Gunpowder Stream Report and Great Feathers Fly Shop Blog

11/30/07 No changes to report.

Low flows (28cfs) from the dam down to the Glencoe area as well as temps in the mid teens last night added up to a rough day today on the river. The first skim ice of the year was seen on the rivers' edge and the fish and insect activity were both all but non existent. The few bright reports were from careful and patient midge fisherman.

Try subdued patterns in the thin water, Zebra midges tied with the original white rib rather then flash or wire, non bead heads such as P.T.s and hare's ears and small soft hackles and flymphs. Even size 20 brassies were quickly hanging up in some of the thinner riffles so be sure your fly matches the conditions.

Tomorrow calls for a high in the 50's and should perk things up quite a bit...try to be on the stream at the warmest part of the day, with low flows the ambient temps will spark both the insects and the fish.

Tight Lines,
Mike