Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Monday, 29 May 2017

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Snakehead

They are up in the C&O canal up around Pennyfield lock. I haven't been up there this year, but last fall I saw one as I was on a walk.

Good luck catching them, but the guys bass fishing do seem to catch them.

Carl

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On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 8:24 AM, Trevor <ibsento@gmail.com> wrote:

Anyone seen or targeted NSH yet this year? If so, have you had any luck? I'm still trying to find some snakehead to target and, as of yet, I haven't seen any in any of the tidal creeks on the MD side, to include Mattowoman. Not sure where the majority of these guys hang out, but I guess I'll just have to put more time on the water to get into some.
Thanks for the info,
Trevor

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Snakehead

I am not an expert, by far, but I have caught 2 on the flyrod. I caught them in special circumstances.

Lately I have been chasing them in Belmont Bay. Specifically, Kane's Creek. They like weeds, lots of weeds. I heard of it as they really like having a roof over their head. They also tend to be in shallow water.

The only way to access a lot of the water to fish for them is by boat. I have also heard that their population is down due to harvesting them.

Good luck

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Snakehead

Anyone seen or targeted NSH yet this year? If so, have you had any luck? I'm still trying to find some snakehead to target and, as of yet, I haven't seen any in any of the tidal creeks on the MD side, to include Mattowoman. Not sure where the majority of these guys hang out, but I guess I'll just have to put more time on the water to get into some.

Thanks for the info,

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Anyone fish Freedom Lake over on Andrews AFB?

Collin,

In the cooler water seasons, the pickerel will hang out in the shallow water on the south end of the lake. I'll run down at lunch periodically to wet a line before getting back to work.

I saw your other post about the bass and I'm intrigued to see if I can entice them. I was down there without a rod the other day and saw the larger bass cruising the east side. Definitely have to give it a try.

Supposedly there are snakehead in there. Outdoor Rec mentioned it when I asked about fishing the lake. I've never seen anything gulping air though. Maybe they just thought the pickerel were the same thing.

Trevor

On Monday, May 15, 2017 at 2:46:57 PM UTC-4, tatu...@gmail.com wrote:

Have some business over there Saturday morning, was thinking of wetting my line. Looks to be a standard pond-like lake with the normal panfish/bass present?

Cheers
Collin

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Tidal Basin this Morning 5:30-7:45am

Clouser Minnow fly pattern used?

On Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 12:10:52 PM UTC-4, Hugh Fike wrote:

Hit the tidal basin this morning. Lots of fish taking just underneath the surface to the east of the Jefferson Memorial along that side up to the bridge. Caught a 2lb large mouth.

Worked back towards the west side by the gates. Very active feeding near the bridge. Caught a schoolie striper probably 2lbs as well.

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Sunday, 28 May 2017

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Anyone lose a rod in SNP?

I fear that as well Bob. Dalton let me know if it is Kyle's.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} double hand rods in Potomac

Nice that book describes the run times in great detail by stream. It also gives you so excellent suggestions on we're to park and fish.

I spent most of my life fishing for steelhead in the Great Lakes. It's one of the easiest fish to fool and they fight like crazy!!

Expect to see other anglers around. it's just that type of fishing environment. I'm alway laughing when people complain about pressure on steelhead streams. It's just like the shad run here, it's to be expected. Just embrace and have fun !

Be friendly and strike up conversation with with them. People are very quick to share there knowledge if your friendly.

Art

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On May 28, 2017, at 11:27 AM, Yang Chang <yangchang@gmail.com> wrote:

Purchased!

On Sun, May 28, 2017 at 10:54 AM, <arthur.noglak@gmail.com> wrote:
If your looking for spots purchase the Steelhead Guide by John Nagy.

It's very informative and is considered the best literature on Erie Steelhead.

Art

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On May 27, 2017, at 10:47 PM, Richard Farino <rfarino@gmail.com> wrote:

Walnut is a zoo. Try Elk, or 20 mile, or head into Ohio or the NY Erie tribs.

When we're open, I'll do a steelhead primer in the shop around September.

R

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Date: Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 10:38 PM
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Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} double hand rods in Potomac

I also caught steelhead in both Walnit and salmon river, but very limited experience. Walnut is easy to to get some actions but no casting. That is why I am thinking to explore other tribs.

On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 9:28 PM, Richard Farino <rfarino@gmail.com> wrote:
If you've only fished Walnut Creek in Erie, and you STILL want to fish for steelhead, you're a better man than I. If that was my only steel heading experience in Erie I'd never go back.

That said, I used to fish nothing but a 9' 6 or 7-weight with a floating line in Erie tribs. I could still cast a marabou streamer pattern and swing, but I wouldn't need the longer length rod because I was casting overhead.

One year I wound up buying a Sage 7110-4 Z-Axis Switch. I loaded it with a 350 Skagit body, and bought interchangeable tips. Now I have a floating tip for bouncing egg patterns on smaller rivers, and I usually use a type 3 or type 5 tip on bigger rivers for swinging those same marabou spey patterns. I also use it on the NB Potomac.

My next purchase will be a 4wt Winston Microspey. I used it on the NB and it was a lot of fun.

So as Art mentioned, an 11' 7-weight is spot on.

Disclaimer – I don't use it on the Potomac. Swinging flies is a waste of my time on this river, in my opinion.

R

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Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} double hand rods in Potomac

Thanks all for your kindly help! I will look for a 7wt 11' or 11'6" switch rod.

I have only fished Walnut creek in Erie twice in the fall and want to explore more steelhead tribs in both spring and fall. Can you give me some general information about what season and which trib to look for steelhead? Thanks again!

On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 8:25 PM, 'Art Friedlander' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Two more cents.
I've been using a 12 1/2 foot 6 weight old Sage Graphite IV for many years for steelhead and on the Potomac. Perfect for me, mainly casting overhead.

Another Art

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Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} double hand rods in Potomac

Yep those rivers and mabey one or two to the west I would agree. In fact if I'm just swinging I use a 13 7 with a skagit setup. But for versatility and single hand casting I like the 11 footer.

I would suggest going to a flyshop and putting some different rods in your hand. Give them the ol wiggle test

Art

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> On May 26, 2017, at 2:44 PM, Yambag Nelson <northstreetwreckingcrew@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I don't think 11'6 is too long for the Erie tribs, especially if you are fishing somewhere like the Catt.
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> I use an 11 ft 8wt on the salmon. But there are guys using 14 foot rods there. I use a rage compact head with polyleaders for almost all of my great lakes tribs fishing with the exception of the lower Niagara where I use skagit heads and t-14 for the most part.
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