{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Upper Potomac Float trips

Hi Sean - 

I mostly fish the South Fork of the Shenandoah but also have floated around Harpers Ferry/Brunswick/Point of Rocks in my raft.

I'm definitely seeing more grass on the Shenandoah this year too, which could be I think should actually bode well for the fishing this summer. Not sure what's causing the grass (maybe slightly more rain than past years, timing of the rain, etc.) but I'm excited to see what it does for the fishing as we've had low grass years in recent history.  Here's an interesting & pretty detailed article from Harry Murray on fishing grass beds that might be helpful: Murray's Fly shop article

The South Fork is likely a bit more of a drive for you, but happy to give you a run down of some of my favorite floats as well as share what I know about fishing around Harper's Ferry (although I have floated that section less). 

Shoot me an email and I'll send you my cell #, it's probably easier to chat through it.

Brian

On Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:04:08 AM UTC-4 Sean Fine wrote:

I have been floating the Upper Potomac, mostly between Seneca and Pennyfield, for over 30 years. While I love this section, fishing has been tougher this year and the grass is returning.

I typically fish from a canoe or a FlyCraft raft and am looking for recommendations for other good day floats on the river. I am especially interested in sections that have put-in and take-out points easily accessible by bike.

As always I appreciate the advice.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Upper Potomac Float trips

I have been floating the Upper Potomac, mostly between Seneca and Pennyfield, for over 30 years. While I love this section, fishing has been tougher this year and the grass is returning.

I typically fish from a canoe or a FlyCraft raft and am looking for recommendations for other good day floats on the river. I am especially interested in sections that have put-in and take-out points easily accessible by bike.

As always I appreciate the advice.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} July Casting Church on the Monocacy with CWA

Come join TPFR and the Chesapeake Women Anglers for a Casting Church ON THE WATER followed by a fun day of fishing.

Meet at Devilbiss Bridge on the Monocacy (NW of Frederick, MD) from 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 12.

While this event is open to all levels, it is a really good opportunity for beginners. The Monocacy River is wide open at this point and the wading is fairly easy, with some places with cobblestone, so it's a good idea to bring your wading staff.

After our casting tune-up, we will be targeting Bluegill and Bass, so bring flies for those species. The suggested rod weight is 4, 5, or 6.

Please reach out with any questions!

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2026 BGT Results and Write-Up!

Oooh good lead ;)

I'm happy to share my bluegill spots with anyone who shows up at beer tie!!!

Cordially yours,

 

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On Tue, Jun 9, 2026 at 9:04 PM Catherine Peltier <caseypelt@gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you so much for a boatload of fun! Perhaps next year we can share good ponds. Evidently, Hunter’s Pond at Greenspring Village is THE place to try!

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On Tue, Jun 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Everybody,

Thanks to all of our contestants! We had 19 entries and 11 submissions this year! Announcing the results of the tournament: 

Most 

Casey Peltier - 48

Prettiest

Misha Gill - 7" Bluegill

Largest 

John DiGravio - 9.5" Greengill

Youth Category winner: Dexter Steele - 7" Green sunfish

Smallest 

Runner Up: Ted Wanstrath - 3.75"

Winner: Casey Peltier - 2.5"

Next year let's aim for 20 submissions and a "most" winner over 100!

Cordially yours,

 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2026 BGT Results and Write-Up!

Thank you so much for a boatload of fun! Perhaps next year we can share good ponds. Evidently, Hunter’s Pond at Greenspring Village is THE place to try!

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Casey Peltier

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On Tue, Jun 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Everybody,

Thanks to all of our contestants! We had 19 entries and 11 submissions this year! Announcing the results of the tournament: 

Most 

Casey Peltier - 48

Prettiest

Misha Gill - 7" Bluegill

Largest 

John DiGravio - 9.5" Greengill

Youth Category winner: Dexter Steele - 7" Green sunfish

Smallest 

Runner Up: Ted Wanstrath - 3.75"

Winner: Casey Peltier - 2.5"

Next year let's aim for 20 submissions and a "most" winner over 100!

Cordially yours,

 

Michael "Misha" Gill

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 2026 BGT Results and Write-Up!

