Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing Recommendations for Young Kids?

1) don't expect to do any fishing yourself.

2) keep it short and expect there to be plenty of distractions.

I  can't recommend a pond, but bluegill on a bobber and worms it the place to start.  I would avoid running water.  It's just a lot harder to fish with a bobber and worms than stillwater.

Use the lightest line, smallest bobber, no weight and find the bluegill.  The light line and light bobber make a big difference.  

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On Sun, Jun 17, 2018 at 9:30 AM Sean Steele <spsteele@gmail.com> wrote:

I like Lake Royal for panfish (spinning gear w/ kids):

5344 Gainsborough Dr

Fairfax, VA 22032

https://goo.gl/maps/2RhvHzzrazE2

-Sean

On Jun 16, 2018, at 10:51 PM, steveacctfish@gmail.com wrote:

Hi,

I'm new to fishing in the Northern Virginia / DC area and am looking for any recommendations for places to take small kids fishing (my kid's 5). Basically just looking for sunfish or other smallish fish that'll be fun for a kid beginner accompanied by an adult who's not been fishing in a long while and has never fished in this region. Goal is to go out most weekends so am open to exploring the region, but am trying to avoid strikeouts so the kid doesn't get fed up...

We tried hitting Riverbend Park this weekend as a quick google search seemed to indicate it was good to take kids to, but between the strong currents and very muddy water it was a bit of a rough time. Are the conditions there normally a bit clearer and calmer?

Anyway - any recommendations would be welcome, either in DC or VA.

Thanks all,

Steve

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