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Ed Writes on the NCCTU Gunpowder River Fly Fishing Outing…

In a follow up to my earlier post, Ed writes: Thanks Alfredo and all for a fun day. Alfredo, your report of ‘a couple of browns’ for me was inaccurate. I ended up with just this one pictured. I believe this is an example of the rare and elusive Eastern Speckled Dwarf Trout. This specimen is full grown, quite a beauty if I do say so myself. Theaux, feel free to use this image in your trophy photo album. I love to catch fish. But I have to admit, the one place I care the least how many fish I catch is the Gunpowder. Every …

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Alfredo writes on the NCCTU Gunpowder River Fy Fishing Outing

In a follow up to my earlier post, Alfredo writes: Thanks for coming out yesterday on the Gunpowder. As promised (I always keep my word) the weather was perfect, fish were rising, and the company was great. Time spent with Theaux is always valuable and enjoyable. Thanks for joining us for breakfast at the Wagon Wheel (popular place!), and streamside before we waded off. The packet of flies went above and beyond. Thanks a million. The water was running at about 35 cfs, and the fish were very spooky in this low flow. Still, everyone caught fish, and had a few more rises and hookups. …

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NCCTU Gunpowder River Fly Fishing Outing…

Even with quite a bit of rain this weekend, the river in the catch and release section remained low and clear at 35 Cfs A nice report of a 15″ brown caught yesterday on a #12 goddard caddis was music to our ears.Water temps are still in the low 50’s, most of the leaves are off the trees, and warmer than normal air temps are making for some consistent Fall fishing. The fish are still most active midday, and have not been very pattern specific as the following posts will attest.Renegades sized #16-18, small Olives in the #18-20 range and small unweighted streamers should continue …

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Winston 5wt LT-5 Rod Review

The following is a review of the Winston 5 weight LT-5 Rod by Terry Newendorp. Thanks Terry! The best rod I have ever had for all-round trout fishing, and to be able to take on a trip, is the Winston 5wt LT-5. I can handle Western rivers and even the Labrador wind, but the tip softness is so excellent that I can handle small trout (on the Gunpowder or wherever) with grace. I now have 3 of them, and it is still unsurpassed in distance, accuracy and finesse. Terry Newendorp Rockville, MD

Bald Eagle Fly Fishing along the Gunpowder River

Low water, a bald eagle, a few Olives and some sipping fish greeted me at Masemore this morning.Mine was the only car in the lot and the dogs had a nice run-leashed of course– along the exposed gravel downstream of bush cabin run. The water temp is 52 F and we’ll see more of this “bony” water for awhile. The fish don’t seem to mind and they’re a few weeks away from spawning so try a few dries in the next few days. Small caddis, Bwo’s and traditional streamers are still very productive. Following are a few stream reports from Bill and Steve-Thanks for keeping …

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Beginners Fly Tying Class by Gunpowder River Guides

Join us Saturday, November 18 for a beginners fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beeginners 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.

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