Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Abridged summary of tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com - 5 updates in 1 topic

On St Mary's lake I will target them with conventional gear from the shoreline.

 A couple of videos I put together. Some of the information may be helpful. 

https://youtu.be/ZDxicrbxDXI

https://youtu.be/NSbvJiNieZw

Eric Packard

Artist (I fish sometimes, too) 

On May 12, 2022, at 7:21 AM, Peter Brookes <brookesoutdoors@gmail.com> wrote:



One last question (or so): best way to get at pickerel? 

Can they be chased from the shore? Or do you need a kayak or other watercraft? Structure/ambush points? Weed beds? 

Thx,

Pete

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Pickerel on the fly?

Brookes Outdoors <brookesoutdoors@gmail.com>: May 11 10:04AM -0700 Thanks, Eric! Any advice on seasons or are they fishable on the fly year-round?   Best,   Pete   ...more

Eric Packard <ericp669@gmail.com>: May 11 01:22PM -0400 They are fishable year round on the mill ponds. Thick as bluegill!   Eric Packard Artist (I fish sometimes, too)   On May 11, 2022, at 1:04 PM, Brookes Outdoors <brookesoutdoors@gmail.com> wrote: ...more

Lane Thurgood <thurgool@yahoo.com>: May 11 02:03PM -0700 They can definitely be caught year 'round. But I target them heaviest from November through March when the weeds die back. I go for bigger pickerel and throw a 6- or 7-weight to handle bigger ...more

Peter Brookes <brookesoutdoors@gmail.com>: May 11 07:41PM -0400 Wow, thanks, Lane! Very helpful. I'm printing this out!   Best,   Pete   On Wed, May 11, 2022 at 5:03 PM 'Lane Thurgood' via Tidal Potomac Fly   -- Dr. Peter Brookes Brookes Outdoors ...more

Eric Packard <ericp669@gmail.com>: May 11 08:23PM -0400 I use 17lb fluorocarbon. But as Lane said check the leader after each catch.   Eric Packard Artist (I fish sometimes, too)   On May 11, 2022, at 7:42 PM, Peter Brookes <brookesoutdoors@gmail.com> ...more

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