Maryland Hunting Licenses

Last night I picked up an Economist and a Backpacker mag at the checkout. Before I could think about the heady implications of China’s relations with Myanmar, Writer Bruce Barcott got my attention with an article he penned in the October issue of Backpacker titled; Killer Hike. In it he takes a first stab at hunting from an otherwise granola perspective. I was favorably impressed with the balance he achieved by interviewing both Bruce Fredrich of PETA and motor city madman-come hunting luminary Ted Nugent. In quick order, Barcott purchases a firearm, takes a hunter safety course, belly-crawls up a bluff, and is then faced …

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Ginormous Zonkers in High Flows Fool Fish in the Gunpowder

The Gunpowder River has dropped from 343 CFs to 254 CFs, is clear, and 52F. Wading is still challenging below York Rd but Bunkerhill, Masemore and Falls Rd access points are worth a shot. If you’re after larger than average fish, streamers are the ticket. Since the flow dropped late yesterday afternoon, we’ve had a few reports of fish smacking at caddis on the surface. It’s tough to get a drift at these flows so try skating caddis in the seams at the edges of riffles. Fish will be holding along the edges and shelves so don’t spend a lot of time fish the “deep …

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Sink-Tips and Streamers in High Water Along the Gunpowder

The Gunpowder River is flowing at 346 Cfs, is clear and 52 F. Stream crossings, while not impossible at these flows, can take your breath away. Gunpowder Guide Capt. Jeff Lewatowski is featured above two-stepping gingerly downstream with a highwater hookup during a similar flow in 2006. If you’re coming up this weekend, be sure to bring a wading staff and a good measure of caution. When the river is flowing over 275 Cfs, we suggest that anglers limit their wading. So if you’re planning on fishing the catch and release section, be sure to move up and down the river on the trails to …

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Gunpowder River Level on the Rise

The Gunpowder River level will be on the rise this afternoon. Flows may be increasing to an unsafe level for wading! Stay tuned!!! Stream Flow Update: Sept 10, The river is flowing at a steady 346 CFs.

Another Water Release On The Gunpowder

The increase in flow last week on the Gunpowder created ideal conditions for fishing at 115 CFs. The trout certainly had more room to spread out, and were far less wary than at 55 CFs. I caught quite a few browns around ten inches, and the larger wild brown above. This pretty trout was just under fourteen inches, nicely colored with a large head. The shop was informed this morning that flows will increase today from double to possibly triple the current flow. The flow will increase incrementally today, and level out anywhere from 275 to 350 CFs. This larger release will send more water …

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Labor Day Weekend Gunpowder River Staycation

Labor day is upon us, and we have dry flies on parade along the Gunpowder River. Tricos, Olives and Caddis are still part of the mix. River levels have been a near perfect 115 Cfs with water temps in the 52 to 55 F range. Nymphing the riffles is always a safe bet, especially in the mornings. Terrestrial fishing heats up just about every afternoon…See us before your picnic this weekend! Labor Day weekend hours: Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM till 4:00 PM. The shop will be open Labor Day from 8AM till 4PM Related Post Excerpt: From Fly Fishing the Gunpowder River Labor …

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