Courtesy Nick Swingle
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Costa de Cocos
I am already sorting bonefish flies for our trip at the end of February to Costa de Cocos. Nothing is better than heading south to the Yucatan in the middle of winter. Great food, fishing and weather. This year we will be hosting a group of 12. Below are some photos from last year.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders - Beer tie on Dec 8th
This is just an early reminder that the December TPFR BEER TIE is this Monday, December 8th from 7PM-9PM at Whitlow's on Wilson. Details and directions to Whitlow's can be found here: http://www.tpfr.org/events.htm
Doors and Bar opens at 6PM, and they don't kick us out until 10PM, so plan to come early and stay a while.
Rob Snowhite will be back in action at the learning table. We will have quite a few raffle items and TPFRer Bruce Mathews has donated his entire Fly Fishing library for TPFR fund raising.
And since it is December, as always this will be our "Holiday Party" as well. Looking forward to see you all there this Monday!
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Yantarni Salmon Camp
We've hosted several groups now to the Yantarni Salmon Camp in September. Big silvers, great food, good times.
Crystal Creek Lodge runs a terrific operation.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
COME ON BY IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA.
APRIL CHAPTER MEETING,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Services Building
Bethesda, MD
7:15p assemble; 8pm Program
JOHN BILOTTA
on his 2013 hosted trip to the Yantarni Salmon Camp in Alaska fishing for big silver salmon.
John Bilotta is a Federation of Fly Fishers Master Certified Casting Instructor who teaches in the DC area, and current Vice President of our sister club, the Tidal Potomac Fly Fishers. He is a licensed guide in Maryland and offers day trips on the Gunpowder and the Potomac, and multi-day trips in Western Maryland from Dacha Dream, his cabin at Deep Creek Lake. He and Dan Davala are hosting two weeks at the Yantarni Salmon Camp this fall. Yantarni is being featured in this year's fly fishing film tour. John will also go over some two-handed casting basics.
Contact George Gaines to dine with the speaker before the meeting at 5:30p at La Madeleine, 7607 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD.
Meetings are open to the public. Chapter meetings are held at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Services Building, 4805 Edgmoor Lane, downtown Bethesda, MD (right behind the Bethesda Metro station). Public parking at 75 cents per hour is available in the County parking garage below the building.
For more information, contact us.
Chapter Meetings with featured speakers are held on the second Wednesday of the month in September, October, November, January, February, April, and May. ( NB: There are no meetings in December, March, and June.
If you wish to receive notices about our upcoming events, send an email from the address you want us to use to contact@ncc-tu.org with "Subscribe" in the subject line and we will add your email address to our contact list.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Maryland launches youth fishing club
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has opened its virtual doors to a free online fishing clubhouse for anglers between the ages of 5 and 15.
“This fishing club is a fun and helpful way to instill a sense of community and environmental stewardship in young anglers and their families,” said DNR’s Fisheries Director Tom O’Connell.
The club will allow DNR to interact with young anglers and their mentors to promote upcoming youth events across Maryland, share fishing stories on the youth angler’s log and access dependable information on how to succeed in fishing.
“We eventually hope to learn from our young anglers what works for them in developing an appreciation for the outdoors, so we may better support them in their endeavors,” said Letha Grimes, the club’s coordinator.
Membership in the Maryland Youth Fishing Club is free and subject to parental approval. New members will receive a Maryland Youth Fishing Club Patch and access to helpful information from DNR and experts from partner fishing organizations across the State.
To join the Maryland Youth Fishing Club visit dnr.maryland.gov/keepfishing.
For more information, contact Letha Grimes at lgrimes@dnr.state.md.us.
Keep up with the Maryland Fisheries Service by following @MDDNRFISH on Twitter.
“This fishing club is a fun and helpful way to instill a sense of community and environmental stewardship in young anglers and their families,” said DNR’s Fisheries Director Tom O’Connell.
The club will allow DNR to interact with young anglers and their mentors to promote upcoming youth events across Maryland, share fishing stories on the youth angler’s log and access dependable information on how to succeed in fishing.
“We eventually hope to learn from our young anglers what works for them in developing an appreciation for the outdoors, so we may better support them in their endeavors,” said Letha Grimes, the club’s coordinator.
Membership in the Maryland Youth Fishing Club is free and subject to parental approval. New members will receive a Maryland Youth Fishing Club Patch and access to helpful information from DNR and experts from partner fishing organizations across the State.
