Advisory for Gulf Branch downstream

Friday, 31 May 2024

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Burke Lake…

I'm curious about other opinions - when I first started fishing here in 2006, Burke was really great, but the last 2 or 3 years I've had a much harder time except if the crappie are spawning in the end by the dam. Does not seem to be as many bass or panfish. Is it me :-) ?

On Friday, May 31, 2024 at 6:37:39 AM UTC-4 Brookes Outdoors wrote:

My latest scribbles for the Fairfax Times newspaper that may be of interest to NoVA fly rodders: Burke Lake in Fairfax County.

https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/arts_entertainment/burke-lake-is-fab-for-fishing/article_6571f398-1942-11ef-9cc4-3ba434836d45.html

Slack hurts,

Pete

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Burke Lake…

My latest scribbles for the Fairfax Times newspaper that may be of interest to NoVA fly rodders: Burke Lake in Fairfax County.

https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/arts_entertainment/burke-lake-is-fab-for-fishing/article_6571f398-1942-11ef-9cc4-3ba434836d45.html

Slack hurts,

Pete

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Thursday, 30 May 2024

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Snakeheads…

Rob Snowhite. Talk to him Thursday at the meeting.

On Thu, May 30, 2024 at 7:34 PM Eric Packard <ericp669@gmail.com> wrote:

Reach out to Peter Turcik. Ties some of the best snakehead flies.

https://peterturcik.com/who-is-peter

Eric Packard
Artist (I fish sometimes, too)

On May 30, 2024, at 6:10 PM, Brookes Outdoors <brookesoutdoors@gmail.com> wrote:

Looking for the latest and greatest advice on productive snakehead flies…hoping to do a hunt soon for an article.

Thanks,

Pete

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Snakeheads…

Reach out to Peter Turcik. Ties some of the best snakehead flies.

https://peterturcik.com/who-is-peter

Eric Packard

Artist (I fish sometimes, too)

On May 30, 2024, at 6:10 PM, Brookes Outdoors <brookesoutdoors@gmail.com> wrote:

Looking for the latest and greatest advice on productive snakehead flies…hoping to do a hunt soon for an article.

Thanks,

Pete

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Snakeheads…

Looking for the latest and greatest advice on productive snakehead flies…hoping to do a hunt soon for an article.

Thanks,

Pete

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Wednesday, 29 May 2024

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fwd: Advisory for Gulf Branch downstream - Arlington Alert

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Thursday, 23 May 2024

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Seeking Snakehead Tips- Inside the "District"

Hello,

I recently got a raft and want to paddle around near Theodore Island for some Snakehead. Any tips and tricks are greatly appreciated. Also, always lookin for others to fish with, heading out Saturday morning.

Tight lines,

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Wednesday, 22 May 2024

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Famous lady

https://gardenandgun.com/articles/legendary-fly-fisher-joan-salvato-wulff-looks-back-at-life-on-the-river/

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Sunday, 19 May 2024

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} FFC Shad Report #7

Couple hickory's too. :)

Fished this AM, caught a bakers dozen.

On Sat, May 18, 2024 at 8:06 AM Mark Binsted <mbinsted16@gmail.com> wrote:

American shad are still in the river at Fletcher's:

https://mailchi.mp/2d396c6668cd/date-shad-report-12696656?e=9d75c6fa44

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Saturday, 18 May 2024

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} FFC Shad Report #7

American shad are still in the river at Fletcher's:

https://mailchi.mp/2d396c6668cd/date-shad-report-12696656?e=9d75c6fa44

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Saturday, 11 May 2024

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad Report #6

I neglected to post this link last Monday. As predicted, the American shad run at Fletcher's picked up early this week after water temps fell, then again yesterday with another temperature drop. Also, the schoolie striper showing is incredible this year, providing some excellent fly fishing. Don't miss it!

https://mailchi.mp/3f50f666f228/date-shad-report-12694624?e=9d75c6fa44

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shuffle off to Buffalo (Creek)

Of possible interest: My latest for VA's DWR Fishing Notes from the Field…a piece on a great little trout stream, the SRA section of Buffalo Creek, near Lexington.

https://dwr.virginia.gov/blog/five-reasons-to-shuffle-off-to-buffalo-creek-to-fish/

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Wednesday, 8 May 2024

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Potomac-Patuxent Trout Unlimited Swap Meet - June 20 at Waredaca Brewing Company

Good morning all,

PPTU is having a fly fishing gear swap meet on Thursday June 20 5-8 pm at Waredaca Brewing Company in Laytonsville, MD. Details in the attached flyer.

Best,

Scott Cernich

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Bluegill Tournament is Back (June 2024)

For those who don't use Venmo, can we bring our entry fee to the next Casting Church on Sunday or the Beer Tie on Monday?

On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:06:49 AM UTC-4 Catherine Peltier wrote:

Regan,
I've had Too many warnings re venmo and its brothers, too many friends with accounts cleaned out by fraudsters for me to even begin to use it.
Are we old dinosaurs barred from entry in the bluegill tournament?

C

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On May 6, 2024, at 8:33 PM, Regan Burmeister <rega...@gmail.com> wrote:

We are bringing back the Bluegill Tournament (see attached flyer)!

Contest runs for the month of June except for the Most Fish category which runs 7am Fri Jun 7 - 4pm Jun 9.

Cost is $25 per entrant (under 16 years of age is free).

To register, Venmo payment to @michael-gill-1 (last four cell verification is 4305)

Registration deadline is 4pm on Friday, May 31.

We will have prizes and recognition at the July Beer Tie, Monday July 15th.

