The Gunpowder River is still sitting at around 30 cubic feet per second with temperatures ranging from 43-46 degrees. Despite the recent snowfall water has stayed nearly crystal clear. Because of this we recommend euro-nymphing, if your nymph box is looking bare for this up-and-coming harsh winter weather, we have plenty of options to fill them back out. The hot setup for this cold weather continues to be a pink beaded Walt’s worm in tandem with a zebra midge. Finally, check out some hand tied flies made by shop employees, we have some jig streamer patterns that have been killer on recent trips to PA!

The Gunpowder River was dropped down to 30 cubic feet per second on the 15th with temperatures ranging between 48-52 degrees. This change should alter how you approach the river and the techniques used to successfully land some fish. As always, nymphing is going to be the most consistent tactic during the colder months. However, the lower water will make things challenging depending on where you’re fishing in the river. Generally, the smaller patterns work better like variations of the zebra midge or small pheasant tails. these can be fishing with minimal weight since the currents are slower, and the pools are shallower. Targeting the …

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