Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Friday, 18 April 2025

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Trying tenkara on Constitution Gardens?

Check out

Rudow's FishTalk | Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic Fishing Magazine

fishtalkmag.com

for fishing info and DC

District Fishing Reports

doee.dc.gov

has a fishing report too.

Eric Packard

Artist (I fish sometimes, too)

On Apr 18, 2025, at 10:15 AM, Ryan Armbrust <rarmbrust@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey, I'm probably obviously new to the group, but I'm glad I found you all!

I'm not a local (sorry) but I'm on a national Board that brings me to DC a couple times a year.

Getting away from the mass of crowds, to the extent that I can, is definitely a goal for me. And if fishing is an option, so much the better!

So, here's my question:

I've been trying to learn tenkara fishing, and it sounds like fish at Constitution Gardens pond might be a good target for me?

Why tenkara? Because I can pack the rod and gear on my carry-on bag instead of my bigger fly rod tube and assorted gear.

Why Constitution Gardens? Because it's a close walk from the office I'll be meeting at just north of the Mall.

So, any advice or feedback is welcome! Especially if I should walk a little further to the Tidal Basin, or the Potomac, or just take an entirely different course of action.

Thanks!

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Trying tenkara on Constitution Gardens?

Check out

Rudow's FishTalk | Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic Fishing Magazine

fishtalkmag.com

and DC has a fishing report too.

Eric Packard

Artist (I fish sometimes, too)

On Apr 18, 2025, at 11:13 AM, 'Williard, David' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> wrote:

The Tidal Basin will put you in contact with a dozen species of mostly small but possibly large fish.

I've scored striped bass, smallmouth, and largemouth on a single outing. I also wrestled something for 45 minutes on ultralight rig with a grub (probably a large catfish).

Last time I walked by Constitution Gardens, (it's been a few years) I suspected only a few sunfish might be surviving the low and tepid water.

David Williard M.Ed.

HR Analyst - USPSOIG

571-217-7002

dwilliard@uspsoig.gov

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From: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Ryan Armbrust
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Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Trying tenkara on Constitution Gardens?

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Hey, I'm probably obviously new to the group, but I'm glad I found you all!

I'm not a local (sorry) but I'm on a national Board that brings me to DC a couple times a year.

Getting away from the mass of crowds, to the extent that I can, is definitely a goal for me. And if fishing is an option, so much the better!

So, here's my question:

I've been trying to learn tenkara fishing, and it sounds like fish at Constitution Gardens pond might be a good target for me?

Why tenkara? Because I can pack the rod and gear on my carry-on bag instead of my bigger fly rod tube and assorted gear.

Why Constitution Gardens? Because it's a close walk from the office I'll be meeting at just north of the Mall.

So, any advice or feedback is welcome! Especially if I should walk a little further to the Tidal Basin, or the Potomac, or just take an entirely different course of action.

Thanks!

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RE: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Trying tenkara on Constitution Gardens?

The Tidal Basin will put you in contact with a dozen species of mostly small but possibly large fish.

I’ve scored striped bass, smallmouth, and largemouth on a single outing. I also wrestled something for 45 minutes on ultralight rig with a grub (probably a large catfish).

Last time I walked by Constitution Gardens, (it’s been a few years) I suspected only a few sunfish might be surviving the low and tepid water.

David Williard M.Ed.

HR Analyst - USPSOIG

571-217-7002

dwilliard@uspsoig.gov

EXTERNAL EMAIL: Stop and use caution before clicking on links or opening attachments.

Hey, I'm probably obviously new to the group, but I'm glad I found you all!

I'm not a local (sorry) but I'm on a national Board that brings me to DC a couple times a year.

Getting away from the mass of crowds, to the extent that I can, is definitely a goal for me. And if fishing is an option, so much the better!

So, here's my question:

I've been trying to learn tenkara fishing, and it sounds like fish at Constitution Gardens pond might be a good target for me?

Why tenkara? Because I can pack the rod and gear on my carry-on bag instead of my bigger fly rod tube and assorted gear.

Why Constitution Gardens? Because it's a close walk from the office I'll be meeting at just north of the Mall.

So, any advice or feedback is welcome! Especially if I should walk a little further to the Tidal Basin, or the Potomac, or just take an entirely different course of action.

Thanks!

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} FFC Shad Report #4

Great shad fishing going on now at Fletcher's Cove:

https://mailchi.mp/1a5cf1df9773/date-shad-report-12766523?e=f413ae0b54

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Thursday, 10 April 2025

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fwd: Support conservation and recreation tomorrow during Spring2ACTion!

Good day TPFR Chapter Members and forum subscribers,

TPFR encourages support for the following project: If you fish, kayak, or enjoy walks along Four Mile Run, please donate to this year's fundraising effort.

Funds are needed to finish the kayak launch project and sustain their public programs and opportunities for local youth. Every little bit helps.

Thank you in advance for your support.
Daniel

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From: Kurt Moser - Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation <kmoser@fourmilerun.org>
Date: Tue, Apr 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Subject: Support conservation and recreation tomorrow during Spring2ACTion!

Dear Daniel,

Tomorrow isAlexandria's Spring2ACTion giving day, an opportunity to support the work of local nonprofit organizations, including the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation. This year our funding need is to finish the kayak launch project while sustaining our public programs and opportunities for local youth.

We broke ground in early March to build a public ADA-accessible launch in Four Mile Run Park. It is a stretch for our budget, so we appreciate your support.

And we are pleased to share that a donor is offering to match up to $1,000 dollar-for-dollar toward our Spring2ACTion campaign, so your support counts double!

Thanks for considering, and we hope to see you out at Four Mile Run.

Sincerely,

Kurt Moser
President

Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation

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Tuesday, 8 April 2025

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Trying tenkara on Constitution Gardens?

Hey, I'm probably obviously new to the group, but I'm glad I found you all!

I'm not a local (sorry) but I'm on a national Board that brings me to DC a couple times a year.

Getting away from the mass of crowds, to the extent that I can, is definitely a goal for me. And if fishing is an option, so much the better!

So, here's my question:

I've been trying to learn tenkara fishing, and it sounds like fish at Constitution Gardens pond might be a good target for me?

Why tenkara? Because I can pack the rod and gear on my carry-on bag instead of my bigger fly rod tube and assorted gear.

Why Constitution Gardens? Because it's a close walk from the office I'll be meeting at just north of the Mall.

So, any advice or feedback is welcome! Especially if I should walk a little further to the Tidal Basin, or the Potomac, or just take an entirely different course of action.

Thanks!

Thursday, 3 April 2025

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: BEER TIE - Monday, 14 Apr

Rob, Ryan, any special flies or tyers?

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:49:19 PM UTC-4 Regan Burmeister wrote:

Monday 14 April will be our monthly Beer-Tie meeting at the Colony Grill in Clarendon (Arlington). Look for announcements on Facebook and Instagram.

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

Festivities begin at 7pm.

Board meeting at 6:30pm for TPFR board members.

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Wednesday, 2 April 2025

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} BEER TIE - Monday, 14 Apr

Monday 14 April will be our monthly Beer-Tie meeting at the Colony Grill in Clarendon (Arlington). Look for announcements on Facebook and Instagram.

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

Festivities begin at 7pm.

Board meeting at 6:30pm for TPFR board members.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Casting for Sunday, 13 April (2nd Sunday of the month)

Regan Burmeister reganebur@gmail.com

Thu, Feb 27, 9:36 AM

to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders

Shad season is in full swing (spey casting, inside joke :) )

We will have our casting get together on Sunday, 13 Apr at Fletcher's Cove from 8am to 11am.

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.

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

If you are just getting started, this is a great way to meet people who can help. There will be casting instructors on hand.

See you there,

Regan

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Regan Burmeister <reganebur@gmail.com>

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