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Columbia/NiSource line-mb Project Halted by Court Order

Thanks to Tim Wheeler of the Baltimore Sun for covering the recent Baltimore County Circuit Court decision from Judge Justin King to remand the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Wetlands and Waterways Permit for the Columbia/NiSource line-mb extension project. Despite an 8,915 page record of decision that MDE provided the court to defend the permit, the court’s memorandum and opinion was critical of the permit on several important grounds highlighted in the May 5, front page Sun article and the article was also featured on B’More Green blog titled; Court halts stream crossings by natural gas pipeline in Baltimore County . An excerpt follows: …

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Hendricksons on the Gunpowder River

The Gunpowder River is clear, flowing at 75CFs and is 56F. Thanks to Mike Colegrove for this great shot of a Hendrickson on his “Gunpowder Special”-If you’re an early riser, Caddis in the #16-18 range are a safe bet-especially x-caddis. We’ve also been swinging unweighted pheasant tails in the #12-14 range. By Mid-morning we’ve been fishing light Hendricksons in either a #14 or #16. Switching over to the dark Hendricksons after lunch will keep you in the game. Try a rusty spinner through the late afternoon and into the evening. Shad are in the lower Gunpowder and Deer Creek ad we have lots of fly …

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Beginner’s Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, May 3rd, 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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Rainbows Just Stocked in the Gunpowder River

The Gunpowder River is clear in the catch and release section and flowing 162 CFS and is 53.5 F. The fish are finally looking up but have not moved into the edges of the stream yet. Most are still holding below the riffles but they should move into the “water you can hear” as the trees start to leaf out. Wild fish have been caught on Hendricksons, black flies, a stimulator, black stoneflies and even tiny BWO’s this week. We caught a glimpse of Mark and the crew from MD DNR fisheries after they stocked the lower River yesterday with 2, 400 rainbows. Thanks to …

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Beginner’s Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, April 26th, 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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Beginner’s Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, April 19th, 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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