fishing report

Thanks to Joe Matthews for the report and picture from the North Branch of the Potomac River from early September that pointed to early fall fly fishing picking up in Western Maryland. For release information for the Savage and North Branch this weekend, be sure to check out the US Army Corp of Engineers Current and Projected Releases Page and plan your trip accordingly. Hey Jason, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. A buddy and I fished the Savage and North Branch the weekend before last (9/6-9/7). Fished the Savage first, from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Picked up some 10-14″ browns on …

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The Gunpowder river is flowing at 56 Cfs and climbing, is clear and 56-58 F throughout the catch and release area. High winds and a full reservoir are allowing some slightly warmer water to spill into the Gunpowder river from Pretty Boy Reservoir on a bright fall day. Spillover is good! This morning the wind sock over the grass airfield was arrow straight. Fall is here and my old car now moves with a wake of leaves swirling behind it. We’ve seen only a few Gunpowder Regulars today intent on fishing small midges and the last of the terrestrials. One flatly stated this wind should, …

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Thanks to Doug Coats for the update and picture taken while fishing the Savage river with his boys. Theaux, Me and my three boys went to the Savage River this weekend – we stopped by your shop on Friday – one of my boys, Jamie, is always calling your shop and stopping by. Attached are a couple of pictures from our trip. Jamie says thanks for the info. Thanks, Doug Coats

Thanks to Roman for the fishing report and pictures from Flat Creek, Wyoming Hi Theaux and Jason Just wanted to say hello from Jackson Hole. Its been unseasonably warm and very sunny. Spent a couple days fishing Flat Creek despite the local shops telling me it’s not fishing too well. Mahogany duns, rusty spinners, the 3wt Scott you recommended, and 7x seem to be the ticket. Check out these guys! I also did a float on the Snake River. Spent today on the Henry’s Fork. Too much sun; only caught smaller fish and managed to spook the only consistently rising large rainbow that I was …

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The Gunpowder river is gin clear, flowing at 34 Cfs and is 52 F. Small caddis and olives have been accounting for a number of fish on Guide trips this week. Gunpowder guides Capt Jeff Lewatowski and Dave Smith reported solid catches on dries with clients this morning. Need flies that work on the Gunpowder? One need not go any further than the muffin tins. Each week we hand pick a dozen patterns that have been working and place them on the front counter for your inspection. In low flows, fly fishing the Gunpowder river is challenging but with the right mindset and plenty of …

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