{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Casting Church and Beer Tie this Sunday and Monday

Join TPFR on Sunday, August 9, for Casting Church at Fletcher's Cove from 8:30 to 11 or so. Instructors will be on hand to improve your cast.

Then, if you haven't had ENOUGH TPFR fun, Beer Tie starts at 7 pm on Monday, August 10, at Hyde Social in Clarendon.

Tying with brushes will be the featured technique, so if you've never tried it, get your fly box ready for hungry fall smallmouth! Brushes are available at the local shops.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Digest for tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 1 topic

I got ID and license checked at Riverbend by a FCPD officer but that was a probably 12 years ago.

On Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:06:01 AM UTC-4 Owen Williams wrote:

Yes, it is technically illegal to wade in the Potomac (Maryland has jurisdiction, btw), but I've never seen a warden on this part of the river,

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Owen Williams <eowill...@gmail.com>: Aug 03 07:44AM -0400 Yes, the Algonkian put-in certainly looks more like largemouth and carp water in terms of flow.   The islands upstream would be my target, but if star grass is everywhere due to slugging flows, then time to relocate farther up or downstream.       On Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 6:14 AM <tidal-potoma...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Jamie Gold <jkg...@gmail.com>: Aug 03 08:04AM -0400 There are some good smallmouth there. But it’s hard to catch them when the grass is in thick. And the jet ski guys are a real problem. I’ve had them buzz me while out in my canoe.   I suggest you go down river to Riverbend Park. Fun spot to paddle around and fish, although the smallmouth fishing hasn’t been as good this year as the last few years. Lots of good spots to cast the fly rod. A murdich minnow is very effective there. And top water flies are fun in the evening.   I really like to go in the evening after work. And when I’m done fishing I’ll hit the Old Brogue or another restaurant for a late dinner. Just note the closing time on the board as you drive in. It changes as the amount of daylight gets shorter.

S <sikes....@gmail.com>: Aug 03 12:11PM -0400 When I moved out here about 3 years ago, i kept hearing that wading in this area (on the Virginia side) was likely to produce a citation from Park Police & Rangers . Has that eased up since 2023?   Thanks,   S   Sent from my iPhone   On Aug 3, 2026, at 8:04 AM, Jamie Gold <jkg...@gmail.com> wrote:      There are some good smallmouth there. But it's hard to catch them when the grass is in thick. And the jet ski guys are a real problem. I've had them buzz me while out in my canoe.   I suggest you go down river to Riverbend Park. Fun spot to paddle around and fish, although the smallmouth fishing hasn't been as good this year as the last few years. Lots of good spots to cast the fly rod. A murdich minnow is very effective there. And top water flies are fun in the evening.   I really like to go in the evening after work. And when I'm done fishing I'll hit the Old Brogue or another restaurant for a late dinner. Just note the closing time on the board as you drive in. It changes as the amount of daylight gets shorter.   On Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 7:44 AM Owen Williams <eowill...@gmail.com> wrote:   Yes, the Algonkian put-in certainly looks more like largemouth and carp water in terms of flow.   The islands upstream would be my target, but if star grass is everywhere due to slugging flows, then time to relocate farther up or downstream.   On Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 6:14 AM <tidal-potoma...@googlegroups.com> wrote:   tidal-potoma...@googlegroups.com Google Groups Logo Google Groups   Topic digest   View all topics   Pro Tips for Algonkian Regional Park? - 1 Update   Pro Tips for Algonkian Regional Park?   Andrew D <adie...@gmail.com>: Aug 02 12:05PM -0700   Hello friends,   Just curious if anyone out there had any tips for flyfishing at Algonkian   Regional Park. I searched through the forum but didn't really see much   aside from old trip planning.   I hopped out there on my paddleboard yesterday armed with two fly rods and   a backup spinning rod with a wacky worm. I was only able to produce one   smallmouth sitting in what I thought to be typical largemouth water using   the wacky worm. It was all way more shallow than I though it would be and   there was no clear current/running water the places I paddled to. It's so   much different than places like the South Fork Shenandoah, so I was kind of   flying blind and guessing.   Curious if anyone has had much success there. Best zones (in general terms,   not looking for a pin), time of year, type of water you're looking for, hot   flies & sizes, etc. Really would appreciate it!   Back to top   You received this digest because you're subscribed to updates for this group. You can change your settings on the group membership page.   To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-...@googlegroups.com.   --   http://www.tpfr.org   ---   You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group.   To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-...@googlegroups.com.   To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/CAEAZY4w-ZQV%2Bc1BMVjwOpkd8p4BDX-Gz2rCMCcjWFFgq34tHtA%40mail.gmail.com.   --   http://www.tpfr.org   ---   You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group.   To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-...@googlegroups.com.   To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/CANKhK%3DqC-5ayMP6%3DtVTVNigz5Pw-i%2B9Eg-nrt%3DQJqRTALUZkYw%40mail.gmail.com.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Pro Tips for Algonkian Regional Park?

