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June 24, 2018
The flow of the Potomac at Fletcher’s has been too high for rentals most of the time since my last report. It’s been a frustrating period for anglers. Prior to […]
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Report from Fletcher’s Cove
Like a roller-coaster ride, April angling at Fletcher’s Cove was a series of dramatic highs and sudden, plunging drops of stomach churning speed. Several times during the month the Potomac […]
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As the river continues to rise from Sundays rain Fletchers begins to secure boats and dock from the increasing current and driftwood that is making its way through the watershed. […]
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Report from Fletcher’s Cove
Signs of spring in Washington appear well before the season itself. As noted by Louis J. Halle in his book of the same name, Spring in Washington arrives in fits […]
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Fletcher’s Cove rental season will end on Sunday, October 29th. If you want to take a paddle or row at our little slice of “wilderness in D.C.” (or as close […]
Learn moreWilderness Systems Pungo – $650
Specs: Length: 12′ Width: 29” Weight: 49 lbs Max Rider Weight: 325 lbs Features: Large open cockpit makes it easy to get in and out and provides extra room to […]
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Wilderness Systems Tsunami 140 – $650
Specs: Length: 14” Width: 24” Weight: 59 lbs Max Rider Weight: 300 lbs Features: Novice and seasoned paddlers alike will enjoy the responsive performance of the hybrid hull shape of […]
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Wilderness Systems Tsunami 120 – $650
Specs: Length: 12” Width: 25.5” Weight: 50 lbs Max Rider Weight: 275 lbs Features: Hull is crafted in high-density polyethylene for remarkable durability and easy care Scalloped, contoured seat pan […]
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Ocean Kayak Malibu 2XL – $500
Specs: Length: 13’4” Width: 34” Weight: 68 lbs Max Rider Weight: 500lbs Features: Highly durable linear polyethylene construction offers years of service Ample rocker enhances turning, and deep keel helps […]
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BIC Sport Dura Tech SUP – $350 SUP Board
Specs: Length: 11’4” Width: 32” Weight: 41 lbs Volume: 205L Max Rider Weight: 210lbs Features: Surf-Inspired Longboard Shapes for stable flat water cruising and wave surfing performance Attachment Points – […]
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Report from Fletcher’s Cove, August 15, 2017
The sweltering heat of July and August in Washington slows the pace of both anglers and fish. With Potomac water temperatures sometimes flirting with 90 degrees, one cannot expect easy […]
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It’s been a wild ride for anglers at Fletcher’s Cove this year. “Spring” fishing took off in mid winter like a Derby filly out of the gate. Large striped bass […]
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It’s the second week of May and I’m wearing a thermal and two fleeces. That’s weather, D.C. style. Not only that, but Noah made a stop at Fletcher’s last week […]
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