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Winston 5wt LT-5 Rod Review

The following is a review of the Winston 5 weight LT-5 Rod by Terry Newendorp. Thanks Terry! The best rod I have ever had for all-round trout fishing, and to be able to take on a trip, is the Winston 5wt LT-5. I can handle Western rivers and even the Labrador wind, but the tip softness is so excellent that I can handle small trout (on the Gunpowder or wherever) with grace. I now have 3 of them, and it is still unsurpassed in distance, accuracy and finesse. Terry Newendorp Rockville, MD

Bald Eagle Fly Fishing along the Gunpowder River

Low water, a bald eagle, a few Olives and some sipping fish greeted me at Masemore this morning.Mine was the only car in the lot and the dogs had a nice run-leashed of course– along the exposed gravel downstream of bush cabin run. The water temp is 52 F and we’ll see more of this “bony” water for awhile. The fish don’t seem to mind and they’re a few weeks away from spawning so try a few dries in the next few days. Small caddis, Bwo’s and traditional streamers are still very productive. Following are a few stream reports from Bill and Steve-Thanks for keeping …

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Beginners Fly Tying Class by Gunpowder River Guides

Join us Saturday, November 18 for a beginners fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beeginners class.Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of tools and materials.The class is limited to six and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Caddis Fly Tying Class by Gunpowder River Guides

Join us Saturday, November 25 for a Caddis fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled lifecycle 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-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Scott X2S Fly Rod Review

I’ve cast the Scott X2s rod in line weights 7-10, and they all load and shoot with less line then the S3S series. I currently use a Scott S3S 8 weight rod for bonefish, stripers, and salmon, but the X2S would be a perfect fit for me personally in a 7 weight for the smaller bone fish and schoolie stripers, I encounter over the course of a year. The 8 weight could be considered perfect with a fast action, and soft tip for loading the rod with much less force, than my faster S3S. The 9 or 10 weight X2s won’t wear out rotator cuffs, …

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