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Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® Stream Waders Update!

May 2, 2012May 1, 2012

GRK volunteers have just completed sampling three subwatersheds of the Gunpowder River using MBSS protocols. Thanks to all that participated! Following is an enthusiastic note from new GRK member/volunteer Stephen Knott! Here are a few shots from the Stream Waders outing this Sunday. Willis, A. J., and I had a good time exploring in and around the lower Gunpowder. After a hard days work, I grabbed a bite to eat, watched the Orioles win with a walk off home run, and finished the evening at Falls Road with rising trout. Not bad. Thanks, Stephen Knott Be sure to check out the rest of Stephen’s good …

Fly Fishing School on Sunday, May 20

May 3, 2012May 1, 2012

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, May 20, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on flyfishing 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 $100 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 school. Class …

May Day Gunpowder River Stream Report

May 2, 2012May 1, 2012

Thanks to Gary C for the stream report. Hey Theaux, Good seeing you yesterday and I was surprised to see all the trout fisherman and woman at the shop and parking area. Of course then I learned they were from Trout Unlimited…DC? It reminded me that one of the things I love most about fly-fishing is the the camaraderie which exists between fellow fly fishers. The folks were just plain friendly and everyone was eager to talk about the river and fishing and I had several great conversations about technique and the river’s health. It’s one of the things I like about going to your …

NCC-TU Group Outing on the Gunpowder a Success!

May 2, 2012April 29, 2012

Thanks to John for: bringing up the wonderful group from National Capital TU, for his stream report and kind words: Theaux, Here’s my report for our group on this past Saturday. After leaving the Shop, we split up between Masemore and Falls Rd. Believe it or not, the river wasn’t that crowded and the weather really cooperated- cloudy but hardly a drop of rain. From what I hear, just about everybody caught fish, althoughI think the high point must be the young man who was on his third fishing expedition with his grandfather who caught four fish. Your advice and hospitality were crucial to our …

Dry Fly Fishing and Wild Fish an Easy Drive from BWI

May 2, 2012April 27, 2012

Thanks to Evan for the stream report from April 27 and reminding all of us that the Gunpowder and rising wild fish are an easy drive (before 3:00 PM mind you) from BWI. Hi Theaux, Yesterday I had a few hours to spend on the Gunpowder after landing at BWI mid-day. Your website fishing report was right on.There was a modest Sulphur hatch going on but I experienced it from 2pm until 6 PM. Also Midges were coming off the entire time. I had my best day ever on the river as far as sheer volume of fish and every one of them took my …

Fly Fishing Gear, Advice, Flies and Mt. Hood

April 25, 2012

Thanks to Mike for the kinds words and for shopping where he gets his stream report! Theaux, Thanks again for your help today with the waders and boots. It’s nice to have a fly shop with knowledgable staff so close to the city. I’ve attached a link with all the info regarding the mt. Hood climb. This page covers gear, what to expect on the climb, rates, etc. It really is a great climb during the spring. Feel free to drop us an email if you have questions on the climb or gear. Best, Mike

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