Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Saturday, 30 April 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad Fly Suggestion…

For those venturing out this weekend, I had good success recently with a "If it ain't chartreuse, it ain't no use" clouser trailed off the bend in the hook by a green damsel fly nymph. (Pretty sure it was one of Rob Snowhite's…)

I boated 20+ Hickories (a few in the 16+" range) with that set-up in about 2 hours and had a number of double hook-ups. Sadly—but not surprisingly—didn't land any of the doubles.

Sigh…

The majority of the hookups were on the nymph, including a number of hookups when I was just getting ready to recast, so the fly was moving up through the water column. An almost trout-like situation, which really surprised me. My suggestion would be to pause momentarily before recasting.

Outfit and tackle? 8-wt Orvis with a full sink bank shot line. Straight 20# fluoro to the first fly and 10# to the second fly.

Good luck!

Pete

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Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Question

The bite was slow in the early morning today, but picked up at 9ish. It wasn't quite fast and furious, but I caught about 8 and missed about twice that. Mostly Hickories, but my boat-mate caught a couple of decent sized Americans.

Carl

Carl Zmola

On Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 2:54 PM Garrison Grisedale <garrison.grisedale@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks guys! went out and had to wade a bit, which was sketchy, but caught a bunch once we got far enough out. Appreciate the tips!

On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 10:28:53 PM UTC-4 northstreet...@gmail.com wrote:
They are definitely still running and you can catch them from shore. Can be a pain if there are tons of people out as the spots where you can get a back cast off are somewhat limited.
On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 4:28:34 PM UTC-4 grock...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Garrison. I was out at Fletcher's Cove on Thursday and the Hickories were running strong. I suppose if you have one heck of a roll cast you can get out far enough from some points on the banks. I would try about a mile upstream of Fletchers, or go down stream to Walker's Point. Make sure you do that during low tide. Good Luck. Gregg

On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:45:33 PM UTC-4 garrison....@gmail.com wrote:
Hey all, are the shad still running in the Fletchers Cove area? And is it possible to target them on fly gear from the bank?

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Question

Thanks guys! went out and had to wade a bit, which was sketchy, but caught a bunch once we got far enough out. Appreciate the tips!

On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 10:28:53 PM UTC-4 northstreet...@gmail.com wrote:

They are definitely still running and you can catch them from shore. Can be a pain if there are tons of people out as the spots where you can get a back cast off are somewhat limited.
On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 4:28:34 PM UTC-4 grock...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Garrison. I was out at Fletcher's Cove on Thursday and the Hickories were running strong. I suppose if you have one heck of a roll cast you can get out far enough from some points on the banks. I would try about a mile upstream of Fletchers, or go down stream to Walker's Point. Make sure you do that during low tide. Good Luck. Gregg

On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:45:33 PM UTC-4 garrison....@gmail.com wrote:
Hey all, are the shad still running in the Fletchers Cove area? And is it possible to target them on fly gear from the bank?

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Sunday, 24 April 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} NCC-TU Shad Report #4

Our latest report on the fantastic hickory shad run. American shad also starting to hit well, so get down to Fletcher's!

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Saturday, 23 April 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Question

They are definitely still running and you can catch them from shore. Can be a pain if there are tons of people out as the spots where you can get a back cast off are somewhat limited.

On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 4:28:34 PM UTC-4 grock...@gmail.com wrote:

Hey Garrison. I was out at Fletcher's Cove on Thursday and the Hickories were running strong. I suppose if you have one heck of a roll cast you can get out far enough from some points on the banks. I would try about a mile upstream of Fletchers, or go down stream to Walker's Point. Make sure you do that during low tide. Good Luck. Gregg

On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:45:33 PM UTC-4 garrison....@gmail.com wrote:
Hey all, are the shad still running in the Fletchers Cove area? And is it possible to target them on fly gear from the bank?

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Question

Hey Garrison. I was out at Fletcher's Cove on Thursday and the Hickories were running strong. I suppose if you have one heck of a roll cast you can get out far enough from some points on the banks. I would try about a mile upstream of Fletchers, or go down stream to Walker's Point. Make sure you do that during low tide. Good Luck. Gregg

On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:45:33 PM UTC-4 garrison....@gmail.com wrote:

Hey all, are the shad still running in the Fletchers Cove area? And is it possible to target them on fly gear from the bank?

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad Question

Hey all, are the shad still running in the Fletchers Cove area? And is it possible to target them on fly gear from the bank?

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

Josh- how long are you planning to stay out? I was going tomorrow am (from shore) but need to be back by 8-9.

