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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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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 (514 reads)
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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 (502 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 (622 reads)
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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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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 (477 reads)
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We will be open Tuesday the 4th from 10:00 AM till 4 PM.
The river is at 115 CFs, and water temps are between 57 and 60 F throughout the catch and release section. 115 CFS is a great level for wading , is clear and dry fly fisherman have been having a ball with ants, beetles and caddis....We've had a bunch of reports from anglers today fishing Elk Hair Caddis from Bunkerhill upstream through Falls Rd to the Dam with catches from 1/2 dozen to...click on the read more button...
Note: Shop hours on the 4th are 10 till 4PM .
Time's a wasting ...go fishing...
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Posted by theaux on Monday, July 03 @ 16:44:16 EDT (720 reads)
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News: MDTU/CWA Annual Picnic at Bunkerhill |
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Please join MDTU and CWA
on May 13th at Bunkerhill Access for
flyfishing demonstrations, stream entomology,
free food and fun!
The more the merrier!
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Posted by theaux on Thursday, May 04 @ 15:24:08 EDT (426 reads)
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News: Fly tying for beginners this Saturday from 10 AM -1 PM |
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Tying for beginners is a great way to try a your own hand at crafting flies out of fur, feathers and yarn. Each class covers materials, tools and some basic patterns to get you started. Tools and materials are provided. Class is limited to six. Fee: $45 per person
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Note: As of Tuesday, the third we have three spaces available.
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Posted by theaux on Tuesday, January 03 @ 10:47:31 EST (362 reads)
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Now is the time to fish... Water is still nice and low and clear. Fish are still in riffles looking up and taking...click on the read more button...
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Posted by theaux on Thursday, October 13 @ 11:24:15 EDT (995 reads)
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We've had several anglers reporting Ospreys throughout the catch and release area and as far downriver as Monkton.Water level is stable and at 103Cfs it is at a great level for fishing. Olive-bodied Caddis in sizes #16-18 are still...click on the read more button...
Note: Need a break from the relatives this weekend? The shop will be closed Thursday and will be open Friday from 10 AM-6PM, and we'll have regular hours from 10-4PM Saturday and Sunday. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Posted by theaux on Tuesday, November 23 @ 10:13:28 EST (433 reads)
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After a soggy weekend the river has recovered nicely. Water is clear, dropping and is in great shape. The cloud cover should help ...click on the read more button...
Note: This photo is another from du Pont showing a slow water caddis next to a pretty little natural.
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Posted by theaux on Monday, June 07 @ 10:51:18 EDT (603 reads)
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