{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} TPFR Rod and Reel Library

Thanks to the generosity of Carl Zmola, who now resides out West, TPFR has a number of rods and several paired reels to loan to TPFR members. See the attached document for details. 

I would be happy to arrange a hand-off or deliver these to you at a future event, like the October 22 event that TPFR is co-sponsoring with the Goose Creek Casting Club and Chesapeake Women Anglers. 

Best, 

Owen Williams

  

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Anyone been to the Tidal Basin this year? How has it been?

How has it been?  I haven't myself gotten down there to get my line wet.

Cheers

Collin

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: New to the area

Welcome, Bryan! 

As Outreach Chair, I'm happy to talk with you about TPFR and our activities. 

You have a great field of study, and we can certainly use your expertise. I know of several connections in that area as well. 

Please send me a message and we'll find a time to talk.

Best, 

Owen Williams

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 5:47:02 PM UTC-4 Bryan Coppede wrote:

Hi everyone,

My name is Bryan, I just moved to Northern VA from NYC last week. I am an avid fly fisher (all species, fresh and salt) and want to get involved with the fly fishing community here. TPFR seems like a good place to start. 

I'm interested in the casting churches, and occasional fly tying meet ups, as time permits. Is there any info (times, gear to bring) I should know about for either event?

I am also in a grad school program studying ecological restoration, and am interested in getting involved with restoration projects on waterways in the region.

Thanks,

Bryan

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} New to the area

Hi everyone,

My name is Bryan, I just moved to Northern VA from NYC last week. I am an avid fly fisher (all species, fresh and salt) and want to get involved with the fly fishing community here. TPFR seems like a good place to start. 

I'm interested in the casting churches, and occasional fly tying meet ups, as time permits. Is there any info (times, gear to bring) I should know about for either event?

I am also in a grad school program studying ecological restoration, and am interested in getting involved with restoration projects on waterways in the region.

Thanks,

Bryan

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} TPFR Harper's Ferry/Smallmouth bass trip to be rescheduled

Hi All,

           The TPFR  Harper's Ferry/Smallmouth bass that was scheduled for this Sunday September 10th. Will be rescheduled to sometime in early to mid-October the date TBA.

The reason for rescheduling is

the weather forecast for Harpers Ferry is on and off showers and thunderstorms this evening through Sunday. 

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Salmon River Trip Oct. 3rd-5th Anyone

Hey All,

             Would anyone want to join me and split transportation and lodging costs for a trip to the Salmon River, Pulaski, New York October 3rd through 5th. I will be targeting Chinook and Coho. It'll probably be a bit early for the Steelhead & Lake Run Brown.

Leaving Tuesday morning October 3rd and returning Thursday night October 5th. I've got two nights reserve at the Deer Creek Motel in Pulaski, New York. I have one space open, first come first served. Will only take someone who has been vaccinated against covid-19. Also once we get to the river to start fishing, I plan to do quite a bit of walking to get away from more crowded access points. 

If you are interested please email me directly or you can text me

Vladimir ( Vo )   240-481-7832.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} TPFR Harper's Ferry Trip this Sunday Sept 10th will probably be Rescheduled

Hey All, 

              The TPFR Trip planned for this Sunday Sept 10th will probably be rescheduled . The extended weather forecast is Not looking good for this weekend. I'll make a final decision no later than Friday Sept 8th  

             and will post on the listserve.  Below is a copy of the original post . So all the information will more likely remain the same. Except for a new date and meeting time 

Come join TPFR for an informal afternoon of fishing on Sunday September at Harpers Ferry on the Potomac River. The primary species target will be smallmouth bass, although there will be opportunities to catch many other species including bluegill, sunfish, largemouth bass, walleye, carp, and catfish. 

Either a valid Maryland or West Virginia fishing license, you will be covered . There is fishing license reciprocity on this portion of the Potomac River between the two states   https://dnr.maryland.gov/pages/service_fishing_license.aspx , https://wvdnr.gov/fishing/

This is not an exhaustive list of what to bring, just some recommendations.

Fly rods: 6wt to 8wt: floating line: you may want to have a sink tip with you. 

Flies: WoolyBuggers, Clouser Minnow, C K baitfish, Claw Dad, Poppers, and Zonkers. Other patterns which imitate crayfish, minnows and hellgrammites

Wading staff

Self inflating life vest

Cleated wading shoes

Head lamp

Drinks and snacks 

Sun screen

Bug spray

Polarized sunglasses 

Change of clothing 

We are meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the parking area at the end of Potomac St. in Harpers Ferry National Park.

