After a deluge today the river is low, flowing at a placid 33 CFs, and clear. Dry Fly purists rejoice! Small caddis, BWO’s and a midges have accounted for most of the catches in the catch and release section this week. The upper river has been low for some time now and the fish are; tired of hiding, hungry and looking up. If you’re calling in sick tomorrow, you’ll still need some measure of stealth and 7x-and be sure to wear sunscreen so you won’t tip the boss off. If long leaders and tiny dries just aren’t your thing, reports that the lower river, from …

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The Gunpowder River is flowing at 30 Cfs, is 52 F and clear. Mixed reports point to Olives accounting for most of the fish brought to hand in the catch and release section this week. Be sure to bring along some 7x tippet as the fish have seemingly forever to inspect the fly in such low water. If you’re planning on nymphing, zebra midges are still very productive, especially when paired with small pheasant tails. Remember that we have almost 18 miles of water flowing from Pretty Boy to Loch Raven and this weekend would be a great time to do a little exploring outside …

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The gunpowder river is flowing at 31 Cfs, is 54F and is gin clear. Tiny olives are still making their presence known. The river is quite low so if you’re wading waist deep you’re surely stepping on fish. Small nymphs are making the difference for a lot of folks out there. Using an Adams as a searching pattern is a safe bet. Thanks to Mick Magill for the photo and stream report. I worked the area you suggested. This 15-incher took the # 22 zebra midge you also suggested – scraping the bottom. Thanks for the advice! Mick P.S. a kind stranger fishing nearby was …

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