To join the Maryland Youth Fishing Club visit dnr.maryland.gov/keepfishing.
For more information, contact Letha Grimes at lgrimes@dnr.state.md.us.
Keep up with the Maryland Fisheries Service by following @MDDNRFISH on Twitter.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tides through the 29th
Tides for Key Bridge, D.C. starting with March 22, 2011.
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
Tu 22 Low 5:26 AM -0.1 7:09 AM Set 8:33 AM 93
22 High 11:05 AM 3.7 7:22 PM Rise 11:24 PM
22 Low 6:15 PM -0.2
22 High 11:42 PM 3.2
W 23 Low 6:15 AM -0.1 7:07 AM Set 9:19 AM 86
23 High 11:55 AM 3.6 7:23 PM
23 Low 7:08 PM -0.1
Th 24 High 12:36 AM 3.1 7:06 AM Rise 12:32 AM 77
24 Low 7:07 AM 0.0 7:24 PM Set 10:10 AM
24 High 12:48 PM 3.4
24 Low 8:02 PM 0.0
F 25 High 1:33 AM 3.0 7:04 AM Rise 1:33 AM 67
25 Low 8:02 AM 0.2 7:25 PM Set 11:07 AM
25 High 1:46 PM 3.3
25 Low 8:57 PM 0.1
Sa 26 High 2:33 AM 2.9 7:03 AM Rise 2:26 AM 56
26 Low 9:00 AM 0.3 7:26 PM Set 12:07 PM
26 High 2:49 PM 3.1
26 Low 9:54 PM 0.2
Su 27 High 3:35 AM 2.9 7:01 AM Rise 3:10 AM 46
27 Low 10:01 AM 0.3 7:27 PM Set 1:09 PM
27 High 3:54 PM 3.0
27 Low 10:51 PM 0.3
M 28 High 4:35 AM 2.9 6:59 AM Rise 3:47 AM 36
28 Low 11:02 AM 0.4 7:28 PM Set 2:10 PM
28 High 4:58 PM 2.9
28 Low 11:46 PM 0.3
For information on regulations for fishing in Potomac River contact: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Potomac River Fisheries Commission
WARNING: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Tide High and Low, Inc. does not warrant, for any use or purpose, the accuracy nor completeness of these charts. User hereby agrees to hold harmless The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Tide High and Low, Inc., their officers, directors, employees and agents, from any and all liability for any damages whatsoever, and regardless of cause, to person or property, including third persons, arising from the use of this service. The prudent mariner will never rely on any single aid for navigation.
© 2001-2010 Maryland DNR and Tide High and Low, Inc. (www.saltwatertides.com)
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
Tu 22 Low 5:26 AM -0.1 7:09 AM Set 8:33 AM 93
22 High 11:05 AM 3.7 7:22 PM Rise 11:24 PM
22 Low 6:15 PM -0.2
22 High 11:42 PM 3.2
W 23 Low 6:15 AM -0.1 7:07 AM Set 9:19 AM 86
23 High 11:55 AM 3.6 7:23 PM
23 Low 7:08 PM -0.1
Th 24 High 12:36 AM 3.1 7:06 AM Rise 12:32 AM 77
24 Low 7:07 AM 0.0 7:24 PM Set 10:10 AM
24 High 12:48 PM 3.4
24 Low 8:02 PM 0.0
F 25 High 1:33 AM 3.0 7:04 AM Rise 1:33 AM 67
25 Low 8:02 AM 0.2 7:25 PM Set 11:07 AM
25 High 1:46 PM 3.3
25 Low 8:57 PM 0.1
Sa 26 High 2:33 AM 2.9 7:03 AM Rise 2:26 AM 56
26 Low 9:00 AM 0.3 7:26 PM Set 12:07 PM
26 High 2:49 PM 3.1
26 Low 9:54 PM 0.2
Su 27 High 3:35 AM 2.9 7:01 AM Rise 3:10 AM 46
27 Low 10:01 AM 0.3 7:27 PM Set 1:09 PM
27 High 3:54 PM 3.0
27 Low 10:51 PM 0.3
M 28 High 4:35 AM 2.9 6:59 AM Rise 3:47 AM 36
28 Low 11:02 AM 0.4 7:28 PM Set 2:10 PM
28 High 4:58 PM 2.9
28 Low 11:46 PM 0.3
For information on regulations for fishing in Potomac River contact: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Potomac River Fisheries Commission
WARNING: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Tide High and Low, Inc. does not warrant, for any use or purpose, the accuracy nor completeness of these charts. User hereby agrees to hold harmless The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Tide High and Low, Inc., their officers, directors, employees and agents, from any and all liability for any damages whatsoever, and regardless of cause, to person or property, including third persons, arising from the use of this service. The prudent mariner will never rely on any single aid for navigation.
