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Thank you to all who shop with us, we truly appreciate your support. Here’s to a wonderful and fish filled 2020! Note: We will be closed as normal this Tuesday and Wednesday. We’ll be back as normal Thursday the 2nd. Have a happy & safe new year.
The holidays are getting into full swing and with many folks enjoying family or doing last minute shopping, now is a great time to find some water to yourself! If you’re among the last minute shoppers, please note that the shop will be operating under normal hours this week, with Monday (12/23) being our last day open before Christmas. Now onto the fishing! Water levels on the Gunpowder have been consistently favorable with great clarity. The river is currently flowing around 80 CFS, however water temps are only hanging around the mid 40s. This means that nymphing will be the most productive technique if you’re …
The river’s up to 229 cfs at Falls road after overnight rain. This, along with the dark dreary weather, presents an ideal situation for those wanting to fish streamers. Thanks to Jim for the photo of the colored up fish caught recently doing just that. We’re open normal weekday hours both today & tomorrow for Christmas hours.
With recent seasonal temperatures, the water has cooled a bit to the mid 40’s while remaining around 50 cfs. When hiking along the river, trout can be seen hanging around their redds during ongoing spawning rituals. While throwing streamers will move a few fish, success will be come to those fishing nymphs and soft hackles along some of the faster sections. There have been some active hatches in the afternoons which will fool a few trout. Make your approach slow and deliberate due to the clear conditions and your pursuits will payoff. Small midges and BWO patterns like the phunny emergers will draw some strikes. …
The river is at 62 cfs and stable, as Prettyboy dam is full & spilling, water temps hang around 50 degrees F and the river is gin clear. The only time you’ll likely see bug activity, & by that i mean midges with a few olives, is by noon til 4 in the catch and release section. Otherwise fishing has been decent for those nymphing or streamer fishing. Fish are on redds, please limit your wading, refrain from tail outs whilst next years trout grow. The fish thank you! Black Friday: Spend $75 or more get a free Morning Star Lanyard! Worth $30. Along with …
The Gunpowder is at 50 cfs, water temperatures in the mid 50’s and running very clear. Fishing on the Gunpowder has been decent lately, with levels dropping to a much better level for cold weather fishing, in the 40-100 cfs range. We’ve been seeing midges and olives in the afternoon and anglers have been enjoying some good action on small dries. Fishing tends to pick up around noon through til dark. With the frigid nights upon us throwing a streamer can result in some bigger browns. Thanks to Tom Master for the awesome fish photos! Tom began fly fishing this past Summer and is reaping the …