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Backwater Angler Holiday Gift Guide

1) Abel Nippers The Abel Nippers are ON SALE! These are nippers for a lifetime. Replaceable jaws and a magnetic system to eliminate faults like a corroded or broken spring. These magnets can also act as a temporary fly dock as you are changing flies. Truly the pinnacle of quality nippers. https://backwaterangler.com/product/abel-nippers-with-lanyard/ 2) Abel Vaya 4/5 Native Brown Created in Colorado, the Vaya is the perfect reel for trout fishing. Lightweight, a strong 5 disc drag, the quick-change spool, and a gorgeous finish of a hand painted native brown trout. This Vaya is the perfect combination of functionality and beauty which compliments any rod you …

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Gunpowder River Fishing Report

Today is a beautiful day to get out on the Gunpowder. While the water is low, the fish are still biting. We suggest fishing the deeper pools and in the lower river where there is more water. Patterns such as the Pheasant Tail and Hares Ear in a size 16-18 have been producing the best results along with zebra midges. Don’t pass up fishing a small dry fly like an Adams or a Black Fly. Fishing small streamers has also been productive. Make sure to watch out for the redds and limit your wading in the Gunpowder river. Stop in the shop to check out …

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Gunpowder River Stream Report

The Gunpowder River is currently flowing at 18 cfs and the water temp is 46. With the lower water levels the fish are moving into the deeper pools. A simple nymph rig with a Pheasant Tail or Hares Ear trailed by a Zebra Midge has been effective. When wading make sure to look out for the redds. Some of them are right up on the bank. Make sure to stop in the shop to check out our holiday deals on clothing and Abel nippers! https://backwaterangler.com/product/abel-nippers-with-lanyard/

Gunpowder River Fishing Report

  The Gunpowder River has been flowing at 38cfs and the temperature is 58 degrees. The river has been fishing well with these lower flows. Easer wading has opened up some of the hard to access areas as well. Flies such as the Pheasant Tail, Prince Nymph, Copper John, and Zebra Midge have been fishing well. We recommend using a dry dropper style set-up as well. Dries such as a Parachute Adams or a Royal Wulff have been most effective with the dropper 12 to 20 inches off the back. Make sure to stop in the shop to pick up some flies and check out …

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Gunpowder River Fishing Report

The Gunpowder River has been flowing at 263 cfs for the past 4 days and is at 57 degrees. With the higher and slightly warmer water the fish have been on the move. Higher flows mean excellent terrestrial and streamer fishing. We suggest using hopper, ant, and beetle patterns. Streamer patterns in black have also been very productive. Patterns such as the Gonga and Bond’s Dragon have been very effective. Make sure to stay safe out there while wading-don’t plan on crossing at these flows. Tight lines!

Gunpowder River Fishing Report

The Gunpowder River has dropped down to 34 CFS and is still swinging between 50F and 55F at Falls road. The decrease in water means that fish will be more wary of your flies, wading, and leader length. To be the most successful on the water it is important to minimize and slow down you’re wading. we are fishing lots of smaller mayfly nymphs and caddis. Patterns such as pheasant tail, prince, hotwire caddis, and hare’s ear nymph have been working best. Dry flies such as elk hair caddis, x caddis, Sulphur emergers, ants, and small hoppers have been working great with the warmer air …

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