Theaux Le Gardeur

Hendricksons, Caddis and Even a Few Sulphurs along the Gunpowder

The Gunpowder river is flowing at 115 Cfs, is 61 F and clear. Lots of good reports of Hendrickson spinner falls in the evening this week have pulled folks away from most TV outlets-hockey excluded. Only a mid-May Sulphur spinner fall may distract some SEC employees from what they’ve been watching. We’re also seeing Bwo’s and small caddis in the morning followed by a few Sulphurs. Swinging soft hackles and unweighted pheasant tails sized #14-16 has been very productive in the afternoon. We have more shade along the river now that the trees have leafed out and the dry fly fishing is picking up. A …

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Intermediate Fly Tying: Gunpowder River Sulphur Patterns

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an intermediate Fly Tying Class on Sunday, Saturday May 1, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Gunpowder river Sulphur patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of materials. Please bring your own tools.The class is limited to six and pre-payment is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to register.

Maryland Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Sunday, April 25, 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, fly selection and an hour of on-stream instruction. Schools are held in a meadow overlooking the Gunpowder river by a Maryland state licensed and insured fishing guide. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland …

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Quill Gordons, Hendricksons and Midges along the Gunpowder

The Gunpowder river is 60 F, clear and is flowing at 121 CFs. Small midges and the Hendricksons are upon us. Soft hackles and emergers are proving to be tough to fish especially with some of the didymo “letting go” with warmer stream temps. Bright sun filtered by trees that just leafing out made conditions tough last week, but after a few days when air temps approached 90 F, the river is shaping up. Hendrickson emergers, duns, and spinners. are worth a shot-especially in the riffles. Next time you’re up at the shop, be sure to pick out a few snowshoe rabbit midges that are …

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Gunpowder River Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Saturday, April 17, 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, fly selection and an hour of on-stream instruction. Schools are held in a meadow overlooking the Gunpowder river by a Maryland state licensed and insured fishing guide. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland …

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Maryland Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Saturday, April 10, 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, fly selection and an hour of on-stream instruction. Schools are held in a meadow overlooking the Gunpowder river by a Maryland state licensed and insured fishing guide. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland …

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