{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Boat launch at Seneca Landing

Sort of non-fishing related, but I was wondering if anybody knows if there's an official size limit on boats launched at the Seneca Landing ramp. Or what's the largest boat that could reasonably be launched there? 

thanks,

Miles 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad Fishing Advice

I think size 8 is perfect. I often see them on bigger hook sizes but the smaller shad don't have huge mouths. So size 8 kind It works for everything.

Robert Craven
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On Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:32 PM Ben Coffman <ben.g.coffman@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks Rob! We got held up with family obligations but are headed there now. We really appreciate the advice! I tied a few flies with my interpretation of a shad dart. They’re on size 8 steamer hooks. Hope they’ll work! 

Ben 

On Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 5:48:43 PM UTC-4 Rob Snowhite wrote:

This is a great spot. 20-25 min walk from Fletchers. Great lookout spot. 

We were down river and couldn’t find a shad all morning. Herring were all over. 

PM me if you have any specifics about what to use. Crappie jigs on the spinning rods or small tubes work great. Use them on a fly rod too. 

38°55'58.6"N 77°07'03.2"W app.goo.gl

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On Apr 11, 2026, at 5:41 PM, Ben Coffman <ben.g....@gmail.com> wrote:

I may be going shad fishing tomorrow morning (Sunday 4/12) with my twin 14-year old sons. They will be spin fishing and I’ll be fly fishing. We’ve never fished for shad before. I don’t have a boat. We’re coming from Tysons Corner. I’m looking for any advice on places to fish. I was considering Fletchers Cove but have never been there. I’d appreciate any suggestions or guidance anyone may have. Thanks! Ben

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad Fishing Advice

Thanks Rob! We got held up with family obligations but are headed there now. We really appreciate the advice! I tied a few flies with my interpretation of a shad dart. They’re on size 8 steamer hooks. Hope they’ll work! 

Ben 

On Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 5:48:43 PM UTC-4 Rob Snowhite wrote:

This is a great spot. 20-25 min walk from Fletchers. Great lookout spot. 

We were down river and couldn’t find a shad all morning. Herring were all over. 

PM me if you have any specifics about what to use. Crappie jigs on the spinning rods or small tubes work great. Use them on a fly rod too. 

38°55'58.6"N 77°07'03.2"W app.goo.gl

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 11, 2026, at 5:41 PM, Ben Coffman <ben.g....@gmail.com> wrote:

I may be going shad fishing tomorrow morning (Sunday 4/12) with my twin 14-year old sons. They will be spin fishing and I’ll be fly fishing. We’ve never fished for shad before. I don’t have a boat. We’re coming from Tysons Corner. I’m looking for any advice on places to fish. I was considering Fletchers Cove but have never been there. I’d appreciate any suggestions or guidance anyone may have. Thanks! Ben

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad Fishing Advice