We had a few folks in today casting midges to fish at Masemore. The cloud cover has certainly helped us get closer to fish but with the flow down to around 150 Cfs long leaders have become as important as a stealthy approach. Grab some Stanley’s Ice Off Paste the next time you’re in the shop-you’ll need it if you’re fishing this Winter. Note: Getting out before therain hits? Try a black #22 CDC midge in the film between the powerline pool and Falls Rd.
Yes, Martha that green banner up at the top of the page is a link to our online catalog. We have gloves, socks and other gear featured in a secure shopping environment-give it a look and let us know what you think. Water has been dropping since Saturday afternoon and it’s getting a little colder at 49 F. We had a few guide trips over the weekend and most of the fisherman connected with small streamer patterns. The Whitlock near nuff sculpin continues to be a shop favorite. These patterns are tied with lead eyes”clouser style” and are very effective around log jams and deadfalls. …
This Marsh boot will outlast a mudroom full of wellies. I’ve had a pair since late Summer’s trip to the Matapedia for Atlantic Salmon. The boots were great both around Cold Spring Camp and in the 26 ft Sharpe Canoes. They provide great support and durability we’ve come to expect from Chota’s other products. I’m currently using mine to walk the dog out every morning in corn and bean stubble and they don’t look any worse for wear. Theaux Le Gardeur
With the flow at ~167. The river is settling down. Good reports over the weekend point to the section between Masemore through Falls Rd as a likely spot to connect with dries.Elk hair caddis sized #18-20 and Griffith’s Gnats are a good bet. Bunkerhill down through Big Falls was less crowded and folks picked up fish on attractor nymphs, Copper Johns sized #16 and streamers , wooly buggers in black and brown sized #12-8 through this stretch. Those interested in fishing Olives should make it up here while it’s nice and overcast. The shop will be open Friday from 10AM till 6 PM and we …
Many thanks to PPTU, MDTU, and the CCA for hosting my recent talks on Atlantic Salmon and Albacore.Now for the news that you’ve been waiting for. The fishing has been consistently good,(even with the high water from Wednesday) and folks were out today chasing fish between Masemore and Bunkerhill Rd.Water temp is still in the low 50S and with a few warm days ahead why would’nt you fish dries? Try CDC Caddis and Olives sized #18-20 above Falls Rd. and Terrestrials from Bunkerhill downstream through Big falls. If you wind up at Masemore try a Griffith’s Gnat in a #20 on a 14 ft 7x …
Water is ~127 Cfs, clear and dropping a bit to 51 F. Following is another nice report on fishing along the Gunpowder. Had a great day Sunday.Caught a dozen browns below Falls Rd. including a fifteen incher (!) on an Irrisistible #16 dry. Water below the bridge used to be very flat and slow. With the flows as they are now, and with the downed trees crossing the river, this stretch is really producing! Thanks for keeping the site up to date. Nothing’s more frustrating than local info that’s six months old.-Andy Since the weather has cooled a little since this report we’re starting to …
