Month: April 2007

Flyfishing for Shad in Maryland

Thanks to Chris and Scott for the following reports: Dear Backwater, Just a quick report on the Shad Run—we have been fishing near the pumping station at Susquehanna State park each evening this week to enjoy the incredible shad run that is at its peak. Each of us caught at least two dozen fish last night using small weighted streamer patterns in chartreuse and yellow. Fish were often caught on the swing through deep pools. Enjoy it while it lasts Chris Karwacki Hi Jason and Theaux, Thanks for the shad flies! They did the trick yesterday up on the Gunpowder above Rte 40. The fish …

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Go Flyfishing on the Gunpowder River, MD –Levels are Dropping Quickly

Afte two to four inches of rain locally the Gunpowder River is dropping from a high of 641 CFs on Friday, the 27th, to a much more manageable 356 Cfs today. By mid-afternoon the river will be dropping just below 300 CFS, and by Sunday the river should be in the low 200’s-as long as we don’t get any more rain this evening. When the river is falling, large wild brown trout start eating their bretheren, so try small, sparsely dressed streamers along log jams and cut banks. The river is clear above Masemore Rd., so soft hackles in the #10-12 range and large bead …

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Maryland Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, June 17, a Gunpowder River guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection.Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. Class size is limited to 4 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.

Try the Gunpowder River for Early Season Dry Fly Fishing in Maryland

Why wait to go fly fishing in Maryland? The Gunpowder river is full of wild fish and as this video short from Jason du Pont shows, has prolific Hendrickson hatches early in the season. Click To Play A close up look at a complete hendrickson hatch from emergence to spinner fall.

Maryland Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, June 3, a Gunpowder River Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection.Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. Class size is limited to 4 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.

Maryland Fly Fishing School 5/20

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, May 20, a Gunpowder River guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection.Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. Class size is limited to 4 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.

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