{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} TPFR Steelhead Trip March 17th-19th

Join TPFR St Patrick's Day Weekend on an informal Steelhead Trip fishing Salmon River Pulaski, New York

This is not a guided or instructional . One needs to have basic fly fishing knowledge. Although I'm sure experienced  Steelhead Anglers on the trip will be happy to share tips and insight. Some of the most productive techniques are swinging flies, indicator nymphing and bottom bouncing. 

You are responsible for providing all of your gear/equipment.

This by no means is a comprehensive gear list just covering some of the basics.

Gear List

7wt or 8wt rod(s)

 matching reel(s) preferably large arbor.  Floating line. Appropriate leaders and tippets. Non-toxic split shot . 

Flies: egg patterns in a variety of colors and sizes, large nymph patterns. Variety of streamers: zonkers, woolly buggers, intruders, popsicle flies, alevin and fry imitations,

chest waders (preferably neoprene)

with cleated boots

wading staff

landing net

warm fingerless gloves, moisture wicking long underwear. Other appropriate warm clothing for fishing in cold conditions.

New York State Fishing licence : can either be online purchase or buy licence in person at any one numerous retail stores in the area  

Staying at  Deer Creek Motel. Pulaski New York. You are responsible for making your own room reservations. Besides Deer Creek Motel there are numerous other places to stay around the Salmon River

The Salmon River, Pulaski New York. Is approximately an 8-hour drive from the DMV doing the speed limit.

We would be leaving the DC area sometime in the afternoon/evening of the 17th. Returning the night of the 19th.

Fishing all day Saturday, fishing half a day on Sunday and then driving back.

Carpool TBA

THIS TRIP IS SUBJECT TO POSTPONED /RESCHEDULE/CANCELLATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND/OR POOR RIVER CONDITIONS

 

Any questions or concerns feel free to contact me : text or email

Trip Coordinator

Vladimir " Vo " Polivanov

240-481-7832

vlad.poli18@gmail.com

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: PHWFF Fly Tying Marathon at Quantico

I like this one, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0741BSG3R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 it will run on 4 AAs or it has a USB power cable that will connect to a power pack. Only shortcoming is that it could be taller - but you could also buy two and have more light. Jo-Ann's has Ott Lites on sale for 40 or 50% off - most require extension cords though.

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 5:29:28 PM UTC-5 r...@robsnowhite.com wrote:

Mark 

I want to buy a battery powered super bright led for this event. What is your preference these days? 

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On Feb 21, 2023, at 3:49 PM, namfos <mark....@gmail.com> wrote:

If you're a fly tyer Project Healing Waters can use your help! Sign up for the March 11 Fly tying Marathon at the US Marine Corps Museum at Quantico!

On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 8:52:29 AM UTC-5 namfos wrote:

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Left Handed Fly Tyers

Sorry, Eric - I've updated the instructions on mirroring YouTube videos so now it will work.  

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 11:54:43 AM UTC-5 Lane Thurgood wrote:

I am a lefty and I love the traveler and have used it for probably 20 years. I actually use the right hand version and it doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I was told it was best to use the RH version to keep the knob out of the way. 

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 7:08:54 PM UTC-5 ltc...@gmail.com wrote:

I am left handed and looking to get into fly tying.  For the fly tying south paws out there, do you find it necessary to use a vise for a lefty?  

I am looking at the Renzetti traveler and see it comes in a LH and RH.  Any recommendations would be appreciated.

R

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: PHWFF Fly Tying Marathon at Quantico

Mark 

I want to buy a battery powered super bright led for this event. What is your preference these days? 

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If you're a fly tyer Project Healing Waters can use your help! Sign up for the March 11 Fly tying Marathon at the US Marine Corps Museum at Quantico!

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: PHWFF Fly Tying Marathon at Quantico

If you're a fly tyer Project Healing Waters can use your help! Sign up for the March 11 Fly tying Marathon at the US Marine Corps Museum at Quantico!

