Thanks for the info, Gene. You guys are really helping me out! Good to know about wading - I'll stay out, stay alive, and save some weight when traveling! I liked the idea of fishing in the constitution gardens - I'm going to look into that!
On Friday, September 11, 2015 at 4:18:12 AM UTC-7, TurbineBlade wrote:
-- On Friday, September 11, 2015 at 4:18:12 AM UTC-7, TurbineBlade wrote:
I have to agree with Yambag and go with the 5-weight between those 2 choices. As far as locations, I'd go with Lane's advice and check out the C & O canal. It's a culturally significant, unqiue place to fish and access is extremely easy. You don't want to be wading in it near Georgetown, but casting from the bank isn't bad. If you really want to fish in DC in a truly weird setting, check out the constitution gardens for sunfish (it's right along the national mall), or maybe the tidal basin.....though it's hit-and-miss and every tourist will ask you questions, even though you're also a tourist.I would personally NOT fish the main Potomac, since it's deep, of limited access, limited backcasting space, and not really at all ideal for fly tackle on foot. Not with a single hand rod anyway. That's just my preference.Gene
On Friday, September 11, 2015 at 4:45:11 AM UTC-4, Jeff Cook wrote:Get the Uber app for your a smartphone. Very active in DC.I believe most of my travel will be either by metro or taxi - I'm not familiar with the area so I suspect I'll be grabbing taxis when I can. Good thing I'll get reimbursed for it!--Thanks for the tip, 5wt it is!
On Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 5:58:38 AM UTC-7, Yambag Nelson wrote:Will you have any type of transportation or will you be limited to metro accessible spots?Either way, bring the 5 weight. A ten weight is overkill.
On Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 5:16:47 AM UTC-4, Brian Boomer wrote:Hi all! I live in California and happily call the Kings and Kern rivers in the Central Sierra's my regular fishing spots. I will be headed out to DC for a business trip (I work for a college and am meeting up with the National Science Foundation) - I fly in on September 16th - get there about 4pm - stay the 17th - in conference from 8-5 - and then leave the afternoon of the 18th after a half day conference. It's a major bummer that my first trip to the nation's capital has to be so short-lived. Of course, I want to see all the tourist attractions but my first thought when hearing about the trip? Where am I going to fish? That's how I stumbled upon this group, which, from the little I've read seems like a really cool thing - I wish they had beerties where I'm from!Anywho, on to my reason for posting here. I am wondering what advice I can get from you all as being totally new to the area. Further, I suppose, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in hitting the water with me - or will be in the same area at the same time? I'm betting my only likely time to fish will be on the evening of the 17th. I'll be staying at the Residence Inn Arlington Rosslyn and I've noticed from your awesome map that it's relatively close to the "Pentagon Marina Upper Inlet" and across the Potomac from the "C&O Canal Outlet."Should I be trying one of these spots?Should I take my 5wt (9') trout outfit or bass (7'11") 10wt outfit? Most of my gear is extremely light in comparison (2-4wt).Do you guys wade in these locations? Is it worth bringing waders and boots?Anyone want to fish?Thanks for your time,Brian Boomer
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