Month: December 2023

Gunpowder River Fishing Report

While the flows on the Gunpowder at still at 19cfs and the temps fluctuating between 41 and 43 degrees the fish have still been active. we are finding that the fish are just about done spawning and they are looking for a big meal. We have been having lots of luck on smaller streamers like a black wooly bugger or Complex Twist Bugger. Pheasant tails and hares ears are still a good choice when nymphing. Zebra midges have also produced results. Make sure to keep and eye out for any redds on which with may still be spawning. Happy Holidays. Any gift certificates ordered past 4pm …

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Backwater Angler Holiday Gift Guide

1) Abel Nippers The Abel Nippers are ON SALE! These are nippers for a lifetime. Replaceable jaws and a magnetic system to eliminate faults like a corroded or broken spring. These magnets can also act as a temporary fly dock as you are changing flies. Truly the pinnacle of quality nippers. https://backwaterangler.com/product/abel-nippers-with-lanyard/ 2) Abel Vaya 4/5 Native Brown Created in Colorado, the Vaya is the perfect reel for trout fishing. Lightweight, a strong 5 disc drag, the quick-change spool, and a gorgeous finish of a hand painted native brown trout. This Vaya is the perfect combination of functionality and beauty which compliments any rod you …

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Winston Bamboo Fly Rod 7′ 9″ 5wt 3/2 Serial #4366

Likely the last rod out of the “old factory” (Airplane Hanger) in Twin Bridges Montana. It’s a new 3 piece, 2 tip, hex rod featuring a cigar grip with an uplocking boxelder burl reel seat that needs a good home. This from R. L. Winston: The use of bamboo dates to our founding in 1929, when Robert Winther and Lew Stoner began innovating with the material, and eventually patented the hollow-fluting process we still use today. The craftsmanship is legendary. The performance is something every angler should experience. Bamboo is part of Winston’s DNA. Please call us or your nearest dealer for current availability and …

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Holiday Hours for the Week of December 18th

We will be open the week of December 18th on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10-3 and extended hours Friday and Saturday 10-5: Tuesday the 19th (10-3) Wednesday the 20th (10-3) Thursday the 21st (10-3) Friday the 22nd (10-5) Saturday the 23rd (10-5) We will be closed December 24th, 25th.

Gunpowder River Fishing Report

Today is a beautiful day to get out on the Gunpowder. While the water is low, the fish are still biting. We suggest fishing the deeper pools and in the lower river where there is more water. Patterns such as the Pheasant Tail and Hares Ear in a size 16-18 have been producing the best results along with zebra midges. Don’t pass up fishing a small dry fly like an Adams or a Black Fly. Fishing small streamers has also been productive. Make sure to watch out for the redds and limit your wading in the Gunpowder river. Stop in the shop to check out …

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Holiday Hours for the Week of December 11th

You heard it here first folks! We will be open this Tuesday the 12th and Wednesday the 13th from 10AM till 3PM. That said, for anyone gracing our doors on either or both of those days and spending at least $100 we’ll be providing a $15 gift card to spread some early holiday cheer. Thanks in advance for shopping with us on days that we are typically, “Gone Fish’n.”

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