Month: October 2007

Catch Some of the Largest Fish of the Year on the Gunpowder During High Flows

Water Levels in the Gunpowder are not likely to change, at least until we get some measurable rain and folks start conserving water, so get out there and try your luck. We had four guide trips on the river on Columbus day with great catches reported. Because of the high flows, the river was flowing at 299 CFs at 58 F this morning, and a few adjustments are in order to get out there and be successful. 1. Limit your wading. 2. Use alot of weight. 3. Use a 5wt or 6wt rod. 4. Bring along a wading staff. 5. Limit your wading. Small streamers …

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Fly Tying In Maryland? Time To Dust Off The Vise

Backwater Angler will continue offering fly tying classes on both Saturdays and Sundays on weekends through the Fall and Winter. Classes will vary from beginner to advanced and many will focus on tying techniques, hatches or special materials. This is the time of the year when days get shorter and an angler’s time can be best spent at the vise restocking the fly box. If you put off tying, or thought it was too difficult, costly, or time consuming sign up for a class and learn how to produce easy fish catching patterns on the cheap. For all the experienced fly tiers our classes are …

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Gunpowder River Nymph Patterns Class

Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Sunday, October 14 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river nymph patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beginners class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of tools and materials. The class is limited to six and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Gunpowder River Streamer Patterns Class

Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Sunday October 28, from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river streamer patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beginners class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of tools and materials. The class is limited to six and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Tying Fly Patterns with Snowshoe Rabbit

Please join us for an Intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, October 27 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s a fly tying class that focuses on Snow Shoe Rabbit as a key material in fly patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of tools and materials. The class is limited to six and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Gunpowder River Fly Patterns for Beginners

Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, October 13 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beginners class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of tools and materials. The class is limited to six and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.