A Rainbow and a BWA Hat

Thanks to Jeff for the stream report and pics from August 19 and for picking up his new Patagonia Stealth Hip Pack this weekend. We hope it’s lucky for you Jeff!: Hey Theaux, Do you have an opinion of the Patagonia Stealth Hip Pack or have them in stock? I’ve been fishing a Fishpond chest pack for a few years now and while fishing the North Brach this week I thought how nice it would be to keep the weight off my back. Also I fished in the rain for a few hours on Sunday and the chest pack, along with my gear inside got …

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Tricos and a Brookie on the Gunpowder River

Thanks to Max for the nice shots of a trico in a web and this beautiful native Brookie from the Masemore Rd access. The Gunpowder is flowing at 31 CFS is low, clear and swinging from 50 to 53F. No shortage of small flies and rising fish are showing along the catch and release area. Tricos have been late. As the water warms up, spend some extra time adding some 7x. It’s tough to see those tiny flies even on a short cast, so consider tying the flies onto a fly you can readily see. Elk hair caddis in a #14-16 or a foam ant …

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Beginner’s Fly Fishing School on October 12

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Saturday, October 12th, 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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Low Water Rainbow Trout on the Gunpowder River

Thanks to Mike for the stream report and picture Hello Theaux, I left your shop and went down to the River with Chuck. We fished up to the sharp bend above the bridge and picked up a few fish. I missed several surface strikes while fishing the caddis. I had Chuck swinging a streamer. We walked down stream and fished-low water. I had switched over to a nymph rig and had fish swiping at the strike indicator. I quickly tied on a cricket and smacked it on the water and this rainbow hammered it. Caught a few smaller browns near some dead falls farther down …

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Low Water and Wild Trout on the Gunpowder River

Thanks to Mike Colegrove for the stream report and picture: With the recent drop in air temperature it seems that fall has graced us with her presence. The stream is still quite low at 31 cfs so expect to find fish in areas with access to deeper water, cover, and shade. Now is a good time to fish the pools, tailouts and deeper riffles above Falls Road. Water temps are in the mid 50’s by noon so the fish are in good shape, active and a little skittish. Keep your false casting to a minimum and use the longest leaders you can turnover comfortably. Caddis …

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Two spaces left for the Beginner’s Fly Fishing School this Sunday the 15th

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, September 15th, 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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