{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Tips for this newbie on catching bigger fish

Have you tried fishing a topwater pattern yet? Say a gurgler? You should be able to cast that alright with a 5wt and floating line. Stripers love them when feeding on the top. Bass too. Just another option.

On Monday, October 20, 2014 8:41:29 PM UTC-4, Jamie Carracher wrote:

Thanks for all the great comments! I probably was a bit misleading in my initial comment... "big" to me is an 8 inch smallmouth. About a month ago, I landed a bluegill the size of my hand at the Tidal Basin, which is the biggest fish I've caught here. Most of the fish I've caught in DC have been a lot smaller.

It's interesting the consensus seems to be to stick with floating line. I typically stay at the canal or tidal basin because I can bike there and the conditions seem most favorable for that. I have no big desire to go with a sinking line, I just assumed I needed one because I haven't had a ton of success with floating. I live right near Rock Creek but I havent seen too many fish in there, unfortunately. I like being on the river because it's the most natural option, and I can focus on casting without worrying about tourists. The Tidal Basin is where I go most often though because it's more open and the potential fish are more diverse than the canal.

I'm sure I'll improve. I go on hot streaks. I'll catch three bluegill one day and then nothing for three weeks. Right now I'm in a slump. I'll start playing with the times I go next.

Jamie

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