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Sink-Tips and Streamers in High Water Along the Gunpowder

September 10, 2010

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 …

Gunpowder River Level on the Rise

September 10, 2010September 9, 2010

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

September 7, 2010

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 …

Labor Day Weekend Gunpowder River Staycation

September 3, 2010September 3, 2010

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 …

Maryland Flyfishing Schools in September

September 3, 2010September 3, 2010

Please join us for a flyfishing school. Each Sunday in September after Labor Day, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing in Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear, fly selection and an hour of on-stream instruction. Schools are held in a meadow overlooking the Gunpowder river by a Maryland state licensed and insured fishing guide. Each class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use …

Caddis Hatches And Higher Flows On The Gunpowder

August 31, 2010

A water release was made this morning from Prettyboy Dam to raise water levels in Loch Raven Reservoir. The shop was informed that these flows should continue through this week into the weekend, and possibly the following week. The Gunpowder was ice cold all Summer at a medium to lower flow (5 times the bare minimum, and nearly double the dreaded 30 Cfs flow), but now is climbing to an early Spring level in the 115 CFs range. The conditions and fishing on the Gunpowder prior to the release really favor dry fly fishing. The trico hatch in the mornings and caddis hatches midday get …

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