Regan

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Tuesday, 7 May 2024

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Bluegill Tournament is Back (June 2024)

Regan,

I've had Too many warnings re venmo and its brothers, too many friends with accounts cleaned out by fraudsters for me to even begin to use it.

Are we old dinosaurs barred from entry in the bluegill tournament?

Casey Peltier

FV-502

703-819-5733

On May 6, 2024, at 8:33 PM, Regan Burmeister <reganebur@gmail.com> wrote:

We are bringing back the Bluegill Tournament (see attached flyer)!

Contest runs for the month of June except for the Most Fish category which runs 7am Fri Jun 7 - 4pm Jun 9.

Cost is $25 per entrant (under 16 years of age is free).

To register, Venmo payment to @michael-gill-1 (last four cell verification is 4305)

Registration deadline is 4pm on Friday, May 31.

We will have prizes and recognition at the July Beer Tie, Monday July 15th.

Regan

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Monday, 6 May 2024

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Bluegill Tournament is Back (June 2024)

We are bringing back the Bluegill Tournament (see attached flyer)!

Contest runs for the month of June except for the Most Fish category which runs 7am Fri Jun 7 - 4pm Jun 9.

Cost is $25 per entrant (under 16 years of age is free).

To register, Venmo payment to @michael-gill-1 (last four cell verification is 4305)

Registration deadline is 4pm on Friday, May 31.

We will have prizes and recognition at the July Beer Tie, Monday July 15th.

Regan

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} BEER TIE - Monday, 13 May

The Monday following Casting Church, Monday 13 May, will be our monthly Beer-Tie meeting at the Colony Grill in Clarendon (Arlington).

Come on out and meet your fellow anglers, bring your fly tying material and your fly tying questions.

We will have information on planned trips for the year as well.

The event, as usual, is open to everyone who is curious and who would like to attend.

Bring your fish stories.

Festivities begin at 7pm.

Board meeting at 6pm for TPFR board members.

See you there. Regan

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} CASTING for Sunday, 12 May

We will have our casting get together on Sunday, 12 May at Fletcher's Cove from 8am to 11am. I know this is Mother's Day, so bring your mom (or the mother of your children) and introduce her to the group, then take her to brunch.

No particular focus for this Casting Church but bring your gear questions and questions on how to cast. We will work thru struggles you may be having.

Additionally, we will work on FFI Casting Skills challenges for anyone interested.

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.

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.

Regan

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Sunday, 5 May 2024

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Saturday, 4 May 2024

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Golden Dorado Argentina

Hi guys,

I'm headed to Argentina this fall to target Golden Dorado and the outfitter says there are a couple spots still available.

Trip dates are Oct 1-7 (likely have to overnight travel from US starting Sept 30) and the outfitter cost is $3600 + your airfare + tips ($250), and $150 for r/t luxury bus fare to and from the lodge. The outfitter cost covers lodging, food, and five full days of fishing.

To learn more about the lodge and fishing trip go to: https://www.amazon-angler.com/trip/don-joaquin-river-lodge/

The owner of Amazon Angler who puts these trips together is Steve Townson. I did a great trip to fish for peacock bass with him last fall on the Rio Negro in Brazil. Most communication is via Whatsapp ( he is based on Europe): +351 917 812 328

You can also email at: info@amazon-angler.com

Links to the lodges website: https://www.donjoaquinriverlodge.com/en/fishing/

3rd party review of the operation: https://flylordsmag.com/lodge-spotlight-don-joaquin-river-lodge/

Let me know if you have any questions. I don't know much more about the trip itself beyond what I've read online but can share about my experience on the previous trip.

Best,

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Thursday, 2 May 2024

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Occaquan - rockfish...

Hi Peter. You were luckier than me. I showed up at Penguin Paddling at 11am to rent a kayak and fish for a couple of hours. I headed straight for the pedestrian bridge and fished just upstream of it. I did not get as high upstream as the rock garden you mention, and it looks like I should have. I was also fishing a tandem of shad flies and then switched to a clouser trailing a shad fly. I got '0' takes on either side of that bridge. It was not until I got down to the Village that I had any action - but it was just a couple of takes. I picked up one herring, of which there appeared to be an abundance of, and what I presume was a shad or small striper, but lost it before I could get it to the surface. I had expected more action, but I think the shad were busy spawning. You must have hit the right morning tide accommodating a run of stripers chasing the herring.

Gregg Rockett

On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 12:47:54 PM UTC-4 peter odell wrote:

I hit the Occoquan in my kayak May 1 early morning not knowing the shad were still around. I was surprised by catching a 15" rockfish right away, and even more surprised when I caught another 20 of them ranging from 10" to 19". (I only caught 3 shad, assuming their numbers are thinning). This was all in the stretch before all the rocks block any further upstream, above where the shore casting guys cluster.

Everything was on the normal shad flies i used. I added a big clouser hoping that I might find a bigger rockfish, but nothing liked it.

Is this a normal occurrence or a fluke? I'd love to get back out there, but don't want to waste a morning. I fished the entire area back to the park takeout, and didn't find any more.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Occaquan - rockfish...

I hit the Occoquan in my kayak May 1 early morning not knowing the shad were still around. I was surprised by catching a 15" rockfish right away, and even more surprised when I caught another 20 of them ranging from 10" to 19". (I only caught 3 shad, assuming their numbers are thinning). This was all in the stretch before all the rocks block any further upstream, above where the shore casting guys cluster.

Everything was on the normal shad flies i used. I added a big clouser hoping that I might find a bigger rockfish, but nothing liked it.

Is this a normal occurrence or a fluke? I'd love to get back out there, but don't want to waste a morning. I fished the entire area back to the park takeout, and didn't find any more.

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