Month: September 2012

Sporadic Rises, Small Dries and Wild Trout on the Gunpowder

The Gunpowder is flowing at 31 CFs, is 54F to 56F in the catch and release section and is clear. The MD DNR Fisheries shocking survey is over. Thanks to all who participated! We’ve heard good initial reports of young of the year and a lone American eel at the Falls Rd station. The Bluemount station continues to produce chunky wild trout and seemingly limitless suckers and sculpins-their is a connection here. As soon as the official #’s are out we’ll post them on the site. Until then get out and find some wild browns on the end of your line. Until the first hard …

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Join Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® Volunteers for the Annual MD DNR Fisheries Service Shocking Survey on the Gunpowder

This just in from Fisheries…Thanks to Mark Staley for the invite! We plan to conduct our annual electrofishing survey of the Gunpowder on the following dates: Sept. 24—Dam/Falls station Meet at 9:30 am at the upper lot on Falls Rd. Backpack electrofishers- 3 Sept. 25-Masemore station Meet at 9:30 am at the Masemore Rd. lot Barge shocker Sept. 26-Bluemount station Meet at 9:30 am at the Bluemount Rd. lots and carpool down the NCR trail to the station. Barge shocker Chest waders will be necessary for those who want to participate in the electrofishing. Anyone is welcome to attend and observe, however not everyone will …

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Fly Fishing School on Sunday the 30th

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, September 30, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on flyfishing Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day of the school. Class …

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Streamers and Higher Flows on the Gunpowder River

Thanks to Craig for his Gunpowder River stream report from September 7: Theaux Took your lead on the streamers yesterday – 7 fish in an hour and easily missed as many – some ferocious hits as well. Flow was perfect – went early and fished from 7 to 9, left when everyone else showed up :) Tight lines Craig

Fly Fishing Grand Prix Labor Day Weekend in Baltimore

The Gunpowder is flowing at 121 CFs and is 55 F and clear. The river is at a great level for wading. Tricos are in the spider webs and the flying ants are around mid-day. Beetles and hoppers are still working in the backeddies. With slightly higher flows over the weekend, streamers are also a good bet. Longer leaders in the 12ft 6x and 7x range will help keep the Tricos drifting at the right speed among the leaves. Use plenty of shot or Loon deep soft weight well ahead of streamers so they track down on the strip. Larger hoppers will trick fish but …

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