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Left Handed Fly Tyers

Eric,

I'm a lefty as well and thought I'd share a trick I found for watching fly tying videos on YouTube.  Any YouTube video can be played in a "mirror" format on a computer - which makes the fly tying instructor left handed.  Attached are instructions I made for Chrome web broswer.

Tommy

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 11:54:43 AM UTC-5 Lane Thurgood wrote:

I am a lefty and I love the traveler and have used it for probably 20 years. I actually use the right hand version and it doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I was told it was best to use the RH version to keep the knob out of the way. 

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 7:08:54 PM UTC-5 ltc...@gmail.com wrote:

I am left handed and looking to get into fly tying.  For the fly tying south paws out there, do you find it necessary to use a vise for a lefty?  

I am looking at the Renzetti traveler and see it comes in a LH and RH.  Any recommendations would be appreciated.

R

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Prescription sunglasses

Hey, thanks everybody - Greg Feder's caution I think wins the day - it's also the same reason I don't like chest packs or Richardson flyboxes (and I was gifted one!): GOTTA SEE MY FEET. So I'll stick with distance corrected shades and flip focals - maybe just up the diopter

Mark 

On Friday, February 17, 2023 at 11:06:43 AM UTC-5 tom.so...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi:

Switched to progressive(s) for everything years ago. Took about a week to get comfortable. Use my everyday transition glasses + oakleys and am set for dark to bright conditions. I like the wrap-arounds better for outside - my eye doesn't get distracted by the lens frame - but would not do reflective lenses again. Good luck

On Friday, February 17, 2023 at 10:40:44 AM UTC-5 Gregg Rockett wrote:

I wear progressives and have decided against prescription sunglasses for the reason that Greg Feder mentions.  So I have settled on Cocoons over my glasses instead.  I am sure that they are not the best solution, but they suit me fine, and I can concentrate on my footing!

If anyone else has experience with wrap arounds over prescription glasses, I would welcome the feedback.

Gregg Rockett

On Friday, February 17, 2023 at 9:24:03 AM UTC-5 Greg Feder wrote:

Mark —

If you're going to fish in bi- or multi-focals, keep in mind that the near vision is usually on the bottom of the lens, which is what you're looking through when you're stepping carefully and trying not to fall down.  It can be dangerous.  

Consider Rx distance correction with flip down magnifiers for knot-tying, etc.  

Or get some progressives so you can read at the beach! 

Cheers, 

-- Greg

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On Feb 17, 2023, at 8:46 AM, namfos <mark....@gmail.com> wrote:

I'm need to fully expend my FSA account - prescription shades are an eligible expense.

I already wear polarized shades, brown lenses seem to work best for me. I have dirt cheap Coyotes for general use and a pair of Smith Chromapops that I use for fishing only.

Those of you who wear prescription shades what do  you recommend?

Basic prescription for distance? Bi-focals? Progressive vision? 

Anything else to consider? 

Thanks,

Mark 

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Fairfax Area Fishing Spots

Angelo.  If you are willing to travel about 30 minutes to Alexandria, check out Lake Cook on Eisenhower Avenue next to Cameron Run Regional Park.  It was stocked by the VA DWR with nice sized trout last week.  Gregg Rockett

On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:43:32 AM UTC-5 Angelo Perez wrote:

Can anyone recommend some good spots in the Fairfax area (I live in McLean) to take my son to catch anything this time of year? He has a spin cast rod and I will be bringing my fly rod to get some practice and catch whatever bites.  Thanks. --

Angelo Perez

Mobile: (202) 780-6851

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fairfax Area Fishing Spots

Can anyone recommend some good spots in the Fairfax area (I live in McLean) to take my son to catch anything this time of year? He has a spin cast rod and I will be bringing my fly rod to get some practice and catch whatever bites.  Thanks. --

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Mobile: (202) 780-6851

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} NCC-TU Shad Night Registration Link

Here's the Zoom registration link for Shad Night, next Wednesday at 7:30.

Check out today's email regarding the event. We hope you can join us!

