post or email me. If you can describe it accurately, I will make arrangements with...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Attention map mavens, geography junkies, blue line explorers

You're welcome.On Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 3:14:33 PM UTC-4 gsf...@yahoo.com wrote:Thanks, Mark. And thanks for correcting the "aerial" typo. -- 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....

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Attention map mavens, geography junkies, blue line explorers

Awesome visualization, Mark. I'm going to share this with my daughter, who is taking physical geography this semester. Best, OwenOn Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 9:24:56 AM UTC-4 namfos wrote:From the blog, RecomendoThis is so cool. River Runner is a virtual tour of the US that follows watersheds. On the website, pick a place in the contiguous US and then it will carry you along the creeks and rivers that flow...

Sunday, 19 September 2021

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Attention map mavens, geography junkies, blue line explorers

Thanks, Mark. And thanks for correcting the "aerial" typo. Cheers, -- GregSent from my iPhoneOn Sep 19, 2021, at 9:32 AM, namfos <mark.sofman@gmail.com> wrote:From the blog, RecomendoThis is so cool. River Runner is a virtual tour of the US that follows watersheds. On the website, pick a place in the contiguous US and then it will carry you along the creeks and rivers that flow from that place until...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Attention map mavens, geography junkies, blue line explorers

From the blog, RecomendoThis is so cool. River Runner is a virtual tour of the US that follows watersheds. On the website, pick a place in the contiguous US and then it will carry you along the creeks and rivers that flow from that place until you reach the ocean. You get a photo-realistic aerial view as if you were in a drone following the rivers and passing through towns and farms. For a fantastic and fantastically...

Friday, 17 September 2021

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Casting Church - Sun 19 Sep

Just a reminder that this coming Sunday is the usual casting church meeting at Fletcher's Cove in combination with the Fletcher's Fest.This is just a special move of the casting meeting to accommodate last weekend's Gunpowder trip (I caught three bluegill, yeah! (Wah, wah, wah)) and to be part of the Fletcher's Fest this weekend. Next month, back to the second Sunday (10 Oct).Casting church is 8-11am. See...

Thursday, 16 September 2021

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR on the Gunpowder - Sept 12

Nice pics of Brook, Tom!Brian Donoway was definitely a hero of the day with tips for flies and techniques! Here's his website for anyone wanting to book an expert for their next trip: https://flysindisguise.com/ Best, OwenOn Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 9:40:58 PM UTC-4 rplx...@gmail.com wrote:Gunpowder Sunday was lots of fun with beautiful weather and a great turnout. Special thanks to Brook for setting...

Wednesday, 15 September 2021

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR on the Gunpowder - Sept 12

Gunpowder Sunday was lots of fun with beautiful weather and a great turnout. Special thanks to Brook for setting up the event and local expert guide Brian Donoway (Flies in Disguise) for giving everyone enough pointers to make the fish nervous.Here are s few pics of Brook stalking and catching those elusive Gunpowder trout.Looking forward...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Rhode Island - stripers no albies

Had a great 2 days with Rene Letourneau of OnTheRocksCharters. We were looking for false albacore, but had to settle for stripers and bluefish on the fly. Some really big, chunky fish. Rumor was the unusual schools of tuna just off the coast scared the albies away, but if anyone has better insight as to the storms...

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Pennsylvania's Wild Trout Need Your Voice!

Thanks for sharing! On Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 11:22:38 AM UTC-4 namfos wrote: https://www.tu.org/conservation/action-center/?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f77081%2fRespond -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Digest for tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 1 topic

Many thanks to all those who organized and participated.As a newby to the group, I was warmly welcomed and it was really great to meet up face-to-face and talk flies. During this time of Covid I felt comfortable meeting in the open air.A special thanks to Misha, under whose careful supervision I caught my first brown trout. An important rite...

Monday, 13 September 2021

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR on the Gunpowder - Sept 12

No such thing as late for fishing, Doug. Just don't be late for dinner. ;-)MarkOn Monday, September 13, 2021 at 2:47:33 PM UTC-4 Doug Graebner wrote:This was a wonderful outing! thanks for organizing even if I was a Tad Late -- 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} Re: TPFR on the Gunpowder - Sept 12

This was a wonderful outing! thanks for organizing even if I was a Tad LateOn Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 10:07:55 PM UTC-4 jbro...@gmail.com wrote:Thanks to everyone that came out to the Gunpowder for a beautiful day of fishing. We had about 25 - 30 people wader up to wet a line and test their skills with dry flies and nymphs to outwit some trout. Both new faces and familiar ones, with some getting their first exposure...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR on the Gunpowder - Sept 12

Many thanks to Brook and everyone else who organized and attended! I had a great day sharing a few techniques with new friends. We mostly focused on casts that are much easier to do and see on moving water (like water hauls, roll casts, and reach mends). Beautiful weather and a gorgeous river with rising trout to fish to added to the experience.As for feedback, maybe a map of the stretch we are fishing could be collectively...

