Fall in love with Winter Fishing on the Gunpowder with TPFR - Sunday February 20th

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Richard Farino

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Feb 1, 2022, 4:26:50 PM2/1/22
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Come join TPFR on the Gunpowder River for a casual day of fishing.

 

When:     Sunday February 20th   8 am until whenever 

Where:    Gunpowder Falls – Masemore Road access point - See attachment for details and directions.

 

Fly fishers of the Tidal Potomac variety – we’re going fishing on the Gunpowder again!  This is the same event that you have previously read about and/or attended from last September on the water with TPFR.  This was successful enough that we’ve decided to do it again, with a little change in the morning this time with pancakes and coffee.

 

The Gunpowder Fishing Day will be free form - show up, eat pancakes and drink coffee, 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.   We will also have a few anglers & guides that are more knowledgeable about the Gunpowder River at the event to help folks that are new to this location or would like to improve their knowledge about this river.

 

If you haven't been to the Gunpowder, 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.

 

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

 

Richard

TPFR Board member

 

This gathering will follow the same guidelines for health and safety that we use for the Casting Churches and Beer Ties.   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, please rest up at home.

Angelo Perez

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Feb 1, 2022, 5:17:23 PM2/1/22
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Nice.  Count me in!   

I am a newbie so can use the advice and instruction - first time wading.   Do we just bring a lunch or is plan to grab a quick local bite abs get back at it?

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Owen Williams

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Feb 1, 2022, 8:19:46 PM2/1/22
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Hey, Angelo--looking forward to seeing you there!

I'm definitely going to pack a light lunch, but there are good eats in the nearby town, Hereford, MD, when we're done.

Best, 
Owen Williams


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Feb 1, 2022, 8:51:01 PM2/1/22
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Folks - see the attached PDF for directions and maps for Feb 20 on the Gunpowder.
If you joined us last September, note that we will meet at a different access / parking area this time (parking right next to the water and no hill …)

Hope to see you there.

TPFR Gunpowder Day 2022-02-20.pdf

Richard Farino

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Feb 2, 2022, 11:27:05 AM2/2/22
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Sorry guys – the attachment failed.   It’s here now.

 

 

Regards,

 

 

R

TPFR Gunpowder Day 2022-02-20.pdf

William Widdoes

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Feb 2, 2022, 6:34:21 PM2/2/22
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Thanks Rich- really going to try to make this. Any "ball park" ideas on equipment and fly choices? I assume small (midge, etc.) tailwater-type flies, but are streamers a possibility? Is a 3 wt. too small? Is a 9' rod too big? 7'6" too .... nevermind I'll bring the whole closet!
Thanks-
Bill

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Feb 13, 2022, 5:00:55 PM2/13/22
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Hey folks,  remember our Gunpowder fishing day coming up this Sunday, Feb 20.
See the earlier post with attachment for details and directions.  
Weather forecast looking good.

Fish on …

Angelo Perez

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Feb 13, 2022, 5:31:54 PM2/13/22
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It’s on like Donkey Kong!!   Brook will call you this week.  

Debating on stringing a few different rigs to make it easy to change while out there.  Anyone have recommendations?

Owen Williams

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Feb 14, 2022, 8:30:23 AM2/14/22
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Hey, Bill. 

I'd love to hear from the G'power guides who might be joining us. 

For what it's worth. there's plenty of room to swing a 9', and I'll be using a 4 wt so that I can cast small-fly rigs under a yarn indicator. 

Best, 
Owen


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John Eldridge

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Feb 15, 2022, 8:48:26 AM2/15/22
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All, 

Looking forward to attending my first TPFR Gunpowder outing on Sunday.  Quick question—is there anyone that is driving from the greater DC area that I could hitch a ride with?  I am in Georgetown, but happy to help out with gas $ etc. if someone would be willing to grab me Sunday morning.  

Best regards,

Jack

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Angelo Perez

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Feb 15, 2022, 9:02:50 AM2/15/22
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Jack-

I live in McLean (about 10 min from Georgetown) and can pick you up.  Send me your number and we can Connect this week to coordinate. 


John Eldridge

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Feb 16, 2022, 1:24:02 PM2/16/22
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Anyone planning on heading back to greater DC area around 1230 or so?  Thanks!  

Best regards,

Jack

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Andrew Gavlin

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Feb 18, 2022, 8:25:22 AM2/18/22
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Hi everyone,

Would anyone be able to give me a ride on Sunday? I live over in Arlington and don't have a car. Happy to uber to a more convenient location for pickup.

Thanks!
Andrew

Angelo Perez

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Feb 18, 2022, 8:39:16 AM2/18/22
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Andrew more than happy to carpool with you.  I live in the McLean area so its a quick hop over to Arlington, send me your number.

Jack, what is the game plan for you as I know you want to get back early and likely I will not be leaving that early?  More than happy to pick you up as well.

FYI...I am vaxxed, boosted and had COVID after all three shots...

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Andrew Gavlin

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Feb 18, 2022, 9:06:55 AM2/18/22
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FYI - Here is a link to a talk/presentation Phil Gay who guides on the Gunpowder gave last fall on the river. 

jbro...@gmail.com

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Feb 18, 2022, 8:55:54 PM2/18/22
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One of the fly shops local to the Gunpowder published a fishing report for the river today:

No affiliation and not promoting -
just posting a current report that may help for those who are FISHING THE GUNPOWDER ON SUNDAY SUNDAY  SUNDAY !!!!!!

Whooo hooo

Garrison Grisedale

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Feb 20, 2022, 9:23:40 AM2/20/22
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If anyone from DC/Arlington needs a ride tomorrow, hmu 4083100346 happy to help!
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