Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

06/24/2026

Come join TPFR and the Chesapeake Women Anglers for a Casting Church ON THE WATER followed by a fun day of fishing.

Meet at Devilbiss Bridge on the Monocacy (NW of Frederick, MD) from 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 12.

While this event is open to all levels, it is a really good opportunity for beginners. The Monocacy River is wide open at this point and the wading is fairly easy, with some places with cobblestone, so it's a good idea to bring your wading staff.

After our casting tune-up, we will be targeting Bluegill and Bass, so bring flies for those species. The suggested rod weight is 4, 5, or 6.

Please reach out with any questions!

06/07/2026

Just a note that there will be NO Casting Church tomorrow (June 7) so that TPFR members can devote their Sunday to the Fifth Annual Bluegill Tournament. We will resume Casting Church in July.

Remember that tournament "weigh-in" is at Monday's Beer Tie at Hyde Social. Festivities begin at 7 p.m.

06/03/2026

The TPFR Bluegill Tournament Weigh-in will coincide with the Beer Tie held on Monday, June 8, at Hyde Social in Arlington, VA.

Bring your vise to tie up your favorite gill fly, whether a Bully Spider, Chubby Chernobyl, or Triangle.

Festivities start at 7.

05/08/2026

Join TPFR this Sunday for casting church!

Drop in anytime between 8:30 and 11 a.m. at the far end of the lower parking lot at Fletchers Cove.

Reach out if you need to borrow a rod or have a specific kind (i.e., fiberglass 6 wt, fast action 8 wt with a sinking line) that you’d like to try and we’ll see what we can do.

No need to bring waders; we’ll be field casting.

05/05/2026

Change of location for Monday's Beer Tie on May 11.

TPFR will be moving to Hyde Social (3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201).

Rob Snowhite's Fly Fishing Consultant will be leading the tie of Clouser Minnows, one of the most successful baitfish patterns out there.

Festivities start at 7 pm.

05/04/2026

Monday, May 11, (our next Beer Tie), is the last date to register for the Fifth Annual TPFR Bluegill Tournament (June 5–7) .

After that, the t-shirt order goes in and the window shuts. You will still be able to register up until the tournament, you just won't get an awesome tshirt!

A few reasons to get off the fence:
• The t-shirt. (Have you seen it? It's good.)
• Four shots at glory: Largest, Smallest, Prettiest, Most Caught. The
"Smallest" category alone means anyone with a 3-weight and a little
patience is in the running.
• Bragging rights at the June 8th Beer Tie. You can't win if you don't
enter.

Quick links:
• Sign up (and pick your shirt size): https://forms.gle/BKNdBWZrpVcQNYWm7
• Pay via the Venmo QR code (attached) — please note "Bluegill 2026 + your
name"
• Rules and Official Ruler: https://www.tpfr.org/bluegill-tournament

Fees: $30 for 16+, $10 for ages 13–16, free for under 13 (parent/guardian
registers).

Tournament picture submissions are due by 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 8th to
[email protected]

2026 | 5th Annual Bluegill Tourney This year’s tournament runs from 7:00 am Friday June 5th to 4:00 pm Sunday June 7th 2026. All submissions must be emailed to [email protected] no later than 8:00 pm Sunday, June 7th. Submit your Largest, Smallest, or Prettiest category picture. Or, submit...

04/16/2026

Feel the need to compete against the underweight champions of the fishy world? Break out your small rod and sign-up now for the 5th Annual TPFR Blue Tournament, which will occur in early June.

Details are provided on the flyer.

04/13/2026

Come join us at The Board Room in Arlington for tonight's Beer Tie!

While some rivers are low, the shad are running. Come talk with the gurus of TPFR about where to catch them and what techniques are paying off.

04/09/2026

TPFR Casting Church returns to Fletcher's Cove for this Sunday's Casting Church

Drop-in anytime between 8:30 and 11 am to work on your casting with instructors

We'll meet at the far end of the lower, riverside parking lot

Drop a note below if you need to borrow a rod