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Prescription sunglasses

Hi:

Switched to progressive(s) for everything years ago. Took about a week to get comfortable. Use my everyday transition glasses + oakleys and am set for dark to bright conditions. I like the wrap-arounds better for outside - my eye doesn't get distracted by the lens frame - but would not do reflective lenses again. Good luck

On Friday, February 17, 2023 at 10:40:44 AM UTC-5 Gregg Rockett wrote:

I wear progressives and have decided against prescription sunglasses for the reason that Greg Feder mentions.  So I have settled on Cocoons over my glasses instead.  I am sure that they are not the best solution, but they suit me fine, and I can concentrate on my footing!

If anyone else has experience with wrap arounds over prescription glasses, I would welcome the feedback.

Gregg Rockett

On Friday, February 17, 2023 at 9:24:03 AM UTC-5 Greg Feder wrote:

Mark —

If you're going to fish in bi- or multi-focals, keep in mind that the near vision is usually on the bottom of the lens, which is what you're looking through when you're stepping carefully and trying not to fall down.  It can be dangerous.  

Consider Rx distance correction with flip down magnifiers for knot-tying, etc.  

Or get some progressives so you can read at the beach! 

Cheers, 

-- Greg

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 17, 2023, at 8:46 AM, namfos <mark....@gmail.com> wrote:

I'm need to fully expend my FSA account - prescription shades are an eligible expense.

I already wear polarized shades, brown lenses seem to work best for me. I have dirt cheap Coyotes for general use and a pair of Smith Chromapops that I use for fishing only.

Those of you who wear prescription shades what do  you recommend?

Basic prescription for distance? Bi-focals? Progressive vision? 

Anything else to consider? 

Thanks,

Mark 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Prescription sunglasses

I wear progressives and have decided against prescription sunglasses for the reason that Greg Feder mentions.  So I have settled on Cocoons over my glasses instead.  I am sure that they are not the best solution, but they suit me fine, and I can concentrate on my footing!

If anyone else has experience with wrap arounds over prescription glasses, I would welcome the feedback.

Gregg Rockett

On Friday, February 17, 2023 at 9:24:03 AM UTC-5 Greg Feder wrote:

Mark —

If you're going to fish in bi- or multi-focals, keep in mind that the near vision is usually on the bottom of the lens, which is what you're looking through when you're stepping carefully and trying not to fall down.  It can be dangerous.  

Consider Rx distance correction with flip down magnifiers for knot-tying, etc.  

Or get some progressives so you can read at the beach! 

Cheers, 

-- Greg

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 17, 2023, at 8:46 AM, namfos <mark....@gmail.com> wrote:

I'm need to fully expend my FSA account - prescription shades are an eligible expense.

I already wear polarized shades, brown lenses seem to work best for me. I have dirt cheap Coyotes for general use and a pair of Smith Chromapops that I use for fishing only.

Those of you who wear prescription shades what do  you recommend?

Basic prescription for distance? Bi-focals? Progressive vision? 

Anything else to consider? 

Thanks,

Mark 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Seeking 4MR Stream Cleanup Volunteers

Always a great time cleaning up 4mr. You never know what you'll find. 

Reminder- if you see a clump of white paper in and along the woods do not approach it. It's used tp. 

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On Feb 15, 2023, at 1:50 PM, Daniel Lazenby <dlazenby4@gmail.com> wrote:



The Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation will hold 4MR trail and streambank litter cleanup events on March 11th (between 395 and West Glebe Road Bridge) and March 26th (east side of the park).  You will find more information about the events HERE.

For all clean-ups:

• Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation provides: snacks, work gloves, hand sanitizer, trash grabbers, and bags
• Bring your own: reusable water bottle, and sturdy shoes
• All participants must agree to and sign a liability waiver

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Prescription sunglasses

Mark —

If you're going to fish in bi- or multi-focals, keep in mind that the near vision is usually on the bottom of the lens, which is what you're looking through when you're stepping carefully and trying not to fall down.  It can be dangerous.  

Consider Rx distance correction with flip down magnifiers for knot-tying, etc.  

Or get some progressives so you can read at the beach! 

