Theaux Le Gardeur

Great Flows on the Gunpowder River

The Gunpowder is flowing at 162 CFs and is 54 degrees. Streamers fished on a 5 foot sinking leader and a two to three feet of 4x are a great way to cover the boulder pools. Heavy riffles at Masemore through Bunkerhill are best fished with #16-18 bead head nymphs. With football in full swing and schools back in session the River is a lot quieter. Summer is fleeting, the River is dropping after 2 inches of rain locally and the Tricos should be coming off just around the next corner. Mike Bachkosky’s reverse-hackled Trico patterns are now available in a size #24-20. Please note: …

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Labor Day Weekend on the Gunpowder

Fly Fishing the Gunpowder this Labor Day weekend? Start early to get the most out of your day afield. With the water at 31 CFs use the trails to get to the shaded bend pools and riffles. Water temps are swinging by mid-afternoon from 48 degrees to 55 degrees. Try ants in the flat water, caddis in the riffles. Beetles along the banks are a good bet. Don’t leave home without 10 to 12 ft leaders ending in the 6x to 7x range. Shop Hours Labor Day Weekend: Saturday and Sunday 10 till 4 Monday 10 till 2 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Join us for Jazz for Water. Tickets on Sale Now!

The JAZZ for WATER event is a fundraiser celebrating the work of protecting “The River We Drink!” It is centered on fun, music and food and supports the advocacy work of Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® that protects the River, its small streams and wetlands and the communities that live, work and recreate along these waterways! Jazz guitarist Carl Filipiak and his Quartet will play standards and originals. The Sequoia Room at Oregon Ridge Park | October 22, 2015 | 7 till 10 PM 13401 Beaver Dam Road | Cockeysville, MD 21030 Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available at Eventbrite. Locally Sourced Farm to Table Food and Signature Seasonal …

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August Shop Schedule

In addition to regular Wednesday closings, the shop will be closed on Monday August 17th, Monday August 24th and Tuesday the 25th. Otherwise, we are open 10 till 5 weekdays and 10 till 4 on weekends and have just what you need for fly fishing the Gunpowder River or anywhere else (Going West?) for that matter.

Beginner’s Fly Fishing School on August 30th

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, August 30th, 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 and fly selection. Class is held from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. Cost is $125 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day of the …

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Beginner’s Fly Fishing School on August 23

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, August 23rd, 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 and fly selection. Class is held from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. Cost is $125 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day of the …

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