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Patagonia R1 Flash Pullover Review

Following is a review of the Patagonia R1 pullover by Gary Corriero. Thanks Gary! The Gunpowder is a productive river even in the dead of winter. Stonefly nymphs and the right color midge have worked for me from December through March. The problems most of us “winter” people face are the cold and wind. The R1 Pullover, worn in conjunction with the fleece pants and the appropriate socks, will add HOURS to your ability to stay in water. They are both warm and comfortable. The only issue you may run into is “overdressing”. This gear is so functional that you will need to experiment a …

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Out before the big melt..

We ‘ve had several people getting out before the big melt today. Water has dropped to around 285 CFs and should bump up a little today as the white stuff goes away. Olive or black streamers sized #4-8 should be fished on a dead drift in pools and runs below Masemore. Stonefly imitations such as orange butts and prince nymphs sized #14-16 should be in everyone’s box by now. It is best to fish these patterns during the morning and then switch to a dark bodied caddis imitation sized #18-20 as it warms up during the day.

Top Ten List for the Holidays…

WANT RESULTS? Print this out and paste it on the fridge… 1. Fishpond Blue River Chest Pack 2. Winston 8 1/2 5wt 3 pc WT Rod 3.Bauer M Superlight Reels 4. Sage 9ft 8wt 4pc XI2 Rod 5. Simms G3 Waders 6. Winston 8 1/2 ft 4wt 4pc BIIX Rod 7.Patagonia Capilene Underwear 8. Chota STL + Wading Shoes 9. Action Optics Sunglasses 10. Simms Light Weight Waders Note: Don’t want to fight beltway traffic? Shop Online at:www.backwaterangler.com/shop

A Small Audience…

Fly fishing for some can be a performance art, heck, we’ve all been guilty of smugly false casting one too many times in front of onlookers. One summer day in the Smokies I got hung up in a bush before a puzzled group of hikers. After a few choice swear words and allowing an audience to witness my fall from grace, I realized that the fish didn’t care who was watching. Since then I’ve kept my casting to a minimum. I ventured out Wednesday morning before the rains came and found some bright fish amidst the snow-covered logjams upstream of Masemore. They were taking zonkers …

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Mostly Midges

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.

Gloves and Socks…

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. …

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