{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gar Oh My

I haven't caught one yet, but I've been trying.  Surf youtube if you are going to cast a rope fly - there is some insight there that shows if you go, bring more than just the rope fly.  You'll need to bring a small block of wood to help keep the fish's jaws open.  You'll need a scissors to cut away your fly if it isn't lifting out from around the fish's teeth.  You'll want gloves so the scales don't cut you.  If you don't remove the fly, the fish can't eat post release.

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 12:59:23 PM UTC-4, Jeff wrote:

Decided to take the day off throw legal caution to the wind and take my inflatable pontoon to roaches run/duck pond/water fowl sanctuary. Fished along the banks using everything with no success. However when I got to the out flow to the Potomac there was a lot a surface action. As I got closer I could see large slender fish breaking the surface the diving back down similar to a dolphin breach. I began casting a large clouser with no success. As I drifted closer more I could see the spotted tail of huge gar racing through the water. They were traveling in groups and were in the 24 to 36 range and as thick as a football.  Needless to say I pulled my toes out of the water. 

Does anyone know a fly(colors) to throw to these spawning gar? I don't think they were feeding and did not seem agressive as the approached my boat sever times. 

Jeff

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