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My favorite conditions to fish for smallmouth are from mid-summer into early fall. During this time of the year our rivers and streams are typically at lower flows with fantastic water clarity. These conditions provide for some incredible sight fishing opportunities
May 2019 Gunpowder River Report
AVERAGE STREAM FLOW: 244 CFS
WATER TEMPS: Low 60s dropping to mid 50s
GO-TO SETUP: 9 ft 4wt, SA MPX WF Floating, 9ft 5x Leader or Fast Sink Polyleader
GUIDES FLY CHOICE: North Country Spiders, Sulphur Comparaduns
In the last few weeks the Gunpowder has flatlined around 26-28cfs, water temps have remained stable in the low to upper 50’s, and fiddling with the fly rod while chasing exceedingly skittish trout has seemed an absolute chore. HOWEVER, HOPE IS NOT LOST