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 …

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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. …

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