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Christmas Eve Gunpowder River Stream Report

Happy Holidays! The Gunpowder River is gin-clear and flowing at 30.5 Cfs and is 42 degrees F. Fish are holding in runs so go deep! Try small stoneflies in the tail-outs and flats and swing them towards the bank. Log jams are worth a shot-especially with small, traditional streamers like a Mickey Finn stripped slowly downstream. All the trails are in great shape now but come Friday consider a staff and studs along…be safe out there and find some peace and quiet, and a few wild fish along the Gunpowder River! Let’s hope for snow! Please note: The shop will reopen Friday the 26th and …

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Holiday Hours along the Gunpowder River

Tis the season and while the weather has been frightful of late, conditions on the Gunpowder River and along the trails in the Hereford Area of Gunpowder State Park have been improving markedly. While we’re now past the mailing date for Gift Certificates to arrive before Christmas, we’ll be emailing printable gift certificates for gear, fly casting lessons, fly fishing schools, and guide trips until the 23rd. Whether you’re excited about being back in the area with family, need a break from the couch and TV, or feel that this may very well be the year you finally treat yourself to THAT reel, give the …

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ABEL NATIVE BROWN VAYA AND TR REELS

Happy Holidays from the Backwater staff! We are now carrying the Native Brown hand painted finish for both the Abel TR 4/5 and the Abel Vaya 4/5. These top of the line reels will give one the best possible experience as an angler that gear can provide. Whether fishing light salt for sea trout and puppy drum or fishing for trout on your favorite trout stream, the Vaya will provide a smooth, carbon disc drag to land any fish. If one chooses to opt for a more classic approach, then the TR with its iconic click-pawl sound and modern large arbor styling is the best …

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AIRLITE GLIDE

For those looking for the perfect rod to fish the Gunpowder, look no further than the AIRLITE GLIDE. The GLIDE comes in various sizes, with the 9′ 4wt being the shop favorite! Its perfect blend of lightweight and powerful yet sensitive gives the angler the ability to delicately land dries to rising fish across the river, or to throw weighted nymphs and streamers to reach fish holding in deeper water. Whether an intermediate or experienced angler the GLIDE will help refine ones skill and provide for an unmatched experience on the water.

AIRLITE VERSA TROUT

The search for the perfect rod is never ending…until one casts the versa trout. The versa trout is a crisp medium action that provides the angler with everything they could need while out on the water. It is lightweight, powerful yet precise allowing for one to create various presentations on the water. The Versa Trout contains components way above its price point making it feel like a top dollar rod while maintaining an affordable price. This rod is a great choice for beginner and experienced anglers alike and will provide enjoyment on the water for a lifetime.

Early December Fishing Report

The Gunpowder River is still flowing 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 Max, we have some jig streamer patterns that have been killer on recent trips to PA!

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