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Fishing Report: A fishing report from a flyshop along the Gunpowder River |
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Low water, a bald eagle, a few Olives and some sipping fish greeted me at Masemore this morning.Mine was the only car in the lot and the dogs had a nice run-leashed of course-- along the exposed gravel downstream of bush cabin run. The water temp is 52 F and we'll see more of this "bony" water for awhile. The fish don't seem to mind and they're a few weeks away from spawning so try a few dries in the next few days. Small caddis, Bwo's and traditional streamers are still very productive.
Following are a few stream reports from Bill and Steve-Thanks for keeping us in the know...and for the kind words...click on the read more button..
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Posted by theaux on Monday, November 06 @ 16:09:00 EST (571 reads)
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Fishing Report: The Gunpowder River is Low, Clear and full of fish... |
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The river is low at 34 CFs, clear and full of fish. Backwater Angler guide Jason du Pont led a client to several nice fish today with x-caddis and stimulators on long, thin leaders.The water temperature is 52 F and the fish have been looking up.Dries or unweighted streamers are a good bet. Small Bwo's should work fine as long as it's a bit cloudy-or early. Caddis in the #14-16 range are best bets above Masemore rd through Falls. If you'd like to fish higher flows, check out the lower river.The 5 fish a day stretch received 750 new rainbows on October 13th. Click on the read more button for more info about the shocking survey results...
Note: Don't use weight with small streamers, you'll catch all of the leaves!
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Posted by theaux on Monday, October 30 @ 16:24:46 EST (565 reads)
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Fishing Report: Low water in the Gunpowder river for awhile... |
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We'll be experiencing some low water for awhile. Water flow is at a low, low 24Cfs so bring your Summer rod-a 7' 7" 3wt 4pc Scott G2 would be nice. Small water calls for small flies so fish tiny olives, caddis and brassies and be sure to bring along some 7x. Expect to see some ankle deep water out there folks-think lower river and have fun out there...
click on the read more button for a great stream report from this weekend...
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Posted by theaux on Tuesday, October 24 @ 16:33:04 EDT (525 reads)
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Fishing Report: Flyfishing the Gunpowder river? Try 4, 646 wild fish per mile for odds... |
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The upper river holds, based on State fisheries biologist Charlie Gougeons' report after the 2006 Fall shocking survey, 4,646 fish per mile-That's four thousand, six hundred and forty six fish per mile folks. Who's going flyfishing this weekend? If you don't, others will. Here's a little insight as to who might headed up this weekend based on local drive times from folks we're proud to call regulars.
The South Jersey and N. Virginia anglers will drive just over 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Philly-style anglers will drive 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Delaware based anglers will drive 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Annapolis and DC Metro anglers will drive 1 hour and 20 minutes.
York and Baltimore anglers will drive 35 minutes.
Remember that the Big Gunpowder Falls River river is over 18 miles in length from Prettyboy Dam to Loch Raven. I'm sure that you'll be able to find some open water this weekend, Stop in the shop if you need directions, flies or just want to share a tall tale. Click on the read more button for the latest stream report....
Note: Hand tied leaders are typically easier to turn over than knotless tapered leaders.
See and feel the difference hand tied leaders can make in your fishing the next time you're in the shop.
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Posted by theaux on Friday, October 20 @ 00:00:00 EDT (513 reads)
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Fishing Report: Is the Gunpowder river the best tailwater in the midatlantic? |
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Join Theaux Le Gardeur at the National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited October meeting-that's tomorrow evening folks at 7:00 PM.The meeting place is at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Services Center, 4805 Edgmoor Lane, Downtown Bethesda, MD-for directions and a description of NCC-TU please go to NCCTU.org
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Posted by theaux on Tuesday, October 10 @ 15:35:33 EDT (439 reads)
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Fishing Report: Gunpowder River fly fishing with hoppers and caddis... |
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The fish are looking up. Water temps are 55 F, flow is 180 Cfs and the weather is not going to get any better. Small olives are still a good bet in the morning. Tired of fishing tricos? Come up and fish hoppers from your western box and use leaders in the 9 to 12 ft range in 6x. We had lots of smiling faces as the electroshocking survey concluded this past week. We will be posting results soon. A few sightings of fish have been recently reported in the 22-27 inch range. That's big folks!...click on the read more button...
