Quite a few nice fish over 14″ have been caught this week. Stop by the shop and ask us how. The water has warmed up to around 59 F and is clear. Small dries and bead head pheasant tails continue to produce. With the rain coming, San Juan worms and small streamers are a good bet.
This Saturday two fish were caught at the same time by a lucky angler. She was fishing a #12 Stimulator with a #18 BWO as a dropper. The river is beautiful, water is clear, water temp is 54 F and we are hearing reports of fish being caught on small dries throughout the catch and release section.
We have some great rods in the shop priced at 25% off until they are gone.These rods are from R.L.Winston and St.Croix, feature a full warranty, and work just fine. Manufacturers typically change rod offerings in the Fall so now is the time to pick up last years’ wonders on sale. Stop by the shop and treat yourself to a sale rod before they are gone.
It’s raining now. Lots of reports of folks catching fish above Falls Rd on Olives #18-20 and small CDC Caddis #18. Clouds in the forecast tomorrow should brew up some great weather for Olives. While there are still many craneflies around a #18 griffith’s gnat or #18-22 ICSI midge is usually more effective. Water temp was 52 F today and may rise quite a bit if we get any spillover from the Dam. If the water is a little off-color tomorrow try a small streamer. A #10 or #12 wooly bugger in brown or olive should be a good prospecting fly.
The following tall tale was written by Carson Satterfield, daughter of a Backwater Angler customer. Carson wrote this story for an assignment in 5th grade at Sparks Elementary School last Spring. The assignment was to create a tall tale, using all of the traditional elements of the tall tale. Carson decided to address topics with which she is familiar, fishing and the Gunpowder River. The story is fictional and any similarities to real persons or events are coincidental. Carson is in no way personally affiliated with Backwater Angler and has received no compensation from the fly shop for her story (though her dad is arguing …
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