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Beginner’s Fly Fishing School on September 20

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, September 20th, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing in Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $125 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day of the …

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Great Flows on the Gunpowder River

The Gunpowder is flowing at 162 CFs and is 54 degrees. Streamers fished on a 5 foot sinking leader and a two to three feet of 4x are a great way to cover the boulder pools. Heavy riffles at Masemore through Bunkerhill are best fished with #16-18 bead head nymphs. With football in full swing and schools back in session the River is a lot quieter. Summer is fleeting, the River is dropping after 2 inches of rain locally and the Tricos should be coming off just around the next corner. Mike Bachkosky’s reverse-hackled Trico patterns are now available in a size #24-20. Please note: …

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Labor Day Weekend on the Gunpowder

Fly Fishing the Gunpowder this Labor Day weekend? Start early to get the most out of your day afield. With the water at 31 CFs use the trails to get to the shaded bend pools and riffles. Water temps are swinging by mid-afternoon from 48 degrees to 55 degrees. Try ants in the flat water, caddis in the riffles. Beetles along the banks are a good bet. Don’t leave home without 10 to 12 ft leaders ending in the 6x to 7x range. Shop Hours Labor Day Weekend: Saturday and Sunday 10 till 4 Monday 10 till 2 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Late August Fishing Report

With the flows at a minimal 34 CFS at Falls Road fishing has been tough.  However, the rain yesterday and last night added some much needed water into many of the tributaries.  Fishing anywhere downstream of Masemore Road will be better because of the slight stain to the water from Bush Cabin Run.  Many reports have come in that nymphing small caddis pupa and red zebra midges have been the ticket to fool fish in the Gunpowder River.  Small olive body caddis patterns have also been working throughout the evenings this past week.

Low Flows and Big Fish on the Gunpowder River

Fishing on the Gunpowder the past week has been very difficult.  Long leaders ending in 6X and 7X are a must.  With the flows at only 32CFS at Falls Road you can expect most of the fish to be holding in deeper riffles and pools until the flows bump back up.  Fishing small nymphs under small terrestrials is still a great method.  Many have also had luck fishing unweighted traditional streamer patterns.  The fish above ate a small streamer in a deeper pool on the Gunpowder.  I caught it on a 10′ 5 weight Scott Radian.  It was a great fight, with one jump and …

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Join us for Jazz for Water. Tickets on Sale Now!

The JAZZ for WATER event is a fundraiser celebrating the work of protecting “The River We Drink!” It is centered on fun, music and food and supports the advocacy work of Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® that protects the River, its small streams and wetlands and the communities that live, work and recreate along these waterways! Jazz guitarist Carl Filipiak and his Quartet will play standards and originals. The Sequoia Room at Oregon Ridge Park | October 22, 2015 | 7 till 10 PM 13401 Beaver Dam Road | Cockeysville, MD 21030 Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available at Eventbrite. Locally Sourced Farm to Table Food and Signature Seasonal …

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