Hi Everybody,

Thanks to all of our contestants! We had 19 entries and 11 submissions this year! Announcing the results of the tournament: 

Most 

Casey Peltier - 48

Prettiest

Misha Gill - 7" Bluegill

Largest 

John DiGravio - 9.5" Greengill

Youth Category winner: Dexter Steele - 7" Green sunfish

Smallest 

Runner Up: Ted Wanstrath - 3.75"

Winner: Casey Peltier - 2.5"

Next year let's aim for 20 submissions and a "most" winner over 100!

Cordially yours,

 

Michael "Misha" Gill

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} IMPORTANT: New Bluegill Tournament Submission Instructions

Hi Everybody,

As many of you know, due to an unexpected issue with the TPFR email submission system, the TPFR.org email address given for tournament submissions is currently not functioning properly.

If you have already submitted your tournament entry to any tpfr.org email address, please resubmit (forward with attachments) your contest submissions to the following email addresses:

To: rob@robsnowhite.com
CC: misha4455@gmail.com

To ensure your submission is received and processed, please include all required tournament information and photos when resending, i.e., ensure you forward your submission email with attachments, or author a new email (sorry). 

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work through this issue. If you have any questions regarding your submission, please contact us using the email addresses above. I'll check in with each contestant at beer tie this evening to ensure each contestant is notified and given a chance to fix the submission. 

Cordially yours,

 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fish photos

Hi Casey, 

The purpose of the penny is just to ensure that the competitor printed the ruler to the correct scale, so my ruling would be no, it does not have to be in the photo. We will trust your honor that the penny was attached and the scale was correct. 

Sorry I just saw this post!

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On Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 1:38 PM Catherine Peltier <caseypelt@gmail.com> wrote:

Does the penny need to be in each photo? It's hard to aim the camera with slippery fingers in the sun to get the whole thing in the frame.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Email contact for bluegill tournament is undeliverable

Rats, we tested the email address, it's basically supposed to just route to the contact email. So please use the contact@tpfr.org email is the fallback. Sean, I got your entries, I'll forward them to contact@tpfr.org.

Sorry about that. Hope everyone had fun, can't wait to see the results at the weigh in tomorrow! I was able to get my session in this morning but forgot my official ruler so will only be submitting a "Prettiest" entry. 

Cordially yours,

 

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On Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 7:54 PM Sean Steele <spsteele@gmail.com> wrote:

Yep, same problem. I sent to Misha directly.

-Sean

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Hey, is anyone else having issues with the bluegill tournament email address? I keep getting a kickback for bluegill.contact@tpfr.org saying the email doesn't exist or can't receive emails. 

I sent my entries to contact@tpfr.org since that's on the home website as an alternate, but I'm curious if I'm the only one not able to send to the sanctioned address. 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Email contact for bluegill tournament is undeliverable

Yep, same problem. I sent to Misha directly.

-Sean

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Hey, is anyone else having issues with the bluegill tournament email address? I keep getting a kickback for bluegill.contact@tpfr.org saying the email doesn't exist or can't receive emails. 

I sent my entries to contact@tpfr.org since that's on the home website as an alternate, but I'm curious if I'm the only one not able to send to the sanctioned address. 

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Email contact for bluegill tournament is undeliverable

Hey, is anyone else having issues with the bluegill tournament email address? I keep getting a kickback for bluegill.contact@tpfr.org saying the email doesn't exist or can't receive emails. 

I sent my entries to contact@tpfr.org since that's on the home website as an alternate, but I'm curious if I'm the only one not able to send to the sanctioned address. 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 5th Annual Bluegill Tournament — June 5–7, 2026 (t-shirt included!)

Hey Misha, 

I'm getting an "undeliverable - address not found" when trying to submit the photos for the weigh-in. I'm using "bluegill.contact@tpfr.org" that's provided both above and on the ruler. Is there an alternate delivery method? 

Thanks!

AD

On Friday, June 5, 2026 at 8:51:41 AM UTC-4 Misha Gill wrote:

Good morning everybody! The 5th Annual Bluegill Tournament has commenced! T-shirts have arrived, and all participants will receive their t-shirts at the weigh-in on Monday. The weather is warm this weekend but otherwise perfect, so get out there with your three weights and your favorite bluegill flies and have a blast! 

