Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: The Gauntlet.

For flies, I might actually go with a smaller damsel nymph.  Imitates a swimmer nymph for trout, and great for bass and carp.

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On Aug 29, 2014, at 1:11 PM, Brendan <brendanlilly@gmail.com> wrote:

Would be happy doing just one of these this weekend... or simply trying and failing. unfortunately not looking likely. 

think you'd have to hit PA or Mossy/Dry/Shenandoah to have a chance. finding holdover trout of that size outside of spring creeks is pretty tough. 

Atomic Hopper, Popper (have caught several big PA browns on 'em), Crayfish pattern or Wooly Bugger would be best guess on flies. 

Good luck and post pics! 

B

 

On Friday, August 29, 2014 10:28:22 AM UTC-4, Remick wrote:

Haha you're A-OK in my book, Misha! I'm in the same boat there. One hell of an accomplishment regardless. Tight lines, brotha!

On Thursday, August 28, 2014 5:03:31 PM UTC-4, Remick wrote:

Gentlemen,

With the long weekend coming up and fall quickly approaching - I wanted to propose a challenge to all that:

A) truly represents the diversity of our region's fisheries

B) showcases just a smidge of angling ability (but mostly gumption and luck)

C) forces folks outside of their comfort zone of being strictly a trout, bass, or carp guy.

With that said, I'd like to propose The Gauntlet -  a grueling way to lay waste to 24 hrs and an excuse to fish harder and potentially longer than anyone thought possible.  That said, you could complete The Gauntlet in 4-well placed casts if you were so lucky - but c'mon now...where's the fun in that? 

Without further adieu, here's what me and some fellow fly dudes (TPFRers Connor Donnovan, Kevin Huntington, Clarence Fullard) came up with and what we are attempting to accomplish this weekend.

Mission: Catch one of each in 24hrs

• 20+" Brown or Rainbow Trout
• 10+" brook trout OR 18+" striper
• 18+" smallmouth
• Carp (any size)

Rules: 

• Fly-fishing only. 
  
• Similar to a one-fly tournament you're stuck with one pattern and the rod/reel/line combo you start with. Choose wisely. 
  
• Catch, Snap, and Release format (fish are measured and photographed with time stamp to verify size/staying within time limit)

Prize: 

• Undying respect.
• One hell of a story for the next beer-tie 
• My sticker-ridden, hook-infested automobile*

Think you've got what it takes? 

*If above requirements are met by a worthy angler, the poster has no legal obligation to award his vehicle as a prize. 

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