Note: If you'd like to help clean the river up please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us an email at info@backwaterangler.com
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Posted by theaux on Thursday, October 05 @ 10:47:54 EDT (662 reads)
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Fishing Report: Big water, Big fish.... |
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With the electroshocking completed, the river is no longer at a placid 30 CFS...Expect water levels in the 170 to 180 Cfs range for the next few days. The water will still be clear, around 53 F and for many of the guides that work out of the shop, it's big fish time. Bigger flows typically mean that fish are on the feed and can be tricked with large streamers in the #6-8 range and heavy...click on the read more button...
Note: Readings from the USGS gauge are typically delayed 4 to 6 hours.
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Posted by theaux on Friday, September 29 @ 17:09:52 EDT (692 reads)
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Fishing Report: Streamer fishing the Gunpowder... |
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The gauge is still down and the river is moving along between 120 and 150 Cfs-A great level for fishing. Water temps are in the mid 50's.Larger fish in the 14-18" range have been taking...click on the read more button...
Note: Curious about water levels? give the shop a call at 410-329-6821.
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Posted by theaux on Saturday, September 16 @ 22:01:35 EDT (682 reads)
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Fishing Report: Great fly fishing, cold clear water and fishing reports from the Gunpowder Falls |
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The gauge is acting up. Rest assured the flow has not changed. We're still looking at 32-34 Cfs. The river is still cold, clear and is beautiful.Beetle, caddis and large streamers have been producing some rather large fish.
Click on the read more button to view four of our latest stream reports from local anglers...
Note: Having a hard time out there?Stop in the shop and we'll be happy to assist.
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Posted by theaux on Monday, September 11 @ 09:51:54 EDT (627 reads)
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Fishing Report: Mighty good fishing in low water... |
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Numerous calls and emails have been answered this week with the same words...
come on up the waters fine.
Currently the river is clear, low and flowing at 32-35 CFs. Water temperatures are between 53 and 56 F throughout the catch and release area. I gave a talk for the Rapidan TU/FFF in Warrenton, VA this past Wednesday and I'm sure that we'll see some new faces in the next few weeks--and that's about two hours from the wild Browns in the Gunpowder Falls.
Really folks you don't need to wait until Spring to go fishing again as the folllowing stream reports attest: cick on the read more button for more...
Note: Small caddis are the thing. Bring some 7x with you and hold on...
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Posted by theaux on Friday, September 08 @ 14:22:45 EDT (501 reads)
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Fishing Report: Clear, low, cold water, empty parking lots after Ernesto...Priceless |
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The parking lots are empty, the river is low and clear at 32-36 Cfs,and it's nice and overcast. Water temperature are in the low to mid 50's and you should be fishing right now.
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Note: We do sell rainjackets...
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Posted by theaux on Saturday, September 02 @ 09:36:04 EDT (621 reads)
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Fishing Report: Water Temperature Questions Answered... |
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"As long as the water is cool the fish should
not experience too much stress, correct?"
Chad
Thanks for your question Chad.
You are correct.
This fish should not experience stress as long as the water is cool.
Today, Thursday August 31, water temperatures along the 7.6 mile catch and
release section of the Big Gunpowder Falls from Pretty boy Dam to Bluemount
Rd ranged from 53 F to 57 F.
We're in constant communication with State Fisheries Managers, biologists,
and Baltimore City, which ultimately controls the flow and temperature in
the Gunpowder.With their help and our constant monitoring of stream
conditions such as flow and temperature, we can better determine when it is
safe to catch and release trout without causing undue stress.
So, please go fishing and have a great Labor day weekend.
Hope to see you on the river and in the shop soon.
Best regards,
Theaux Le Gardeur
click on the read more button for the latest stream report...
Note: We will be open from 10-4 PM Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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Posted by theaux on Thursday, August 31 @ 11:07:33 EDT (532 reads)
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Fishing Report: Low cool water, lots of fish stacked up... |
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With the water at 32 CFs expect to cover a good stretch of water before you find fish. That said, the water temperature is still in the high 50's so the fish are in good shape if a little skittish.Terrestrials and small caddis are still moving fish. Now is a good time to fish the pools and tailouts above Falls Rd. If you find deep runs and undercuts, spend some time trying bead head nymphs and small streamers. Fishing upstream is better with low water conditions so walk the trails down and fish back up.Thanks to Scott for the following stream report... click on the read more button...
Note: Overcast days are great for fly fishing the Gunpowder Falls.
