Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Tuesday, 31 May 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} BEER TIE - Mon 13 Jun

Monday 13 June will be our Beer-Tie at Colony Grill.The fishing season is going well I see from various people's posts.I was out in the Chesapeake Bay on Sunday, fishing with Chris Karwacki of Chesapeake on the Fly, and early in the morning I caught this speckled trout (see attached). 26-27in, 6.5lb female on the fly. ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} CASTING CHURCH - Sun 12 Jun

Regan BurmeisterMon, May 2, 9:02 PMto tidal-potomac-fly-roddersWe will have our casting get together on Sunday, 12 June at Fletcher's Cove from 8am to 11am. This Church we will work on distance casting and accurate distance casting.Additionally, we will work on FFI Casting Skills challenges for anyone interested.Come on...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Stay safe out there!

This is why….https://abc11.com/kayakers-missing-bosher-dam-kayaking-accident-rescued/11911780/On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 8:55 AM namfos <mark.sofman@gmail.com> wrote:Admittedly after the fact in Richmond, but it bears repeating that one should NOT go over a lowhead dam in high water or low. It'll kill you.Mark -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} carp guide - around alexandria?

I'd like to pick up some expertise on fishing for carp from my kayak with my fly rod.Anyone have a favorite guide to recommend? petepeterlodell@gmail.com -- 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} Stay safe out there!

Admittedly after the fact in Richmond, but it bears repeating that one should NOT go over a lowhead dam in high water or low. It'll kill you.Mark -- 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: ABQ fishing recommendations

Pending flows, which I haven't checked and are (as noted) likely still in the runoff zone, the Ark is a pretty darn sweet river. I have a work trip in CO Springs each August and spend 3-4 nights camping on the Ark afterwards, hitting the DS on the way in and out. Outside of the meadows up top you probably won't encounter another angler at all. You've got Hayden Meadows up top, which can be lights out if a hatch is happening,...

Monday, 30 May 2022

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Monocacy Floats?

Thanks for the help everyone! I'm looking forward to exploring both up and down river from where I fished last week!DaveOn Friday, May 27, 2022 at 2:42:35 PM UTC-4 Carl wrote:potomacvalleyflyfishers.club/2020/03/favorite-place-for-bass-kayaking-on-the-monocacy/Carl--Carl ZmolaOn Fri, May 27, 2022 at 11:51 AM Carl Z. <carl....@gmail.com> wrote:You might see if you can find something from https://www.potomacvalleyflyfishers.club/ ...

Friday, 27 May 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: ABQ fishing recommendations

Thanks! I may take you up on that, and yea I kinda planned on the CO streams being blown out. This is making going back east via I-140 awful tempting...On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:46:25 AM UTC-6 andrew...@gmail.com wrote:Hey Doug,If you end up going through Fairplay/Central Colorado, let me know and I can send you a Google Earth Map I made for the area.On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 5:46:15 PM UTC-4 Doug Graebner wrote:oh damn,...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Monocacy Floats?

potomacvalleyflyfishers.club/2020/03/favorite-place-for-bass-kayaking-on-the-monocacy/Carl--Carl ZmolaOn Fri, May 27, 2022 at 11:51 AM Carl Z. <carl.zmola0@gmail.com> wrote:You might see if you can find something from https://www.potomacvalleyflyfishers.club/ the frederick FFI club.Carl--Carl ZmolaOn Fri, May 27, 2022 at 9:39 AM David Vazquez <david.j.vazquez.66@gmail.com> wrote:Hi Everyone,First time poster--and ...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Prospects for fishing near North Shores Beach in Rehoboth

I have family that has a place close to DE beaches and have spent a lot of time down there over the years. I always had the best luck at Indian River Inlet starting in the "North Pocket" (North side of inlet up against the rock pile in surf) and then walking/fishing north from there. Look for troughs/deeper pockets close in the surf as you walk. Watch for baitfish and birds action. In June I have caught...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Monocacy Floats?

