We heard a fellow comment today that, ” the Gunpowder was colder than a few high mountain tribs he had fished out West last week”. The river has recovered nicely and we’re still hearing reports of fish taking dries-mostly early AM from York through Big falls. A renegade is a great searching pattern. If you’re not sure if the flies are Tricos, give one a try in a #18. If you are to proud to fish a bead head pheasant tails under a terrestrial then you are doomed to watch others succeed. Copper Johns also work wonders… Note: Check out our in store sale on …

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Reports of BWO’s #16-18 on cloudy days are encouraging. We’re still seeing some Tricos out there and fur ants with a little shot are tricking fish in the riffles. While the water is up and a little off, try some light bright zonkers #4-6. Water is dropping fast and is clearing up aftera big rain Sat night. Water temp is in the mid 60’s but should come down a bit once the river settles down. It should be back in fine shape by Tuesday AM. Note: We have some new winging material in the shop called Medallion Sheeting that is very versatile. It works great …

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The Gunpowder is still at a great level, (109 Cfs) and with warmer days ahead the ants, beetles and hoppers should get hot enough to chance a swim across the river. The “meadow” section from the rock ledge pool at Bunkerhill to the I-83 bridge is a great one to try-just be sure to stay on the left bank if you are working downstream because the right bank eventually falls up and away from the river and leads you on a billy goat death march. We are still hearing some rumblings about Tricos in the morning. York Rd downstream through Bluemount is a good section …

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The water has not looked better all Summer. Flow is around 100Cfs but may bump up after it rains.Water temp is 53F. Is the fishing better this year? -With reports of lots of 10-14″ fish caught in the past few weeks I’d say it is on the upswing.We are are certainly not seeing the pressure we saw during drought conditions last year and heck it’s August , so there are a good many people broiling on the beach. We are just now getting reports of Tricos in the morning between York and Bluemount. -Better have a good alarm clock, most of the activity starts well …

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The gauge is hovering around 104Cfs, water is clear, 52 F and clouds are looming. Conditions are ideal for those wary Browns. If we get a little rain in the next few days try san juan worms and big soft-hackled nymphs. Lite-bright zonkers and krystal buggers should work fine. It has been a little on the cool side for terrestrials but ants are a good bet early.

It was great to see some new folks today that are just discovering the Gunpowder. Water remains clear and cold at around 52 F. Fish are looking up at terrestrials and a dropper is suggested-the small green weenies or copper johns should work just fine.A good many Rainbows have been reported in the lower river and there is a great chance that these fish will holdover if they have survived this long.