Cheers, 

-- Greg

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 17, 2023, at 8:46 AM, namfos <mark.sofman@gmail.com> wrote:

I'm need to fully expend my FSA account - prescription shades are an eligible expense.

I already wear polarized shades, brown lenses seem to work best for me. I have dirt cheap Coyotes for general use and a pair of Smith Chromapops that I use for fishing only.

Those of you who wear prescription shades what do  you recommend?

Basic prescription for distance? Bi-focals? Progressive vision? 

Anything else to consider? 

Thanks,

Mark 

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Prescription sunglasses

I'm need to fully expend my FSA account - prescription shades are an eligible expense.

I already wear polarized shades, brown lenses seem to work best for me. I have dirt cheap Coyotes for general use and a pair of Smith Chromapops that I use for fishing only.

Those of you who wear prescription shades what do  you recommend?

Basic prescription for distance? Bi-focals? Progressive vision? 

Anything else to consider? 

Thanks,

Mark 

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Seeking 4MR Stream Cleanup Volunteers

The Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation will hold 4MR trail and streambank litter cleanup events on March 11th (between 395 and West Glebe Road Bridge) and March 26th (east side of the park).  You will find more information about the events HERE.

For all clean-ups:

• Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation provides: snacks, work gloves, hand sanitizer, trash grabbers, and bags
• Bring your own: reusable water bottle, and sturdy shoes
• All participants must agree to and sign a liability waiver

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Volunteer opportunities on the Tidal Potomac

Our friend, Chris Campo, the Fish and Wildlife Biologist for DC's Department of Energy & Environment, is seeking volunteers for several upcoming outings. This is a great way to encourage our neighbors to share our love of the tidal Potomac. The times I've volunteered I have been very impressed with the thought and preparation that Chris and his team put into them.

 If any of these suit your schedule, please reach out to Chris (christopher.campo@dc.gov) to raise your hand. This is a great way to encourage our neighbors to share our love of the tidal Potomac. I'm sure you'll have fun and feel good about helping out. 

April 23rd - Hains Point Community Day

• Offering free fishing sessions (~40 anglers/hour) from 8:30AM to 12:30PM as part of NPS-NAMA's broader Hains Point Community Day event. Volunteers will provide basic spincast (push-button) casting instruction, and assist with any related tasks (netting/unhooking fish, re-rigging rods as needed, etc.).

April 29th - Shad Fishing at Fletcher's Cove with Howard University, NPT, NPS-CHOH

• Leading a shad fishing activity for approx. 15-25 Howard University students, with support from the National Park Trust and NPS- CHOH staff. Volunteers will help with spinning rod setup, basic casting instruction, and land-based shad fishing. Tentative timeframe 8AM-12:00PM.

May 20th - Shad/Multi-Species Fishing at Fletcher's Cove with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, NPT, NPS-CHOH

• Leading a shad/multi-species fishing activity for approx. 35-45 youth and adults from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, with support from the National Park Trust and NPS-CHOH staff. Depending on river conditions and the status of the shad run, this may become more of a perch/catfishing day. Will also set up a Backyard Bass practice casting station for younger kids/families. Tentative timeframe 8AM-12:00PM.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Club House?

you know, I wonder if we could get some space from the Washington Canoe Club...

On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 8:50:59 AM UTC-5 namfos wrote:

And a little difficult to directly get to the river.

On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:23:31 PM UTC-5 eowill...@gmail.com wrote:

Shame it's only 30K square feet...

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 3:57:50 PM UTC-5 namfos wrote:

TPFR needs a clubhouse, right?

https://www.trulia.com/p/md/rockville/11900-river-rd-rockville-md-20854--2153805081

;-)

Mark

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Club House?

And a little difficult to directly get to the river.

On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:23:31 PM UTC-5 eowill...@gmail.com wrote:

Shame it's only 30K square feet...

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 3:57:50 PM UTC-5 namfos wrote:

TPFR needs a clubhouse, right?

https://www.trulia.com/p/md/rockville/11900-river-rd-rockville-md-20854--2153805081

;-)

Mark

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Club House?

