Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Friday, 30 November 2012

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Front page today's Washington post

Here's a link if anyone needs it: http://thewashingtonpost.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

Thanks for sharing Terry.

On Friday, November 30, 2012 7:19:34 AM UTC-5, Terry C wrote:

Cool picture, check it out.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sling Packs / Alternate to vests

Back when I first moved to the DC area (mid-1980s) I hooked up with the Potomac River Smallmouth Club. One thing they emphasized back then (and still?): don't go wading without a PFD. And I learned to always wear a PFD.

Problem is, that affects how you carry your stuff, and what you carry it in. I've tried life jackets with pockets, but over time decided the pockets wouldn't let me carry enough. I tried a vest over a PFD, but that's a little clunky. I've tried a PFD plus fanny (excuse me, "lumbar") pack, but that always gets dunked (I always end up wading deeper than I planned) and isn't all that handy when you try to rotate it to the front with your PFD in the way. Etc.

Recently I've shifted to an inflatable PFD, which takes up less room, and a sling pack over that -- it sits out of the way most of the time (so shouldn't interfere with inflating the PFD if needed), and can be accessed relatively easily. The downside: most sling packs have large spaces for gear, not particularly well divided, so I sometimes have to go hunting for what I'm after.

Anyway, I'm just wondering if others are wearing PFDs or not. If not, it's certainly easier to get packs that work well. But I still worry a bit about not wearing a PFD.

Of course, I've fished a bit on big western trout rivers with much faster (and colder!) water and no one wears PFDs. But at least the footing is generally better there. By contrast, the Potomac riverbed can be a real bear to walk on with all the big rocks.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Front page today's Washington post

Cool picture, check it out.

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Thursday, 29 November 2012

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Sling Packs / Alternate to vests

In my younger days a full fishing vest caring way more gear and flys I could use in a month was no big deal, this past year after several outings I found myself saying " I got to lighten the load." Sounds like the sling pack is the way to go, now I need to think small when buying or I will only be shifting the load.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

I agree, 4mile run. The trash doesn't make for a romantic locale, but the fishing is good! Sorry for the generalizations. I know they are just that. Call me disenchanted. At least there's fishing :)

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

I agree with rob, take her to 4mr. Go to the end of S Eads St. and park on the road. Walk down the stairs and there's plenty of fish right there.

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:54 PM, Rob@robsnowhite.com <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote:

That changes everything. Take her to four mile run. 😋

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On Nov 29, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Drew Smith <drewsmith.tx@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on good beginner spots.

So, just to clear this up...I think "Lady Friend" was a bit misleading. Friend who happens to be a lady would be a better phrase to use. No relationship beyond that we used to work together and go running sometimes!

Thanks Again
Drew

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:33 PM, Matthew Longley <matthew.longley@gmail.com> wrote:

Amen Joshua, couldn't agree more.

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:30 PM, Joshua Delmonico <jdelmon@yahoo.com> wrote:

I think widespread generalizations about either sex are just that generalizations and are a path to disillusionment. I enjoy both time to myself and social activities with community and family. Find someone who you enjoy spending time with and who feels the same about you with similar goals and values and it won't matter if you are in a cardboard box with no fishing rod or on a stream during a 100 year caddis hatch...

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Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Brendan's post was a funny read, but kind of sad too because I think it is perfectly representative of the life cycle of any long term relationship. Men draw emotional/spiritual/etc substance predominantly through work and escapist solitary acts of self gratitude (fishing, working on cars, sports) while women draw theirs from social activities with community and family; from the proximity and quality of their interpersonal relationships. The two wellsprings are such worlds apart it is depressing. The constant interplay of compromise and sacrifice to maintain relationships is staggering. I'm sure evolution confered some kind advantage which led to this divide, but it still sucks.

If you really like that girl don't take her fishing. Lie to her about your work hours when you need to and practice activities of personal fulfillment in secrecy.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

That changes everything. Take her to four mile run. 😋

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On Nov 29, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Drew Smith <drewsmith.tx@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on good beginner spots.

So, just to clear this up...I think "Lady Friend" was a bit misleading. Friend who happens to be a lady would be a better phrase to use. No relationship beyond that we used to work together and go running sometimes!

Thanks Again
Drew

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:33 PM, Matthew Longley <matthew.longley@gmail.com> wrote:

Amen Joshua, couldn't agree more.

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:30 PM, Joshua Delmonico <jdelmon@yahoo.com> wrote:

I think widespread generalizations about either sex are just that generalizations and are a path to disillusionment. I enjoy both time to myself and social activities with community and family. Find someone who you enjoy spending time with and who feels the same about you with similar goals and values and it won't matter if you are in a cardboard box with no fishing rod or on a stream during a 100 year caddis hatch...

From: Lane Smith <jlanesmith@gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 4:56 PM

Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Brendan's post was a funny read, but kind of sad too because I think it is perfectly representative of the life cycle of any long term relationship. Men draw emotional/spiritual/etc substance predominantly through work and escapist solitary acts of self gratitude (fishing, working on cars, sports) while women draw theirs from social activities with community and family; from the proximity and quality of their interpersonal relationships. The two wellsprings are such worlds apart it is depressing. The constant interplay of compromise and sacrifice to maintain relationships is staggering. I'm sure evolution confered some kind advantage which led to this divide, but it still sucks.

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