Gunpowder Stream Report and Great Feathers Fly Shop Blog

First, congratulations go out to the Potomac/Patuxant Chapter of TU on this years' One Fly contest. It just so happens that the 1st,2nd, and 3rd place finishers all used spiders (soft hackles) go figure ;)

The Gunpowder has been getting better with each passing day. Fisherman farthest from the dam (think York Rd. and downstream) are having the best days. Warmer water means more insect activity and active fish.

Why mention Daffodils? Well that's simple...when they open we see Quill Gordons and Blue Quills start hatching. These are not heavy hatches like the sulphur but they do hatch thru out the day and fish will take dries presented well. As in most cases wets and spiders or even flymphs worked correctly (upstream) will do the yeoman's work taking trout.

Stop in to see the right patterns, or the right materials to tie your own!

New in the store this week!We are now a full line House of Hardy dealer..not one that "will order" this or that, but we are carrying the Marksman and Demon series rods as well as Marksman, Flyweight, Featherweight, and LRH reels.

Also coming soon Hardy bamboo.House of Hardy is the world's largest maker and seller of fine bamboo in prices that are VERY affordable. The Gladstone rods come three classic tapers, the Leonard, the Garrison, and the Payne. Three to Five weight models. Lengths from six feet, six inches to eight feet.Agate striper and chrome snake guides, swelled cork handle, Flamed bamboo finish and chestnut windings....gorgeous! And best of all you get one of the best bamboo rods ever built for under $2000.00!

Tight Lines and Bright Flies!
Mike