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Bamboo Fly Fishing Rods built in Baltimore, Maryland III, Hon

Not much progress to report on the rod this week because I just got back from a week in the wilds of western North Carolina. I fished a little bit while I was down there but many of the streams I saw were low and warm and the ones that weren’t low turned in to a river of clay-colored slurry as soon as anyone even mentioned rain. I realized how spoiled I am with the Gunpowder River just a 30 minute drive from my house in Baltimore City. Even after a heavy rain the upper river is never more than slightly off-color and the cold …

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Introducing Max Meneveau

Max Meneveau is 16 years old and is a Gunpowder river regular. He has been helping out in the shop this Summer and has been fly fishing for five years. When he’s not fly fishing or fly tying, he’s practicing Cello. Following this post is a stream report and photos from Max for the Gunpowder River. When I have free time away from the river, all I do is tie flies and practice casting. At Christmas, I visit my relatives in Chile and manage to squeeze in a little fly fishing.

Gunpowder River Full of Tricos, Tubers and Wild Fish

Fly fishing along the Gunpowder has been challenging this week. Lots of tubers and boaters have sent more than a few folks into the shop muttering. Fly fishing early and late might be the right approach if you tend to fall into the muttering group. If you can tolerate the “other” traffic, try swinging a nymph or two after the boats have passed and you might find a surprised wild brown trout on the other end of your line. The river is flowing at 90 Cfs, water temps are in the 56 to 58 F range and we’ve had numerous reports from anglers connecting with …

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Introducing Alex McCrickard

Alex McCrickard is 16 years old and loves the outdoors. He has been fly fishing for seven years. When he’s not fly fishing or fly tying, he’s playing soccer, or ice hockey, and listening to country music. Following this post is a stream report from Alex from the North Platte River. We hope to hear more from Alex as he develops into a fine fly fisherman. Judging from the photos and fish accompanying his report, he’s well on his way.

Conserve Water in Baltimore, Maryland

Back in June, in an Examiner Article titled; “Balancing Water to Balance Trout”, local writer Boyd Pffiefer alluded to the great resource we have in the Gunpowder river. Water is precious and it is easy to waste. MDE, (Maryland Department of the Environment) has a very helpful bulletin on household water conservation tips. Give it a read, I’m sure that we, and the Gunpowder River wild fish, can all benefit.

Backwater Angler Fights the Spread of Whirling Disease in Maryland

I’ve been working since May Maryland DNR Fisheries, interested Trout Unlimited and Federation of Flyfishers folks to spread awareness about Whirling Disease throughout the state.The discussion has ranged from whirling disease and it’s impact on state hatcheries, natural resources, and waterways, as well as anglers perceptions of the disease. Local writer, Pat Van dem Beemt, of the North County News, recently penned a story focusing on our role in putting up signs along the Gunpowder river, titled; “Disease has Trout Swimming in Circles” Signs are part of the solution in creating awareness of how anglers and other user groups like kayakers, tubers and even hikers, …

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