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Gunpowder River Stream Report

The Gunpowder River is clear and flowing at 115 Cfs and is 51.3 degrees F. Right now streamers in the #8-4 range on a 5 to 8 ft sinking poly-leader are a good bet especially around log-jams, corners, and back-eddies. Larger dries can be fished hopper dropper style-especially in the boulder pools. Nymphing, unless one is using mono, can be tough above 75 Cfs so seek out shelves and seams and keep adding weight until you connect! Please note: Higher flows are presenting problems to floaters in the catch and release area between Falls Rd and Bluemount Rd. If floating make sure you take the …

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Valentines Day Fly Fishing Sale

The trails along the Gunpowder River are still treacherous and it’s not reasonable to think about getting out and reasonably flyfishing until the snow and ice along the trails let’s go but If you’re feeling cooped up, have a fish story and want to prep for better weather please stop in February 13 and 14th-Now extended to the 15 and 16th from 10AM till 3PM and save up to 50% on in-stock items and take advantage of selected Buy One Get One free items that are sure to warm your heart!

Holiday Hours along the Gunpowder River

Tis the season and while the weather has been frightful of late, conditions on the Gunpowder River and along the trails in the Hereford Area of Gunpowder State Park have been improving markedly. While we’re now past the mailing date for Gift Certificates to arrive before Christmas, we’ll be emailing printable gift certificates for gear, fly casting lessons, fly fishing schools, and guide trips until the 23rd. Whether you’re excited about being back in the area with family, need a break from the couch and TV, or feel that this may very well be the year you finally treat yourself to THAT reel, give the …

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ABEL NATIVE BROWN VAYA AND TR REELS

Happy Holidays from the Backwater staff! We are now carrying the Native Brown hand painted finish for both the Abel TR 4/5 and the Abel Vaya 4/5. These top of the line reels will give one the best possible experience as an angler that gear can provide. Whether fishing light salt for sea trout and puppy drum or fishing for trout on your favorite trout stream, the Vaya will provide a smooth, carbon disc drag to land any fish. If one chooses to opt for a more classic approach, then the TR with its iconic click-pawl sound and modern large arbor styling is the best …

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AIRLITE GLIDE

For those looking for the perfect rod to fish the Gunpowder, look no further than the AIRLITE GLIDE. The GLIDE comes in various sizes, with the 9′ 4wt being the shop favorite! Its perfect blend of lightweight and powerful yet sensitive gives the angler the ability to delicately land dries to rising fish across the river, or to throw weighted nymphs and streamers to reach fish holding in deeper water. Whether an intermediate or experienced angler the GLIDE will help refine ones skill and provide for an unmatched experience on the water.