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Gunpowder River Report: 5/26/26
Heading out to the Gunpowder River? Check out the most recent report of the stream from Mike Slepesky If you want to put some of the skills I mention in this blog to the test, reach out to mike@tightliningmd.com to schedule a trip. My spring is full, summer schedule has a few days left, grab one of the last few days I have left to experience what the Gunpowder truly has when you unlock the skills to fish it consistently! **Orders are available, but I am closing the online sto
Tight Lining MD
May 264 min read


Gunpowder River Report: 4/24/26
Heading out to the Gunpowder River? Check out the most recent report of the stream from Mike Slepesky If you want to put some of the skills I mention in this blog to the test, reach out to mike@tightliningmd.com to schedule a trip. My spring is full, summer has a few days left, and I will be hosting a Euro Dry Dropper/Single Nymph Clinic, for four participants, on 7/5 on the Gunpowder River. Come out and learn about fishing below and above the surface with a consistent drag f
Tight Lining MD
Apr 246 min read


Gunpowder River Report: 12/28/25
Heading out to the Gunpowder River? Check out the most recent report of the stream from Mike Slepesky If you want to put some of the skills I mention in this blog to the test, reach out to mike@tightliningmd.com to schedule a trip. I already have trips booking for spring, and space is tight! I suggest booking a date before January is over, if you wish to get out with me before summer. Don't miss the clinics happening as well, bring a buddy and make memories catching more f
Tight Lining MD
Dec 28, 20254 min read


Gunpowder River Report: 10/15/25
Heading out to the Gunpowder River? Check out the most recent report of the stream from Mike Slepesky If you want to put some of the skills I mention in this blog to the test, reach out to mike@tightliningmd.com to schedule a trip. I have TWO available guide trip dates left, 10/25 and 11/15! Also, I have a few hats left over, on a discount/flash sale. Thanks to all who supported! Tight lines and I hope you gain something from reading this. A cookie cutter, but beautiful,
Tight Lining MD
Oct 15, 20256 min read


Fly Fishing: Adapt or Die (Part I)
This adapt or die article discusses how to better select and approach where you will fish to insure better rates of success on trips.
Tight Lining MD
Jan 25, 20238 min read


"Fly Fishing is Special, Not Elite"
I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the Podcast WadeOutThere, with Jason Shemchuk. The WadeOutThere site offers, artwork,...
Tight Lining MD
Jul 29, 20214 min read
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