Month: July 2007

Fly Tying For Beginners: Gunpowder River Favorites

Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday July 21 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s an introductory 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.

Savage River and North Branch of the Potomac Fishing Report Update

Western Maryland in June was tough fishing with low water. When I had a few days free this past week I called some friends and decided to give it another try. The Savage River was fishing hot despite returning to 55 Cfs from 800 on Sunday July 1st. Sulphurs, Yellow and Lime Sallies, Olives, Caddis and even March Browns were still hatching. Fish were looking up in a big way, which was a change from last month. X-Caddis and Olives in a size 14 brought many fish up from the deep holes. In the tailouts and flat water fish were selectively rising to size 20-24 …

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Backwater Angler Fights the Spread of Whirling Disease in Maryland

I’ve been working since May Maryland DNR Fisheries, interested Trout Unlimited and Federation of Flyfishers folks to spread awareness about Whirling Disease throughout the state.The discussion has ranged from whirling disease and it’s impact on state hatcheries, natural resources, and waterways, as well as anglers perceptions of the disease. Local writer, Pat Van dem Beemt, of the North County News, recently penned a story focusing on our role in putting up signs along the Gunpowder river, titled; “Disease has Trout Swimming in Circles” Signs are part of the solution in creating awareness of how anglers and other user groups like kayakers, tubers and even hikers, …

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Flyfishing near Baltimore, Maryland? It’s time for a Gunpowder River Recap

Time for a recap on the Gunpowder fishing the past few weeks. The low water has made some access points very difficult to fish. Options include targeting boulder pools, rougher water versus shallow riffles, and heading south below the catch and release sections. 12-15 foot leaders and staying nearly out of the water are required for fishing the catch and release sections. Anglers fishing the lower river should know that water temperatures which allow comfortable wet wading may be getting a bit warm for trout fishing. Bring a thermometer and look for a temp less than seventy degrees. Be sure to reach deep into the …

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July 4, 2007 is a Free Fishing Day in Maryland

Fish in Maryland on July 4 for free. It’s true. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is having a free fishing day tomorrow. Because Wednesday is our regular day off, the shop will be closed on the 4th.

Summer Gunpowder River Flyfishing Reports from Monkton, Maryland

Summer fly fishing near Baltimore, Maryland might just pass you by if you wait for water levels to increase on the Gunpowder river, near Monkton , Maryland. Despite low water levels this weekend, (38 Cfs and 54 F at Falls Rd), two new Gunpowder river anglers caught their first wild browns on a fly Saturday. On Sunday, two Backwater Angler regulars had a banner day on the stream. Dave H., who wet wades, even during 100 ft gate releases, picked up a 17″ rainbow up top near the dam on a ant and dropper rig. The fish took a #14 Copper John. Thanks to Marty …

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