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Stoneflies In March On The Gunpowder River, MD

 The factors for a good stonefly hatch usually include consecutive, sunny days with air temps above 45 degrees. Prior to the recent snow storm, stoneflies began hatching in small numbers on the warmer days. Now the temps have risen again to optimal conditions and midges, blackflies, and stoneflies are hatching. On the 6th I spotted numerous flying stonefly adults, found four crawling on my waders, and a few dozen more after searching around some logjams. I saw a dozen splashy rises over an hour, when the occasional lumbering stonefly landed on the water. The fish were definitely more active under the surface than in recent …

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Intro to Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Sunday, March 15, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on flyfishing 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 Non-tidal fishing …

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Winter Nymphing Pays Off on the Gunpowder

The Gunpowder river is clear, flowing at 49 Cfs and is warming slightly from the high 30’s to the low 40’s. Much of the spillover that had been contributing to lower than normal stream temps throughout January and February has lessened, and river temps will start moving up the thermometer in the next few days. Snowshoe rabbit midges sized #20-22, Z-lon, quill and deer hair winged stoneflies #16 and small streamers are worth a shot. If you’re starting early, bring your nymphing game. Dark bead head nymphs in the #16-18 range are typically great Winter go to flies, but until temps move into the high …

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Fly Fishing Film: Glimpses of the Gunpowder

Glimpses of the Gunpowder is a fly fishing movie by Jason du Pont that spans a year of fly fishing along the Gunpowder river. It is an “up close” narrative describing hatches, the river and its wild fish framed with original music by Cantrip, a well-versed quartet of Scottish musicians playing “high energy,” traditional music. The DVD also features a film short focusing on Didymo in the Gunpowder River. I not only wanted to record all of the things that were unique to this river but also capture moments that seem to dissolve so quickly. Jason du Pont It’s here folks at $21.95 and there …

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Cloudveil Two Trigger Gloves and Banks Beanie

With more Winter weather in the forecast, We’ve just received a few items from Cloudveil, that, when applied in combination, get us one step closer to a cure for the Winter fly fishing blues. Considered essential Winter fly fishing gear, the Cloudveil Two Trigger glove at $35, exposes the first two fingers and thumb, is made of Windstopper fleece with wraptor construction and has a Scholler WB400 knuckle panel with a Clarino synthetic leather palm. The Banks Beanie at $32 is made of 100% merino wool and has a microfleece headband. Snow is optional and recommended on both items. Can’t live without them? Please give …

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Fly Tying Class Feedback

Thanks to Ben Kim for the following feedback, Hi Theaux, Just wanted to let you know that I had a great time this past Sunday.Thanks for fitting me into the class. Looking forward to sitting in on another class with Dave once my schedule opens up. Take care! Ben We still have room in most of the fly tying classes on the event calendar. If one, or more of these classes strikes you, give us a call at 410-357-9557, or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

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