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The Gunpowder River is Low, Clear and full of fish…

The river is low at 34 CFs, clear and full of fish. Backwater Angler guide Jason du Pont led a client to several nice fish today with x-caddis and stimulators on long, thin leaders.The water temperature is 52 F and the fish have been looking up.Dries or unweighted streamers are a good bet. Small Bwo’s should work fine as long as it’s a bit cloudy-or early. Caddis in the #14-16 range are best bets above Masemore rd through Falls. If you’d like to fish higher flows, check out the lower river.The 5 fish a day stretch received 750 new rainbows on October 13th. Click on …

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Stonefly Fly Tying Class by Gunpowder River Guides

Join us Saturday, January 13 for a Stonefly fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river patterns. Jason du Pont will be teaching this fun-filled life-cycle 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.

Scott G2 773/4 Fly Rod Review

This rod has proven to be a lucky low water big fish rod. It’s quick, light and has a tip that easily allows one to fish 7x tippet with confidence. Theaux Le Gardeur Buy a Scott 773/4 G2 Fly Rod at www.backwaterangler.com

Low water in the Gunpowder river for awhile…

We’ll be experiencing some low water for awhile. Water flow is at a low, low 24Cfs so bring your Summer rod-a 7′ 7″ 3wt 4pc Scott G2 would be nice. Small water calls for small flies so fish tiny olives, caddis and brassies and be sure to bring along some 7x. Expect to see some ankle deep water out there folks-think lower river and have fun out there… Thanks to Ellen for the following report… You’re the greatest! We stopped by the shop at 2 pm on Saturday October 21st and took your recommendations on huge caddis flies. Went to Mazemore and walked upstream from …

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Simms Guard Sock Review

Simms Guard sock is perfect for those July and August days when temperatures rise to unbearable heights. Combine the sock with a wading shoe or a pair Simms Keen River Sandal to keep feet warm in the cold flows of the Gunpowder or Savage river. Going waderless in these hot conditions can allow anglers a chance to hike into areas where other anglers wearing waders woudn’t dare. Jason du Pont

Scott E2 Rod Review

Scott’s E2 rod series could change the way you fish. Let me explain. They offer a variety of weights and lengths for each type of fishing. I chose the 10 foot 4 weight rod for the Gunpowder, Savage and North Branch, because higher flows will keep you from wading into the river as far as you like. This rod allows the same ability to control drift with dries or a pair of nymphs under an indicator. It takes high sticking to a whole new level and it mends and picks up forty feet of line for roll casts with ease. It can put the fly …

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