Theaux Le Gardeur

Mid-February Gunpowder River Stream Report

The Gunpowder River is clear, flowing at 60 CFs and is just over 33 F. While we have not many folks braving the cold weather, a few folks from out west who thought the weather was “good enough” gave the Bunkerhill, Masemore and York Road stretches an honest try this week. Reports coming back pointed to the effectiveness of zebra midges in the #20-24 range behind rubber legged stoneflies. If you’re dead set on giving the Gunpowder a try, make sure you have an extra set of gloves in your vest or pack and bring along a wading staff to test the edge ice. New …

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Early February Gunpowder River Stream Report

The Gunpowder River is clear, flowing at 70 Cfs and is 38.5 F. Thanks to Emma Reider for this great mid-winter shot of Josh in a pair of Simms Guide boots along the Gunpowder River. We’ve heard a few reports of stoneflies buzzing around in the meadow stretches of the lower catch and release section of the River. Not many fish are taking dries but the River is at a perfect level for high-stick nymphing. If you’re dead set on fishing dries, look for a few BWO’s at Masemore Rd. Little black flies or snow flies start to come off this time of year in …

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Mid-January Gunpowder River Stream Report

The Gunpowder River is clear, flowing at 68 Cfs and 38.8 degrees F. Midges and stonefly nymphs are a good bet. The trails are icy so it’s better to access the River carefully at Masemore or York Rd access points and stay in the River. Windy days have been better spent tying flies or organizing boxes for the spring. Thanks to Emma Reider for the great shots taken along the Gunpowder River and to Josh for the stream report: After the snow storm came through this past week temperatures have been intimidating. Dressing in the correct clothing this time of year can make or break …

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Patagonia Winter Fly Fishing Gear

It’s January and the snow must go on. Sometimes the best gifts land on our doorstep after the holidays! This week we’ve been unpacking the stuff we just can’t get through winter without! Patagonia Beanies, Merino wool hiking socks, Nano-Air Jackets, Capilene 3 tops and bottoms and Shelled Insulator pants are all at the top of our get through winter with a smile list. Stop on up and try some of this gear on-it will make fly fishing and just about anything else you do outdoors in Maryland in January more enjoyable!

Gunpowder River Up with Recent Rainfall

The Gunpowder River is flowing at 123 CFs, is slightly off color and 42.5 F. If you have a rain jacket you can rely on it might be time to make a splash play of your own to ring in the New Year. When the River levels move up opportunistic browns can often be tricked with a sink-tip/streamer combination. An 11″ Brookie was caught just outside of the catch and release area last week on a cone head, squirrel-tail something. Small nymphs like Zebras and black flies behind fished behind larger, heavier stoneflies are also worth a shot. We fielded more comments and questions about …

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