Cordially yours,

 

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On Tue, May 19, 2026, 2:10 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Alright, 18 entries to the bluegill tournament, Sweet. Tshirt order was placed yesterday! Let's have a ball, yall. 

btw, late signups accepted, no tshirt will be available for the weigh-in but still a chance for a patch, which cannot be bought, MUST BE EARNED! And I can always place a follow up order for tshirts after the fact. 

Cordially yours,

 

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On Sat, May 16, 2026 at 6:11 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

3 more signups today! That's the stuff guys, let's go!

Ps had a great time with my daughter on four mile run today, I'll write it up separately. 

Cordially yours,

 

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On Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:08 AM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello everybody, I'm happy to report we have 16 participants in the Bluegill Tournament!!! This is gonna be a ball.

I'm still working out the proof for the tshirt order so there's still time to get in a late registration! I think I'll be able to place the order Monday or Tuesday next week. 

Rob Snowhite has graciously agreed to be our judge this year. 

I'm taking my 3 yr old daughter out bluegill fishing today for the first time. I've got the perfect spot for it, Four Mile Run in Shirlington. Wish us luck! 

Cordially yours,

 

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On Mon, May 11, 2026, 2:55 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Sign up at beer tie is no problem! Yes I can accept cash or check there :)

Cordially yours,

 

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On Mon, May 11, 2026 at 10:57 AM Catherine Peltier <caseypelt@gmail.com> wrote:

Hope we can sign  up at Beer Tie. 

I don't "Venmo" Cash or check okay?

C

Casey Peltier

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On Mon, May 11, 2026 at 10:26 AM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Fellow Rodders,

Last call. T-shirt registration closes TONIGHT.

If you want a 2026 Bluegill Tournament t-shirt in your size, you need to be signed up and paid by end of day today, Monday, May 11th. After tonight, the order goes in and that's that.

The tournament itself runs June 5–7 — plenty of fishing ahead, but no shirt for latecomers.

Three steps, before the day is out:
1. Register and pick your size: https://forms.gle/BKNdBWZrpVcQNYWm7
2. Pay via the attached Venmo QR — note "Bluegill 2026 + your name"
3. Rules and Official Ruler when you have a minute: https://www.tpfr.org/bluegill-tournament

Fees: $30 (16+) / $10 (13–16) / free (under 13, parent registers).

Don't be the one showing up at the Beer Tie in a plain t-shirt. Five minutes, you're in.

Cordially yours,

 

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On Sat, May 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Fellow Rodders,

Mark your calendars and your fly boxes — the 5th Annual TPFR Bluegill Tournament is just around the corner (June 5–7), and registration closes Monday, May 11th (our next Beer Tie). After that, the t-shirt order goes in and the window shuts. You will still be able to register up until the tournament, you just won't get an awesome tshirt! 

A few reasons to get off the fence:

• The t-shirt. (Have you seen it? It's good.)

• Four shots at glory: Largest, Smallest, Prettiest, Most Caught. The "Smallest" category alone means anyone with a 3-weight and a little patience is in the running.

• Bragging rights at the June 8th Beer Tie. You can't win if you don't enter.

Quick links:

• Sign up (and pick your shirt size): https://forms.gle/BKNdBWZrpVcQNYWm7

• Pay via the Venmo QR code (attached) — please note "Bluegill 2026 + your name"

• Rules and Official Ruler: https://www.tpfr.org/bluegill-tournament

Fees: $30 for 16+, $10 for ages 13–16, free for under 13 (parent/guardian registers).

Tournament picture submissions are due by 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 8th to bluegill.contact@tpfr.org

Don't be the one at the Beer Tie nursing a beer while everyone else is swapping bluegill stories. Get registered.

Tight lines,

Michael "Misha" Gill, President

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On Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 12:50 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Fellow Rodders,

It's back. The 5th Annual TPFR Bluegill Tournament kicks off at 7:00 a.m. Friday, June 5th and runs through end of day Sunday, June 7th. Grab your 3-weight, find your favorite sunfish honey hole in VA, MD, or DC, and let's see what's swimming.

Four categories, four chances to win:
• Largest • Smallest • Prettiest • Most Caught

Winners announced at the June 8th Beer Tie Meeting.

And yes — every registration comes with this year's tournament t-shirt (art attached). Wear it proudly, ESPECIALLY if your biggest fish of the weekend is a sub 3-incher.

