{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gunpowder Falls

I took the day off on September 18th to celebrate my 30th birthday and drove up to fish the gunpowder during the week (when I hoped I would have the river to myself, I did). It was very low water and crystal clear i.e. spooky conditions. Full disclosure, I've never ever had any luck on the gunpowder and I've fished it a hand full of times, kinda feels like my white whale. Andrew if you hadn't posted a picture I would have called you a liar ;) as I don't think anyone has ever caught a fish on that river. Ever.

I was using 7x on a 13-15 ft leader with tiny 18-22 tricos and midges. I saw a few fish tracks near the boulders on some long pools beneath falls rd, but overall it was a big skunk. A rough day on the water is always better then a good one in the office so I can't really complain about getting to spend my birthday by a river but in my experience that's a tricky stretch of water, and more so right now with low flows.

David M.

On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 9:59:02 PM UTC-4, Andrew Wiggins wrote:

I've fished there a few times over the past month and have had decent success, mostly on nymphs above Falls Road. My wife Jillian tagged along the last time and promptly caught her first brown trout (see attached).

On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 12:34:22 PM UTC-4, Bob Richey wrote:

Has anyone fished it lately?  I've only been there once but enjoyed it.

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