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Gunpowder River FallFish, Stoneflies, Black Flies and Hendricksons!

March 15, 2012

The Gunpowder river is flowing at 103 Cfs, clear and is 50F. Water temps along the catch and release section have jumped over six degress this week. Stoneflies are in full swing and black flies have been coming off above Falls in the gorge. Hendricksons have been coming off sporadically and everything is pointing to an early spring. Thanks to Stephen for the stream report and for joining Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER®! Theaux, I know I should probably be emailing you on the other site, but I was the one in the store talking to you about GRK on Monday. You mentioned you could send me some …

Scientific Anglers VPT Fly Line Review

March 15, 2012

Thanks to John for the Review of the Sci Angler VPT Fly Line. Hey man it’s John, Got in last night and figure I could write you up a quick note about the SA VPT line. First off the tri-colored line is actually pretty smart, pale off-white tip with the orange belly turning back into a pale running line makes sense to me as the view from underwater is pretty stealthy. Secondly unlike Rio there is only one loop, at the tip. I kinda like Rio and Cortland’s plan of making loop to loop connections from backing to fly line as it does run through …

Shop Closed on Monday, March 12 as Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® Volunteers Take Part in MDDNR Stream Waders Training

March 11, 2012

The shop will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 12 as a team of Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® volunteers take part in Maryland Department of Natural Resources, (MDDNR) Stream Waders training. GRK volunteers are trained annually in scientifically defensible methods of collecting aquatic insects in tributaries within the sub-watersheds of the Gunpowder River. The Watershed covers parts of York County, Pennsylvania and Baltimore, Carroll and Harford Counties in Maryland. The macro-invertebrate samples are identified by MD DNR staff biologists and scored in a Benthic Index of Biotic Integrity, (BIBI). This information is used by the Maryland Department of the Environment, (MDE) to characterize stream health and identify potential …

Fly Fishing School This Sunday, March 11

March 6, 2012

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, March 11, 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 …

High Winter Flows, Streamers, Olives and Midges

March 2, 2012

The Gunpowder River jumped up this week to 266 CFs and is now dropping and flowing at 196 CFs. Expect levels to move up through the weekend as we get more rain. Water temps have been between 42 and 43.5 F owing to spillover. Fish are taking a mix of stoneflies and black flies on the surface. Streamer fishing has been more productive than nymphing for most. Look for fast riffles near jams. Fish are likely ambushing stonefly nymphs during the morning hours. Swinging double nymph rigs in the shallows near leaf litter to the banks should work fine. By mid-afternoon one can skate dries. …

Bimini Bonefish and Gunpowder Trout

March 2, 2012

Imagine tying a trout fly and thinking about tricking Gunpowder Browns while waiting for the tide to flood a remote bonefish flat in Bimini. Thanks to Jim for the kind words and pictures: Thanks for the advice Theaux! Not sure what I am gonna do yet but I do like the idea of Oak Orchard. Missing the crowds are almost as important to me as the fishing itself. I might just spend the time on the gunpowder though. Feel free to post any of the pictures I send you. I know I am always excited when I see new ones up on your website as …

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