Long leaders are the best defense against spooky fish on bright days. Flows have been low and clear and water temps from 55 to 58 F make for a short day if you are planning on wet wading. Quite a few fish over 14″ have been reported this week, including a 9″ Brookie just above Masemore. Small foam and deer hair beetles sized #18-20 behind Elk hair Caddis in a #12-14 have been moving lots of fish above Falls Rd. Note: School is just around the corner, get out while you can…
Low, (111 Cfs), clear, (gin) and cold, (55 F) water has made more than a few anglers consider a 1, 2 or 3wt rod for Summer work along the Gunpowder. Long leaders are the rule here and a 10-12 footer ending in 6x or lighter is a good starting point. Ants, beetles and hoppers continue to produce along shade covered banks. Sizes vary, and fishing two dries is a good way to trick wary fish. Nymphing in the morning has been very productive from Bunkerhill access upstream. Try a small prince nymph or pheasant tail in a #16-18. Streamer fishing is always tough this time …