Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Surf casting / Two handed rod advice

wow. That video is great! Thanks for sharing. On Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 3:15:45 PM UTC-4 jpar...@gmail.com wrote:i surf fished SD to SF coast like mad man. The OPAL is an absolutely cannon when paired with the serum line. i tried spey, single hand, switch but the two hand overhead is really the only way to go.You are casting a ton of weight, with heavy leader/tippet, and always against the wind. So the...

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Pulaski, NY / Douglaston Salmon Run

At some point there will be fish throughout the entire river so the where really depends on when you plan to go. Early in the season (like now) the douglaston is where you probably want to be . As the season progresses there will always be fish trickling through there but upriver can have higher concentrations of fish whereas the lower river will have fresher fish. As the season progresses certain areas will have worse...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Surf casting / Two handed rod advice

i surf fished SD to SF coast like mad man. The OPAL is an absolutely cannon when paired with the serum line. i tried spey, single hand, switch but the two hand overhead is really the only way to go.You are casting a ton of weight, with heavy leader/tippet, and always against the wind. So the game is to get to the troughs which is usually 50 to 75/100 feet out. In the surf you never want to be more than ankle deep....

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Pulaski, NY / Douglaston Salmon Run

When/where to fish, what gear is essential, private vs. public water, where to stay, who to guide with, etc. — really any insights would be appreciated! -Sean Get Outlook for iOS From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Yambag Nelson <northstreetwreckingcrew@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 11:29:02 PM To: Tidal...

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Pulaski, NY / Douglaston Salmon Run

What are you looking for recommendations on?On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 10:52:30 AM UTC-4 spst...@gmail.com wrote:Hey I'm looking for recommendations for fishing the salmon run this Fall in / near Pulaski ("poo-lass-SKY"). Anyone been the last 2-3 years? Specifically interested in the Douglaston Salmon Run private waters. -Sean -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed...

Monday, 28 August 2023

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Pulaski, NY / Douglaston Salmon Run

Hey I’m looking for recommendations for fishing the salmon run this Fall in / near Pulaski (“poo-lass-SKY”). Anyone been the last 2-3 years? Specifically interested in the Douglaston Salmon Run private waters. -S...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Surf casting / Two handed rod advice

It's really fun to use. One thing I should clarify that I don't think I mentioned in my post: this rod is designed for overhead casting. I think this is why the line weight is more like a one handed rod than a two handed. I think echo would say it's in a relatively small category of two hander overhead specific rods. I also looked at the Buehla Opal which seems very nice, but was more than twice the price. I...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Surf casting / Two handed rod advice

Super interesting! Just started playing around with my clearwater 8wt switch using various lines I already have kicking around. My Rio (?) Tarpon line which I believe is an 11 wt and 425 grains works pretty well, now just working on technique. But that Echo rod seems pretty sweet! On Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 3:11:37 PM UTC-4 Augie Ripa wrote:I picked up an Echo Boost Beach as a way to test this out. 12'2" 8wt. It...

Saturday, 26 August 2023

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Surf casting / Two handed rod advice

I picked up an Echo Boost Beach as a way to test this out. 12'2" 8wt. It is setup to load on about a 300 grain line, so closer to normal rod "weight" to line pairings than your normal Spey rods designed for scandi or skagit head and seem to want much heavier/longer line for their rod "weight". A lot of those 8wt seem to be in the 450-550 grain zone.This was an easy way to test a 2h out in the same reel I use...

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Surf casting / Two handed rod advice

Sweet! LCO are the best. They were terrific in helping me pick out the Sage X Switch. Had no idea that they were putting their brand on rods. Let's know how it goes!On Aug 26, 2023, at 11:14 AM, Steve Burnett <steven.s.burnett@gmail.com> wrote:I just got my beach rod from LCO https://www.lostcoastoutfitters.com/products/lost-coast-outfitters-surf-fly-rod-ocean-beach?variant=32740635508796 the other day and plan on testing...