Month: December 2018

Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER 2018 Year End Review and Appeal

Thank you for supporting our efforts to protect the Gunpowder River! We could not have been successful without your generous support. Our work links and protects the forests, the fish and the faucet. Riverkeeper respects the varied economic, recreational and biological aspects of the River. Clean water in the Gunpowder watershed is everyone’s right and as a shared resource must be protected for all. Unfortunately, we are faced with many environmental threats that harm people’s ability to enjoy the River. The organization works collaboratively and proactively to find solutions to pollution problems and represent member’s interests in protecting the Gunpowder River and its watershed. We …

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Year End Gunpowder Fishing Report

The Gunpowder is at 245 cfs, clear and 43 degrees F. Update 11 am 12/28. Gauge at Falls road is at 440 cfs and rising, with more rain forecast through this afternoon. Remember level over 300 cfs are unsafe for wading, keep it to the banks! The river is in good shape. Gradually the flows have came down to a more optimal level for wading and fishing. Backwater Angler Guide Bryan Donoway & I fished yesterday and found a good amount of fish rising for blue winged olives and midges along the banks, in the back eddies and softer water. Nymphing was especially productive with …

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Ideas for Christmas Gifts

Christmas is just around the corner, the fishing has been thrown out of sorts with the customary weekly downpour, so here’s a little list of gift ideas if you are unsure what to buy. Gift Certificate. This makes it easy for you, it can never be the wrong shape, size or color. Call us at the shop and we can email you a gift certificate in no time. If one already fly fishes, it can be used for more gear, if it is something one is interested in pursuing it can go towards lessons or guide trips. Fly Selection: A box made with flies selected …

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Holiday Hours at Backwater Angler!

The shop will be open all week, from the 17th through the 21st from 10-5,  The 22nd and 23rd from 10 till 4.  The shop will be closed on December 24,25,26. The shop will be open the 27th-30th and on News Years Eve. We have a super range of inventory just in time for the holidays! If you need to do some Christmas shopping for friends, family, or just yourself! We’re here ready to assist. Happy holidays!

December Fishing Report on the Gunpowder

The river is at 182 cfs and 44 degrees F. Water levels have gradually fallen to a better level for fly fishing. Streamers are working well, with the recent high water the trout are spread out. There are plenty of tiny white midges hatching, especially in the deeper boulder pools, on warmer afternoons you can find risers in the softer water sipping emergers. If wading watch out for redds as there are lots of them throughout the catch and release section and please don’t fish for the trout on them. Anyone fishing Masemore lately lost a rod tip for a Winston? We have it safely behind the counter.  

Fly Rods in Maryland

Here’s a short list of new four piece fly rods we’ve received this week. Fly rods from Twin Bridges, Montana: R. L. Winston Super 10, 10 foot 3 weight R. L. Winston Super 10, 10 foot 4 weight Fly Rods from Montrose, Colorado: Scott Radian 8 foot 6 weight 4 weight Scott Radian 9 foot 5 weight 4 weight Scott G-Series 8 foot 8 inch 4 weight Fly Rods from Park Falls, Wisconsin: St. Croix Legend Elite 9 foot 5 weight St. Croix Legend Elite 9 foot 4 weight St. Croix Imperial 9 foot 5 weight St. Croix Imperial 9 foot 4 weight Fly Rods …

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