fletchers access

[brad dreisbach]

is there some secret technique to getting into fletchers coming eastbound on canal road? its a 2-3 point turn in a truck, and it being the city folks are not so patient. almost got into an accident this morning from someone trying to squeeze around me on the right when i tried to swing the turn wide.

caught 20+ today, so the fishing was good at least.

thanks,
-b

[Gregg Rockett]

That is a pretty intrepid, daredevil maneuver, brad.  I have approached from the west only once or twice and usually slow about 100yds out with my hazards on, pull into the right shoulder at the top of the driveway and then back down the road into the car park, then turn around and head first into the tunnel.  I usually find my way into Rosslyn and come in from Georgetown to avoid that awkward maneuver, but of course that means I have to wait until 10.15am on weekdays.

[Carl Z.]

Turn up reservoir road, do a 3pt turn there and cross at the light.  

Carl

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[Rob]

Had to rescue a drowning cormorant today caught in very heavy mono and a hook. 

Absolutely stunning animal up close. 

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On Apr 27, 2021, at 3:29 PM, Gregg Rockett <grock...@gmail.com> wrote:

That is a pretty intrepid, daredevil maneuver, brad.  I have approached from the west only once or twice and usually slow about 100yds out with my hazards on, pull into the right shoulder at the top of the driveway and then back down the road into the car park, then turn around and head first into the tunnel.  I usually find my way into Rosslyn and come in from Georgetown to avoid that awkward maneuver, but of course that means I have to wait until 10.15am on weekdays.

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[Jamie Gold]

Or you can turn left on Arizona and go up to MacArthur Blvd. then turn right on MacArthur.  Go down to Reservoir Rd and turn right. That goes down to a traffic light, and you can get across to Fletchers there. 

During afternoon/evening rush hour you have to go this way because both lanes carry outbound traffic. 

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[Yambag Nelson]

I don't know how someone hasn't died going the wrong way on canal road.  Way too many people don't realize it is a one way at certain times.  I was leaving today at 630 and was pulling the uturn and they car in front of me went out the wrong way, i could see cars in both lanes coming in.  Only a matter of time.

[caca...@gmail.com]

I might be doing it wrong,  but I come in from reservoir  road.  I also don't wait until 10 am.  it has a one way sign,  but the traffic light still works and I have never had a problem. ...the back in maneuver sounds exhilarating!  

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 3:16:58 PM UTC-4 brad dreisbach wrote:

[Yambag Nelson]

The back in maneuver is not a good idea unless it is completely dead.  You won't be able to do it in time to not affect the cars waiting at the bottom who will invariably go anyway and get stuck at the top making it impossible for cars to turn in.  

[brad dreisbach]

when i went down there this morning around 6:30 there was a cop at reservior road so i was not able to get in to fletchers. for some reason 6am boat rentals were not available(or i would have gotten 6am) but 7am was.

On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 10:45:33 AM UTC-4 caca...@gmail.com wrote: