Stoneflies Hatching Along the Gunpowder River
They’re here! Gunpowder River Guide Jason du Pont just brought in a test tube full of adults sized #16-20. Look for an upcoming Stonefly video on BACKWATERANGLER.COM and stay tuned!
Big Gunpowder Falls Fly Fishing Report
I recently attended a MDTU meeting at which Charlie Gougeon from MD DNR fisheries reported that after a gauge malfunction, some icing and a partial blockage of the cone valve, the Gunpowder Falls River is back up to 30 CFs. Black flies in the #20-22 range are worth a shot above Falls. This kind of fishing, tiny dries, low water, and spooky fish in beautiful surroundings, is challenging and worth it. We just received some great new patterns from Mike Bachkosky that should work fine on 7x. Low water means more stealth, it might also mean waiting until midday try your luck. Stoneflies are just …
Fly Fishing Chile
The return of Max! Stop in Monday, January 21 and ask Max how the fly fishing is in Chile this time of year. We’ll be in the shop from 10AM till 4 PM on Monday.
We Still Have Room in the Stonefly Tying Class!
Stoneflies are on the way! We have only three spaces left in the fly tying class with Guide Jason du Pont. It is from 11:00AM till 2PM this Saturday, the 19th and is limited to six so please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register. Our Maryland Fly Patterns for Beginners Class on Feb 16th is full and we’ll be adding another soon! Related Post: Tying Gunpowder River Stonefly Paterns
Backwater Angler is Now Open Every Wednesday, that’s 7 days a Week!
That’s right folks, not only can you fish the Gunpowder mid-week but now you too can stop by the shop on Wednesdays. For some it’s a regular day off, for others it might need to be a sick day if these warm temperatures keep up. Last Wednesday we gave away hats to celebrate 7 days a week in our 7th year. This Wednesday we’re giving away t-shirts and hats until they’re gone.
Maryland Fishing Licenses, Wild Trout and Black Flies
It’s 72 F in January! The river is much colder at 42 F. The water is clear and the edge ice has melted. Dave Gerhardt at 94 years young, bought his Maryland fishing license today while he was in the shop and told us that he was fly fishing today and saw fish rising below Masemore Rd. We also had several calls today from lucky anglers from Pennsylvania. John and a friend drove all the way from Lancaster, PA to try their luck with stonefly nymphs and soft hackles and caught a number of fish. Small nymphs, brassies and zebra midges rounding out their offerings. …
