Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Pond for catching bait

Hey Andrew,

While not as efficient of a way to catch bluegill as cast nets or minnow traps, another option for the fly fishing inclined is golf course ponds. I've found that the majority of golf course ponds are swarming with bluegill. I've had great success (or failure as I was fishing for largemouth) with size 8 black wooly buggers, fishing along the shoreline. One morning I think I caught 8-10 of the little buggers in 15 minutes. Golf course fish don't get spooked very easily (typically lots of foot traffic and very little fishing pressure).

If you're going to fish a golf course pond, get out there early and be ready to leave by 7:30 am. Or you can fish late, after 6 pm.

One decent option near Indian Head is the Osprey's at Belmont Bay. The course was a dog track and closed down last fall, but there's a large pond on the 10th fairway that could have promise. Plus, no golfers means you can hit it pretty much anytime.

On Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 8:21:05 AM UTC-4, Rob Snowhite wrote:

I've seen people catch four mile run bluegill and red breasts for catfish bait. Our TPFR pilot used to cast net baby bluegill from roaches run. 

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On Apr 21, 2016, at 4:20 AM, TurbineBlade <doubl...@gmail.com> wrote:

Fly fishermen who repudiate other fishermen are an embarrassment.  

I've spent some time catching "aquarium-sized" sunfish, which probably works just as well for what you're trying to do.  Note that a regular minnow trap baited with bread catches more small sunfish than minnows most of the time in the tidal creeks off the Potomac around here.  So that's another option for you to try -- in VA you have to mark your trap with some information, and promise to check the trap regularly, but it's not too burdensome.  

With a fly rod I'd probably use something as light as possible and tiny nymphs or soft hackles.  I don't know about ponds, but just about any body of water is worth a try.  Accotink and Holmes run would get you all the 3-4" sunfish you'd ever need if you bring a 5-gal bucket with you and stop off there a couple of hours before your trip. 

While fishing a live bluegill many years ago I was surprised to catch about a 15 pound carp -- luckily Beth was there, or no one would have believed me.  

Gene 

On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 11:34:45 PM UTC-4, Andrew Sarcinello wrote:

I know this is a fly fishing group and I'm not trolling here, if anyone is wondering. I'm in the middle of a crazy time at work and apartment hunting and just hoping to score some quick info on short notice. I can see this post maybe not being well received and just thought I should clarify my intentions.

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