Potomac River

The Dog Days…

Micahdammeyer Bass, Warm Water August 1, 2011August Smallmouth, Fishing, flyfishing, Hot Weather, Maryland Smallmouth Bass, Potomac Feeder Creeks, Potomac River, Small Mouth Bass, Smallies, Summer, Warm Water Fly Fishing, Where to Fish Maryland 0 Comment

The Dog Days of Summer are here; it’s a good thing I really like dogs. I’ve spent a lot of weekend mornings teaching fly fishing and casting classes at the Bethesda Orvis store and, now that those are mostly wrapped up, I’ve got my weekends back and can hit the water early and had a free Saturday to get out and do some fishing myself.

IMG_9015 (853x1280) — Just warm enough for the smallies on smaller creeks.

While the local chatter is all about how hot things are and how the fishing has slowed, the fish are still feeding. What most anglers miss is when conditions change, so should your tactics. The smallmouth hunt is no different than fishing trout and observation is the key to hooking up. Matching the “hatch” is the most important even if the hatch is baitfish and or crayfish. Smallies are piled high in shaded and cooler feeder creeks and getting fat on bait that’s had a few months to grow and school up in eddies. Getting out in the mornings before sun-up or after sundown will help your chances and help you beat crowds of tubers and canoeists.

Remember, if your friends tell you to stay home and watch fishing DVDs you need to find some new friends to talk fishing with.

IMG_9018 (1280x853) — When the bite slows down call 'em up from the deep with poppers.

Welcome To Knee Deep Fly Fishing

Micahdammeyer Uncategorized July 5, 2011August 20, 2012Big Gunpowder Falls, Capitol Hill, DC Fishing, Fishing Camp, fly fishing big gunpowder falls, fly fishing gunpowder falls, flyfishing, Gunpowder, Gunpowder Falls, Hendricksons, March Trout, Maryland, Maryland DNR, Maryland trout fishing, National Saltwater Angler Registry, NCC-TU, Patapsco, Potomac, Potomac River, Stoneflies, Streamer Fishing, trout gunpowder falls

Sharing the joy of fly fishing and the region’s streams with others is a passion of Knee Deep guides. Whether you’re an expert angler or a first-time fisherman, the Knee Deep experience is tailored to your specific interests and experience. Our offerings range from in-home casting and fly tying instruction to multi-day on-water escapes. And, of course, we can design custom packages for corporate events and special occasions, including bachelor outings, anniversaries, and girls day out.

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It Was The Winter…The Cold Winter

Micahdammeyer fishing, Uncategorized, Winter February 16, 2011DC, flyfishing, ice, Maryland, MD, Potomac, Potomac River 2 Comments

Some years winter really drags on. Living in Washington, DC it can seem like winter is canceled one week and back at work the next. It’s what makes cabin fever soar over 103 degrees. I get the fever pretty bad every year and, after spending a LOT of time hibernating, have to find ways to get out. Sometimes the timing isn’t always perfect and, more often than not, the weather is at its worst. One such trip last month was exactly that.

The wind was blowing 15-20mph steady with gusts up to 40mph and there were a few inches of snow on the ground. It was definitely winter. A serious blow out in my waders cut my day short and made me happy I was only a mile from the truck and a bag full of spare clothes. We found a good post-fishing homestyle Mexican place on the way home and the day was saved.

Sometimes you have to get out no matter what the Weatherman says. In a few more weeks we’ll be sporting short sleeves tossing caddis and mayflies. I can’t wait!