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

We use anywhere between a 3/4oz to 1.5oz jig for stripers. Jigging will be tough for the beginning part of the week with higher than average flows but hopefully it'll settle down by Thursday/Friday for a reasonable chance at jigging up a striper.  Without a motor the jig routine is difficult but you could anchor on the current seam and fish off the back of the boat or fan cast the area.  You can purchase jigs at Fletchers.

I'd go with a full sink or sinking head.  This is ideal for shad but will also give you the ability to fish for stripers. It may be a little early in the season to target them on the fly but by mid-May the current is usually slow enough to get a fly down to the bottom.

On Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 3:23:29 PM UTC-4, Ben H 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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