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Report at a Glance
| General Region | Northern Virginia |
| Specific Location | our favorite urban outfall below a certain decorative lake |
| Time of Day | 2:16-6:00 pm |
| Fish Caught | 8 hold-over trout and a carp, and at least that many sunfish |
| Conditions & Hatches | air: 70 water: around 50 weather: amazing some midges were hatching but not enough to merit matching |
Details and Discussion
| CaseyP | March 26th, 2008, 8:31 pm | |
| Arlington, VA/ Mercersburg, PA Posts: 252 | this stream has been "improved" with a cycle trail running the length of it. the trail crosses the stream 5 times in a mile and a half, with cement fords and stepping stones. when this was put in, we feared the worst as far as our fishing went because all the urban jungly bits were destroyed and some of our best pools disappeared. well, it is a bit like fishing in a park, but most of the dogwalkers and strollers don't notice the anglers, and their presence means the homeless and illegals can't camp there any more. this makes it better for solo lady anglers. the good access means that the October stocking truck can get to more of the stream as well. this was an epic day because i've never caught this many fish all on my own. i guess you all have been telling me the right things and today the fly choices, casting, and sneakiness all came together. nope, no photos because i left the net in the car. someone suggested holding one's breath as one lifts the fish out of the water to help get the hook out fast. it works, but the fish don't stick around for the papparazzi treatment afterwards. BTW, the carp acted just like the trout in that pool--peeking caddis fooled both of them! | |
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| Martinlf | March 27th, 2008, 7:24 am | |
| Palmyra PA Posts: 902 | Great story Casey. It's all about the memories and the satisfaction that comes from a convergence of the right ideas and the right moment. You know, some anglers pursue carp with all the passion of a rabid bonefish angler. What luck to find one while fishing for a lesser species. | |
| Louis Is it not an art to deceive a trout with an artificial fly? A trout! that is more sharp-sighted than any hawk . . . and more watchful and timorous than your high-mettled merlin is bold! --Izaak Walton The Compleat Angler | ||
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