I've fished there for smallmouth once every few years from motor boats and have found it pretty marginal. The more productive areas are downstream from the ramp towards Seneca Breaks, but that's a long paddle.  Honestly the most interesting fish I've caught there are strictly accidental carp that do typically awesome carp things once hooked.

If you can, put in in at either Riverbend Park in Fairfax County or at Riverpoint Drive on Goose Creek instead. 

On Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:05:05 PM UTC-4 Andrew D wrote:

Hello friends, 

Just curious if anyone out there had any tips for flyfishing at Algonkian Regional Park. I searched through the forum but didn't really see much aside from old trip planning. 

I hopped out there on my paddleboard yesterday armed with two fly rods and a backup spinning rod with a wacky worm. I was only able to produce one smallmouth sitting in what I thought to be typical largemouth water using the wacky worm. It was all way more shallow than I though it would be and there was no clear current/running water the places I paddled to. It's so much different than places like the South Fork Shenandoah, so I was kind of flying blind and guessing. 

Curious if anyone has had much success there. Best zones (in general terms, not looking for a pin), time of year, type of water you're looking for, hot flies & sizes, etc. Really would appreciate it! 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 4MR Kayak Launch Washed Away

I have. Works (worked?) great!

-Sean

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Bummer.  Hope it gets fixed soon.

Has anyone used the launch yet?


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On 8/5/26, 11:53 AM, "'SPENCER NORCROSS' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com <mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com>> wrote:


That sucks. At least is didn’t end up washing all the way down into oblivion


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Bummer. Hope it gets fixed soon. Has anyone used the launch yet? R On 8/5/26, 11:53 AM, "'SPENCER NORCROSS' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com <mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com>> wrote: That sucks. At least is didn’t end up washing all the way down into oblivion Spencer Sent from my iPad > On Aug 5, 2026, at 11:21 AM, Rob Snowhite <robsnowhite@gmail.com <mailto:robsnowhite@gmail.com>> wrote: > > https://www.alxnow.com/2026/08/04/new-kayak-launch-washes-away-after-rainstorms-at-four-mile-run-park/?fbclid=IwRlRTSATgNDpwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7McEacCRK-XYaI0oREbRcP2TSHYlZx2nr6aCNZ9AwPYVVXEcikqsLV4FtQ1w_aem_WbGOtFZ1L2DL0-ni2vsFaw <https://www.alxnow.com/2026/08/04/new-kayak-launch-washes-away-after-rainstorms-at-four-mile-run-park/?fbclid=IwRlRTSATgNDpwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7McEacCRK-XYaI0oREbRcP2TSHYlZx2nr6aCNZ9AwPYVVXEcikqsLV4FtQ1w_aem_WbGOtFZ1L2DL0-ni2vsFaw> > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > http://www.tpfr.org <http://www.tpfr.org> > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com <mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com>. > To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/2BAE4CB6-D448-4D2E-9863-F4542775D5B5%40gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/2BAE4CB6-D448-4D2E-9863-F4542775D5B5%40gmail.com>. -- http://www.tpfr.org <http://www.tpfr.org> --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com <mailto:tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com>. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/7364B284-B1B3-460D-A848-DD6ACC1AE1BD%40aol.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/7364B284-B1B3-460D-A848-DD6ACC1AE1BD%40aol.com>. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/4D6DB04B-D704-4772-BBA5-FF960D702230%40gmail.com.

