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Gunpowder Fishing Report

The river has bumped back up to a flow of around 61 CFs, Steady around 56 degrees, and still clear. We recommend throwing your more natural-colored nymphs such as hares ear and pheasant tail, both beaded or un-beaded. Additionally, anglers have continued to find success throwing terrestrials on a dry dropper rig in the warmer “mid-day” hours. And finally, the shop will be closed Monday and will open again on Thursday so be sure to make it in by Saturday to stock up on gear before that Labor Day weekend fishing trip!

Gunpowder River Fishing Report

Average size brown caught on a size 12 irresistible Flies and Conditions The Gunpowder River is flowing at 31 CFS and is 53.3F. Expect to see exposed gravel bars throughout the catch and release area. That said the water is cold. Consider spending less time wading and more time walking the trails to find deeper water along bend pools and drops. We have a neat foam pattern in the muffin tins that easily passes for an ant or beetle that has been working just fine on the end of a short section of 7x. When fishing dries a clean presentation is almost more important than …

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Gunpowder River Fishing Report

The Gunpowder is currently flowing at 194 cfs and dropping. The water temp spiked at 62 yesterday and is now back down to its normal 65 degrees. With the high flows streamers and terrestrials have been fishing really well. Throwing a 8-12 size wooly bugger in black or olive has been producing the best results for streamers. For terrestrial fishing ants and small hoppers have been crushing it. You can even run a dry dropper rig to increase your chances with nymph off the back of your dry. For dropper currently we recommend fishing a jigged pheasant tail about 3 feet under your dry. In …

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Backwater Angler is Seeking a New Proprietor

Twenty four years ago, Backwater Angler carried-on the spirit and tradition of service of Wally Vait’s original Gunpowder River fly shop called On the Fly (founded in 1989). Since then, the staff has enjoyed sharing in a tradition of curating products designed to last, instructing and teaching fundamentals of fly fishing, and promoting the stewardship of natural resources through this indelible, lifetime sport. The river, our valued employees, and our loyal customers have provided much joy, support and encouragement over the years. Our intention is to see to it that the shop and guide service will be passed on to the right entrepreneur, (or group) …

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We are open for the 4th!

Celebrate the 4th of July by coming into Backwater Angler between 10 and 3 during the 4th, and the 5th and take advantage of our holiday deals!

Gunpowder River Fishing Report

The Gunpower is currently flowing at 101 cfs and the temperature is swinging from 52 up to 56 in the middle of the day. We have been seeing lots of caddis and BWO’s in the early morning and evening. With this higher flows and cool water temps the fish have been chasing streamers like crazy throughout the day. We recommend fishing the upper river you are looking to throw big bugs now is the time. Small ants and hoppers have been producing great results with a jigged pheasant tail off the back. if you are looking to hone in your fishing skills or want to …

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