Gunpowder Stream Report and Great Feathers Fly Shop Blog
Great Feathers is a Baltimore and Gunpowder River area brick and mortar fly shop staffed by fly fishermen and fly tiers with a passion for the sport. Our blog posts provide you with the latest stream reports on the Gunpowder and interesting posts on fly fishing anf fly tying information.Saturday, June 19, 2010
Gunpowder River Stream Report & Fly Tying Materials
The water temps have dropped and this makes for some great fishing. As of this morning, Falls Rd. was flowing at 82cfs and temperature is 58 degrees. Glencoe Rd. is running at 135cfs and the temp was 62 degrees.
As is the case in summer, the temps play a big role in the fishing. With daytime temps getting in to the 90's, mid-day fishing slows down and now that the water is cooler, more activity will be seen. Mornings and evenings are still the best bets. Sulphurs have slowed down, but there are plenty of caddis. Tan and olive caddis are the best dries, as are brown and pink klinkhammers in smaller sizes. Terrestrials like small ants and crickets have been producing throughout the day as well.
BTW Interested in tying flies? We have the best selection of fly tying feathers and a variety of fly tying materials at Great Feathers.
As is the case in summer, the temps play a big role in the fishing. With daytime temps getting in to the 90's, mid-day fishing slows down and now that the water is cooler, more activity will be seen. Mornings and evenings are still the best bets. Sulphurs have slowed down, but there are plenty of caddis. Tan and olive caddis are the best dries, as are brown and pink klinkhammers in smaller sizes. Terrestrials like small ants and crickets have been producing throughout the day as well.
BTW Interested in tying flies? We have the best selection of fly tying feathers and a variety of fly tying materials at Great Feathers.
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Monday, March 9, 2009
Stream Conditions- March 9, 2009
What a difference a week can make! The conditions went from cold and snow-covered to beautiful and spring-like. Water temperatures are on the rise due to the warm weather. York Road temp is 44 degrees and Glencoe is right around 46 degrees. As long as the weather stays pleasant, we can expect those temperatures to creep up slowly. The flows are still reasonable as well. Parkton is at 64cfs. and Glencoe is 85cfs. The clarity remains good as the melt and precipitation have been progressive and not radical.
The bug life has increased as well. Turning over rocks and getting into debris piles produced more activity than usual. Small mayfly nymphs, presumably Blue-winged Olives, were more abundant and the sizes were from 18 to 28. There was no noticable hatches and few in the air. Grey and/or cream midges were visable in the air.
The fishing was producing greater results due to the condition changes. Fish were being taken swinging soft-hackles as well as stripping streamers. Frustration has abated but persistance should be the key to getting better results. Water conditions are improving and bug action should follow. Nymphing, wet flies and streamers are still the best bets. With the weather improving, we can expect better and more prolific insect activity. Dry fly fisherman will have to be patient but if the current pattern persists, satisfaction should not be far off!
BTW Interested in tying flies? We have provide fly tying classes and a variety of fly tying materials at Great Feathers.
BTW Interested in tying flies? We have provide fly tying classes and a variety of fly tying materials at Great Feathers.
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Friday, July 25, 2008
Gunpowder Fly Fishing Report
After the downpour the Gunpowder is in great shape...running at 77 cfs and clear and cool (58degrees) at Falls Rd. and 133cfs at Glencoe Rd. The water at Glencoe is still a bit murky as of 9am. this morning but VERY fishable (perfect streamer water and it was hard to open on time this morning as nice as the flow and color was).
Caddis have been productive early mornings and terrestrials throughout the day. We have some BWO and Sulphur activty late from the dam down to Falls Rd. and are spotting a few Blue Quills throughout the river. Look for Tricos in the morning any day now!
Tight Lines,
Mike K
BTW Interested in tying flies? We have the best selection of fly tying feathers and a variety of fly tying materials at Great Feathers.
Caddis have been productive early mornings and terrestrials throughout the day. We have some BWO and Sulphur activty late from the dam down to Falls Rd. and are spotting a few Blue Quills throughout the river. Look for Tricos in the morning any day now!
Tight Lines,
Mike K
BTW Interested in tying flies? We have the best selection of fly tying feathers and a variety of fly tying materials at Great Feathers.
Labels: fly fishing feathers
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
North Branch is Kickin'
Having just returned from McHenry, Md, the report for the North Branch of the Potomac is great. Last week, there was a huge release, around 1000 cfs., but it has been cut back to reveal some exellent conditions. The water was still moving at a good clip, 400-ish, but the holes and pocket water were giving back. In the group, there were three fish caught over 20 inches and many more in the high teens.
Flies that were working in the pockets included stones, egg patterns and copper johns. In the holes, caddis and terrestrials were still the go-to flies. The fish were feisty and the rainbows were airing it out! Some amazing aerials were going on.
The "where" was upstream of the parking area about 3/4 of a mile and on the way back.
Reports on the Savage were mixed to say the least. Water temps were up! Not great, but a good midge fisherman should not have too much trouble.
BTW Interested in tying flies? We have the best selection of fly tying feathers and a variety of fly tying materials at Great Feathers.
Flies that were working in the pockets included stones, egg patterns and copper johns. In the holes, caddis and terrestrials were still the go-to flies. The fish were feisty and the rainbows were airing it out! Some amazing aerials were going on.
The "where" was upstream of the parking area about 3/4 of a mile and on the way back.
Reports on the Savage were mixed to say the least. Water temps were up! Not great, but a good midge fisherman should not have too much trouble.
BTW Interested in tying flies? We have the best selection of fly tying feathers and a variety of fly tying materials at Great Feathers.
Labels: fly fishing feathers
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