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That sucks. At least is didn’t end up washing all the way down into oblivion Spencer Sent from my iPad > On Aug 5, 2026, at 11:21 AM, Rob Snowhite <robsnowhite@gmail.com> wrote: > > https://www.alxnow.com/2026/08/04/new-kayak-launch-washes-away-after-rainstorms-at-four-mile-run-park/?fbclid=IwRlRTSATgNDpwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7McEacCRK-XYaI0oREbRcP2TSHYlZx2nr6aCNZ9AwPYVVXEcikqsLV4FtQ1w_aem_WbGOtFZ1L2DL0-ni2vsFaw > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > http://www.tpfr.org > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/2BAE4CB6-D448-4D2E-9863-F4542775D5B5%40gmail.com. -- http://www.tpfr.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/7364B284-B1B3-460D-A848-DD6ACC1AE1BD%40aol.com.

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Yes, it is technically illegal to wade in the Potomac (Maryland has jurisdiction, btw), but I've never seen a warden on this part of the river,

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Owen Williams <eowilliams11@gmail.com>: Aug 03 07:44AM -0400 Yes, the Algonkian put-in certainly looks more like largemouth and carp water in terms of flow.   The islands upstream would be my target, but if star grass is everywhere due to slugging flows, then time to relocate farther up or downstream.       On Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 6:14 AM <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Jamie Gold <jkg116@gmail.com>: Aug 03 08:04AM -0400 There are some good smallmouth there. But it’s hard to catch them when the grass is in thick. And the jet ski guys are a real problem. I’ve had them buzz me while out in my canoe.   I suggest you go down river to Riverbend Park. Fun spot to paddle around and fish, although the smallmouth fishing hasn’t been as good this year as the last few years. Lots of good spots to cast the fly rod. A murdich minnow is very effective there. And top water flies are fun in the evening.   I really like to go in the evening after work. And when I’m done fishing I’ll hit the Old Brogue or another restaurant for a late dinner. Just note the closing time on the board as you drive in. It changes as the amount of daylight gets shorter.

S <sikes.stephen@gmail.com>: Aug 03 12:11PM -0400 When I moved out here about 3 years ago, i kept hearing that wading in this area (on the Virginia side) was likely to produce a citation from Park Police & Rangers . Has that eased up since 2023?   Thanks,   S   Sent from my iPhone   On Aug 3, 2026, at 8:04 AM, Jamie Gold <jkg116@gmail.com> wrote:      There are some good smallmouth there. But it's hard to catch them when the grass is in thick. And the jet ski guys are a real problem. I've had them buzz me while out in my canoe.   I suggest you go down river to Riverbend Park. Fun spot to paddle around and fish, although the smallmouth fishing hasn't been as good this year as the last few years. Lots of good spots to cast the fly rod. A murdich minnow is very effective there. And top water flies are fun in the evening.   I really like to go in the evening after work. And when I'm done fishing I'll hit the Old Brogue or another restaurant for a late dinner. Just note the closing time on the board as you drive in. It changes as the amount of daylight gets shorter.   On Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 7:44 AM Owen Williams <eowilliams11@gmail.com> wrote:   Yes, the Algonkian put-in certainly looks more like largemouth and carp water in terms of flow.   The islands upstream would be my target, but if star grass is everywhere due to slugging flows, then time to relocate farther up or downstream.   On Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 6:14 AM <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> wrote:   tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com Google Groups Logo Google Groups   Topic digest   View all topics   Pro Tips for Algonkian Regional Park? - 1 Update   Pro Tips for Algonkian Regional Park?   Andrew D <adieckha@gmail.com>: Aug 02 12:05PM -0700   Hello friends,   Just curious if anyone out there had any tips for flyfishing at Algonkian   Regional Park. I searched through the forum but didn't really see much   aside from old trip planning.   I hopped out there on my paddleboard yesterday armed with two fly rods and   a backup spinning rod with a wacky worm. I was only able to produce one   smallmouth sitting in what I thought to be typical largemouth water using   the wacky worm. It was all way more shallow than I though it would be and   there was no clear current/running water the places I paddled to. It's so   much different than places like the South Fork Shenandoah, so I was kind of   flying blind and guessing.   Curious if anyone has had much success there. Best zones (in general terms,   not looking for a pin), time of year, type of water you're looking for, hot   flies & sizes, etc. Really would appreciate it!   Back to top   You received this digest because you're subscribed to updates for this group. You can change your settings on the group membership page.   To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.   --   http://www.tpfr.org   ---   You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group.   To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.   To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/CAEAZY4w-ZQV%2Bc1BMVjwOpkd8p4BDX-Gz2rCMCcjWFFgq34tHtA%40mail.gmail.com.   --   http://www.tpfr.org   ---   You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders" group.   To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to tidal-potomac-fly-rodders+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.   To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/CANKhK%3DqC-5ayMP6%3DtVTVNigz5Pw-i%2B9Eg-nrt%3DQJqRTALUZkYw%40mail.gmail.com.

