Think movement… Lots of Sulphurs are tumbling down the riffles between the dam and Bunkerhill . The river continues to be at a great level for fishing at just over 2 ft on the gauge , that’s 122 Cfs-remember best levels for wade fishing are between 90 Cfs to 250 Cfs, water temperature is at a steady 52 F and the rain is actually helping folks get closer to fish…#14-18 traditional dun patterns have been accounting for more than a few fish. Elk hair caddis and feather-winged patterns sized #16-18 are great searching patterns.Try a soft hackle and phesant tail combo in the morning to …

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A few sulphurs…but the real story seems to be small x-caddis and slow water caddis in sizes #14-16 Small Sulphur wets are working and don’t leave home without emergers. Loop wings and z-lon shucked patterns will do the trick… Flow is nice and low at 122 CFS-Remember 30 CFS? Water has warmed up to 52 F and we’re just a few evenings away from an epic spinner fall. Note: Copper Johns sizes #14-16 and large, #10-12 soft hackles will trick fish in deep pools.

Rocky just returned from an action packed guide trip along the Gunpowder to report lots of fish rising to Hendricksons #12, Caddis#14 and #14-16 Sulphurs. How’s that for a triple threat? Flow is at 125 CFs, water temp is at 52 F and cloudy days are often times some of the most productive days an angler can hope for…see you on the stream… Note: You’ve killed the crabgrass, mulched the beds-get out and treat yourself to some dry fly action.

RIver is at 150 CFs and clear we’re seeing Olives most mornings above Falls Rd. Soft hackles #12-16 will continue to work even if we get a little rain in the next few days. Large attractor nymphs like #10 Prince or #8-12 Whitlock red squirrel are safe bets if you’re fishing mid-day. Now that the trees have leafed out there is more shade along the river corridor and the Browns are more likely to take dries such as Hendricksons #14-16 and small Elk Hair Caddis #18-20 Note: Want to skate and swing? Try an Olive x-caddis in a #14 with a Hendrickson emerger Size #16 …

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The river is clear and at 205 CFs. Water temperature is 51 F. It’s been a mixed bag out there with lots of Olives sized #20-22 in the mornings above Falls Rd. Masemore downstream has been a productive stretch with a few quill Gordons and Hendricksons just starting to make things interesting We’ll probably see the last of the stoneflies this week-So skate a #12-14 Bi-visible while you can. Hare’s ear soft hackles #12-16 have been working along seams and the water is nice and clear. Note: Current seams in the shade will be more productive on bright days-seek them out.

Flow is dropping from the 250’s after big rains earlier in the week. The river is warming and should approach 49 F by the weekend. Cloudy, warm and wet days ahead should make for good hatches of BWO’s sized #18-20. Plan on seeing some brown stoneflies #14-16 throughout the catch and release area, a few Quill Gordons above Falls Rd and Hendricksons should be on the move within the next week. The water has been clearing and still has a bit of a greenish cast. This is is indicative of the reservoir “turning over” as warmer surface water mixes with colder water.As the water warms …

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