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Fletcher's Cove 4/23

"Josh L." <josh.loh@gmail.com>: Apr 22 04:25PM -0700

Hi,

I have a rowboat reservation at Fletcher's tomorrow (Saturday 4/23) at 6
a.m. for anyone who wants to join. Cost-splitting would be great but is not
required. Just don't want to hog a boat all to myself.

Josh

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Friday, 22 April 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fletcher's Cove 4/23

Hi,

I have a rowboat reservation at Fletcher's tomorrow (Saturday 4/23) at 6 a.m. for anyone who wants to join. Cost-splitting would be great but is not required. Just don't want to hog a boat all to myself.

Josh

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Saturday, 16 April 2022

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Rappahannock River Unofficial Outing Sunday April 17th.

Trip Canceled

Hey All,

I'm not feeling well, so I've canceled the trip.

Tentatively I'm going to try and do the same trip this Thursday April 21st in the afternoon.

If anyone would like to join me.

Shoot me an email.

Vladimir ( Vo )

vladimir.polivanov25@gmail.com

On Mon, Apr 11, 2022, 3:26 PM vladimir polivanov <vladimir.polivanov25@gmail.com> wrote:

Mia Copa !
I planned a fishing trip that's starting Easter morning. Want to give anybody who wants to go fishing but still make most Easter services the ability to do both.
So slight change of plan. Instead of 11:00 a.m. we will meet at the same place Old Mill Park in Fredericksburg
At 3:00 p.m. Skip grabbing lunch at the Mason-Dixon Diner and go straight to fishing.

Vladimir ( Vo ) 240-481-7832

On Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:49 AM vladimir polivanov <vladimir.polivanov25@gmail.com> wrote:
Unofficial Outing on the Rappahannock River

When Sunday April 17th 11:00am

Where Old Mill Park, 2201 Caroline St
Fredericksburg VA. 22401

Kind of a free form fishing day
Meeting at Old Mill Park in the larger parking lot. First going to the Mason-Dixon diner to grab lunch. Then go fishing for as long or as short of a time as you want.
The primary target fish will be Hickory Shad. However there are many other species of fish in the same stretch of river including Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Snakehead and possibly Stripers. So you may want to have a variety of flies with you.
If you plan on wading. I would highly recommend wading shoes/boots with some kind of cleats or felt souls. And a wading staff. Parts of the river bottom are rocky, steep sloping and slick .
Wading the Rappahannock River can be dangerous do so at your own risk.

IF WE GET A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RAIN LEADING UP TO THE TRIP, AND THE RIVER IS HIGH/MUDDY/DISCOLORED. THE TRIP MAY BE CANCELED.

If the trip is canceled I will definitely post this on the list serve.

If anyone has questions email or text

Vladimir ( Vo ) 240-481-7832

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Thursday, 14 April 2022

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} April 10th Spey Casting Church

I will let you know next time I head out, but it would be more like the blind leading the blind

Eric

On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 6:44 PM Brookes Outdoors <brookesoutdoors@gmail.com> wrote:

Super clinic!

I'd be interested in tagging along with someone who fishes two-handed for shad on the Potomac to see how it is done. I have an Orvis 11'4" 4-wt with a Skagit head and sink tip that I'd love to try out on the Potomac—VA or DC side.

Thx,

Pete

Dr. Peter Brookes
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On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 2:53:18 PM UTC-4 rfa...@gmail.com wrote:
8 + 1 dog!

R

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Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} April 10th Spey Casting Church

Eight people turnout for Sunday's single and two-hand Spey Casting Church.

About five of the attendees were completely new to Spey casting. The other three had some experience or had been trying to learn on their own.

To start things off, Regan, the Spey instructor, discussed the background and characteristics of single-handed rods, switch-rods, and Spey-rods. Attendees were introduced to general Spey fly line characteristics. He also touched on the differences between casting, switch casting (a dynamic roll cast), and Spey casting (changing the direction of a dynamic roll cast).

Through Regan's generosity, each type of rod was made available for on-the-water demonstrations and practice. Each attendee had an opportunity to get one-on-one hands-on experience with the single and two-hand rods and, with Switch and Spey casting.

Casting Church takes place 8-to-11 am on the second Sunday of the month at Fletchers Cove's lower parking lot. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Daniel
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Wednesday, 13 April 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fly fishing on Cape Cod in July…

I'm going to be on the Cape for a few days in late July…interested in likely bite, guide recommendations, and DIY options if anyone in the collective has any…

Thx,

Pete

Dr. Peter Brookes

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} April 10th Spey Casting Church

Super clinic!

I'd be interested in tagging along with someone who fishes two-handed for shad on the Potomac to see how it is done. I have an Orvis 11'4" 4-wt with a Skagit head and sink tip that I'd love to try out on the Potomac—VA or DC side.

Thx,

Pete

Dr. Peter Brookes

Brookes Outdoors

Award-winning Outdoor Media

Washington, DC

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 2:53:18 PM UTC-4 rfa...@gmail.com wrote:

8 + 1 dog!

R

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Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} April 10th Spey Casting Church

Eight people turnout for Sunday's single and two-hand Spey Casting Church.

About five of the attendees were completely new to Spey casting. The other three had some experience or had been trying to learn on their own.

To start things off, Regan, the Spey instructor, discussed the background and characteristics of single-handed rods, switch-rods, and Spey-rods. Attendees were introduced to general Spey fly line characteristics. He also touched on the differences between casting, switch casting (a dynamic roll cast), and Spey casting (changing the direction of a dynamic roll cast).

Through Regan's generosity, each type of rod was made available for on-the-water demonstrations and practice. Each attendee had an opportunity to get one-on-one hands-on experience with the single and two-hand rods and, with Switch and Spey casting.

Casting Church takes place 8-to-11 am on the second Sunday of the month at Fletchers Cove's lower parking lot. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Daniel
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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: NCC-TU Shad Report #3

Love these reports! Thanks for sharing!

On Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 9:34:37 PM UTC-4 Mark Binsted wrote:

Catch up with the action last week before the high water, plus more striper attacks on shad, all in our latest Shad Report.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Fishing this weekend - alternatives to fletchers

Appreciate all the advice guys!

On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 8:51:35 PM UTC-4 dlaz...@gmail.com wrote:

Rappahannock River downstream of the Route 1 bridge there are two parks, one on the Northside and one on the Southside of the river. If the water continues to drop https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?01668000 fishing from the bank may be an option.

Daniel

On Sat, Apr 9, 2022 at 4:20 PM Gregg Rockett <grock...@gmail.com> wrote:
There are kayak rentals available in Occoquan Regional Park as well as in downtown Occoquan - assuming that water is navigable right now. There are various points where you can fish from shore - there is a wooden dock upstream of the boat launch in the Occoquan Regional Park. You can also fish from the retaining wall downstream of the boat launch, or further down stream in the direction of the bridge in downtown Occoquan where there are manmade ramparts you can fish from. These are on the Park side opposite downtown Occoquan. Good luck!

On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11:07:43 AM UTC-4 Carlos Valencia wrote:
Hey everyone!

Was going to try my luck on the Potomac tomorrow with a few of my buddies but with the high water, fletcher's cancelled our boat rental. Wondering if there's any other places within 1.5 hours that might be good for shad fishing this weekend? Or is fishing this weekend pretty much shot with all the rain we've had?

My friends don't have waders and such so preferably anything that allows for some bank fishing. Appreciate any and all advice!

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Tuesday, 12 April 2022

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} April 10th Spey Casting Church

8 + 1 dog!

From: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Daniel Lazenby <dlazenby4@gmail.com>
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Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 10:55 AM
To: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com>
Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} April 10th Spey Casting Church

Eight people turnout for Sunday's single and two-hand Spey Casting Church.

About five of the attendees were completely new to Spey casting. The other three had some experience or had been trying to learn on their own.

To start things off, Regan, the Spey instructor, discussed the background and characteristics of single-handed rods, switch-rods, and Spey-rods. Attendees were introduced to general Spey fly line characteristics. He also touched on the differences between casting, switch casting (a dynamic roll cast), and Spey casting (changing the direction of a dynamic roll cast).

Through Regan's generosity, each type of rod was made available for on-the-water demonstrations and practice. Each attendee had an opportunity to get one-on-one hands-on experience with the single and two-hand rods and, with Switch and Spey casting.

Casting Church takes place 8-to-11 am on the second Sunday of the month at Fletchers Cove's lower parking lot. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Daniel

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} April 10th Spey Casting Church

Great Church, a lot of good information to get started in Spey.

Thanks Regan.

On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 10:55 AM Daniel Lazenby <dlazenby4@gmail.com> wrote:

Eight people turnout for Sunday's single and two-hand Spey Casting Church.

About five of the attendees were completely new to Spey casting. The other three had some experience or had been trying to learn on their own.

