Friday, 22 October 2021

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} First time going to Mossy Creek VA

I'm not sure if the warm temperatures have delayed the native brookie spawn, but you may want to stay away from the SNP streams until the new year just to be safe. 

VA has resumed stocking designated trout streams, and the upper passage creek might be ok, depending on the stocking schedule. Just be on the lookout for the guys with the power bait and buckets.

Honestly, for a first timer, why not try cook lake in Alexandria? Plenty of room for backcasting, really close, and it's stocked with 'bows (hopefully) by dwf. Check the stocking schedule to be sure.

- James

On Oct 22, 2021, at 8:54 PM, Doug Graebner <dgraebner1@gmail.com> wrote:

I would look at the SNP streams (can someone here confirm/deny if the water temperatures/levels are OK for fishing again?) as well; they're as close or closer than Mossy depending on the stream and can be good this time of year. The big name ones are Whiteoak Canyon Run and the Rapidan, but most of the larger streams hold fish. They're brookies so they should be more forgiving even if the backcast room is a bit on the tight side.
On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 6:37:28 PM UTC-4 rva...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for the recommendations. I want to go somewhere in VA since we already have the fishing license, as well as the special permit we obtained online. 

On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 6:35 PM <wbmat...@gmail.com> wrote:
Also note that Mossy Creek VA has a special permit you need to get from the Virginia DWR website. It's free, but required to fish on the stream. 

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On Oct 22, 2021, at 18:33, wbmat...@gmail.com wrote:

Gunpowder River, and Big Hunting Creek MD. Beaver creek MD is also a good spot, but has at least as much stuff to get hung u on as mossy. 

Sorry, I don't have any more VA locations yet. If anyone else has ideas chime in. 

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On Oct 22, 2021, at 17:56, Rodrigo <rva...@gmail.com> wrote:


I am in Alexandria city. Any other location within two hours that you recommend? 

On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 5:53 PM <wbmat...@gmail.com> wrote:
Rod,

Mossy creek is a tough creek for newcomers. There's a lot to get hung up on with your back cast, and there are plenty of no fish days (and days with massive trophy trout). 

Where are you located?

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On Oct 22, 2021, at 16:23, Rodrigo <rva...@gmail.com> wrote:


Hi all,
Any recommendations for heading to Mossy Creek in VA this weekend? I am taking my father fly fishing for the first time.
Thanks,
Rod

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