Month: January 2010

Intermediate Fly Tying: Midge Lifecycle

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an Intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, January 31, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Gunpowder River Midge Lifecycle 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.

Intermediate Fly Tying: Stonefly Lifecycle

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an Intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, January 30, 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.

Mid-January Gunpowder Fishing Report

This week the brutal cold spell finally lifted in Northern Baltimore County, and air temps hit the mid 40s toward the end of the week through the weekend. The water temps are still really cold, (37-39 degrees) with the majority of air temp influenced flow spilling over Prettyboy dam. We have been fielding a lot of calls and questions in the shop about where the water is warmest, and here is what I found. At Noon on Friday water temps on the Gunpowder at Falls Road measured 37.8 degrees, 38.3 degrees at Bluemount Road, and Little Falls was 38.1 degrees. On Saturday, on a guide …

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Stoneflies are in Your Future

The Gunpowder is flowing at 106 Cfs is clear, and is dangerously close to 38 F at Falls Rd. Slightly warmer water can be found a little further downstream as we still have a lot of spillover that’s keeping the upper sections cool. Large streamers dead drifted under indicators and stonefly nymphs fished through the shallow gravel are good bets. If conditions stay this warm, stoneflies should be buzzing soon. Black flies are also on the way and can be imitated with a number of midge patterns that have just arrived-just be sure to use plenty of 7x. We’ve had more than a few people …

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Trout in the Classroom

Backwater Angler has volunteered some time to help PPTU bring TU’s Trout in the Classroom Program to schools in Baltimore and Harford counties. We visited Odyssey School, Lutherville Laboratory, and Bel Air High school late last week to check tank conditions and to drop off fertilized trout eggs to be reared in the classroom. All tanks are equipped with chillers that keep the water nice and cold. The tanks are also tested for pH and ammonia levels frequently during the rearing process. The eyed Kamloops strain rainbow eggs should be hatching by the end of this week. By May, each school will plan a field …

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Snow Along the Gunpowder is Gone

Thanks to Adrian for sending in the following photos and the gentle reminder to enjoy winter while it lasts. The trails along the Gunpowder are now clear. With temps approaching the mid-40’s at the end of this week it’s time to hit the water. If you’d like to check out more snow, wait until the next snowstorm to blanket the river or check out his blog in the comfort of your own space at skiclimbfishbum Hey Theaux, Here are a few pictures from the huge snowstorm that recently came through the Baltimore area. Just a reminder to everyone out there that even when the snow’s …

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