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Maryland Fly Fishing after 2″ of Rain Locally

February 5, 2008February 2, 2008

After over two inches of rain yesterday, the upper river is in great shape. The Gunpowder river is low, clear and is flowing at 26 CFs. Water temp is 42 F throughout the 7.6 mile catch and release section. If you’re fishing stonefly patterns stay in the shadows, covering the log jams and wood along the banks. Keep in mind that stoneflies need lots of gravel and leaf litter so try Masemore downstream through Big Falls Rd. Stoneflies crawl out of the water onto wood and rocks before wriggling out of their nymphal shucks so covering the banks with nymph patterns is typically more effective …

Stoneflies, Low Water and Winter Fishing On The Gunpowder River

March 26, 2011January 24, 2008

While fishing a quiet stretch of the Gunpowder River on Friday, I noticed a good stonefly hatch along the banks of a small glide. The size #16-20 stonefly adults crawling along the rocks, logjams and snow banks could easily have gone unnoticed as there were only two to three winged adults per foot spread over both banks. Few of the adults were flying about, as most were engaged in the act of mating or crawling on the snow. The sun was at just the right angle and intensity for a series of days to cause the stoneflies to emerge. Most of the stoneflies were a size …

Stoneflies Hatching Along the Gunpowder River

January 19, 2008

They’re here! Gunpowder River Guide Jason du Pont just brought in a test tube full of adults sized #16-20. Look for an upcoming Stonefly video on BACKWATERANGLER.COM and stay tuned!

Big Gunpowder Falls Fly Fishing Report

January 18, 2008

I recently attended a MDTU meeting at which Charlie Gougeon from MD DNR fisheries reported that after a gauge malfunction, some icing and a partial blockage of the cone valve, the Gunpowder Falls River is back up to 30 CFs. Black flies in the #20-22 range are worth a shot above Falls. This kind of fishing, tiny dries, low water, and spooky fish in beautiful surroundings, is challenging and worth it. We just received some great new patterns from Mike Bachkosky that should work fine on 7x. Low water means more stealth, it might also mean waiting until midday try your luck. Stoneflies are just …

Maryland Fishing Licenses, Wild Trout and Black Flies

January 7, 2008

It’s 72 F in January! The river is much colder at 42 F. The water is clear and the edge ice has melted. Dave Gerhardt at 94 years young, bought his Maryland fishing license today while he was in the shop and told us that he was fly fishing today and saw fish rising below Masemore Rd. We also had several calls today from lucky anglers from Pennsylvania. John and a friend drove all the way from Lancaster, PA to try their luck with stonefly nymphs and soft hackles and caught a number of fish. Small nymphs, brassies and zebra midges rounding out their offerings. …

Fly Fishing Near DC, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia and Baltimore

December 30, 2007

If you’re within two hours of the Gunpowder river, make fly fishing the Gunpowder your New Years’ resolution. We’ll be here New Years Eve and New Years Day From 10 AM till 4PM. We are selling 2008 fishing licenses, so be sure to bring check or cash along with you for the license. We can put any gear you need on a card. The Big Gunpowder Falls river is 43 F, very low at 20 CFs at Falls Rd and clear. Further downstream at Glencoe, the river is flowing at 86 CFs. Little Black flies have beeen coming off above Falls Rd since mid -week. …