Gunpowder River Mid-November Stream Report

The Gunpowder River is flowing at 113Cfs, is 54 degrees F and is clear. Fall is in full swing here on the Gunpowder and the river is fishing well. We are finding that the fish are starting to move into the riffles. Heavy jig style nymphs and streamers have been most effective as of lately. Falls Rd has been a great section but, be sure to use caution when accessing with the slippery rocks. York Rd has also been productive with much easier access. Be sure to swing by the shop to get geared up for your next outing on the river. We still have …

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Patagonia Wading Staff

As stream levels rise and seasons change some streams become a bit more tricky to navigate. The all new Patagonia wading staff is the perfect combination of durability, packability and function all in one. This wading staff is much lighter than traditional wading staffs while maintaining a high level durability. The Patagonia wading staff is completely size customizable.It comes with attached retractor device to keep the staff close when needed but also allows for you to keep your hands free as well. The non-slip foam grip is designed to fit all hands and give you the stability expected from a wading staff. Included is a …

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Gunpowder River Fly Fishing Report

The Gunpowder RIver is flowing at an ideal 76 Cfs and 58 degrees F. Leaves are falling and fouling larger nymphs so try a few smallish, #16-18 soft hackles in the riffles. The first frost did little to knock out the crickets and hoppers so terrestrials are still worth a shot. Longer (10-12 ft) and lighter leaders ending in 6 or 7x will make a difference out there. That said, if one is “head hunting” larger fish-go heavy and consider picking up a 5 to 10ft sinking poly leader leader from Airflo and attaching 2 1/2 to 3ft or 4x Flouro tippet to guide the …

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Gunpowder River Fishing Report

  The Gunpowder River has been flowing at 38cfs and the temperature is 58 degrees. The river has been fishing well with these lower flows. Easer wading has opened up some of the hard to access areas as well. Flies such as the Pheasant Tail, Prince Nymph, Copper John, and Zebra Midge have been fishing well. We recommend using a dry dropper style set-up as well. Dries such as a Parachute Adams or a Royal Wulff have been most effective with the dropper 12 to 20 inches off the back. Make sure to stop in the shop to pick up some flies and check out …

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Gunpowder River Fishing Report

The Gunpowder River has been flowing at 263 cfs for the past 4 days and is at 57 degrees. With the higher and slightly warmer water the fish have been on the move. Higher flows mean excellent terrestrial and streamer fishing. We suggest using hopper, ant, and beetle patterns. Streamer patterns in black have also been very productive. Patterns such as the Gonga and Bond’s Dragon have been very effective. Make sure to stay safe out there while wading-don’t plan on crossing at these flows. Tight lines!

End of August Shop Schedule

With everyone, even staff (my hat’s off to the guys pictured above- Dave, Jacob, Hudson, and Peter) who were so great to work with during the summer season. Great News-Hudson and Dave will be continuing into the fall! If you need to place an order online before September, we’ll still be shipping in-stock products including gift certificates during this time. Thanks to all of you who have supported the shop this season through some wildly strange weather! I gather that between us, we’re all trying to get some fishing in before school starts so we will have limited hours through the end of August as …

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