Fly fishing spots and tactics on Potomac this week

[A Olivier]

My brother will be in from Vermont this week and want to try our luck on local waters. What spots, fish types to target, and tactics do you recommend for fly fishing on the Potomac right now?

Wade or boat (if so what boat type?)

Also, anyone know goose creek out near Auburn/Leesburg Virginia on route 7? Pass it every day and wonder if it holds any fish.

[October Caddis]

This should be a good start for you:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FcZ9TgIdWjln-w&split=0&msa=0&msid=112784008184145837904.0004702ce9013fac413bb&t=h&z=11P

[October Caddis]

Failed to mention: that’s a TPFR-maintained map of many regional spots.

[Jamie Carracher]

For my money, the best place to fish is the closest place to fish. I attribute that to the fact that I learned to fly fish five years ago and for the first two years or so I fished where ever I could bike or walk.

I have a few favorite spots locally—not because they generate trophies but because they are scenic and relaxing. In my experience, if you find a creek or pond that looks fishy, it probably is, and you should figure out what’s in there.

I don’t know the Leesburg area real well, but I did a float on the Shenandoah just west of there a couple years ago. I caught a few fish—I don’t remember them real well but the setting was freaking awesome. Doing that again is at the top of my list.

[David Wisniewski]

I took a canoe down the Shenandoah yesterday. We caught three bass a carpet and a bluegill. None over 12 inches, and all on a spinner setup. It was trying my heart out on the fly rod with top water and streamers. No joy. But, agree it was an amazing day on the water. We went to Downriver canoe co. They shuttle you up, give you an anchor and 7.5 miles and 3-5 hours later you work your way down and drop off your stuff.

Easy way to get on the water.

I recommend it. 

David

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