You might see if you can find something from https://www.potomacvalleyflyfishers.club/ the frederick FFI club.Carl--Carl ZmolaOn Fri, May 27, 2022 at 9:39 AM David Vazquez <david.j.vazquez.66@gmail.com> wrote:Hi Everyone,First time poster--and new to the area after relocating from Oregon. I've been enjoying catching shad, stripers, smallmouth, carp, and largemouth all over the DMV. It's different from the...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Monocacy Floats?

Meant to say east or north. Up toward Walkersville area.On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 10:22:07 AM UTC-4 Andrew Sarcinello wrote:Been a few years since I've fished it, but always found better action farther upriver...if you scope it out on google maps there are several access points east or northeast of Frederick that should put you in an area with higher numbers of bass. During typical summer flows the current isn't too strong up...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Monocacy Floats?

Been a few years since I've fished it, but always found better action farther upriver...if you scope it out on google maps there are several access points east or northeast of Frederick that should put you in an area with higher numbers of bass. During typical summer flows the current isn't too strong up there and you'd be able to paddle up a good ways.On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 9:39:44 AM UTC-4 david.j.v...@gmail.com wrote:Hi...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Prospects for fishing near North Shores Beach in Rehoboth

Just saw this last night. This is unfortunately going to complicate things on the surf side:https://news.delaware.gov/2022/05/26/dnrec-announces-beach-access-closures-due-to-storm-damage/On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 9:39:48 AM UTC-4 david.j.v...@gmail.com wrote:Can't speak to the fishing in Delaware, Josh, but you absolutely need a stripping basket in the surf. That is, unless you enjoy having your feet lassoed together by your...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Prospects for fishing near North Shores Beach in Rehoboth

Can't speak to the fishing in Delaware, Josh, but you absolutely need a stripping basket in the surf. That is, unless you enjoy having your feet lassoed together by your fly line. You can buy a purpose made stripping basket, but it's not necessary. Go to the Dollar store and buy a cheap dish drainer or plastic basin. Drill a few holes and make two slits in back to thread a belt through and you're in business. Just make sure it's...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Monocacy Floats?

Hi Everyone,First time poster--and new to the area after relocating from Oregon. I've been enjoying catching shad, stripers, smallmouth, carp, and largemouth all over the DMV. It's different from the excellent trout fishing we had in Oregon, but no less entertaining--maybe more so, since I'm trying to figure it all out. I fished the Monocacy for the first time for a couple of hours yesterday in the area around Park...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Trout article in NatGeo

Good read. Depressing. -- 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 the...

Thursday, 26 May 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: ABQ fishing recommendations

CO streams look "blown" but the Rio Grande looks good. Some good fly shops in Santa Fe and Taos will help you out.On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 9:49:52 AM UTC-4 William Widdoes wrote:Doug- I should add that there are still "run off" conditions in CO, so you will want to check stream gauges before you alter your trip. You can see "high and brown" right at home.On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 5:46:15 PM UTC-4 Doug Graebner wrote:oh...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: ABQ fishing recommendations

Doug- I should add that there are still "run off" conditions in CO, so you will want to check stream gauges before you alter your trip. You can see "high and brown" right at home.On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 5:46:15 PM UTC-4 Doug Graebner wrote:oh damn, I've already wound up at Bryce (loop through Flagstaff and Grand Canyon and then to Bryce/Zion) but if I head back via I-40 I can probably wind up going through one or both of...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: ABQ fishing recommendations

Hey Doug,If you end up going through Fairplay/Central Colorado, let me know and I can send you a Google Earth Map I made for the area.On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 5:46:15 PM UTC-4 Doug Graebner wrote:oh damn, I've already wound up at Bryce (loop through Flagstaff and Grand Canyon and then to Bryce/Zion) but if I head back via I-40 I can probably wind up going through one or both of those areas.On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11:04:21...

