The Gunpowder river is gin clear, flowing at 34 Cfs and is 52 F. Small caddis and olives have been accounting for a number of fish on Guide trips this week. Gunpowder guides Capt Jeff Lewatowski and Dave Smith reported solid catches on dries with clients this morning. Need flies that work on the Gunpowder? One need not go any further than the muffin tins. Each week we hand pick a dozen patterns that have been working and place them on the front counter for your inspection. In low flows, fly fishing the Gunpowder river is challenging but with the right mindset and plenty of …

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Thanks to Andy Simmons for the following report and picture from a recent fly fishing trip to the North Branch of the Potomac, Jason- I just wanted to thank you for your help and suggestions regarding my trip to the NB…We had a great 2 days of fishing, catching some very nice rainbows..per your advice, we decided to focus on the C&R section below the put and take area…we covered a great deal of water and caught 4 fish between 17-22 inches..I caught my 2 largest on nymphs and my spinfishing buddy caught 2 nice ones with spinners..we saw at least 8 large fish that …

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After a rainy Friday morning, the Gunpowder river is flowing at a near ideal 75 Cfs, is clear and 56 F. Olives and caddis from mid-morning through the afternoon have accounted for a few fish this week. If you’re after wild browns X-caddis and small olives are a good bet. Mickey Finns have been very productive on guide trips. Capt. Jeff Lewatowski was guiding Steffi Hone in the Catch and release area of the Gunpowder river this week during low flows, (31 Cfs) and was all smiles after this fish was safely released. Related Post: Fly Fishing for Wild brown trout Near Philadelphia, PA on …

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