Shame it's only 30K square feet...

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 3:57:50 PM UTC-5 namfos wrote:

TPFR needs a clubhouse, right?

https://www.trulia.com/p/md/rockville/11900-river-rd-rockville-md-20854--2153805081

;-)

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Club House?

TPFR needs a clubhouse, right?

https://www.trulia.com/p/md/rockville/11900-river-rd-rockville-md-20854--2153805081

;-)

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raft access for Shad?

Launching with a trailer at Fletchers is prohibited.  You can carry your raft from the lot down.

 

People will sometimes unlawfully open the gate or move the railroad ties that cordon off the lower parking area at the bottom of the cove and back down and dump their boats in the water there.

 

R

 

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Date: Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 2:47 PM
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Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raft access for Shad?

 

might just be no trailers in the lower parking lot where you have to deal with the tunnel

On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 9:49:58 AM UTC-5 RobSky wrote:

Hey Rob, are you talking trailers in general? is that noted somewhere? I've brought my yak trailer to fletchers a number of times over the years and have never been called on it. 

Thanks 

Robert 

 

 

On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:25 AM Rob Snowhite <r...@robsnowhite.com> wrote:

No trailers allowed at Fletchers. Closest ramp is Gravelly. You'd have to put in there and take the long ride up river. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 1, 2023, at 5:17 PM, HermanyorFlorida <m.herm...@gmail.com> wrote:

If it works better for you location wise, you could also put your boat in on the Occoquan during the run.

Herman

On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 10:15:26 AM UTC-5 ken...@gmail.com wrote:

You can just push your raft in at Fletchers where people put their kayaks in or pay use their ramp. I have a Flycraft but I end up just using the rowboats because it's so much easier to have them deal with the logistics (other than pulling my electric outboard on and off).

 

Chris

 

On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2:03:26 PM UTC-5 bcai...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi everyone - 

 

Looking for some advice as it relates to accessing the Potomac for the shad run with a raft (clearly I'm already getting excited about the spring).

 

I know the rowboats are available for rent from Fletchers, but does anyone use drift boat style rafts to fish shad? If so, do you launch them from the makeshift launch at the edge of the parking lot in Fletchers or another spot?

 

A buddy and I have a Stealthcraft Hooligan XL raft  and I was hoping to use it to get out there, but I know access is limited.  We plan to put an e-propulsion outboard on it soon, but I would love to avoid the long, slow ferry up river from Gravelly point if possible.

 

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

 

Brian 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raft access for Shad?

might just be no trailers in the lower parking lot where you have to deal with the tunnel

On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 9:49:58 AM UTC-5 RobSky wrote:

Hey Rob, are you talking trailers in general? is that noted somewhere? I've brought my yak trailer to fletchers a number of times over the years and have never been called on it. 

Thanks 

Robert 

 

On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:25 AM Rob Snowhite <r...@robsnowhite.com> wrote:

No trailers allowed at Fletchers. Closest ramp is Gravelly. You'd have to put in there and take the long ride up river. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 1, 2023, at 5:17 PM, HermanyorFlorida <m.herm...@gmail.com> wrote:

If it works better for you location wise, you could also put your boat in on the Occoquan during the run.

Herman

On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 10:15:26 AM UTC-5 ken...@gmail.com wrote:

You can just push your raft in at Fletchers where people put their kayaks in or pay use their ramp. I have a Flycraft but I end up just using the rowboats because it's so much easier to have them deal with the logistics (other than pulling my electric outboard on and off).

Chris

On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2:03:26 PM UTC-5 bcai...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi everyone - 

Looking for some advice as it relates to accessing the Potomac for the shad run with a raft (clearly I'm already getting excited about the spring).

I know the rowboats are available for rent from Fletchers, but does anyone use drift boat style rafts to fish shad? If so, do you launch them from the makeshift launch at the edge of the parking lot in Fletchers or another spot?

