{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 2017 shad season has begun

There are a lot of prior threads about the dangers of wading the Potomac, especially north of Fletcher's towards CB.

I tend to wear a life jacket if I'm in waders are on or I'm wet wading.  Haven't noticed any issue with my spey casting after doing this for a few years now.  

If you're going to wade, be sure you have studs on your treads or that the treads aren't worn out as the rocks can get slippery.  Lots of guys will use a wading staff too at low tide.

Safer bet is to rent a boat.

On Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:30:21 AM UTC-4, Yambag Nelson wrote:

I don't believe it is actually legal to wade the Potomac, but people (myself included) certainly do.  As long as you stay in the slack water and don't go past your knees, you are ok.  Stay away from the current though and pay attention to what the tide is doing. 

On Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:20:35 AM UTC-4, Eric Lowney wrote:

This is my first shad season as well.  Is it safe to wade around Fletcher's or Chain Bridge?  I heard the water can have pretty swift currents and I'm new to wading/fly fishing in general so want to make sure I'm being cautious/safe.

On Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:41:30 AM UTC-4, namfos wrote:

On Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 10:32:53 PM UTC-4, Jim White wrote:

No clue how to attach pics.

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