Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fletcher's cove questions

DC license is needed, buy it at the boathouse.

When fishing from shore, a sinking line is a liability.  It ends up getting your fly/line tangled in the rocks.  Even with a floating line, expect to break off some flies.   When out in a boat, a full sink can help. but I had a strange experience last year.  I was out on one of those drizzly days that you have to motivate yourself to get out.  The guy next to me was fishing a floating line and bringing in one fish after another.  I was on a full sink line (T14) and while I would hook them, the fish would jump and the line would be in the shape of a giant U.  The line is going down from my rod tip but up to the fish.  I lost more fish that day than I care to think about.   The next time I go out,  I will try a sink tip with a slightly slower sink rate.  

As for spinning tackle.  Shad darts from and shad spoons work well.  I like the spoons quite a bit. sometimes I will run a heavy dart with a spoon coming off a bit above the dart.  It can make a mess in the line, but the combo gets the spoon down.  I guess splitshot would work to get the spoon down too. Light weight tackle is fine  I use 8 to 10 lb mono, which is enough for any shad I've caught.  Just make sure you have the drag set right.  Those fish will run and jump.

Carl

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On Sun, Apr 29, 2018 at 3:23 PM, Ben H <benmholt@gmail.com> wrote:

Apologies if some of these questions are very basic. Going to try rowboats from Fletcher's for the first time this week and wanted to know a few details.

1. Is a VA freshwater license valid in this stretch or is a D.C. License needed?

2. Full sinking line needed to catch shad from boat or will a sink tip suffice? Looks like flows will be normal for this time of year.

3. Also contemplating bringing some cheat gear (aka spinning tackle) for jigging striper. Any tips on lures and size/weight of spoons/jig heads much appreciated.

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