Sunday, 12 September 2021

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR on the Gunpowder - Sept 12

Thanks to everyone that came out to the Gunpowder for a beautiful day of fishing. We had about 25 - 30 people wader up to wet a line and test their skills with dry flies and nymphs to outwit some trout. Both new faces and familiar ones, with some getting their first exposure to the Gunpowder.All in all, a successful outing complete with fish caught, underwater snags, and a modest appetite by trees for our flies....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Roaches Run project?

Thanks, Carl! Very cool - I hope it works!Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 12, 2021, at 8:54 AM, Carl Z. <carl.zmola0@gmail.com> wrote:Keeping the geese out for revegetation efforts.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/roaches-run-national-airport/2021/09/11/333b3280-1257-11ec-9cb6-bf9351a25799_story.htmlCarl--Carl ZmolaOn Thu, Sep 9, 2021 at 1:22 PM Scott Stankus <sstankus@gmail.com> wrote:When I was at Roaches Run back...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Roaches Run project?

Keeping the geese out for revegetation efforts.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/roaches-run-national-airport/2021/09/11/333b3280-1257-11ec-9cb6-bf9351a25799_story.htmlCarl--Carl ZmolaOn Thu, Sep 9, 2021 at 1:22 PM Scott Stankus <sstankus@gmail.com> wrote:When I was at Roaches Run back in June, I remember seeing a lot of stakes and netting in the water at the south end, almost like a grid pattern. Gregg D. spotted in...

Friday, 10 September 2021

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Colonial Beach

Brian, Nice work! That is an amazing fish. What line were you throwing when targeting fish in 15-20 feet? I have a tough time getting my fly down to those depths, even when using a tungsten tip. Slightly off topic, any recommendations for an inshore light tackle/fly captain in the chincoteague area? Taking a family vacation down that way in late September and would love to set something up. Thank you in advance! Luke Sent...

Thursday, 9 September 2021

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Beer Tie, Monday Sep 13

The question is, What do you bring to the Beer Tie?Well, if you want to participate in some fly tying, bring your mobile tying kit.Other than that, just bring yourself. See you there.ReganOn Thu, Sep 9, 2021, 6:50 PM <wbmathfreak@gmail.com> wrote:Regan,What do we need to bring to the tie?Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 9, 2021, at 18:40, Regan Burmeister <reganebur@gmail.com> wrote:Reminder that we will have our Beer...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Beer Tie, Monday Sep 13

Regan,What do we need to bring to the tie?Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 9, 2021, at 18:40, Regan Burmeister <reganebur@gmail.com> wrote:Reminder that we will have our Beer Tie meeting on Monday, Sep 13Meeting at 7pm, lasting until 9:30pmSee you there.ReganOn Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 4:25 PM Regan Burmeister <reganebur@gmail.com> wrote:Yes, you read that right Beer Tie, Mon Sep 13Our new location for the Beer Tie is the Colony...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Beer Tie, Monday Sep 13

Reminder that we will have our Beer Tie meeting on Monday, Sep 13Meeting at 7pm, lasting until 9:30pmSee you there.ReganOn Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 4:25 PM Regan Burmeister <reganebur@gmail.com> wrote:Yes, you read that right Beer Tie, Mon Sep 13Our new location for the Beer Tie is the Colony Grill in Clarendon.The address is 2800 Clarendon Blvd #850, Arlington, VA 22201We will be in the upstairs location at the grill....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Colonial Beach

Hi Eric,Brian Hepler here…I have fishing friends and relatives in the Cobb Island area - which is just south of Colonial Beach - on the Maryland side of the Potomac. I have fly-fished the Colonial Beach and surrounding areas quite a bit over the years.Below is a pic of me, with a nice fall bass that I was able to tease off...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Bristol Bay protections restored

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/09/09/biden-bristol-bay-gold-mine/ With no paywall: https://news.yahoo.com/biden-administration-moves-protect-key-171302727.html -Sean ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Roaches Run project?

When I was at Roaches Run back in June, I remember seeing a lot of stakes and netting in the water at the south end, almost like a grid pattern. Gregg D. spotted in again this week and it reminded me that I meant to ask the group about it.Anyone know what's going on there?Thanks!--Scott================================================ -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to...

TPFR Late Summer 2021 Newsletter

TPFR helps you catch snakehead! Late Summer 2021 Newsletter Powered by Fly Fishers International In this issue… Lots to cover in our late Summer TPFR newsletter. A new TPFR President, Beer ties are back, a TPFR member fishing trip, ...