Month: January 2007

Mid-Winter Flyfishing on the Gunpowder River

This 22″ fish, released by Jason du Pont, fell for a #18 curved shank pheasant tail after the first snow last year. Now that I have your attention, the water temps have cooled a little in the past week. Currently, the river is flowing at 32 Cfs, and water temps have cooled a bit from the a high last week of 48 F to a low this morning of 42 F. We ‘ve been finding lots of fish in riffles and shallow flats with #10-#16 Copper Johns. The fish are ambushing stoneflies nymphs along deadfalls and log jams before the nymphs can crawl out and …

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More Tying Classes for Your Enjoyment

Check out our instruction page for an updated listing of tying classes.Please call us at 410-329 6821 to reserve your space. We still have room in the Stonefly Tying Class scheduled from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM this Saturday, January, 13. If you’re new to tying, we still have room in the Beginners Tying Class from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM this Sunday, January 14. For more on Winter stoneflies, check out an addendum from Jason du Ponts’ article that appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of American Angler

Beginners Will Drive to Tie Flies

Many thanks to Jim and Karen for the following feedback from another successful Beginners Tying Class. Gentlemen – Yesterday, I attended your beginners fly-tying class, taught by Jason. It was truly a great class. I learned a bunch, tied up a few flies I am confident could actually trick a fish or two (depending on my on-the-water skills!), and had fun doing it! Jason is a fine and patient instructor. Thanks for having the class. Jim Springfield, VA …and from Gaithersburg, MD Hi Theaux, I enjoyed the tieing class held on Saturday, 1/6/07. Jason’s enthusiasm and patience were great. Might I suggest (I am a …

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Stoneflies “Dancing” on the Gunpowder River during Low Water

The river is low, and flowing at 28Cfs, a little off color-owing to reservoir turnover, and the water temperature has moved from the mid 40’s to 52 F. Little black stoneflies in the #16-18 range and little brown stoneflies in the #14-16 range have been spotted in the past few days from Bunkerhill road downstream through Bluemount. Fish are still holding in water we’d normally walk through, so take your time out there and be stealthy.Thanks to Capt. Jeff Lewatowski for the following report and picture. Hey Theaux, Despite low water conditions yesterday, we enjoyed a great day of fishing on the Gunpowder upstream of …

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Midge Tying Class by Gunpowder River Guides

Join us Saturday, January 27 for a midge fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river patterns. Jason du Pont will be teaching this midge life-cycle class for intermediate tyers. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of materials, please bring your own tools.The class is limited to six and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Fly Tying for Beginners by Gunpowder River Guides

It’s a beginners fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beginners class.Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of tools and materials.The class is limited to six and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.