If anyone is interested in sharing a striper charter mid week when the temp is slated to go above 40 or more degrees, shoot me an email and I'll let you know a few days in advance if we think we can go. (no financial gain on my part, I just want to go). Pete@perdata.ai --
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Sunday, January 18, 2026
{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Board Room VA – First Meeting Recap & Member Feedback
Dear TPFR Membership and Lurkers:
We had our first meeting at Board Room VA, and overall I want to share why I think it was a strong success and get structured feedback from the membership as we evaluate whether this venue is a good fit going forward.
Quick recap:
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We had 20 attendees, which for a club in transition is a great turnout and effectively gives us a solid baseline.
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We filled the space we occupied, which I'll include a photo of below (photo taken a little after peak attendance).
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The beginners table was right in the center of the action and was absolutely packed all night. Fun!
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There was additional seating available at the bar stools, which stayed more open.There was more seating available before a big round cement column that we didn't need and that another group ended up filling.
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Lighting was excellent:
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Tables had direct spotlights
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The venue also turned on overhead Edison-style string lights, which made the space even brighter and more comfortable for tying and demos.
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About half of attendees ordered food, and feedback on the food itself has been positive.
Early feedback & open questions:
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Some board members have raised concerns about:
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Overall venue size
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Server attentiveness
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My personal take:
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The space we used felt ideal for baseline meetings
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On nights where we expect larger turnout, I think there's additional space we could reasonably claim with an early arrival
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At this stage, I don't want decisions driven only by board impressions—this venue should work for the members.
So I'm asking everyone who attended (and even those who didn't) to take 2–3 minutes to fill out a short feedback form.
Your responses will directly shape whether we:
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keep Board Room VA as a regular meeting spot,
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use it selectively, or
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continue looking for alternatives.
Thanks again to everyone who came out and helped make the first meeting here a success.
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2026 Beer Tie Calendar
I've updated the website with the calendar. I will teach articulated madtoms this Monday.
Rob Snowhite
Fly Fishing Education & Instruction
(703) 401-6429
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, 03:49:55 PM EST, 'Miles' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Do you find yourself constantly wondering, "When is the next Beer Tie?" Does your family keep scheduling activities when you should be at Beer Tie? Do you like colorful drawings of flies?
Well, I have good news: the TPFR 2026 Beer Tie calendar is here! You can print it out, stick it to your fridge, or just carry a digital copy in your phone. You'll always know when it's time for the next Beer Tie.
You might notice a couple of changes this year. First, Beer Ties are now the second Monday of the month, rather than following Casting Church. We did that to make scheduling more consistent.
Second, each Beer Tie has a theme. You can still tie whatever you want (or nothing at all), but we plan to have demonstration tyers working on each night's theme, so that folks can share techniques and get new ideas. (If there's a night where you want to show off your skills, let a TPFR board member know and we'll set you up as a demo tyer.)
See you at the next Beer Tie! (Note the change in location per Owen's previous message; we're now at The Board Room, 925 N. Garfield St, Arlington, 22201.)
best,
Miles
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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2026 Beer Tie Calendar
What a wonderful thing! Thank you so much for the work that went into it, Miles! Yay TPFR!
Casey Peltier
FV-502
703-819-5733
On Thu, Jan 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM 'Miles' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Do you find yourself constantly wondering, "When is the next Beer Tie?" Does your family keep scheduling activities when you should be at Beer Tie? Do you like colorful drawings of flies?Well, I have good news: the TPFR 2026 Beer Tie calendar is here! You can print it out, stick it to your fridge, or just carry a digital copy in your phone. You'll always know when it's time for the next Beer Tie.
You might notice a couple of changes this year. First, Beer Ties are now the second Monday of the month, rather than following Casting Church. We did that to make scheduling more consistent.Second, each Beer Tie has a theme. You can still tie whatever you want (or nothing at all), but we plan to have demonstration tyers working on each night's theme, so that folks can share techniques and get new ideas. (If there's a night where you want to show off your skills, let a TPFR board member know and we'll set you up as a demo tyer.)See you at the next Beer Tie! (Note the change in location per Owen's previous message; we're now at The Board Room, 925 N. Garfield St, Arlington, 22201.)best,Miles--
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