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Fishing Bamboo Fly Rods in Maryland

Many thanks to Gunpowder regular Brian Walsh for his thoughts on fishing his first bamboo fly rod. Theaux, I wish to thank you for having the foresight to set aside the Little Falls for me. Something tells me that you knew I’d be back after reading A Wisp In The Wind. I’ve since blown-off both a meeting at work and a date with a beautiful girl…….. to stand in my backyard with a beer and the rod, casting to my dog’s chew toys, placed strategically around the lawn. All puns aside, I’m hooked. I also want to thank you and the guys for renewing my …

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Gunpowder River Shocking Survey Update

I recently took part in the Maryland DNR Shocking survey of the Gunpowder River and am happy to report that everyone that participated saw some very nice fish at Falls, Masemore and Bluemount. Thanks to all that participated! Later this Winter, Charlies and his staff will report their findings…Stay tuned! Pat van dem Beemt from the North County News also covered the event in an article titled; Gone Fishing, Shocking, Counting Trout in the Gunpowder Falls The other news is that the river has been a little cloudier this week than our normal “gin clear” description as the reservoir has been turning over. This slightly …

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Farmington River Fly Fishing Report

Thanks to John for the following report and picture. Hey guys this is John Webber and I just wanted to say hi to all the guys in the shop that have helped me so much. I have moved with my family to Winsted, Connecticut and live about 10 min from the Farmington River. This was my first year on the Farmington and I wanted to send you guys some photos of what is going on up here in the North. I have had a lot of fun on the Farmington this year but I must confess I do very much miss the Little Gunpowder River …

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Beginners Fly Tying:Streamers

Fly tying in Maryland? Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, September 18, 2008 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river fly patterns. One of our Maryland river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beginners class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of tools and 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.

Beginners Fly Tying: Favorites

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river fly patterns. One of our Maryland river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beginners class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of tools and 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.

Tricos, Caddis and Streamers along the Gunpowder River.

After a bit of rain in the area, the Gunpowder is clear, 56 F and is flowing at 70 Cfs. Tricos are still part of the morning mix and are heaviest from Masemore upstream through the Falls Rd access points. By mid-morning, caddis in the #16 to 18 range are coming off in riffles throughout the catch and release area. If it warms up a bit over the weekend, plan on fishing the last of the hoppers in the meadow stretch between Bunkerhill and York Road. Small streamers are always a good bet this time of year-especially in the shallow flats full of leaf litter …

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