Gunpowder Stream Report and Great Feathers Fly Shop Blog

Well, the nice warm weather has taken a break, but overall conditions are still very good. As of this morning, Parkton gauge reads 70cfs and Glencoe is 165cfs. Clarity is great and the temps are staying in the low 60's. The recent cold snap may lower them slightly, but that will not effect the fishing.

The sulphur have been seen many stretches along the river. Using dries has been successful, but spotty. Best bets are nymphs and soft hackles. As the colder temps have settled in for the short term, try to get to the stream as the daytime heat builds. If you see emerging duns, try sulphur wets. If the fish are making more splashy rises, move to the dries. If there are no rises, move to nymphs and streamers. Pheasant tails and hares ears are the staples, but we have tied some variations that are producing results.

Persistence and presentation are still the key. Put out only as much as you can control. Don't reach out farther than you are comfortable maintaining. Keep the slack out of your drifts as you may be missing subtle takes. Keep things simple and concise. The conditions are great and take advantage of this weather before it gets hot!