We’ve had several anglers reporting Ospreys throughout the catch and release area and as far downriver as Monkton.Water level is stable and at 103Cfs it is at a great level for fishing. Olive-bodied Caddis in sizes #16-18 are still working from Falls Rd to Big Falls Rd.Stonefly nymphs are also worth a try. The past week has been great Olive weather but not many fish are rising so try an emerger pattern like a sparkle dun in a #18 instead of a dry for covering flats between Masemore Rd. and Falls Rd. Note: Need a break from the relatives this weekend? The shop will be …

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Small Caddis #16-18 and BWO’s #18-20 have been very effective mid-day. We’ve had plenty of reports of 12-14″ Browns taking these small dries in back eddies and flats. Streamer fishing around deadfalls and cut-banks can also be productive, (especially above Falls Rd.) so bring along a few light-bright zonkers sized #4-6. Note: Next time you’re out, try casting your streamers upstream-then strip them back to you before they swing downstream.

If you had a tough weekend fishing dries, give the Gunpowder another try this week. We often describe wild brown trout as having the attitude of hungover humans,(no bright lights or loud noises thank you) so the cloud cover should improve your chances this week. The caddis hatches have been a little on the quiet side but there are still plenty of Olives and cream midges around. Try a renegade in a #14 as a midge cluster pattern in flats and back eddies from Bunkerhill through Falls Rd.