Monster Brown Trout on the Gunpowder River, Maryland on a Sage Z-Axis 1005-4
This video from Jason du Pont shows all of us that the Gunpowder river is home to some beautiful fish, some are just bigger than others.
Trico Hatch on the Gunpowder River, Maryland
The Gunpowder is flowing at 115 Cfs, (an ideal level for dry fly fishing and wading), and we’ll see an increase in flow through the weekend in the 150 to 160 Cfs range, (think streamers and large terrestrials). Currently water temperature is 61 F at Falls Rd, Tricos are present from the Dam through Monkton, and Kingfishers are trilling away from Masemore to Falls Rd. Most of the trikes are in the #22-24 range, so plan on using 7 or 8x and try not to set the hook too quickly. Caddis sized #16-18, are worth skating midday through the evening hours along the edges of …
Fly Tying for Beginners
Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday September 8, 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.
Fly Fishing Clinic: Streamers
Please Join us Tuesday evening, August 28, 2007 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM for a terrestrials clinic along the Gunpowder River. A great clinic for those who would like to brush-up on skills prior to a trip out West. Learn how to fish streamers using a variety of techniques. Cost is $75 per person and participants provide their own gear. Class size is limited to 4 and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to preregister.
Gunpowder River Full of Tricos, Tubers and Wild Fish
Fly fishing along the Gunpowder has been challenging this week. Lots of tubers and boaters have sent more than a few folks into the shop muttering. Fly fishing early and late might be the right approach if you tend to fall into the muttering group. If you can tolerate the “other” traffic, try swinging a nymph or two after the boats have passed and you might find a surprised wild brown trout on the other end of your line. The river is flowing at 90 Cfs, water temps are in the 56 to 58 F range and we’ve had numerous reports from anglers connecting with …
Mid-Summer Gunpowder River Float Trip for Wild Browns
July and August mornings along the Gunpowder can be full of surprises. Join Jason and Theaux for a brief glimpse of a Gunpowder River float full of Tricos, Midges and wild browns in this video short