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Posted by theaux on Monday, August 28 @ 12:22:31 EDT (557 reads)
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Fishing Report: Low water, spooky fish..try the lower river... |
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We have the lowest water of the season, make it the past few seasons, at 32 CFs, the water temp is warming a bit and it's tough to get close to pooled up fish-even with 7x. Abandon all hopes of floating the river in any device. The fish are spooky throughout the catch and release section, so give the lower river a look. Access points such as Bluemount road , Monkton, Upper and Lower Glencoe and Sparks are certainly worth trying.click on the read more button...
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Posted by theaux on Tuesday, August 22 @ 10:24:43 EDT (595 reads)
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Fishing Report: Bwo's, Tricos and Caddis |
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The river is relatively low at 82CFs, clear and cool for August, at 60 F. Mornings are a great time to try nymphing with small pheasant tails coupled with caddis emergers. Beat the boat traffic by getting an early start and covering Masemore upstream through Falls with #16 Bwo's and Trico Spinners sized #20-22. Can't see the fly? ...click on the read more button...
Note: Most of our Gunpowder guides would much rather fish in the rain so don't let the weather spoil your fun, bring a jacket along and experience tight lines!
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Posted by theaux on Friday, August 18 @ 21:13:50 EDT (474 reads)
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Fishing Report: Lots of 7x, wild fish in the Gunpowder Falls River and great weather... |
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Water is clear, 82 Cfs and great for wading...Water temps are 62 -64 F.Don't wait until school starts to go fishing. People are catching fish RIGHT NOW on BWO's and Tricos in the morning, beetles , ants and hoppers in the afternoon and caddis and even a few, dare I say it, Sulphurs in the evenings-these patterns may be imitating yellow drakes and even little yellow sallies, but whatever the fish are taking them for rejoice, for you can catch fish on flies that you can actually see.My neighbor picked up a 15" brown the other evening on a #12 Sulphur Dun. We've heard about tricos just about every day this week.Click on the read more button...
Note: Need a tuneup before a trip out West? Rocky Cox will be hosting a flyfishing school from 10 till 1:30PM this Sunday and we have room for three in the class. Please call 410-329-6821 and make a reservation.The class is also ideal for beginners and we'll provide use of all the gear.
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Posted by theaux on Friday, August 11 @ 16:04:02 EDT (544 reads)
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Fishing Report: Excellent Fly Fishing on the Big Gunpowder Falls Advisory |
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It's hot out there and much cooler along the river.Flow is at 111 CFs, gin clear and the water temp is 62 F at Falls Rd. Ants, beetles caddis and hoppers are still producing. Use 12ft to 14ft leaders ending in 7x and hold on, the wild brown trout are getting bigger in the Gunpowder.
Could the fishing get any better?
Click on the read more button for some recent reports...
Note: Getting an early start?
Try small pheasant tails in #18-20 range in the riffles then switch to terrestrials by mid-morning.
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Posted by theaux on Tuesday, August 01 @ 11:42:02 EDT (2539 reads)
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Fishing Report: Moby trout returns... |
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The 28-32" Wild Brown lurking in the Gunpowder was hooked again on a guide trip this morning. Jeff Lewatowski guided two lucky anglers to the monster fish.
Ants , caddis and beetles are still all the rage, water is at a 113 CFs and at a great level for wading and 58-60 degrees F in the catch and release section of the Gunpowder.Mornings have been very productive with small terrestrials and nymphs such as a pheasant tail in the #16-18 range. Plan on fishing even during passing showers....click on the read more button...
Note: Need a fly fishing guide for the Gunpowder river, Savage river or North Branch of the Potomac river?
Give us a call at 410-329-6821 and make time to learn more about your sport with professional guidance.
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Posted by theaux on Friday, July 28 @ 15:27:59 EDT (519 reads)
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Fishing Report: Gunpowder River Beetlemania... |
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The fishing has been red hot! It's good to be on a tailwater! Flow is at 115 CFs, (a great level for wading). Remember that the river corridor is typically 10 -15 in degrees F. cooler than the temps you might see on the news. What better way to cool off then wet wading. Water temps are in the 62-65F throughout the catch and release area. Beetles, ants and small caddis have been working in very shallow riffles.Quite a few fish in the 9 to 14" range have been reported this week...click on the read more button for more reports...
Note: Wet wading this weekend? We just opened up a few boxes of guard sox and SIMMS river sandals by KEEN that have sturdy toe bumpers and felt soles.
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Posted by theaux on Thursday, July 20 @ 15:59:10 EDT (596 reads)
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