Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Monday, 3 June 2019

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The one that got away

Wow, I had almost exactly the same thing happen to me a couple weeks ago at the Tidal Basin! Except my knot on 3X tippet didn't hold and the fish gave it a mighty shake and broke my fly off. Learned my lesson there--now just using 1 or even 0x there from now on and also checking my knots. Never know what you'll get in there. I got it just to the surface and it made a really strong jerk and all I could see was brown as it flashed back to the bottom--also think it was a cat. I was using an articulated streamer at the time and stripping slowwwww...

It's funny, my best "got away" story so far this year was a couple weeks back down in Rock Creek close to my house. I was chasing whatever I could get into. Tied on a popper, threw it up current to a calm area behind some rocks and something grabbed it right away. It was fighting me like crazy on my 4wt, meanwhile I was whooping and hollering. And then somehow the hook came loose and it was gone. Think I got distracted and let off for a millisecond. But it was the best fight I've had on my new Winston Kairos rod. Was either a bass or one of the freaking huge bluegills I spotted from the bike path that looked to be close to 10 inches.

On Monday, June 3, 2019 at 10:13:01 AM UTC-4, Collin Tatusko wrote:

Fishing the Tidal Basin teaches lessons in humility and patience.

Hit the Basin yesterday morning as the sun was coming up. Many fish stirring about....and after a few hours of nada top side or below the surface with streamers and the like...switched over to the bottom dwellers.

Put on a nice black hellgrammite looking bug-thing. Not one cast later...BAM...and for the next 15 minutes (and a few folks passing by to watch)...played the fish on my line. Guessed by the hard fight and staying deep (tide was on its way up) it was a catfish. Sure enough...it was.

So there I was....big catfish on the line, finally tired him (or her) out, and got it up to the wall. Pulled around my net, which was excessively small and decided 'hey, Mr./Mrs. Catfish isn't struggling so much, maybe I can lift it straight up the 6-8 inches and get it on the path". That little voice in my head said bad idea; I heard the voice and brushed it off.

Sure enough, started to pull straight up and POP...down went the fish and I swear...the catfish was smiling as he/she slipped back into the brown depth of the Tidal Basin.

So, heed my lessons. And...if anyone catches a nice 15-20 inch big catfish with a hellgrammite lure firmly attached to its lower left lip...you are welcome.

I absolutely love fly fishing.

Cheers

Collin

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The one that got away

Good story. I had a prehensile looking cat break the tip off of my 4 wgt in rock creek park right below the zoo when that section was open. Wow. That sucker looked at me like he wanted to beat me up, take my wallet, and THEN eat ME. I tried to get the clouded minnow out of his mouth but ended up cutting Tippett. Fabian retreat!

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On Jun 3, 2019, at 10:49 AM, namfos <mark.sofman@gmail.com> wrote:

A not-so long distance release! ;-)

Mark

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Canoe Dreams

Could try the Occoquan Reservoir at Fountain Head Park. They have a boat ramp and there are fish in the reservoir. They also have mile markers going upstream towards Bull Run boat launch. Several places along the reservoir where you can take out and enjoy a lunch on land.

Daniel

On Sat, Jun 1, 2019 at 10:15 AM abbie mcmullen <abbie.mcmullen@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello y'all!! I recently got myself a SWEET old canoe. Super wide and stable, I'm turning it into the ultimate fish finder and dog luxury cruise liner. Haha. I am looking for recommendations on where to take this baby for a spin! We have a couple small lakes I frequent but looking to add some new water to my list. Looking for small slow rivers or lakes! Thanks!!!

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Rose River

That sounds like a good plan, there is a cut off the fire trail that about 1/2 mile up which is a good starting point to find them.

On Friday, May 31, 2019 at 5:10:06 PM UTC-4, Paul Sarigianis wrote:

Hi guys,

I am planning on taking my dad and son to the Rose River tomorrow and was wondering if you have any advice, since it will be our first time. Our plan is to park at the trailhead and walk up the fire road about a mile and find some pools, hopefully with a few brookies. Are there any restrictions I need to be aware of? Thanks for your help.

Paul

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The one that got away

A not-so long distance release! ;-)

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The one that got away

Awesome story!!

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} The one that got away

Great post!

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Sent: Monday, June 3, 2019 10:13:01 AM
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Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} The one that got away

Fishing the Tidal Basin teaches lessons in humility and patience.

Hit the Basin yesterday morning as the sun was coming up. Many fish stirring about....and after a few hours of nada top side or below the surface with streamers and the like...switched over to the bottom dwellers.

Put on a nice black hellgrammite looking bug-thing. Not one cast later...BAM...and for the next 15 minutes (and a few folks passing by to watch)...played the fish on my line. Guessed by the hard fight and staying deep (tide was on its way up) it was a catfish. Sure enough...it was.

So there I was....big catfish on the line, finally tired him (or her) out, and got it up to the wall. Pulled around my net, which was excessively small and decided 'hey, Mr./Mrs. Catfish isn't struggling so much, maybe I can lift it straight up the 6-8 inches and get it on the path". That little voice in my head said bad idea; I heard the voice and brushed it off.

Sure enough, started to pull straight up and POP...down went the fish and I swear...the catfish was smiling as he/she slipped back into the brown depth of the Tidal Basin.

So, heed my lessons. And...if anyone catches a nice 15-20 inch big catfish with a hellgrammite lure firmly attached to its lower left lip...you are welcome.

I absolutely love fly fishing.

Cheers

Collin

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