Take route 340 in West Virginia to Bakerton St. head north on Bakerton St. You will pass through a small tunnel, as soon as you pass through a tunnel turn right on Potomac St. Drive on Potomac St. through the campground and the street dead ends in the parking area. Also shortly after turning on Potomac St. It turns into a gravel road.   https://npmaps.com/harpers-ferry/

Be prepared to do a lot of walking on this outing. We will walk to our fishing location downstream of the parking area. Even though you can access the river right next to the parking area. The river bottom in this area is rocky- covered with silt and algae, it's much slipperier/slicker than many other portions of the river bottom in the Harpers Ferry area. Very easy to slip and fall, break a bone or worse.

 I would strongly advise against wading in this part of the river. 

Wading anywhere in the Potomac River can be potentially dangerous; do so at your own risk.

Other potential dangers and hazards in this area are

Poison Ivy

Stinging Nettles

Venomous snakes- there are Timber Rattlers and Copperheads in this area. 

The date for this trip is subject to change. Primarily if we have poor weather and/or river conditions. I will post any date changes on the listserv. 

If anybody has any questions and or concerns. Either respond to this email and/or feel free to text me or email me directly.

Vladimir ( Vo ) 240-481-7832

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} BEER TIE - Monday 11 September - Colony Grill

The Monday following Casting Church, Monday 11 September will be our Beer-Tie at Colony Grill.

Come on out and meet your fellow anglers, bring your fly tying material and your fly tying questions.

Bring your fish stories.

Festivities begin at 7pm.

Board meeting at 6pm for TPFR board members.

See you there.  Regan

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Casting - Sunday 10 September

We will have our casting get together on Sunday, 10 September at Fletcher's Cove from 8am to 11am. 

This Casting Church will be free form, just working on whatever people would like.

Additionally, we will work on FFI Casting Skills challenges for anyone interested.

Come on out, whether you are a novice, intermediate, or advanced caster, it is all fun to work on solving casting problems and casting challenges.

If you are just getting started, this is a great way to meet people who can help.  There will be casting instructors on hand.

If you are preparing for an upcoming trip and looking to re-fresh your casting skills, this is a great opportunity.

Regan

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: SNP closed to fishing temporarily

TBH, I'm surprised they don't do this more often. Honestly there should just be a fishing moratorium in the park from like Fourth of July to Indigenous People's Day.

On Friday, September 1, 2023 at 10:03:52 PM UTC-4 Greg Feder wrote:

NEWS RELEASE

Shenandoah National Park Temporarily Suspends Fishing

Pass Run with little water flow and exposed rocks. 

NPS Staff

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News Release Date:August 31, 2023 

Contact: Claire Comer, (540) 999-3500 x3183

Luray, Virginia: Effective immediately, Shenandoah National Park's streams and rivers are closed to fishing due to low stream flows and high water temperatures. This closure is being implemented to ensure the long term health of the fish populations in the park.

Dry conditions have led to extremely low stream flows throughout the Park, including some river sections that are completely dry. Under low-flow conditions, high water temperatures occur with hot weather and dissolved oxygen levels go down, which are stressful and potentially fatal for fish.

Angling during these conditions could harm the native brook trout populations. This closure is for all streams including both open-to-harvest and catch-and-release waters. The closure will be lifted when stream conditions improve. Stream flows are expected to remain low until significant precipitation occurs across the area.

Cheers, 

-- Greg

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} SNP closed to fishing temporarily

NEWS RELEASE

Shenandoah National Park Temporarily Suspends Fishing

Pass Run with little water flow and exposed rocks. 

NPS Staff

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News Release Date:August 31, 2023 

Contact: Claire Comer, (540) 999-3500 x3183

Luray, Virginia: Effective immediately, Shenandoah National Park's streams and rivers are closed to fishing due to low stream flows and high water temperatures. This closure is being implemented to ensure the long term health of the fish populations in the park.

Dry conditions have led to extremely low stream flows throughout the Park, including some river sections that are completely dry. Under low-flow conditions, high water temperatures occur with hot weather and dissolved oxygen levels go down, which are stressful and potentially fatal for fish.

Angling during these conditions could harm the native brook trout populations. This closure is for all streams including both open-to-harvest and catch-and-release waters. The closure will be lifted when stream conditions improve. Stream flows are expected to remain low until significant precipitation occurs across the area.

Cheers, 

-- Greg

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