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When I moved out here about 3 years ago, i kept hearing that wading in this area (on the Virginia side) was likely to produce a citation from Park Police & Rangers .  Has that eased up since 2023?

Thanks,

S

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There are some good smallmouth there.  But it’s hard to catch them when the grass is in thick. And the jet ski guys are a real problem. I’ve had them buzz me while out in my canoe. 

I suggest you go down river to Riverbend Park.  Fun spot to paddle around and fish, although the smallmouth fishing hasn’t been as good this year as the last few years. Lots of good spots to cast the fly rod.  A murdich minnow is very effective there.  And top water flies are fun in the evening. 

I really like to go in the evening after work. And when I’m done fishing I’ll hit the Old Brogue or another restaurant for a late dinner.  Just note the closing time on the board as you drive in.  It changes as the amount of daylight gets shorter. 

On Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 7:44 AM Owen Williams <eowilliams11@gmail.com> wrote:

Yes, the Algonkian put-in certainly looks more like largemouth and carp water in terms of flow. 

The islands upstream would be my target, but if star grass is everywhere due to slugging flows, then time to relocate farther up or downstream.

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Andrew D <adieckha@gmail.com>: Aug 02 12:05PM -0700 Hello friends,   Just curious if anyone out there had any tips for flyfishing at Algonkian Regional Park. I searched through the forum but didn't really see much aside from old trip planning.   I hopped out there on my paddleboard yesterday armed with two fly rods and a backup spinning rod with a wacky worm. I was only able to produce one smallmouth sitting in what I thought to be typical largemouth water using the wacky worm. It was all way more shallow than I though it would be and there was no clear current/running water the places I paddled to. It's so much different than places like the South Fork Shenandoah, so I was kind of flying blind and guessing.   Curious if anyone has had much success there. Best zones (in general terms, not looking for a pin), time of year, type of water you're looking for, hot flies & sizes, etc. Really would appreciate it!

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There are some good smallmouth there.  But it’s hard to catch them when the grass is in thick. And the jet ski guys are a real problem. I’ve had them buzz me while out in my canoe. 

I suggest you go down river to Riverbend Park.  Fun spot to paddle around and fish, although the smallmouth fishing hasn’t been as good this year as the last few years. Lots of good spots to cast the fly rod.  A murdich minnow is very effective there.  And top water flies are fun in the evening. 

I really like to go in the evening after work. And when I’m done fishing I’ll hit the Old Brogue or another restaurant for a late dinner.  Just note the closing time on the board as you drive in.  It changes as the amount of daylight gets shorter. 

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Yes, the Algonkian put-in certainly looks more like largemouth and carp water in terms of flow. 

The islands upstream would be my target, but if star grass is everywhere due to slugging flows, then time to relocate farther up or downstream.