© 2001-2010 Maryland DNR and Tide High and Low, Inc. (www.saltwatertides.com)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in a Deer in Maryland
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in a White-Tailed Deer in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received laboratory confirmation on February 10, 2011 that a white-tailed deer harvested in Maryland tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This is the first confirmed case of CWD in Maryland. A hunter in Allegany County reported taking the deer on November 27, 2010 in Green Ridge State Forest. Maryland joins 20 other states and Canadian provinces with CWD documented in deer, elk or moose.
"Our team of wildlife professionals has been preparing for this result for some time so we are well-informed and ready to limit the impact of this event,” said Paul Peditto, Director of DNR’s Wildlife and Heritage Service. “We have sampled intensively for this disease since 2002 and see this as an unfortunate but somewhat inevitable outcome. The good news is that our preparation and planning ensure a sound scientific foundation for our response to this single positive test result. With the continued cooperation of hunters, farmers, deer processors and landowners who have supported our monitoring effort, we will manage this deer disease consistent with the best available science and with minimal impact on our deer population and the people who enjoy these great animals.”
“Concerns over CWD should not stop anyone from enjoying venison,” added Peditto, who explained that only four species of the deer family are known to be susceptible to CWD: elk, mule deer, moose and white-tailed deer. Of these, only the white-tailed deer occurs in the wild in Maryland and there are no reported cases of transmission to humans or other animals.
As always, hunters are advised to exercise caution and never consume the meat of sick animals. Hunters are also advised to avoid contact with the brain, spinal column or lymph nodes of deer — all of which are normally removed during the butchering process.
This is the first positive sample out of nearly 6,800 deer tested in Maryland since 1999. From 2002 until 2009 that sampling occurred statewide. In 2010, sampling efforts were focused on Allegany and western Washington counties due to the presence of positive cases in nearby West Virginia and Virginia. West Virginia first detected CWD in Hampshire County in 2005 and it was found in Frederick County, Virginia in early 2010.
“Maryland will continue to work closely with the wildlife professionals in our adjacent states to share information and coordinate response efforts. However, our primary goal is to ensure the public is fully-informed and knows what we know when we know it. We want to be certain that every interested Marylander understands this disease and recognizes that there is no risk to people, pets or domestic livestock. As in every other state with CWD, we will respond appropriately while ultimately learning to live with this disease with little impact to our wildlife or citizens,” Peditto concluded.
For more information on CWD in Maryland and the DNR Response Plan, please visit the DNR Website athttp://www.dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Hunt_Trap/deer/disease/cwdinformation.asp.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received laboratory confirmation on February 10, 2011 that a white-tailed deer harvested in Maryland tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This is the first confirmed case of CWD in Maryland. A hunter in Allegany County reported taking the deer on November 27, 2010 in Green Ridge State Forest. Maryland joins 20 other states and Canadian provinces with CWD documented in deer, elk or moose.
"Our team of wildlife professionals has been preparing for this result for some time so we are well-informed and ready to limit the impact of this event,” said Paul Peditto, Director of DNR’s Wildlife and Heritage Service. “We have sampled intensively for this disease since 2002 and see this as an unfortunate but somewhat inevitable outcome. The good news is that our preparation and planning ensure a sound scientific foundation for our response to this single positive test result. With the continued cooperation of hunters, farmers, deer processors and landowners who have supported our monitoring effort, we will manage this deer disease consistent with the best available science and with minimal impact on our deer population and the people who enjoy these great animals.”
“Concerns over CWD should not stop anyone from enjoying venison,” added Peditto, who explained that only four species of the deer family are known to be susceptible to CWD: elk, mule deer, moose and white-tailed deer. Of these, only the white-tailed deer occurs in the wild in Maryland and there are no reported cases of transmission to humans or other animals.
As always, hunters are advised to exercise caution and never consume the meat of sick animals. Hunters are also advised to avoid contact with the brain, spinal column or lymph nodes of deer — all of which are normally removed during the butchering process.
This is the first positive sample out of nearly 6,800 deer tested in Maryland since 1999. From 2002 until 2009 that sampling occurred statewide. In 2010, sampling efforts were focused on Allegany and western Washington counties due to the presence of positive cases in nearby West Virginia and Virginia. West Virginia first detected CWD in Hampshire County in 2005 and it was found in Frederick County, Virginia in early 2010.
