Chasing Chain Pickerel on the Fly…

[Brookes Outdoors]

Thought my latest Brookes Outdoors piece might be of interest to the collective…

https://riversandfeathers.com/chasing-chain-pickerel-off-the-chesapeake/

Happy Holidays,

Pete

Dr. Peter Brookes

Brookes Outdoors

Award-winning Outdoor Media

[Eric Packard]

The eastern shore mill ponds hold some very nice pickerel too. The ponds around Salisbury hold some of the bigger fish. But don’t discount the creeks off the Patapsco.  

Eric Packard

Artist (I fish sometimes, too) 

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On Dec 22, 2023, at 5:09 PM, Brookes Outdoors <brookes...@gmail.com> wrote:



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Really nice pickerel.

 

R

 

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The eastern shore mill ponds hold some very nice pickerel too. The ponds around Salisbury hold some of the bigger fish. But don’t discount the creeks off the Patapsco.  

Eric Packard

Artist (I fish sometimes, too) 

Instagram @ericp132 

On Dec 22, 2023, at 5:09 PM, Brookes Outdoors <brookes...@gmail.com> wrote:



Thought my latest Brookes Outdoors piece might be of interest to the collective…

 

https://riversandfeathers.com/chasing-chain-pickerel-off-the-chesapeake/

 

Happy Holidays,

 

Pete

 

Dr. Peter Brookes

Brookes Outdoors

Award-winning Outdoor Media

 

 

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[Eric Packard]

Thanks. 26”. Tidal creek fish. 

Eric Packard

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On Dec 22, 2023, at 6:35 PM, rfa...@gmail.com wrote:



Really nice pickerel.

 

R

 

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Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Chasing Chain Pickerel on the Fly…

 

The eastern shore mill ponds hold some very nice pickerel too. The ponds around Salisbury hold some of the bigger fish. But don’t discount the creeks off the Patapsco. 

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[David Vazquez]

Terrific article! I've had success with the picks on the Eastern Shore, but I've been meaning to get over to the Severn and the Magothy to do some exploring. A quick search of Google Maps shows some pretty big water. If a guy were to put in a kayak with limited range, could someone suggest a potential launching spot? Not asking for your rock, just a general area where one might reasonably find some fish within a mile or two of the launch. Would love to meet up with some other folks if they were interested in exploring. 

Dave

[Eric Packard]

Green Haven Wharf

Pier • Pasadena, Maryland 

Stoney Creek. Nice fish there. 

Eric Packard

Artist (I fish sometimes, too) 

On Dec 23, 2023, at 4:55 PM, David Vazquez <nwflo...@gmail.com> wrote:

Terrific article! I've had success with the picks on the Eastern Shore, but I've been meaning to get over to the Severn and the Magothy to do some exploring. A quick search of Google Maps shows some pretty big water. If a guy were to put in a kayak with limited range, could someone suggest a potential launching spot? Not asking for your rock, just a general area where one might reasonably find some fish within a mile or two of the launch. Would love to meet up with some other folks if they were interested in exploring. 

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[Eric Packard]



[NMF]

Found this thread as I will be in Salisbury this weekend for a soccer tournament. Curious whether its feasible to chase pickerel on the fly this time of year in the ponds around there and whether any in particular may be a better bet. Any guidance is appreciated. 

[Eric Packard]

Yes you can catch pickerel year round in the mill ponds. Plenty of fly fishes chasing them on Smithville. 

Eric Packard

Artist (I fish sometimes, too) 

On Apr 8, 2024, at 1:41 PM, NMF <nfran...@gmail.com> wrote:

Found this thread as I will be in Salisbury this weekend for a soccer tournament. Curious whether its feasible to chase pickerel on the fly this time of year in the ponds around there and whether any in particular may be a better bet. Any guidance is appreciated. 

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[Peter Brookes]

I’m going to be down there in June for a baseball tourney for a couple of days…is Smithville a lake or pond? Can you fish for them from the shore or do you need a watercraft?  Terminal tackle and flies? 

Thx,

Pete

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[NMF]

Awesome. Will see how it goes. 

[Eric Packard]

Shoreline fishing is somewhat limited. A small boat or kayak is best. There is a boat ramp and small dock. I use a six or eight weight with 15-20lb leader because of the toothy fish. Basically bass fish will get you a pickerel on the lake. 

Eric Packard

Artist (I fish sometimes, too) 

On Apr 8, 2024, at 2:50 PM, Peter Brookes <brookes...@gmail.com> wrote:



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