To start things off, Regan, the Spey instructor, discussed the background and characteristics of single-handed rods, switch-rods, and Spey-rods. Attendees were introduced to general Spey fly line characteristics. He also touched on the differences between casting, switch casting (a dynamic roll cast), and Spey casting (changing the direction of a dynamic roll cast).

Through Regan's generosity, each type of rod was made available for on-the-water demonstrations and practice. Each attendee had an opportunity to get one-on-one hands-on experience with the single and two-hand rods and, with Switch and Spey casting.

Casting Church takes place 8-to-11 am on the second Sunday of the month at Fletchers Cove's lower parking lot. Looking forward to seeing you there.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} April 10th Spey Casting Church

Eight people turnout for Sunday's single and two-hand Spey Casting Church.

About five of the attendees were completely new to Spey casting. The other three had some experience or had been trying to learn on their own.

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Monday, 11 April 2022

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Rappahannock River Unofficial Outing Sunday April 17th.

Mia Copa !

I planned a fishing trip that's starting Easter morning. Want to give anybody who wants to go fishing but still make most Easter services the ability to do both.

So slight change of plan. Instead of 11:00 a.m. we will meet at the same place Old Mill Park in Fredericksburg

At 3:00 p.m. Skip grabbing lunch at the Mason-Dixon Diner and go straight to fishing.

Vladimir ( Vo ) 240-481-7832

On Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:49 AM vladimir polivanov <vladimir.polivanov25@gmail.com> wrote:

Unofficial Outing on the Rappahannock River

When Sunday April 17th 11:00am

Where Old Mill Park, 2201 Caroline St
Fredericksburg VA. 22401

Kind of a free form fishing day
Meeting at Old Mill Park in the larger parking lot. First going to the Mason-Dixon diner to grab lunch. Then go fishing for as long or as short of a time as you want.
The primary target fish will be Hickory Shad. However there are many other species of fish in the same stretch of river including Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Snakehead and possibly Stripers. So you may want to have a variety of flies with you.
If you plan on wading. I would highly recommend wading shoes/boots with some kind of cleats or felt souls. And a wading staff. Parts of the river bottom are rocky, steep sloping and slick .
Wading the Rappahannock River can be dangerous do so at your own risk.

IF WE GET A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RAIN LEADING UP TO THE TRIP, AND THE RIVER IS HIGH/MUDDY/DISCOLORED. THE TRIP MAY BE CANCELED.

If the trip is canceled I will definitely post this on the list serve.

If anyone has questions email or text

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Sunday, 10 April 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} NCC-TU Shad Report #3

Catch up with the action last week before the high water, plus more striper attacks on shad, all in our latest Shad Report.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: CASTING CHURCH - Sun 10 April

This is really cool. Only been in the area since last July and I have an 11 foot TFO Switch rod I use to use for fishing the pacific north west while stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA. I think the skagit would be the way to go. You would definitely need to manage your sink depth with the length of your tip. All my tips are T14 in various lengths. You could also go the route of a scandi head with versi leaders. That way you could vary your sink rate with minimal change to your casting dynamics and deliver a more delicate cast. Very ecited to have found this group.

On Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 11:54:21 AM UTC-4 Brookes Outdoors wrote:

Thanks, Jamie! I assume a Skagit head with a sink tip would work on the Potomac?

Pete

On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 10:38 AM Jamie Gold <jkg...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Peter

Yes, Spey casting can be used for shad on the Potomac. In fact it opens up areas on shore that are otherwise not conducive to fly fishing, like Gordon's and Walkers. But you do need a sink tip to get the flies down. I've done it and caught shad. I also had a lot of fun Spey casting at Falmouth Park on the Rapp this past Sunday with some folks from Orvis.

I've taken Spey lessons from Regan and he's a terrific instructor. I really suck at it, but my incompetence at it is entirely on me. LOL. My point is that if I can catch shad doing it, anyone can.

Jamie Gold

On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 9:47 AM Brookes Outdoors <brookes...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey Regan:

I'm super interested in Spey—and, in fact, will have a blog coming out in VA's DWR fishing newsletter soon on trout Spey that I wrote recently (as a newcomer to the style).

I'll share it with the group when it runs—and you can correct my errors!

I'm hoping to make the clinic—and really interested in whether it can be applied to shad fishing in the Potomac (?).

Thanks,

Dr. Peter Brookes
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We will have our casting get together on Sunday, 10 April at Fletcher's Cove from 8am to 11am.

Perhaps you have heard the term "spey casting". You have been curious, what does pet sterilization have to do with fly casting?

