{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Best spots for turbid water/after a rain

Washington Channel where the Tidal Basin drains is usually clear after a major storm. A lot of construction on the sea wall so casting space is limited.

On Thursday, June 12, 2014 7:53:54 AM UTC-4, Patrick Kearns wrote:

Hey all,

Bit of a lengthy set of questions:

Given the miserable forecast this week, and the amount of rain we've been having during the week despite our last few sunny weekends, I've been wondering - what are the best places in the area to fish after a rain?  Do they clear up more quickly, or are they productive even when the water is murky?

I'm limited to public transportation, so I'd be especially interested in your thoughts on the best option out of Fletcher's, Chain Bridge, the C&O Canal, Rock Creek, the Tidal Basin and anything else in metro & bus range.  Other spots are great for future reference & the benefit of the board, of course.

Assuming the water is mucky, what's the best bet, tactically?  I've always gone with loud & flashy or stinky (bait), but I've yet to have much luck.  If the water bears an alarming resemblance to my morning coffee, am I mostly out for a nice walk?

Last question:  Does anyone ever use this DDoE site?  It's got real-time data on turbidity, pH, temp and a few other things I don't really understand, but I haven't had a chance to see how well the turbidity readings correlate with what I see at the river.

Thanks y'all!

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