“Maryland will continue to work closely with the wildlife professionals in our adjacent states to share information and coordinate response efforts. However, our primary goal is to ensure the public is fully-informed and knows what we know when we know it. We want to be certain that every interested Marylander understands this disease and recognizes that there is no risk to people, pets or domestic livestock. As in every other state with CWD, we will respond appropriately while ultimately learning to live with this disease with little impact to our wildlife or citizens,” Peditto concluded.
For more information on CWD in Maryland and the DNR Response Plan, please visit the DNR Website athttp://www.dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Hunt_Trap/deer/disease/cwdinformation.asp.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Maryland Trout Stocking
DNR Announces Spring Trout Stocking Schedule
This month, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin stocking the first of approximately 327,000 rainbow and brown trout into freshwaters across the State for trout fishing enthusiasts.
“Our pre-season stocking usually starts in early February but too much ice and snow can delay things as we saw last year,” says DNR’s Assistant Fisheries Director Don Cosden. “So, watch our website or call 1-800-688-3467 for updates. I’m already getting excited about the upcoming season and the chance to catch some trout as large as seven or eight pounds.”
The stocking schedule is now online at www.dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/stocking and is also available at DNR Regional Service Centers and license vendors. DNR encourages anglers to visit the maps of stocked and special managed streams for directions and more information on trout fishing locations. Pre-season stocking usually starts in the eastern part of the State followed by the western region as the weather warms up.
In order to protect our fish populations and keep their habitat healthy, DNR reminds anglers to clean and dry their gear between streams and outings. Field and laboratory research has confirmed that the felt used for waders is an ideal medium for collecting and transporting microscopic organisms. The discovery of the invasive algae didymo on the lower Savage River shows how easily unwanted organisms can be moved between watersheds and demonstrates that anglers must be more diligent than ever. A good scrubbing with dish soap or a 5 percent salt solution is an easy way to prevent the spread of invaders such as didymo and whirling disease. Convenient wader wash stations are available at several key wild trout areas including the Gunpowder River, Savage River, the North Branch of the Potomac (Barnum area), and Big Hunting Creek.
Anglers need to be aware that a proposed Maryland regulation to prohibit felt soles in all waters is scheduled to become effective in March 2011. DNR welcomes public comment on the proposal through February 28 via email to fisheriespubliccomment@dnr.state.md.us or by mail to: Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service, ATTN: Felt-Soled Wader Ban Regulation, 580 Taylor Ave., B-2, Annapolis, MD 21401.
This month, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin stocking the first of approximately 327,000 rainbow and brown trout into freshwaters across the State for trout fishing enthusiasts.
“Our pre-season stocking usually starts in early February but too much ice and snow can delay things as we saw last year,” says DNR’s Assistant Fisheries Director Don Cosden. “So, watch our website or call 1-800-688-3467 for updates. I’m already getting excited about the upcoming season and the chance to catch some trout as large as seven or eight pounds.”
The stocking schedule is now online at www.dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/stocking and is also available at DNR Regional Service Centers and license vendors. DNR encourages anglers to visit the maps of stocked and special managed streams for directions and more information on trout fishing locations. Pre-season stocking usually starts in the eastern part of the State followed by the western region as the weather warms up.
In order to protect our fish populations and keep their habitat healthy, DNR reminds anglers to clean and dry their gear between streams and outings. Field and laboratory research has confirmed that the felt used for waders is an ideal medium for collecting and transporting microscopic organisms. The discovery of the invasive algae didymo on the lower Savage River shows how easily unwanted organisms can be moved between watersheds and demonstrates that anglers must be more diligent than ever. A good scrubbing with dish soap or a 5 percent salt solution is an easy way to prevent the spread of invaders such as didymo and whirling disease. Convenient wader wash stations are available at several key wild trout areas including the Gunpowder River, Savage River, the North Branch of the Potomac (Barnum area), and Big Hunting Creek.
Anglers need to be aware that a proposed Maryland regulation to prohibit felt soles in all waters is scheduled to become effective in March 2011. DNR welcomes public comment on the proposal through February 28 via email to fisheriespubliccomment@dnr.state.md.us or by mail to: Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service, ATTN: Felt-Soled Wader Ban Regulation, 580 Taylor Ave., B-2, Annapolis, MD 21401.
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