To clear that up, the sterilization is 'spay', not 'spey', though pronounced the same. 'Spey' actually refers to the Spey River in Scotland.

We will have a focus group on spey casting with single-hand and double-hand rods, and that will lead to a discussion on what is trout-spey. (that is definitely not trout sterilization).

"Curious and confused? You won't be after this episode of Casting Church." (Anyone get the 'Soap' intro play on words?)

Come on out, whether you are a novice, intermediate, or advanced caster, it is all fun to work on solving casting problems and casting challenges, particularly for shad.
If you are just getting started, this is a great way to meet people who can help. There will be casting instructors on hand.
If you are preparing for an upcoming trip and looking to re-fresh your casting skills, this is a great opportunity.

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Saturday, 9 April 2022

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Fishing this weekend - alternatives to fletchers

Rappahannock River downstream of the Route 1 bridge there are two parks, one on the Northside and one on the Southside of the river. If the water continues to drop https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?01668000 fishing from the bank may be an option.

Daniel

On Sat, Apr 9, 2022 at 4:20 PM Gregg Rockett <grockett62@gmail.com> wrote:

There are kayak rentals available in Occoquan Regional Park as well as in downtown Occoquan - assuming that water is navigable right now. There are various points where you can fish from shore - there is a wooden dock upstream of the boat launch in the Occoquan Regional Park. You can also fish from the retaining wall downstream of the boat launch, or further down stream in the direction of the bridge in downtown Occoquan where there are manmade ramparts you can fish from. These are on the Park side opposite downtown Occoquan. Good luck!

On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11:07:43 AM UTC-4 Carlos Valencia wrote:
Hey everyone!

Was going to try my luck on the Potomac tomorrow with a few of my buddies but with the high water, fletcher's cancelled our boat rental. Wondering if there's any other places within 1.5 hours that might be good for shad fishing this weekend? Or is fishing this weekend pretty much shot with all the rain we've had?

My friends don't have waders and such so preferably anything that allows for some bank fishing. Appreciate any and all advice!

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Fishing this weekend - alternatives to fletchers

There are kayak rentals available in Occoquan Regional Park as well as in downtown Occoquan - assuming that water is navigable right now. There are various points where you can fish from shore - there is a wooden dock upstream of the boat launch in the Occoquan Regional Park. You can also fish from the retaining wall downstream of the boat launch, or further down stream in the direction of the bridge in downtown Occoquan where there are manmade ramparts you can fish from. These are on the Park side opposite downtown Occoquan. Good luck!

On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11:07:43 AM UTC-4 Carlos Valencia wrote:

Hey everyone!

Was going to try my luck on the Potomac tomorrow with a few of my buddies but with the high water, fletcher's cancelled our boat rental. Wondering if there's any other places within 1.5 hours that might be good for shad fishing this weekend? Or is fishing this weekend pretty much shot with all the rain we've had?

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Friday, 8 April 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Beer Tie - Monday

Reminder we will have our Beer Tie Monday, 11 April at the Colony Grill.

See you there.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Casting Church - Sunday

Reminder we will have our Casting Church this Sunday, 10 April, from 8-11 am.

See you there.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: CASTING CHURCH - Sun 10 April

Water level does not matter much to Casting Church, unless the grass is under water.

Regan

On Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 10:29 AM William Widdoes <bill.widdoes@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Regan- does water level effect Casting Church? Looks like we'll be in the parking lot on Sunday?
PS- LOVE the Soap reference!

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 10:16:29 PM UTC-4 Regan Burmeister wrote:
We will have our casting get together on Sunday, 10 April at Fletcher's Cove from 8am to 11am.

Perhaps you have heard the term "spey casting". You have been curious, what does pet sterilization have to do with fly casting?

To clear that up, the sterilization is 'spay', not 'spey', though pronounced the same. 'Spey' actually refers to the Spey River in Scotland.

We will have a focus group on spey casting with single-hand and double-hand rods, and that will lead to a discussion on what is trout-spey. (that is definitely not trout sterilization).

"Curious and confused? You won't be after this episode of Casting Church." (Anyone get the 'Soap' intro play on words?)

Come on out, whether you are a novice, intermediate, or advanced caster, it is all fun to work on solving casting problems and casting challenges, particularly for shad.
If you are just getting started, this is a great way to meet people who can help. There will be casting instructors on hand.
If you are preparing for an upcoming trip and looking to re-fresh your casting skills, this is a great opportunity.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Fishing this weekend - alternatives to fletchers

The Rappahannock is with in range, but blown out and too high to safely fish.

