fishing spots

[M.T. Pockets]

where would be the best place in maryland for my grandchildren to go fly
fishing?

[bassrecord]

A trout pond. Pay for Play.

Enjoy!
John

"M.T. Pockets" > wrote in message
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> where would be the best place in maryland for my grandchildren to go fly
> fishing?
>
>

[Joseph Ritz]

On Mon, 31 May 2004 20:20:10 -0400, M.T. Pockets wrote:

> where would be the best place in maryland for my grandchildren to go fly
> fishing?

I'm a Western Marylander. In Frederick and Carroll counties I would
suggest wading the Monocacy River for Smallmouth Bass in areas between
Creagerstown and just north of Frederick. Devilbiss Bridge, Links Bridge,
and the Walkersville Road off of Route 15 (I believe it's called "Sundays
Lane") are good areas to park and wade.

Although I haven't fished there in over 40 years, the Patapsco was a
favorite of mine to introduce new anglers, just under and downstream from
the Route 40 bridge. Unless the quality of the river there has changed
these past 40 years, be prepared to catch tail dancing and acrobatic
Smallmouth. Wade carefully in and around the rocks.

Any farm pond will do (with permission of course).

Rainbow and Cunningham Falls Lakes in Frederick County will keep them
busy with Bluegill, stocked-trout, and Largemouth Bass.

If you live in the panhandle, Deep Creek Lake, Muddy Creek, and the
Potomac River of course.

In the Catoctin Park area, there are excellent catch-and-release areas
near Camp David, but be prepared to fish along side Jimmy Carter or other
high government retirees. I choose NOT to fish there. Politics and fly
angling don't seem to mix.

In Baltimore County there is the Gynnbrook Pond near the PBS television
complex off of Bonita Avenue near Owings Mills. The north side of this
pond has the most clearance for back cast. This pond used to be (and may
still be) property of the State Games and Natural Resources and on
occasion there have been unpublicized stockage of some extraordinary
Bass. Sadly, the poachers usually keep their catch and quickly deplete
this recreational treasure. And there is the Gunpowder River, stocked
heavily with trout, although tree limbs abound. Casting is not easy.

Not knowing your grandchildrens' ages, perhaps the best bet would be the
smaller ponds (community and farm) in the late evening. Bluegills love
children presenting poppers, especially just before the sun goes down or
earlier in the day between 9 and noon.

Most importantly, have fun and maintain sportsmanship, state laws and
angling etiquette. Catch, photograph, and release!

[Joseph Ritz]

On Mon, 31 May 2004 20:20:10 -0400, M.T. Pockets wrote:

> where would be the best place in maryland for my grandchildren to go fly
> fishing?

I'm a Western Marylander. In Frederick and Carroll counties I would
suggest wading the Monocacy River for Smallmouth Bass in areas between
Creagerstown and just north of Frederick. Devilbiss Bridge, Links Bridge,
and the Walkersville Road off of Route 15 (I believe it's called "Sundays
Lane") are good areas to park and wade.

Although I haven't fished there in over 40 years, the Patapsco was a
favorite of mine to introduce new anglers, just under and downstream from
the Route 40 bridge. Unless the quality of the river there has changed
these past 40 years, be prepared to catch tail dancing and acrobatic
Smallmouth. Wade carefully in and around the rocks.

Any farm pond will do (with permission of course).

Rainbow and Cunningham Falls Lakes in Frederick County will keep them
busy with Bluegill, stocked-trout, and Largemouth Bass.

If you live in the panhandle, Deep Creek Lake, Muddy Creek, and the
Potomac River of course.

In the Catoctin Park area, there are excellent catch-and-release areas
near Camp David, but be prepared to fish along side Jimmy Carter or other
high government retirees. I choose NOT to fish there. Politics and fly
angling don't seem to mix.

In Baltimore County there is the Gynnbrook Pond near the PBS television
complex off of Bonita Avenue near Owings Mills. The north side of this
pond has the most clearance for back cast. This pond used to be (and may
still be) property of the State Games and Natural Resources and on
occasion there have been unpublicized stockage of some extraordinary
Bass. Sadly, the poachers usually keep their catch and quickly deplete
this recreational treasure. And there is the Gunpowder River, stocked
heavily with trout, although tree limbs abound. Casting is not easy.

Not knowing your grandchildrens' ages, perhaps the best bet would be the
smaller ponds (community and farm) in the late evening. Bluegills love
children presenting poppers, especially just before the sun goes down or
earlier in the day between 9 and noon.

Most importantly, have fun and maintain sportsmanship, state laws and
angling etiquette. Catch, photograph, and release!

[bassrecord]

"Joseph Ritz" > said:

> Not knowing your grandchildrens' ages,

Psssst Joe

In a post below he said he wanted to buy fly rods for his 4 and 5 year old
grandsons.

You passed out some good info but they are just too young to handle a fly
rod. Their motor skills are not there yet and their attention span is just
a tad short. He's in real danger of pushing it and making one or both of
them hate fly fishing for life.

I've got a 5 1/2 year old grandson. He is good for 30 minutes at most on
bluegill and only if he can catch one every 5 minutes with bobber going
under every 30 seconds. He is good for 60 minutes catching 4 trout on a pay
for play trout farm which includes watching the lady clean them, poking
eyes, asking questions, getting the science lesson, etc. This is his third
year and he is getting better!

Now my 10 year old is into fly fishing in a big way. Just one problem. He
wags along his cell phone. Dang 10 year old girls keep calling and
interrupting him! <G>

Good luck!
John

[Joseph Ritz]

On Thu, 03 Jun 2004 00:06:43 -0700, bassrecord kindly contributed
in part:

> Psssst Joe
>
> In a post below he said he wanted to buy fly rods for his 4 and 5 year old
> grandsons.
>
Oh my goodness, yes John. I agree.

When my four were that age, they were delighted when I took them out to
the community pond, each with their own bamboo pole with nothing more
than a length of 4 lb. test monofilament the length of the pole, a bobber,
and a barbless hook baited with whole kernel corn on the end of the
line. The kids would be entertained by the Bluegills for about an hour or
two with interruptions now and again to go stalking for frogs and
tadpoles, salamanders and crayfish.

All time spent with the kids is precious. Teach them the first lesson of
angling: to appreciate ALL life in and around the water and to show
courtesy to other anglers. The other lessons will follow in due time.
Have fun together!

Joe