The river is clear and at a great level, flow is 156 Cfs and temp is 56 F. A nice 12″ fish was caught yesterday just above Bunkerhill on a #16 pheasant tail Hendrickson emergers#14-16, pheasant tails #12-16, Grizzly midges#20-22 and black fur ants #14-16 have been working at Masemore. Try large streamers in the deeper pools and deadfalls and be sure to use a nice long leader for the tiny dries.
Archive for April, 2004
With the water level at 229 Cfs, temp around 56 F and rain on the way , it might be a Hendrickson emergers#14-16, pheasant tails #12-16, Grizzly midges#20-22 and black fur ants #14-16 have been working at Masemore. Try large streamers in the deeper pools and deadfalls and be sure to use a nice long leader for the tiny dries.
We’ve had great reports the past few days from folks already fishing terrestrials with success..Find some shady banks between Masemore and Bunkerhill and hold on.
Water level is in great shape at 147 Cfs and water temps are on the rise at 54F. Expect that the river will continue to warm up quickly until the trees start leafing out. A Baltimore County biologist stopped in during lunch and mentioned that during his sampling this week, he’s seen lots of Hendrickson nymphs that are ready to push through their wingcases.Until the hatch, best bets are soft hackled pheasant tails #14-16, during the hatch, try either a #14 thorax pattern or a #16 CDC pattern. Cream Midges sized #20-22, and Bwo’s sized #16-18 are still important and should be in everyone’s box by now.
Note: Capt. Jeff Lewatowski guided a nice group of ladies from the Chesapeake Women Anglers this week. One of the lucky ladies caught an honest 15″ Brown just below Masemore.
Get away from the post office this weekend and fish the Gunpowder. We should have Hendricksons through the next week and it might be a good idea to bring a wading staff. Hendricksons #14-16 should be plentiful and we still have those little, (#22-24) midges coming off between Masemore and Bunkerhill Rd. Big woolly buggers #4-6 could make the difference if you’re having a tough one out there.
After some much needed rain, the river is level is up to 272 Cfs , is off color and water temp is 53 F. We’ve had many reports of fish actively midging at Masemore Rd. the past few days but with more rain in the forecast, I’d try a heavy, dark fly in a #4 or #6. If the water drops under 200 Cfs by the weekend try a #22 Griffiths Gnat or Black midge in the flat water. Hendrickson nymphs abound between Masemore Rd. and Bunkerhill Rd. and should come off through the weekend. We’ve also seen lots of Olives in the #18-22 range and a few #16 Blue Quills.
Note: Looking for a heavy dark fly that works?
Try a Near Nuff Sculpin or Supper Bugger the next time you’re up.
