Theaux Le Gardeur That’s right folks, not only can you fish the Gunpowder mid-week but now you too can stop by the shop on Wednesdays. For some it’s a regular day off, for others it might need to be a sick day if these warm temperatures keep up. Last Wednesday we gave away hats to celebrate 7 days a week in our 7th year. This Wednesday we’re giving away t-shirts and hats until they’re gone.
It’s 72 F in January! The river is much colder at 42 F. The water is clear and the edge ice has melted. Dave Gerhardt at 94 years young, bought his Maryland fishing license today while he was in the shop and told us that he was fly fishing today and saw fish rising below Masemore Rd. We also had several calls today from lucky anglers from Pennsylvania. John and a friend drove all the way from Lancaster, PA to try their luck with stonefly nymphs and soft hackles and caught a number of fish. Small nymphs, brassies and zebra midges rounding out their offerings. …
Still have some holiday cash burning a hole in your pocket? Stop in the shop this Friday through Sunday and take advantadge of great savings on in-stock clothing, luggage and wading products from Patagonia and Cloudveil. Save 25% on all in-stock Patagonia items including luggage. Save 35% on all in-stock Cloudveil items including waders and wading pants. This sale is limited to stock on hand Shop early, shop often and thanks for your patronage!
In our 7th year, Backwater Angler’s New Years resolution is to be open seven days a week. We hope yours is to fish more in 2008! Fly Fish for Wild Browns, Kamloops Rainbows and Native Brook Trout that inhabit 18 miles of public water just 35 minutes North of Baltimore, Maryland, and only 75 to 90 minutes from DC. Shop hours are 10:00AM till 6:00PM every weekday and 10:00 Am till 4PM Saturday and Sunday. We are also open on Monday Holidays from 10:00 till 4 PM. We have three full time staff members and seven MD state licensed fly fishing guides ready to share …
Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Maryland 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 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.
Please join us for an Intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, February 9 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s a fly tying class that focuses on Bonefish Patterns. One of our 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