Midges and Midging Trout on the Gunpowder River, Maryland
To fish or not to fish? We hope you enjoy Jason du Pont’s latest video short on midge fishing for wild trout on the Gunpowder River. It might sway you. Click To Play
Month: March 2008
Another Opening Day in Maryland
This weekend we’ll celebrate another opening day in Maryland. The Put-and-Take, (five fish-a-day stretch) from the red posts demarcating the gas line above upper Glencoe RD, downstream through the Phoenix RD. section has been stocked with 3, 000 rainbows and has been closed since March 9. It will open for fishing at 5:30 AM this Saturday, the 29th of March. Both the upper, catch-and-release, artificials only section from Pretty Boy Dam through Bluemount RD. and middle, 2 fish-a-day stretch, any method from Bluemount RD. downstream to the red posts below Corbett RD. are open year round. Thanks to Mike for his kind words and support, Theaux: Congratulations on …
A Bald Eagle and Blackflies on the Gunpowder River
I witnessed an immature Bald Eagle peering down into one of my favorite pools this morning along the Gunpowder river. Perched on a sturdy Walnut tree amidst a Sycamore grove, she looked intent on fishing and I was envious of her view. Through the dappled light, a raucous crow set upon her and left just as quickly, realizing that she was no hawk. Ferns are starting to make their presence known as their stark green fronds unfold against Fall leaves now going to soil. Further upstream, above the boulder pools Capt. Jeff Lewatowski led two clients this past weekend to trick what he termed, “easily three …
Eden Cane Fly Rods
Our first Eden Cane Rod from Builder Bernard Ramanauskas arrived this week. It is the venerable 704-Y model. This bamboo fly rod is hollow built, nodeless, and is one of 30 built for the 2008 season. It is a 7ft 4wt 2pc/2 tip rod that is a delight to hold, and is priced at $3, 950. Please call the shop at 410-329-6821 for details…Or, view a brief description online.
The shop will be Closed on Easter Sunday
The shop is open 7 days a week in 2008. Spring has Sprung, so stop up and wet a line.The shop will be closed Sunday, March 23, 2008 in observance of Easter.
March Hatches On The Gunpowder River
Mild March weather is ideal for dry fly fishing on the Gunpowder. The warm temps hatch clouds of midges and send dark brown stoneflies skittering across the water’s surface. Trout are sipping the midges in the slower pools and whacking larger stoneflies used as searching patterns. Nymphing is still productive, but the surface action has really picked up for anglers willing to tie on some 7X-8X and cast tiny flies to sipping fish. The rising trout tend to go into sporadic feeding cycles, and many fish can be seen hanging inches under the surface. Patience and hatch matching skills will be put to the test …