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Beginner’s Fly Tying: Gunpowder River Favorites

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for a Beginner’s Fly Tying Class on Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Gunpowder River Favorites. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beginner’s class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of materials. Please bring your own tools.The class is limited to six and pre-payment is required. Please give us a call at 410-357-9557 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to register.

Rising Water Temps On The Gunpowder River

The fishing this week on the Gunpowder has remained challenging, but some anglers are finding rising trout taking midges and blackflies. Jon managed his first trout on a guide trip, nymphing amidst a pod of risers and it was a nice brown as shown in the photo above. In the background Jeff’s client was working over another group of risers until the action waned in the afternoon. We had numerous guided trips this week and while the fishing has been slow at times, most anglers caught a few trout using nymphs and streamers. The water temps are climbing and should soon be in the fifty …

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April Fly Fishing School in Maryland

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Saturday, April 3, 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. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland …

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Spring Break Fly Fishing on the Gunpowder

Judging from the picture there’s still quite a bit of water out there. The trails are in great shape, if a little damp, and the winds today should help to dry things out a bit. Water temps throughout the catch and release stretch are slowly moving in the right direction. The river water at Falls Rd was 45 F this morning and temps at York Rd were measured at 48 degrees. Flows this week have been in the low 200’s and the water clarity is noticeably better today after a few “green water” days of reservoir turnover. Clear water conditions should allow for better nymph …

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Maryland Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Sunday, March 28, 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. Class is held from 10:00 AM till 1:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland …

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March Rains, Higher Flows and Hatching Insects On The Gunpowder

Flows on the Gunpowder have climbed with melt off from the snow and steady rains, so it’s no surprise levels rose over 300 CFs today. Once flows hit 400 CFs the wading and fishing opportunities begin to dwindle, but the upper sections usually remain clear enough to cast streamers from the bank. The past week conditions improved on the Gunpowder as warmer weather increased water temps and more insects began hatching along the river. Water temperatures in the upper miles of river are now over 40 degrees, and sections farther downstream are closer to 45 degrees. I fished on Wednesday seeing midges and blackflies hatching …

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