Theaux Le Gardeur

Low, (111 Cfs), clear, (gin) and cold, (55 F) water has made more than a few anglers consider a 1, 2 or 3wt rod for Summer work along the Gunpowder. Long leaders are the rule here and a 10-12 footer ending in 6x or lighter is a good starting point. Ants, beetles and hoppers continue to produce along shade covered banks. Sizes vary, and fishing two dries is a good way to trick wary fish. Nymphing in the morning has been very productive from Bunkerhill access upstream. Try a small prince nymph or pheasant tail in a #16-18. Streamer fishing is always tough this time …

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I’ve seen it with my own eyes! A #20 Sulphur Spinner was brought into the shop this morning. It was collected above Falls Rd last night after 7:30 PM.Reports of a steady spinner fall with lots of rising fish followed… Flows are nice and low, the water is clear and between 55 and 58 throughout the catch and release section.We’re typically starting to think Tricos about now but it just goes to show that there are always a few latecomers to a good party. Beetles and small caddis are still accounting for lots of dry fly action. With three guides on the water with happy …

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High water has made dry fly fishing interesting, think about using big Western attractor patterns like a Madame X or Double Humpy sized #8-12 from Bunkerhill to York Rd. Terrrestrials like ants, beetles and small hoppers, (Ed Shenk’s Letort pattern in a #12 is one of my favorites) have been very effective from Bunkerhill to Masemore. Up top, above Falls Rd. Large Nymphs, like #12 Copper John and traditional streamers like Black Nosed Dace and Grey Ghosts sized #6-8 have accounted for some bruisers. The city started pulling water last Thursday from 55 ft so the water temps were on the cool side, between 52- …

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The telephone has been ringing off the hook this morning. The river is on the rise after 3-5 inches of rain locally, Water temps are in the low 60’s throughout the catch and release section so bank on seeing lots of active fish. Word is getting out about the 26″ fish that took a Caddis on the 4th of July in the catch and release section. No fish story-Gene stopped in on the afternoon of the 4th to say that he helped the lucky angler measure the fish before its release. Masemore to the dam will fish fine as the water drops -this morning the …

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The river is low and clear, 100 Cfs and water temps along the catch and release area are from 54 to 56 F. It’s getting hotter out there so expect a few late afternoon showers. Passing thunderstorms have not kept folks from fishing. Ants sized #12-16 are a good bet along shaded banks. Spinner falls are still later in the day so fish just the last hour of daylight with a rusty spinner #16-20.Two anglers from the eastern shore stopped in on their way up to Bunkerhill and Maesmore yesterday and were excited to see all of the new pictures of Rainbows released over the …

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Shop Regular Marlin Taylor just brought in a pic of a 17 1/2 inch Gunpowder Brown that was released this morning Water flow is 102 CFs and it’s bright out there so fish pheasant tails like Marlin…Sulphurs are now in the #16-20 range and 7X tippet will allow you to catch the fish that have, until now, refused your offerings. Jason Dupont brought in some beautiful shots of 8″ to 15″ rainbows from the plunge pool above Falls Road bridge. Afternoons have been tough so find some shade and try a streamer along log jams… Morning fishing has been very productive and the fish have …

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