Theaux Le Gardeur

Snow Along the Gunpowder is Gone

Thanks to Adrian for sending in the following photos and the gentle reminder to enjoy winter while it lasts. The trails along the Gunpowder are now clear. With temps approaching the mid-40’s at the end of this week it’s time to hit the water. If you’d like to check out more snow, wait until the next snowstorm to blanket the river or check out his blog in the comfort of your own space at skiclimbfishbum Hey Theaux, Here are a few pictures from the huge snowstorm that recently came through the Baltimore area. Just a reminder to everyone out there that even when the snow’s …

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Pick up a 2010 License Before New Years

The shop will be closed New Years Day. So… if you’re planning on picking up a fishing license to ring in the first fishing day of the New Year, please do so at the shop before Friday, January 1st, 2010. The shop is open from 10AM till 6 PM every weekday. The shop is open every Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM till 4 PM We will be open New Years eve till 4 PM. If you miss us, purchase a license direct by either calling 800-918-2870 or buy your license online. A non-tidal, (freshwater) license and a trout stamp is required to fish the …

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Snowmelt along the Gunpowder River Points to Streamer Fishing Mid-Week

The Gunpowder river is flowing at 668 CFs and is dropping. A full reservoir, coupled with 19″ of snow from the last storm, and a warm and rainy Christmas weekend in the Hereford Zone, pushed the river up to 1, 070 CFs last night. An angler who stopped in the shop yesterday at 8 AM tried his luck at Masemore until a tree floated past him. Typically, flows below 275 Cfs are more reasonable for fly fishing the Gunpowder but even at those levels one should limit wading and use the excellent trail network to get around the river. If pitching streamers from the bank …

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Holiday Hours and Good Cheer Via Email

Check out our Happy Holiday Hours: The shop will be open Monday through Wednesday from 10AM till 6 PM. The shop will be open Christmas eve from 10AM till 2 PM. The shop will be open Saturday and Sunday from 8AM till 4PM If you’re Snowbound and still wondering about what to get the fly fisher on your list and have a VISA or M/C handy, fear not, for EMAIL Gift Certificates, redeemable for gear, guide trips and instruction are available for delivery until Noon on December 24th. You may also call us with your email info at 410-357-9557. Cheers!

Snow Day at Backwater Angler

If you’ve called the shop this morning you’ve already heard the news. The shop will be closed today due to inclement weather. If you need a fly fishing gift, enjoy the snow and stay warm by curling up to your favorite computer. It’s easy, just whip out your Mastercard or VISA and shop securely on the Backwater Angler catalog site. If you’d rather drop a gift certificate in his or her stocking, we can email one to you that can be printed out next to, but no too close to, the roaring fire. In other news, NOAA has proven that snowflakes can be turned into …

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Fly Fishing with Stoneflies on the Gunpowder River

The Gunpowder River is flowing at 96 Cfs is clear and 50 F. Fish are still taking dries from Bunkerhill Rd. through Falls Rd. access points. Blue Winged Olive mayflies and small grey midges sized #18-22 have also been tricking a few rainbows. Be sure to bring along some gloves if you’re planning on doing some early morning nymphing. Alex and Max were both fishing the Gunpowder over the holiday break and reported good fishing with dries and streamers and relatively few anglers along most stretches of the river. Large stoneflies, like the one pictured above, can be imitated by using large Copper Johns rigged …

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