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Summer is Fleeting…Better Go Fly Fishing

September 4, 2009September 4, 2009

The Gunpowder river is flowing at 32 Cfs, is clear, and is 56 F. Tricos in the #24 range are still present in the flats above Falls Rd through Bunkerhill most mornings. Cooler nights have pushed them later into the morning. If you’re starting early this weekend stop in and pick up some reverse hackled tricos and a spool of 7X before you hit the river. Caddis in the #16 range have been coming off midday and have been accounting for a number of fish this week in the riffles. Jason has been out along the Gunpowder this week shooting lots of riffles full of …

35% Sale on Cloudveil Products and Fly Tying Materials in Maryland

September 3, 2009

That’s right folks, You can fish Tricos and save money this weekend! Starting Labor Day Weekend Backwater Angler is having a 35% off sale on all “in stock” Cloudveil products and select fly tying materials till September 13, 2009. Items that are being discounted, due to discontinued or changed product design in 2009, are 35% off suggested retail. Discount applies only to items in-stock, excludes hooks and beads, and, you guessed it, quantities are limited. Labor Day weekend hours: Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM till 4:00 PM. The shop will be open Labor Day from 10AM till 4PM

Clean Gravel and Healthy Wild Browns On the Gunpowder

September 2, 2009

After the recent high water event over the past weekend, I fished and walked the Gunpowder, many miles down river from Prettyboy Reservoir. It was immediately clear the large volume of water had scouring effects on the bottom, and sent much of the silt deposited in recent years down river. In March 2007 the Gunpowder spilled over after 5 inches of heavy rain in the Hereford area, and the Falls Rd gauge hit 1,600 Cfs. The high water event in 2007 also led to the dam on Bush Cabin Run bursting, and many other tributaries of the Gunpowder blowing out and dropping silt into the …

Gunpowder River Flow Climbs to 1700 Cfs

August 29, 2009August 29, 2009

The Gunpowder River flow peaked late Friday night at 1,700 cubic feet per second at the Falls Road gauge and at over 2,600 cubic feet per second at the Glencoe Rd gauge. Recent heavy rainfall and a full reservoir resulted in spillover despite a release made by Baltimore City Friday afternoon. Flows are slowing dropping, and currently at 1,610 cubic feet per second at the latest 6:00 am gauge reading at Falls Rd. Generally flows on the Gunpowder are wadeable, but very challenging at or just over 300 Cfs, but higher flows present a real danger above that level. Anglers may not have opportunities to …

Backwater Angler T-Shirts in Stock!

August 27, 2009

Backwater Angler has partnered with Mary K. Jenkins, aka. The Fish Lady, to bring you pre-shrunk, 100% cotton, T-Shirts now available in three styles. The short sleeved T-shirts feature a vibrant screen print high across the back, and the Backwater Angler logo printed on the right front chest. The Brown Trout shirt. Buy this shirt at www.backwaterangler.com The Rainbow trout shirt. Buy this shirt at www.backwaterangler.com The Brook Trout shirt. Buy this shirt at www.backwaterangler.com These shirts are available in sizes medium through XL and are limited in quantity. Stop by the shop and try one or more on or shop online on our secure …

August Fly Fishing In Western Maryland

August 26, 2009

The Savage and North Branch of the Potomac rivers were at typical late Summer low flows while fishing last week, so these rougher rivers were much easier to wade. The North Branch flowing under 200 Cfs was at prime levels for nymphing the deeper slots where many fish concentrated and allowed sight fishing to big fish in shallow riffles. Hopper-dropper rigs were also a great way to fish these levels and effectively cover different types of water. Numerous miles were recently stocked with large rainbows in the 3-6 pound range, and some wild browns in the twenty inch range were visible in certain runs. The …

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