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Fly Fishing For Wild Brown Trout Near Philadephia, PA on the Gunpowder River

October 18, 2007

The Gunpowder river is dropping today from 299 Cfs and should stabilize in the 180 CFs range through the weekend. The river is slightly off color because the reservoir is “turning over.” Lower water levels mean that those intent on wading can get out and cover more water throughout the catch and release stretch of the Gunpowder river. Small olives, caddis and midges have been coming off between Masemore through the Falls Rd stretch. Longer, finer leaders will once again be necessary to trick these wild fish with smaller patterns so start in the 9ft to 12ft 5x range and a some 6x, especially with …

Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod Talk in Maryland, Hon

October 16, 2007

For those of you that would like to spend a few hours afterwork on Thursday, October 18, talking about bamboo fly rods, Dean Turner and Bill Felter will be in the shop from 6:00 till 8:00 to discuss the finer points of building, fishing and caring for bamboo fly rods. Related Post: Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod Talk in Maryland

High Flows and Big Gunpowder Brown Trout

March 26, 2011October 15, 2007

This video post features two large Gunpowder brown trout caught in the last week of September 2007. Angler Matt Devlin landed his seventeen inch brown on a tiny nymph in higher water and Gunpowder Guide Jeff Lewatowski landed a solid twenty inch brown on a small nymph during a lower flow. The flow level at 300 Cfs can be tough wading for anglers not used to battling waist high water. Many anglers are foregoing fishing due to the belief the water is too high, but recent guide trips have accounted for first time anglers landing ten to fifteen trout. Dry fly enthusiasts may be disappointed, …

Smallmouth Fly Patterns Class

October 19, 2007October 13, 2007

Join us for a Smalmouth fly patterns tying class on Sunday, November 4, from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. It’s an introductory class that focuses on Smallmouth fly patterns. One of our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this class for intermediate tyers. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of materials, please bring your own tools.The class is limited to six and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Gunpowder River Patterns for Beginners

October 15, 2007October 13, 2007

Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, November 3 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river patterns. Our very own Gunpowder 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 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Catch Some of the Largest Fish of the Year on the Gunpowder During High Flows

October 15, 2007October 12, 2007

Water Levels in the Gunpowder are not likely to change, at least until we get some measurable rain and folks start conserving water, so get out there and try your luck. We had four guide trips on the river on Columbus day with great catches reported. Because of the high flows, the river was flowing at 299 CFs at 58 F this morning, and a few adjustments are in order to get out there and be successful. 1. Limit your wading. 2. Use alot of weight. 3. Use a 5wt or 6wt rod. 4. Bring along a wading staff. 5. Limit your wading. Small streamers …

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