Month: December 2009

Blue Wing Olives, Brookies, and Snow Along The Gunpowder River

The first snow storm of the year dropped three to four inches in the Hereford/Monkton area yesterday morning through late last night. Anglers braved the snow storm yesterday, and a number of reports included rising trout and empty parking lots at river accesses. Today the bright sun is melting the snow on the roads and trees, so river flows may increase over the next few days. A number of cars were parked along the Masemore stretch this morning, yet no anglers in sight at the bridge above. This week a good olive hatch had trout feeding on the surface on the tiny mayflies, and many …

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Fly Fishing with Stoneflies on the Gunpowder River

The Gunpowder River is flowing at 96 Cfs is clear and 50 F. Fish are still taking dries from Bunkerhill Rd. through Falls Rd. access points. Blue Winged Olive mayflies and small grey midges sized #18-22 have also been tricking a few rainbows. Be sure to bring along some gloves if you’re planning on doing some early morning nymphing. Alex and Max were both fishing the Gunpowder over the holiday break and reported good fishing with dries and streamers and relatively few anglers along most stretches of the river. Large stoneflies, like the one pictured above, can be imitated by using large Copper Johns rigged …

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Intermediate Fly Tying: Midge Lifecycle

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an intermediate Fly Tying Class on Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on the Midge Lifecycle. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate class. 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-payment is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to register.

Intermediate Fly Tying: Stoneflies

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Gunpowder River Stonefly Patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate class. 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-payment is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to register.

Steelheading Western New York Tribs

Thanks to Jeff Johnson for the great photo and report: Theaux, Hello, I was in your shop a few weeks ago to pick up some materials for my trip to Western New York over the holiday.  I managed pick up a few fish on flies I tied including this pony. Thanks for the advice.    Jeff

Intermediate Fly Tying: Nymphs

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an intermediate Fly Tying Class on Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Gunpowder River nymph patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate class. 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-payment is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to register.