How to enter:

1. Register via the sign-up form (don't forget to pick your t-shirt size): https://forms.gle/BKNdBWZrpVcQNYWm7
   • $30 for 16+
   • $10 for ages 13–16
   • Free for under 13 (parent/guardian must register)

2. Pay your registration fee via the Venmo QR code (attached in the "2026 Bluegill Tournament .docx or venmo username is in the sign up sheet). Please include "Bluegill 2026 + your name" in the Venmo note so we can match your payment to your registration. If you don't have Venmo, payment can be made to (me) Misha in cash at the May 11th Beer Tie. 

3. Download the Official TPFR Bluegill Ruler (with the taped-on penny) and tournament rules attached or from the event page: https://www.tpfr.org/bluegill-tournament

4. Fish hard. Take pictures of your Largest, Smallest, and/or Prettiest next to the official ruler — photos without the ruler don't count. Most Caught runs on the honor system, so no photo needed there.

5. Email your submissions by 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 8th to bluegill.contact@tpfr.org

A couple of reminders:
• The ruler on the event webpage and attached is the official ruler. Print it, tape the penny on, and include it in every photo of your Largest, Smallest, and Prettiest entries.
• Read the rules that come with the ruler before you head out.

Most importantly: have fun out there.

Tight lines,

 

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} NO CASTING CHURCH TOMORROW (June 7)

Just a note that there will be NO Casting Church tomorrow (June 7) so that TPFR members can devote their Sunday to the Fifth Annual Bluegill Tournament. We will resume Casting Church in July.

Remember that tournament "weigh-in" is at Monday's Beer Tie at Hyde Social. Festivities begin at 7 p.m.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Four Mile Run Conservancy: Events

Rob, Thanks for sharing .

Daniel

On Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:02 PM Rob Snowhite <robsnowhite@gmail.com> wrote:

Some upcoming events with 4MR Conservation. Good time to check out the kayak launch if you haven’t already.


https://www.fourmilerun.org/p/events.html

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Four Mile Run Conservancy: Events

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fish photos

Does the penny need to be in each photo? It's hard to aim the camera with slippery fingers in the sun to get the whole thing in the frame.

C

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} 5th Annual Bluegill Tournament — June 5–7, 2026 (t-shirt included!)

Good morning everybody! The 5th Annual Bluegill Tournament has commenced! T-shirts have arrived, and all participants will receive their t-shirts at the weigh-in on Monday. The weather is warm this weekend but otherwise perfect, so get out there with your three weights and your favorite bluegill flies and have a blast! 

Cordially yours,

 

Michael "Misha" Gill

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On Tue, May 19, 2026, 2:10 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Alright, 18 entries to the bluegill tournament, Sweet. Tshirt order was placed yesterday! Let's have a ball, yall. 

btw, late signups accepted, no tshirt will be available for the weigh-in but still a chance for a patch, which cannot be bought, MUST BE EARNED! And I can always place a follow up order for tshirts after the fact. 

Cordially yours,

 

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On Sat, May 16, 2026 at 6:11 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

3 more signups today! That's the stuff guys, let's go!

Ps had a great time with my daughter on four mile run today, I'll write it up separately. 

Cordially yours,

 

Michael "Misha" Gill

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On Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:08 AM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello everybody, I'm happy to report we have 16 participants in the Bluegill Tournament!!! This is gonna be a ball.

I'm still working out the proof for the tshirt order so there's still time to get in a late registration! I think I'll be able to place the order Monday or Tuesday next week. 

Rob Snowhite has graciously agreed to be our judge this year. 

I'm taking my 3 yr old daughter out bluegill fishing today for the first time. I've got the perfect spot for it, Four Mile Run in Shirlington. Wish us luck! 

Cordially yours,

 

Michael "Misha" Gill

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On Mon, May 11, 2026, 2:55 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Sign up at beer tie is no problem! Yes I can accept cash or check there :)

Cordially yours,

 

Michael "Misha" Gill

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On Mon, May 11, 2026 at 10:57 AM Catherine Peltier <caseypelt@gmail.com> wrote:

Hope we can sign  up at Beer Tie. 

I don't "Venmo" Cash or check okay?

