Good Cold Weather Fishing On The Gunpowder River, Maryland

   Ah…fishing in the snow. Other anglers must like fishing during a good snowfall, as much as I do, because I saw a few cars in a couple different lots along the river yesterday.  When the temps finally hit thirty degrees I had to wet a line, and the falling snow was a bonus. I checked water temps at Falls Rd, 37 degrees, and the Monkton stretch was iced over at the Bridge. Most of the smaller creeks in the region are just thawing out after last weeks frigid temps, while the Gunpowder is ice free through the C & R water. In two hours …

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Filson Accesories

These items by Filson might help you tough it out at 9 degrees F. Brrr! This Filson Hip Flask is constructed of bridle leather wrapped over stainless steel, holds 6 OZ, has an anchored screw top and tucks neatly away. It is priced at $67.50 and is made in the USA. The 100% Merino virgin wool scarf is woven in a 3X3 twill, has a brushed surface, a rolled fringe and is featured in Navy/Camel. The scarf weighs approximately 7 oz and is roughly 12 3/4″ by 60″. It is priced at $40 and is made in the USA. Can’t live without them? Please give …

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Winter Streamer Fishing along the Gunpowder

Conditions are, shall we say, invigorating along the Gunpowder river. Water temp is 39 F, flow is good-the gauge is icing, but the Gunpowder river is still flowing in the 70-80 CFs range. Streamers are continuing to account for a number of fish between Masemore and Big Falls Rds. Stonefly nymphs like Red Butts and Princes sized #16-18 behind brighter patterns are a better bet from Masemore though Falls Rd. We’ve seen very few stoneflies this week but they are just around the corner. Stay tuned… Thanks to Mike Smith for the following stream report and photo, Hi guys, Fished from York Road to about …

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Fly Tying Class: Emergers

Fly tying in Maryland? Please join us for an intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, February 07, 2009 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. It’s an intermediate fly tying class that focuses on Mayfly and Caddis fly emerger patterns-soft hackles anyone? One of our Maryland river guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate class. Cost of the class is $45 per person. Please bring your own tools and we’ll provide all needed materials. The class is limited to six and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-357-9557 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Fly Fishing Mailing and Email List

Did you get one of these in the mail over the Holidays? The latest Backwater Angler postcard of a Savage River Brook trout is proof positive that Backwater Angler interns Max Meneveau and Alex McCrickard have been busy this Winter season. This month Backwater Angler is updating our email and mailing list. If you are interested in receiving special offers, detailed stream reports and other pertinent fly fishing info via mail and/or email, please drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com with your current mailing address and we’ll be happy to keep you apprised of “Gunpowder Happenings” via our shop postcards, event calendar notices and, of …

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Fly Tying Class: Nymphs

Fly tying in Maryland? Please join us for a beginners Fly Tying Class on Sunday, February 08, 2009 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. It’s a beginners fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder nymph patterns. One of our Maryland river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beginners class. Cost of the class is $45 per person. Use of tools and all needed materials are provided. The class is limited to six and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-357-9557 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.