Theaux Le Gardeur

Intro. to Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Sunday, May 3, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on flyfishing Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear, fly selection and an hour of on-stream instruction. Schools are held in a meadow overlooking the Gunpowder river by a Maryland state licensed and insured fishing guide. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland Non-tidal fishing …

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Intro. to Flyfishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Sunday, April 26, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on flyfishing Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear, fly selection and an hour of on-stream instruction. Schools are held in a meadow overlooking the Gunpowder river by a Maryland state licensed and insured fishing guide. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland Non-tidal fishing …

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York, PA Fly Fishing News

Thanks to Mark Sturtevant who writes a nice column in the York Daily Record, Sunday News for the mention in the article titled; A Fine but Fleeting Taste of Spring. I lingered at the local fly shop, the Backwater Angler, talking with owner Theaux Le Gardeur about recent fishing and the state of the river. The shop has a new location and is tastefully laid out. Sunshine through the open door pulled me thence and on to the river. The article was also submitted as Rainbows Chase Winter at publicopinion.com

Intermediate Fly Tying Class: Mayfly Lifecycle, Blue Winged Olives & Hendricksons

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, April 11, 2009 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Hendricksons and Blue Winged Olive mayfly patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled lifecycle class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of materials. Please bring your own tools.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.

Beginners Fly Tying Class: Gunpowder River Favorites

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river favorite fly patterns. One of our Maryland 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 410-357-9557 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

The Gunpowder River is Warming up!

The Gunpowder river is clear, warming to 43 F and flowing at a very respectable 93 Cfs. The river will be dropping and warming a bit until we get some much needed rain at the end of the week. Midges and stoneflies were reported over the weekend from Masemore through Bunkerhill. As windy as it is today, traditional streamers like grey ghosts might be a safer bet and they can be fished on 6x instead of 7x-read less tangles! If you’re nymphing, try a bead head prince sized #16. Dry flies to bring along would be a mix of quill winged stoneflies#14-16, snowshoe rabbit midges …

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