Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead

Link to interview: 

Malinda's Fly, Spey & Tackle Shop On The Salmon River, New York Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast · March 23, 2026

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On Mar 19, 2026, at 1:33 PM, 'Art Friedlander' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> wrote:



Great! Thanks for the info

Forgive my ignorance but can you send info about how to access the podcast.

Thanks

Art

On Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:54:44 AM EDT, Rob Snowhite <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote:

FYI this week's podcast episode will be with Malinda from her shop in Altmar. Probably available Friday. 

Rob Snowhite

On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 03:31:25 PM EDT, 'Art Friedlander' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Again, thanks for the great info

On Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 09:33:03 PM EDT, BLin <thecaddis@gmail.com> wrote:

I fished Salmon River both Fall and Spring runs of 2024 and 2025. Earlier years I've only fish the Fall runs. 2025 fish are on the larger side when I had more fish broken me off and also landed my pb.    Fall runs have stronger fish for obvious reasons, but also much crowded in public sections, DSR was better with extra cost of course. Spring runs were fun if looking for grabby fish, warmer weather, and less crowd. Although not as strong as chromers in the Fall, the drop backs can still drag you 100 yards down stream. I think mid April to early May might be a good window. May is interesting since you can target both steelhead and small mouth at the same time. 

On Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:07:46 PM UTC-4 Ben wrote:

I will also add that Salmon River fish seem to be running on the large size this year. Here are a few fish from the past couple of weekends.

On Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:52:37 PM UTC-4 Ben wrote:

For the Salmon River, Whitaker's has ok info, and talking with folks in the shop always helps. Water is high right now but clarity is good around Altmar and above. Trick is to find spots where fish hold or move through that also allow for an effective drift. 3-6ft deep, flowing at walking speed is usually a good rule of thumb for steelhead everywhere. Being in a boat will open up many more spots. As the water warms into April and May, more dropbacks will show up. They're super grabby but don't fight much. Best chance at swinging up a steelhead though. Many folks snag or accidentally "line" fish, but fish will eat flies. 

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Hickory Shad

The Hickory shad have now arrived at Mason Springs, on Mattawomen Creek. Catching 40 today losing maybe 10 and a couple of blue back herring too.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR Day on the Gunpowder

Thanks Eliot,   I'm glad you were part of the intrepid 6 today on the Gunpowder.  

The water was low and fishing was a slow for everyone today.  I don't know the final tally for today, but at least three browns were brought to hand when they started rising, after about 2 o'clock.

The gunpowder is a a nice river, but it does take time to learn how to fish it.

Thanks for coming out.  I am always up for plqying on the Gunpowder so feel free to reach out.

Brook

On Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 7:48:20 PM UTC-4 Eliot Waxman wrote:

Brook,

Thank you so much for organizing this trip.  I had a lot of fun even if my results were left to be desired.  (It says more about my ability than anything else.)  I look forward to fishing with you and everyone else in the future. 

All the best,

Eliot

On Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 10:04 PM Mike Hollock <mikeh...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm planning on joining the group tomorrow. This will be my first event with TPFR. 

Mike

On Thursday, 12 March 2026 at 19:44:44 UTC-4 Z Onk wrote:

When:     Sunday March 22    9 am -ish  until whenever 

Where:    Gunpowder Falls - Bunker Hill access point (the south east side of the river off York Road with a large parking lot)  

Hey all - it is getting closer and the weather is  lookin' good for another Gunpowder Fishing Day on the water with TPFR.  

The previous Gunpowder Fishing Days have been quite the hit. So we are doing it again and keeping the same free form approach: show up, meet folks, chew the fat, go fish, and relax amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Gunpowder.   We'll have some of the usual suspects from the Sunday Casting Church will be on hand to help.   

If you haven't been to the Gunpowder Falls, this will be a fun way to fish this tailwater of the Pretty Boy Reservoir, just north of Baltimore and put some of those casting skills to use.  For more information about Gunpowder Falls see the MD site.  see the attached for detailed instructions.

Hope to see you there.

Reply to let us know if you plan on joining.

Brook

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR Day on the Gunpowder

Brook,

Thank you so much for organizing this trip.  I had a lot of fun even if my results were left to be desired.  (It says more about my ability than anything else.)  I look forward to fishing with you and everyone else in the future. 

All the best,

Eliot

On Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 10:04 PM Mike Hollock <mikehollock@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm planning on joining the group tomorrow. This will be my first event with TPFR. 

Mike

On Thursday, 12 March 2026 at 19:44:44 UTC-4 Z Onk wrote:

When:     Sunday March 22    9 am -ish  until whenever 

Where:    Gunpowder Falls - Bunker Hill access point (the south east side of the river off York Road with a large parking lot)  

Hey all - it is getting closer and the weather is  lookin' good for another Gunpowder Fishing Day on the water with TPFR.  

The previous Gunpowder Fishing Days have been quite the hit. So we are doing it again and keeping the same free form approach: show up, meet folks, chew the fat, go fish, and relax amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Gunpowder.   We'll have some of the usual suspects from the Sunday Casting Church will be on hand to help.   

If you haven't been to the Gunpowder Falls, this will be a fun way to fish this tailwater of the Pretty Boy Reservoir, just north of Baltimore and put some of those casting skills to use.  For more information about Gunpowder Falls see the MD site.  see the attached for detailed instructions.

Hope to see you there.

Reply to let us know if you plan on joining.

Brook

TPFR Board member

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