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Andrew D <adieckha@gmail.com>: Aug 02 12:05PM -0700 Hello friends,   Just curious if anyone out there had any tips for flyfishing at Algonkian Regional Park. I searched through the forum but didn't really see much aside from old trip planning.   I hopped out there on my paddleboard yesterday armed with two fly rods and a backup spinning rod with a wacky worm. I was only able to produce one smallmouth sitting in what I thought to be typical largemouth water using the wacky worm. It was all way more shallow than I though it would be and there was no clear current/running water the places I paddled to. It's so much different than places like the South Fork Shenandoah, so I was kind of flying blind and guessing.   Curious if anyone has had much success there. Best zones (in general terms, not looking for a pin), time of year, type of water you're looking for, hot flies & sizes, etc. Really would appreciate it!

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Yes, the Algonkian put-in certainly looks more like largemouth and carp water in terms of flow. 

The islands upstream would be my target, but if star grass is everywhere due to slugging flows, then time to relocate farther up or downstream.

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Andrew D <adieckha@gmail.com>: Aug 02 12:05PM -0700 Hello friends,   Just curious if anyone out there had any tips for flyfishing at Algonkian Regional Park. I searched through the forum but didn't really see much aside from old trip planning.   I hopped out there on my paddleboard yesterday armed with two fly rods and a backup spinning rod with a wacky worm. I was only able to produce one smallmouth sitting in what I thought to be typical largemouth water using the wacky worm. It was all way more shallow than I though it would be and there was no clear current/running water the places I paddled to. It's so much different than places like the South Fork Shenandoah, so I was kind of flying blind and guessing.   Curious if anyone has had much success there. Best zones (in general terms, not looking for a pin), time of year, type of water you're looking for, hot flies & sizes, etc. Really would appreciate it!

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Pro Tips for Algonkian Regional Park?

Hello friends, 

Just curious if anyone out there had any tips for flyfishing at Algonkian Regional Park. I searched through the forum but didn't really see much aside from old trip planning. 

I hopped out there on my paddleboard yesterday armed with two fly rods and a backup spinning rod with a wacky worm. I was only able to produce one smallmouth sitting in what I thought to be typical largemouth water using the wacky worm. It was all way more shallow than I though it would be and there was no clear current/running water the places I paddled to. It's so much different than places like the South Fork Shenandoah, so I was kind of flying blind and guessing. 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} The River Dee, Scotland

Rob,

I was there last year but was in golf, not fishing mode.  It is on my list to fish next  time I am up there.  I was corresponding with a guide up there if you are interested.

Eric

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Might have the opportunity to fish the Dee next year. Has anyone been? Know someone that has been?

Thanks


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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Goose Creek Casting Club this Sunday

Our friends at Goose Creek will be at Windmill Park from 9:00 to 11:00 this Sunday, 19 July, for their monthly casting session. The address is 43323 Railstop Terrace, Ashburn, VA 20147. 

Their club has a number of Certified Casting Instructors on hand. If you are working on FCSD tasks they can help with your progress and witness any tasks that need to be completed.

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Hey guys, the official TPFR Buy-Sell-Trade forum has died of neglect (RIP a/o July 2026). In its place please use this thread for such activity. 

A few ground rules.  Please keep your posts to this thread only so it doesn't overwhelm our regular talk about making fish late for their appointments. And, please keep your negotiations offline by responding privately to posts. Updates to indicate an item has been sold are good and appreciated. Mods pls sticky this thread if possible! Thanks all, and happy bartering. 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Burke Lake Dam

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On Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 5:20 PM Rob Snowhite <robsnowhite@gmail.com> wrote:

Took my 15yo and her friend to the Burke Lake Dam today for about an hour. Lost count of fish. With minimal instruction her friend was into fish. Casting a few inches from shore to about 5’ out they landed bluegill and green sunfish until we lost count. Poppers with worm droppers and small Chernobyl’s like I tied at June Beer Tie. All in 5 wt rods.

Most of the casting was done from trail to allow us to sight cast with the height advantage. No one complained about the heat.

They didn’t tip me.

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No tips????

Thanks for sharing this with us, Rob! We're glad to hear that you're making memories. 

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Took my 15yo and her friend to the Burke Lake Dam today for about an hour. Lost count of fish. With minimal instruction her friend was into fish. Casting a few inches from shore to about 5’ out they landed bluegill and green sunfish until we lost count. Poppers with worm droppers and small Chernobyl’s like I tied at June Beer Tie. All in 5 wt rods.

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