C

Casey Peltier

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On Mon, May 11, 2026 at 10:26 AM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Fellow Rodders,

Last call. T-shirt registration closes TONIGHT.

If you want a 2026 Bluegill Tournament t-shirt in your size, you need to be signed up and paid by end of day today, Monday, May 11th. After tonight, the order goes in and that's that.

The tournament itself runs June 5–7 — plenty of fishing ahead, but no shirt for latecomers.

Three steps, before the day is out:
1. Register and pick your size: https://forms.gle/BKNdBWZrpVcQNYWm7
2. Pay via the attached Venmo QR — note "Bluegill 2026 + your name"
3. Rules and Official Ruler when you have a minute: https://www.tpfr.org/bluegill-tournament

Fees: $30 (16+) / $10 (13–16) / free (under 13, parent registers).

Don't be the one showing up at the Beer Tie in a plain t-shirt. Five minutes, you're in.

Cordially yours,

 

Michael "Misha" Gill

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On Sat, May 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Fellow Rodders,

Mark your calendars and your fly boxes — the 5th Annual TPFR Bluegill Tournament is just around the corner (June 5–7), and registration closes Monday, May 11th (our next Beer Tie). After that, the t-shirt order goes in and the window shuts. You will still be able to register up until the tournament, you just won't get an awesome tshirt! 

A few reasons to get off the fence:

• The t-shirt. (Have you seen it? It's good.)

• Four shots at glory: Largest, Smallest, Prettiest, Most Caught. The "Smallest" category alone means anyone with a 3-weight and a little patience is in the running.

• Bragging rights at the June 8th Beer Tie. You can't win if you don't enter.

Quick links:

• Sign up (and pick your shirt size): https://forms.gle/BKNdBWZrpVcQNYWm7

• Pay via the Venmo QR code (attached) — please note "Bluegill 2026 + your name"

• Rules and Official Ruler: https://www.tpfr.org/bluegill-tournament

Fees: $30 for 16+, $10 for ages 13–16, free for under 13 (parent/guardian registers).

Tournament picture submissions are due by 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 8th to bluegill.contact@tpfr.org

Don't be the one at the Beer Tie nursing a beer while everyone else is swapping bluegill stories. Get registered.

Tight lines,

Michael "Misha" Gill, President

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On Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 12:50 PM Misha Gill <misha4455@gmail.com> wrote:

Fellow Rodders,

It's back. The 5th Annual TPFR Bluegill Tournament kicks off at 7:00 a.m. Friday, June 5th and runs through end of day Sunday, June 7th. Grab your 3-weight, find your favorite sunfish honey hole in VA, MD, or DC, and let's see what's swimming.

Four categories, four chances to win:
• Largest • Smallest • Prettiest • Most Caught

Winners announced at the June 8th Beer Tie Meeting.

And yes — every registration comes with this year's tournament t-shirt (art attached). Wear it proudly, ESPECIALLY if your biggest fish of the weekend is a sub 3-incher.

How to enter:

1. Register via the sign-up form (don't forget to pick your t-shirt size): https://forms.gle/BKNdBWZrpVcQNYWm7
   • $30 for 16+
   • $10 for ages 13–16
   • Free for under 13 (parent/guardian must register)

2. Pay your registration fee via the Venmo QR code (attached in the "2026 Bluegill Tournament .docx or venmo username is in the sign up sheet). Please include "Bluegill 2026 + your name" in the Venmo note so we can match your payment to your registration. If you don't have Venmo, payment can be made to (me) Misha in cash at the May 11th Beer Tie. 

3. Download the Official TPFR Bluegill Ruler (with the taped-on penny) and tournament rules attached or from the event page: https://www.tpfr.org/bluegill-tournament

4. Fish hard. Take pictures of your Largest, Smallest, and/or Prettiest next to the official ruler — photos without the ruler don't count. Most Caught runs on the honor system, so no photo needed there.

5. Email your submissions by 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 8th to bluegill.contact@tpfr.org

A couple of reminders:
• The ruler on the event webpage and attached is the official ruler. Print it, tape the penny on, and include it in every photo of your Largest, Smallest, and Prettiest entries.
• Read the rules that come with the ruler before you head out.

Most importantly: have fun out there.

Tight lines,

 

Michael "Misha" Gill

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