DC Housing and Fly-fishing

[Matthew McKinney]

I am moving to the DC area to work as a professor teaching backpacking, boating, fly-fishing, rock climbing and other outdoor pursuits at a DC university.

I'm in my thirties, originally from Central PA and have been fly-fishing trout and steelhead streams since I was a kid.

I'm looking for some advice or options on housing rentals in the DC area, especially with other dedicated anglers.

I'm also looking to get connected with some fly-anglers once I move down there, not only for local fishing, but for weekend trips in the fall and winter for Pennsylvania steelhead and trout, as well as annual summer week long floats on permitted rivers (i.e., Smith River in Montana and similar floats).

[namfos]

Welcome to Our Nation's Capital (a/k/a Hollywood for Ugly People) 

I believe I can state with a high degree of confidence that should you show up at a Beer Tie at Whitlows and aren't too tight-fisted about it, you will leave with a surfeit of advice, good will and connections for fishing.  ;-)

Just watch out for that Turbine Blade guy and the two fly shop managers, one of whom has a thing for chubs and bluegills and the other who is sometimes mistaken for Jayson Werth. ;-)

Mark

[Brendan]

First off, that's a real job? Sounds like something an 8 year old would make up when asked what he wants to be in life. amazing. 

I heard Richie is coming up with a new video on the joys of chub fishing. He's apparently figured out how to combine the san juan worm, dave's hopper and bh wooly bugger into one gnarly looking chub slayer. "the bullpasture doesn't stand a chance" 

back to the point, housing here is awful. Go small, cheap and as short of a lease as possible until to figure out the area you want to live in. lot's of variety but all ridiculously expensive. 

[Terry C]

Hi Matt welcome to the area,  lots of fishing opportunities in and around immediate area as well as within a 2 hr. drive.  Beer tie fishing info starts flowing after the 3rd beer. We are terrible at keeping secrets.  Hope to see you there.  Don't live inside the beltway $$$$$  unless you need mass-transit. 

[Clever Knickname]

Welcome to the area and to the forum!  Not sure if you’re planning on living in VA or in DC proper or what type of housing you’re looking for but I have a 1BR/1BA condo which will be coming available for rent in the next coming weeks in the Belle View neighborhood just south of Old Town Alexandria. 

It’s about 200 yards away from the Potomac River and Belle Haven marina and dry boat/trailer and canoe/kayak storage is available through the condo association.  Shoot me an email if you’re interested in additional details, pictures or other information. 

On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 1:07:51 PM UTC-4, Matthew McKinney wrote:

[Andy Thomas]

I agree with Brendan.  All of the neighborhoods in DC are relatively different and have there pros and cons.  Most are around the same price, except for Georgetown, which tends to be a little more than the rest.  I live in Capitol Hill and really like it, but I also hate suburbs.  I either want the country or the city, I can't stand the "in between" burbs.  But that's personal preference.  For convenience to the tidal basin, Georgetown or areas north of there would be the most convenient but Arlington could be just as convenient.  If you want to be in the city, be close to water, and have restuarants, grocery stores, etc., the Navy Yard area is nice.   All of it depends on your price range and whether or not you want to be in the city.

[Carl Z.]

Given your outdoor background.  You might want to line up bikeable commutes.  There are quite a few rail-trails or other bike friendly paths that could make bike commuting a serious possibility. 

I agree with Brendan, do something that doesn't lock you in and get a lay of the land.  

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