Month: January 2020

Superbowl Weekend Fishing Report on the Gunpowder

The river is at 90cfs and water temps around 40 degrees F, very clear. With water temperatures dropping under 40 on colder nights, the fishing has usually been slow. That said, river levels are ideal and with mild winter temperatures, more little black stoneflies should be coming off getting the trouts attention. Fishing a small pheasent tail, prince or frenchie nymph (16-22) close to the bottom will catch fish most consistently. Didymo is starting to really take hold on the rocks above Falls road up to the dam; setting up a drop shot rig is a good way to get around the snot getting all …

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Winter Hours At Backwater Angler

From today until Daylight Savings Hours on the 9th of March we will be closing the shop early at 4pm on weekdays (Monday, Thursday & Friday). Weekend hours remain the same (10 – 4).    

New Year Fishing on the Gunpowder

  End of the year and new year temperatures are making for some great days on the river.  Early stoneflies are moving about attracting the attention of the wild brown residents.  I was lucky enough to get out at the end of 2019 and land a brook trout on the Gunpowder which is a true gem. Much of the wild browns have been cooperating providing some action on nymphs and on top.  Throwing some dry stones will be productive, but wait until you see some surface activity.  Nymphing will still be more productive to those that stick with it. Stop by the shop to check …

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Scott Radian Review

It’s a real statement in the current market when a rod truly stands out from the rest and remains one of the most popular freshwater rods 8 years after it’s introduction, but that’s what the Scott Radian series does. Despite their fast action, they have a very unique feel which allows for a wide range of uses from delivering small dries on light tippet to banging weighted streamers against the banks. The quick recovery rate and springy action really makes for easy casting rods. Many modern fast action fly rods simply don’t offer this level of control from short to even long range casts. We …

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