Month: March 2013

Gunpowder River Easter Stream Report

The Gunpowder River is flowing at 110 Cfs, is gin clear and 46 F. Just a few cream midges, tiny olives, stoneflies and Hendricksons were lifting off today. Not many fish were rising freely but they are starting to look up. It’s still tough to move fish with dries first thing in the morning but one will find more active fish as the day progresses. Streamer fishing with zonkers across runs and deadfalls continues to be a sure bet. Please Note: The shop will be closed Easter Sunday and will reopen on Monday, April 1 at 10 AM.

Erie, Pa Steelhead Report

Thanks to Chic for the steelhead report from Erie, PA. Backwater Angler and Gunpowder regulars Chic and Kay Dambach drove 7 hours northwest to Erie, PA in late March to play with some beautiful and enormous steelhead. The weather was cold and snowing, but guide Mark DeCarlo helped find the fish and he picked the right flies – small pale egg patterns and white wooly buggers. Chic and Kay did the rest. Chic has done it many times, but this was a first for Kay. She hates the cold, but she’ll be back for more regardless of the weather.

April 14th Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, April 14, 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 $125 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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April 7th Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, April 7, 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 $125 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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Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® Stream Cleanup with Cub Scouts

Thanks to Cub Scout Pack 497 Wolf Den from St. Joseph School in Cockeysville, MD for cleaning up the Gunpowder River. The North County News ran a nice group shot of the pack in the April 18 edition. I’m proud of these young folks! Their effort on March 15 was inspiring. All along the trail during the clean up I heard them shout , can, bottle and then… diaper! Over 35 lbs of trash was picked up-their grassroots effort is instrumental in safeguarding Baltimore City’s drinking water supply and making the Gunpowder River safer for fishing and swimming!

Rodmounts Sumo Magnet Review

How many of us wish we could step out of the car or truck and just go fishing without having to lose time rigging up in the parking lot? The answer is the Sumo Magnet Rod Mount which easily fits under the back seat of vehicle when not in use. The kit is priced at $149.95 and will hold up to 6 flyrods-perfect if you’re fishing with a bunch of friends or checking out a few access points throughout the day. At first I was hesitant of the design and unsure of how well it would hold up during harsh conditions. After using it this …

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