A buddy and I have a Stealthcraft Hooligan XL raft  and I was hoping to use it to get out there, but I know access is limited.  We plan to put an e-propulsion outboard on it soon, but I would love to avoid the long, slow ferry up river from Gravelly point if possible.

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Brian 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raft access for Shad?

Hey Rob, are you talking trailers in general? is that noted somewhere? I've brought my yak trailer to fletchers a number of times over the years and have never been called on it. 

Thanks 

Robert 

 

On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:25 AM Rob Snowhite <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote:

No trailers allowed at Fletchers. Closest ramp is Gravelly. You'd have to put in there and take the long ride up river. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 1, 2023, at 5:17 PM, HermanyorFlorida <m.herman.yam@gmail.com> wrote:

If it works better for you location wise, you could also put your boat in on the Occoquan during the run.

Herman

On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 10:15:26 AM UTC-5 ken...@gmail.com wrote:

You can just push your raft in at Fletchers where people put their kayaks in or pay use their ramp. I have a Flycraft but I end up just using the rowboats because it's so much easier to have them deal with the logistics (other than pulling my electric outboard on and off).

Chris

On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2:03:26 PM UTC-5 bcai...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi everyone - 

Looking for some advice as it relates to accessing the Potomac for the shad run with a raft (clearly I'm already getting excited about the spring).

I know the rowboats are available for rent from Fletchers, but does anyone use drift boat style rafts to fish shad? If so, do you launch them from the makeshift launch at the edge of the parking lot in Fletchers or another spot?

A buddy and I have a Stealthcraft Hooligan XL raft  and I was hoping to use it to get out there, but I know access is limited.  We plan to put an e-propulsion outboard on it soon, but I would love to avoid the long, slow ferry up river from Gravelly point if possible.

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Brian 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raft access for Shad?

No trailers allowed at Fletchers. Closest ramp is Gravelly. You'd have to put in there and take the long ride up river. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 1, 2023, at 5:17 PM, HermanyorFlorida <m.herman.yam@gmail.com> wrote:

If it works better for you location wise, you could also put your boat in on the Occoquan during the run.

Herman

On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 10:15:26 AM UTC-5 ken...@gmail.com wrote:

You can just push your raft in at Fletchers where people put their kayaks in or pay use their ramp. I have a Flycraft but I end up just using the rowboats because it's so much easier to have them deal with the logistics (other than pulling my electric outboard on and off).

Chris

On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2:03:26 PM UTC-5 bcai...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi everyone - 

Looking for some advice as it relates to accessing the Potomac for the shad run with a raft (clearly I'm already getting excited about the spring).

I know the rowboats are available for rent from Fletchers, but does anyone use drift boat style rafts to fish shad? If so, do you launch them from the makeshift launch at the edge of the parking lot in Fletchers or another spot?

A buddy and I have a Stealthcraft Hooligan XL raft  and I was hoping to use it to get out there, but I know access is limited.  We plan to put an e-propulsion outboard on it soon, but I would love to avoid the long, slow ferry up river from Gravelly point if possible.

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Brian 

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Raft access for Shad?

If it works better for you location wise, you could also put your boat in on the Occoquan during the run.

Herman

On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 10:15:26 AM UTC-5 ken...@gmail.com wrote:

You can just push your raft in at Fletchers where people put their kayaks in or pay use their ramp. I have a Flycraft but I end up just using the rowboats because it's so much easier to have them deal with the logistics (other than pulling my electric outboard on and off).

Chris

On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2:03:26 PM UTC-5 bcai...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi everyone - 

Looking for some advice as it relates to accessing the Potomac for the shad run with a raft (clearly I'm already getting excited about the spring).

I know the rowboats are available for rent from Fletchers, but does anyone use drift boat style rafts to fish shad? If so, do you launch them from the makeshift launch at the edge of the parking lot in Fletchers or another spot?

A buddy and I have a Stealthcraft Hooligan XL raft  and I was hoping to use it to get out there, but I know access is limited.  We plan to put an e-propulsion outboard on it soon, but I would love to avoid the long, slow ferry up river from Gravelly point if possible.

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Brian 

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