Wednesday, 25 May 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: ABQ fishing recommendations

oh damn, I've already wound up at Bryce (loop through Flagstaff and Grand Canyon and then to Bryce/Zion) but if I head back via I-40 I can probably wind up going through one or both of those areas.On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11:04:21 AM UTC-6 bill.w...@gmail.com wrote:Doug- a slightly more western route from DEN to ABQ takes you to the Middle Branch of the South Platte (of Dream Stream fame) in Fairplay (South Park) (well upriver...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Prospects for fishing near North Shores Beach in Rehoboth

You might be able to find some flounder wade fishing the bay side of Cape Henlopen. Flounder will eat clouser minnows pretty aggressively. The ocean side has a few rock jetties that might be a good place to cast a fly rod from.I've also had good luck with Bluefish and shad at Indian River Inlet on moving tides but they are usually feeding in the current rip which is well out of fly casting range - I needed a heavy spoon to reach...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Prospects for fishing near North Shores Beach in Rehoboth

We are looking to head up to Rehoboth in June for a week or so and I was thinking about taking my 8 wt. with me to see what I could find wade fishing opportunities within 30 minutes or so of North Shores. I've never fished in the surf with a fly rod, so I'd be interested in checking it out. I read through the threads on the forum about fishing near Rehoboth, but they are mostly about fishing later in the summer...

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: ABQ fishing recommendations

Doug- a slightly more western route from DEN to ABQ takes you to the Middle Branch of the South Platte (of Dream Stream fame) in Fairplay (South Park) (well upriver of DS section, access at Tomahawk) and then the Ark in Buena Vista. You'll want to hit those. Not easy, but worth it. And then the Rio Grand from Taos south has fish. On Friday, May 13, 2022 at 6:42:56 PM UTC-4 Doug Graebner wrote:Alternately, does anyone have...

Monday, 23 May 2022

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Spey Casting Class for Women (June 12, 2022)

Fly Fishers International WomenConnect, The Chesapeake Council of FFI and Chesapeake Women Anglers invite you to join us for a Women's Fly Fishing classIntroduction to Spey Casting for WomenJune 12, 202210:00 AM – 4:00 PM Susquehanna State Park, MDPlease see attached for details -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly...

Sunday, 22 May 2022

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fletchers Fishing

Anyone have any luck catching smallmouth there? I've heard they're around, but never managed to find any...On Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 9:18:46 AM UTC-4 northstreet...@gmail.com wrote:You can get by with singles but twenties will get you a better time.On Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 9:08:47 AM UTC-4 per...@gmail.com wrote:Rob-Do you have recommendations on a good leader setup for strippers?On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 8:32 PM Rob Snowhite...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fletchers Fishing

You can get by with singles but twenties will get you a better time.On Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 9:08:47 AM UTC-4 per...@gmail.com wrote:Rob-Do you have recommendations on a good leader setup for strippers?On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 8:32 PM Rob Snowhite <r...@robsnowhite.com> wrote:Shad cam in Richmond still has shad going going by the window. If they are there they'll be up here too. Expect Gar, stripers, cats. Clouser minnow...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fletchers Fishing

Rob-Do you have recommendations on a good leader setup for strippers?On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 8:32 PM Rob Snowhite <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote:Shad cam in Richmond still has shad going going by the window. If they are there they'll be up here too. Expect Gar, stripers, cats. Clouser minnow is all you need. Sent from my iPhoneOn May 21, 2022, at 7:44 PM, Angelo Perez <perezam@gmail.com> wrote:All-May head out to...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fletchers Fishing

Despite heat, very good American shad bite on Friday and yesterday mornings, lasting until nearly noon. Get your fly very deep. Hard to find but worth looking.On Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 5:24:19 AM UTC-4 brad dreisbach wrote:i fished wednesday and friday last week. wednesday i caught about a dozen hickories and a striper. friday after it warmed i caught 3 hickories and 1 very nice american. once the sun came up though not even...