Assateague Fly Fishing- Where to go?

[Barnett Williams]

I am headed to Assateague Island this weekend for some camping and wanting to bring my fly rod. Has anyone fished around this Island, or have any recommendations?

 

Thanks

[Rob Snowhite]

I've fished the Striper Tourney in November and everyone uses eels then. Haven't fished this time of year out there since '99. I'd focus on tossing Clousers. Try wading Tom's Cove (you will see it on Google Earth). If you fish from the beach bring a striping basket. Watch out for ponies on your back cast.

If you get hungry, be sure to stop in to Poseidon's Pantry. Its my friend's (Sarah) place and she is serious about food.

Poseidon’s Pantry
6219 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague, VA  23336
(757) 336-6666

 

Rob Snowhite

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I am headed to Assateague Island this weekend for some camping and wanting to bring my fly rod. Has anyone fished around this Island, or have any recommendations?

 

Thanks

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[keith mclaughlin]

The post makes me thinking about a fall holiday

Great suggestions

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On Sep 16, 2013, at 1:31 PM, Rob Snowhite <r...@robsnowhite.com> wrote:

I've fished the Striper Tourney in November and everyone uses eels then. Haven't fished this time of year out there since '99. I'd focus on tossing Clousers. Try wading Tom's Cove (you will see it on Google Earth). If you fish from the beach bring a striping basket. Watch out for ponies on your back cast.

If you get hungry, be sure to stop in to Poseidon's Pantry. Its my friend's (Sarah) place and she is serious about food.

Poseidon’s Pantry
6219 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague, VA  23336
(757) 336-6666

 

Rob Snowhite

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From: Barnett Williams <hbwill...@gmail.com>
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Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Assateague Fly Fishing- Where to go?

I am headed to Assateague Island this weekend for some camping and wanting to bring my fly rod. Has anyone fished around this Island, or have any recommendations?

 

Thanks

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[Eric Y.]

Better late than never, but I sure hope you brought some deet-free OFF. The black flies can be brutal this time of year.

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[Deadbait]

I spent 2.5 days trying to fly fish around Chincoteague island beach in mid-August (VA side of Assateauge Island) - there's a really lovely inlet Tom's Cove you can easily wade on the falling tide on the eastern side (you go into the park, drive to the beach, hang a right and go down to the end, park and head to the bay). Watch out for rays. There is a sandbar btw the ocean and bay roped off to protect native bird nests, but it might be down by the time you go.  I also walked down the beach about a mile south but did not have much luck. Though I had some valuable lessons from the book STRIPER SURF, I didn't manage any solid takes on the beach. But the beach and bay were blessedly free of flies. I tried a couple of the bait shops for tips on better locations but they weren't all that used to having FFman so had little advice. You may want to try renting a boat from one of them and fishing the falling tide int he channel between the island and the mainland. I noticed a few boats anchored up in the channel fishing during the drop and fall.

I do not recommend stalking the forests for canals that lead to the ocean or inlets - you will get eaten alive by the flies and skeeters.

Good luck!

[Vic Velasco]

Deadbait -

Did you catch, and if 'yes' what flies were you using?  

I have kept an eye on this thread and looked up what the bait shops there were posting - looks like some good redfishing going on using bait and the long surf rods.

Thanks

Vic

[Deadbait]

Vic I hooked a ray on the cove and bream - nothing to right home about. Fortunately I was mostly there to soak up the sun with the fam otherwise I would have been disappointed.

When i got back from my trip I did a bit more research and know for next time that I would book a guide next time. Apparently, there's tarpon in ES VA if you find the right guide, right time of year.
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