Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Friday, 1 March 2013

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} New member

Hey everyone,

I don't live in the area, but I travel to the DC area at least twice a year, if not more, for work and usually have a day or three to do some fishing. For the most part, I spend most of my time around Savage Mill but have been looking to expand on that.

I run a blog called BrookFieldAngler.com and there are a few stories, pics, etc...of past DC trips on there. I have been really hoping to go after some bigger game out there but I am always wading and the Potomac seems quite intimidating to a guy without a ton of time to do a bunch of exploring/legwork.

I'll actually be down there in Mid-march and was wondering what would be in the River around that time.

Any tips, areas, etc...would definitely be appreciated!

Best

Nick

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 3wt

Hey Dalton,

Just want to pick your brain a second. So in your opinion if I mainly fish the potomac area with my 7 wt. 4 piece streamline from orvis , you think I would be able to fish the occasional trout stream (Accotick, Holmes, etc... ) and I would be fine with the 5/6 wt. 2 piece (old cheap pole someone gave me)? I am also hoping to do some of the smaller streams like SNP and some small streams/creeks in Fredrick/ Garrett county (mountain streams), You don't think not having a 3 or 4 wt would be a hinderance. I have not fished any of these area yet but what I hear, they are tight areas that a light short pole would be benneficial. I am planning/hoping to buy 1 new pole and reel this spring. It will either be a 3 or 4 wt. rod or replace the 5/6 wt. 2 piece with a better one and reel (old set up not smooth at all) or atlease replace the reel and line.

On Thursday, February 28, 2013 12:06:03 PM UTC-5, Dalton Terrell wrote:

I would recommend that you go to some of the local fly shops, and upcoming fishing shows to test out some rods. Speaking from experience, both good and bad, I wouldn't buy based on price. A 3 wt is more or less a luxury, a specialized tool that if you don't own one, you will not be prevented from fishing any waters or or catching any fish that you couldn't on your 4 or 5 weight. If you buy some cheapo 3 wt, it probably will not get fished much as you will wish that you got that good one that was a little more coin and probably end up grabbing the 5 wt with the action you love when you hit the little streams that are ideal for the 3 wt.

Dalton

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TWO BEAUTIFUL FLY SELECTIONS GOING TO HELP OUR FISH!!!!!

THANKS EVERYONE!

We had a great banquet, perhaps our best in a long time. The fly selection you guys donated brought $170, which is awesome.

Brad

On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 3:27:24 PM UTC-5, Ernie wrote:

I totally agree with Brad! Many thanks to all who created this fish
candy.....I know I will be bidding on them for sure.

Ernie

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: SPECIAL GUEST - MIA SHEPPARD JOINING US FOR CLUB CASTING ON SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is huge. H U G E!

The realm of North American spey centers mostly in 3 Pacific Northwest states. It is rare when a Spey casting legend ventures to the east coast or mid-Atlantic for a public demonstration. That Mia Sheppard will bring her championship casting expertise, artistry and beauty to Fletchers Sunday morning is huge, rare treat for any spey or fly casting fan.

A Fletchers visit by Mia Sheppard is also a huge tribute to the boundless vision and efforts of Mssrs. Davala, Bilotta, Terrell and team to conceive and grow the TPFR. Thanks guys.

Smallies&Shad

On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 9:58:38 PM UTC-5, Dan Davala - Founder/President wrote:

Attention All TPFRers!

As Brandon mentioned in the previous thread, we are pleased to have Spey Casting notable MIA SHEPPARD joining us this Sunday for club casting at Fletcher's...

P.S. You can find Mia and her husband Marty's blog Metalheads HERE!

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 3wt

I would take a look at EBAY - there are some great used rods on there (most with lifetime warranties), and may alternatives. I bought an offbrand 2wt for small trout and bluegills, and it has been fantastic.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 4 mile chocolate milk

Were you out there yesterday? I drove across the bridge and noticed someone was out there towards the middle.

If its not too windy today around 4 or so, I packed my stuff and am going to give it a go.

On Thursday, February 28, 2013 11:16:57 AM UTC-5, Chuq Yang wrote:

i didn't have much luck there yesterday either until about 4. With the water higher than normal at low tide, I found the area just downstream of the outflow pretty productive. I caught 4 LMB and a bunch of huge bluegill. I didn't really see much with the water being so stained, but I think I caught a tire when I was downstream of you (near the power poles). There is a black wooly bugger in the tire now since it was too deep for me to reach down to retrieve it.

Chuq

On Thursday, February 28, 2013 6:31:52 AM UTC-5, TurbineBlade wrote:
If you almost hooked a carp, you've done better than I have in trying to catch one ;).

I pulled up about a 6' clear plastic tarp the other day, but managed to get my fly back. You never know what you'll get around here.

Gene

On Thursday, February 28, 2013 2:03:02 AM UTC-5, Texican wrote:
Almost forgot. I did land a men's large grey cotton glove. I think it was a righty. Not much of a fighter. So, I wasn't completely skunked. 😏

-John
On Thursday, February 28, 2013 12:48:16 AM UTC-5, Texican wrote:
Went to 4MR Wed. to work on my casting and try out my hideous wooly bugger I tied on a #6. About 20 cast in and I missed a huge carp. I've got to get this hook set thing down! Felt the fish on my line when I attempted to lift for my back cast. Thought I was hung up, saw a the fish roll and half a tail fin.

No other bites all day. Saw a couple of bass hit something on the surface but that was it. Nice and warm so getting skunked didn't feel so bad. BTW, I spent an hour with Rob Snowhite and his daughter. I asked Rob to spend an hour with me to help me get through my fly fishing learning curve. Great time and very helpful.

tight lines - John

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 3wt

I have th 7'6" and is a 3 wt

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