Kevin

On Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 3:45 PM Andrew Sarcinello <andysarce@gmail.com> wrote:

I have not fished it for shad personally so I can't speak to the bank fishing, but the Patuxent River may be running a bit more clear as it is a lot smaller than the Potomac and has some dams upstream to control flow. On the flip side it is sandy and muddy and can turn dirty easily - I am not sure how long it takes to clear up. Might not work out unfortunately.

Deer Creek is about 1.5 hours away and also has a shad run, but I am not sure if the hickory shad have arrived there yet. It runs behind the Potomac by a few weeks.

On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11:07:43 AM UTC-4 Carlos Valencia wrote:
Hey everyone!

Was going to try my luck on the Potomac tomorrow with a few of my buddies but with the high water, fletcher's cancelled our boat rental. Wondering if there's any other places within 1.5 hours that might be good for shad fishing this weekend? Or is fishing this weekend pretty much shot with all the rain we've had?

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Fishing this weekend - alternatives to fletchers

Not much access from shore, but The Occoquan has a decent shad run, and handles high water a bit better. They do rent Kayaks at the park - call to find out if they are available this weekend.

On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 2:45 PM Andrew Sarcinello <andysarce@gmail.com> wrote:

I have not fished it for shad personally so I can't speak to the bank fishing, but the Patuxent River may be running a bit more clear as it is a lot smaller than the Potomac and has some dams upstream to control flow. On the flip side it is sandy and muddy and can turn dirty easily - I am not sure how long it takes to clear up. Might not work out unfortunately.

Deer Creek is about 1.5 hours away and also has a shad run, but I am not sure if the hickory shad have arrived there yet. It runs behind the Potomac by a few weeks.

On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11:07:43 AM UTC-4 Carlos Valencia wrote:
Hey everyone!

Was going to try my luck on the Potomac tomorrow with a few of my buddies but with the high water, fletcher's cancelled our boat rental. Wondering if there's any other places within 1.5 hours that might be good for shad fishing this weekend? Or is fishing this weekend pretty much shot with all the rain we've had?

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad Fishing this weekend - alternatives to fletchers

I have not fished it for shad personally so I can't speak to the bank fishing, but the Patuxent River may be running a bit more clear as it is a lot smaller than the Potomac and has some dams upstream to control flow. On the flip side it is sandy and muddy and can turn dirty easily - I am not sure how long it takes to clear up. Might not work out unfortunately.

Deer Creek is about 1.5 hours away and also has a shad run, but I am not sure if the hickory shad have arrived there yet. It runs behind the Potomac by a few weeks.

On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11:07:43 AM UTC-4 Carlos Valencia wrote:

Hey everyone!

Was going to try my luck on the Potomac tomorrow with a few of my buddies but with the high water, fletcher's cancelled our boat rental. Wondering if there's any other places within 1.5 hours that might be good for shad fishing this weekend? Or is fishing this weekend pretty much shot with all the rain we've had?

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: CASTING CHURCH - Sun 10 April

Hi Regan- does water level effect Casting Church? Looks like we'll be in the parking lot on Sunday?

PS- LOVE the Soap reference!

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 10:16:29 PM UTC-4 Regan Burmeister wrote:

We will have our casting get together on Sunday, 10 April at Fletcher's Cove from 8am to 11am.

Perhaps you have heard the term "spey casting". You have been curious, what does pet sterilization have to do with fly casting?

To clear that up, the sterilization is 'spay', not 'spey', though pronounced the same. 'Spey' actually refers to the Spey River in Scotland.

We will have a focus group on spey casting with single-hand and double-hand rods, and that will lead to a discussion on what is trout-spey. (that is definitely not trout sterilization).

"Curious and confused? You won't be after this episode of Casting Church." (Anyone get the 'Soap' intro play on words?)

Come on out, whether you are a novice, intermediate, or advanced caster, it is all fun to work on solving casting problems and casting challenges, particularly for shad.
If you are just getting started, this is a great way to meet people who can help. There will be casting instructors on hand.
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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad Fishing this weekend - alternatives to fletchers

Hey everyone!

Was going to try my luck on the Potomac tomorrow with a few of my buddies but with the high water, fletcher's cancelled our boat rental. Wondering if there's any other places within 1.5 hours that might be good for shad fishing this weekend? Or is fishing this weekend pretty much shot with all the rain we've had?

My friends don't have waders and such so preferably anything that allows for some bank fishing. Appreciate any and all advice!

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