Late August Fishing Report

With the flows at a minimal 34 CFS at Falls Road fishing has been tough.  However, the rain yesterday and last night added some much needed water into many of the tributaries.  Fishing anywhere downstream of Masemore Road will be better because of the slight stain to the water from Bush Cabin Run.  Many reports have come in that nymphing small caddis pupa and red zebra midges have been the ticket to fool fish in the Gunpowder River.  Small olive body caddis patterns have also been working throughout the evenings this past week.

Low Flows and Big Fish on the Gunpowder River

Fishing on the Gunpowder the past week has been very difficult.  Long leaders ending in 6X and 7X are a must.  With the flows at only 32CFS at Falls Road you can expect most of the fish to be holding in deeper riffles and pools until the flows bump back up.  Fishing small nymphs under small terrestrials is still a great method.  Many have also had luck fishing unweighted traditional streamer patterns.  The fish above ate a small streamer in a deeper pool on the Gunpowder.  I caught it on a 10′ 5 weight Scott Radian.  It was a great fight, with one jump and …

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Join us for Jazz for Water. Tickets on Sale Now!

The JAZZ for WATER event is a fundraiser celebrating the work of protecting “The River We Drink!” It is centered on fun, music and food and supports the advocacy work of Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® that protects the River, its small streams and wetlands and the communities that live, work and recreate along these waterways! Jazz guitarist Carl Filipiak and his Quartet will play standards and originals. The Sequoia Room at Oregon Ridge Park | October 22, 2015 | 7 till 10 PM 13401 Beaver Dam Road | Cockeysville, MD 21030 Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available at Eventbrite. Locally Sourced Farm to Table Food and Signature Seasonal …

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August Shop Schedule

In addition to regular Wednesday closings, the shop will be closed on Monday August 17th, Monday August 24th and Tuesday the 25th. Otherwise, we are open 10 till 5 weekdays and 10 till 4 on weekends and have just what you need for fly fishing the Gunpowder River or anywhere else (Going West?) for that matter.

Beginner’s Fly Fishing School on August 30th

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, August 30th, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing in 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 9:00 AM till 12:00 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 …

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Beginner’s Fly Fishing School on August 23

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, August 23rd, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing in 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 9:00 AM till 12:00 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 …

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