{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Any Suggestions for the Cacapon River?

As I'm new to the forum I am mining old threads and found this one.

My family has a cabin on the Cacapon, adjacent to the town of Great Cacapon, perhaps 2 miles from the confluence with the Potomac.  It's a fantastic wading river - low and clear in the summer, and small enough that if you stand in the middle you can easily reach either shoreline with moderate casting skills.  The river has generally been fishing well the last 5 years - quite a few 16"+ smallies to go with the hordes of smaller ones and very willing redbreast sunnies.  Slower stretches may have largemouth, and you will find suckers in the riffles. 

There are also a lot of rock bass, though they are small and have no fight in them.  Catfish are present but not commonly caught unless using bait.  There are carp in places;  bluegill, green and pumpkinseed sunfish are also all present.   We've caught crappie before but they are very rare.

For those who wish to float fish, I HIGHLY recommend the Rt 127 to "Cacapon Crossings", a 9 mile float that is remote and with few people using the river.   I used to lead an annual trip for the Potomac River Smallmouth Club back in the day and the flyrodders in the group generally were very pleased with this stretch.  

Here are a couple of videos, some underwater (will disprove any ideas of a lack of redbreast sunfish in the river)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrOdGvRuERU

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbXRug8G8v89Jw8YJclMInKJje15FBv9Q

With respect to Largent, I've done the stretch from the Crossings to Largent, which is also about 9 miles, and much of it is deep and slow, a bit boring.  There is a small store in Largent that you used to be able to use for takeout but I would strongly suggest calling them first.  

The stretch immediately above 127 is a highly entertaining float trip for paddlers.  Compared to the 127-Crossings trip it is more challenging paddling and less quality fishing.  

Tom

On Monday, September 18, 2017 at 4:03:29 PM UTC-4, Andrew Sarcinello wrote:

I've been getting curious about this river and would love to hear how the float went!  I checked out the mouth this weekend, looks like a cool stream.  Caught a few sunnies. 

Does anyone know if there is boat access anywhere in the town of Largent?  Feel free to PM me.

On Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10:44:08 PM UTC-4, DaveSurfs wrote:

Good evening,

Heading up near Berkeley Springs WVa this weekend and will likely float the Cacapon Friday afternoon/evening (T-Storms permitting), and then float the confluence of the Cacapon and Potomac down to Hancock, MD on Saturday. Sunday's destination is up in the air, but will likely try and get a couple hours Sunday morning before heading back south.

Any thoughts or suggestions? Rob Snowhite's recent podcast has me interested in trying the Booglebug with woolybugger dropper for Smallies. I figured I'd also try crayfish imitation, and a couple baitfish patterns.

I'll be fishing a 9'0" 5Wt from a Kayak. 

Any suggestions appreciated.

One other thought, if the T-Storms come up bigger than forecast Friday afternoon and the rivers silt up, any suggestions on where to find cleaner water? should I be looking to trace blue lines on Google Maps and seek higher altitudes?

Thanks,

Dave

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