Many thanks to Brook and everyone else who organized and attended!
I had a great day sharing a few techniques with new friends. We mostly focused on casts that are much easier to do and see on moving water (like water hauls, roll casts, and reach mends). Beautiful weather and a gorgeous river with rising trout to fish to added to the experience.
As for feedback, maybe a map of the stretch we are fishing could be collectively annotated by those who know it best according to current conditions? "Swing tricos through the deeper water here." "Look for risers along the banks here." "Nice riffles at here and here for #16 nymphs under a hopper or beetle." That sort of thing.
But that's about all I have to suggest, which just shows how successful this trip was.
Best,
Owen
On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 10:07:55 PM UTC-4 jbro...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks to everyone that came out to the Gunpowder for a beautiful day of fishing. We had about 25 - 30 people wader up to wet a line and test their skills with dry flies and nymphs to outwit some trout. Both new faces and familiar ones, with some getting their first exposure to the Gunpowder.
All in all, a successful outing complete with fish caught, underwater snags, and a modest appetite by trees for our flies. A good time had by all.
Hopefully we'll do more events like this in the future so please share thoughts and feedback about what you liked and things to do differently…
Fish on folks …
Brook
Remember the Gunpowder River fishing day with TPFR on Sept 12.Currently, water levels are good and fishing reports are excellent. The weather forecast for Sunday, 9/12, is clear and dry, (but the event will go on rain or shine.)
Details and directions are in the PDF attached to this original post.
P.S. don't forget your MD fishing license. If you need to purchase or renew - go to the
MD DNR site
Hope to see you there....
Brook
Come join TPFR on the Big Gunpowder Falls River for a casual day of fishing.
When: Sunday September 12 8 am -ish until whenever
Where: Gunpowder Falls - Bunker Hill access point
See attachment for details and directions.
Hey all - we are planning a Gunpowder Fishing Day on the water with TPFR.
The Gunpowder Fishing Day will be free form - show up, meet folks, chew the fat, go fish, and relax amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Gunpowder. While not intended to be a casting church, If you arrive before 10 am, some casting Instructors and the other usual suspects from the Sunday Casting Church will be on hand to help.
If the Gunpowder Fishing Day is successful (meaning you attend) then we may add this type of event to TPFR a few times each year.
If you haven't been to the Gunpowder Falls, this will be a fun way to fish this tailwater of the Pretty Boy Reservoir, just north of Baltimore and put some of those casting skills to use. For more information about Gunpowder Falls see the
MD site.
Hope to see you there.
Brook
TPFR Board member
This gathering will follow the same guidelines for health and safety that we use for the Casting Churches and Beer Ties. As of August 21, 2021 neither the State of Maryland nor Baltimore County have mask requirements relevant to this event. Please use your best judgment for your personal safety and that of others, if you are ill or suspect you might be, rest up at home.
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