Theaux Le Gardeur

Fly Tying For Beginners: Gunpowder River Favorites

Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday July 21 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.

Backwater Angler Fights the Spread of Whirling Disease in Maryland

I’ve been working since May Maryland DNR Fisheries, interested Trout Unlimited and Federation of Flyfishers folks to spread awareness about Whirling Disease throughout the state.The discussion has ranged from whirling disease and it’s impact on state hatcheries, natural resources, and waterways, as well as anglers perceptions of the disease. Local writer, Pat Van dem Beemt, of the North County News, recently penned a story focusing on our role in putting up signs along the Gunpowder river, titled; “Disease has Trout Swimming in Circles” Signs are part of the solution in creating awareness of how anglers and other user groups like kayakers, tubers and even hikers, …

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July 4, 2007 is a Free Fishing Day in Maryland

Fish in Maryland on July 4 for free. It’s true. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is having a free fishing day tomorrow. Because Wednesday is our regular day off, the shop will be closed on the 4th.

Summer Gunpowder River Flyfishing Reports from Monkton, Maryland

Summer fly fishing near Baltimore, Maryland might just pass you by if you wait for water levels to increase on the Gunpowder river, near Monkton , Maryland. Despite low water levels this weekend, (38 Cfs and 54 F at Falls Rd), two new Gunpowder river anglers caught their first wild browns on a fly Saturday. On Sunday, two Backwater Angler regulars had a banner day on the stream. Dave H., who wet wades, even during 100 ft gate releases, picked up a 17″ rainbow up top near the dam on a ant and dropper rig. The fish took a #14 Copper John. Thanks to Marty …

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Apple iPhone Review and Realization in Baltimore, Maryland

Well, It’s June 30, and my iPhone is still not activated. I’ve been watching online auctions today and am considering pulling the plug. Especially since they’re going for $700 to $1000. Maybe I’ll put the money in another bamboo fly fishing rod. After all, I know how to use one of those, and I won’t need a computer to “sync” it. After speaking to the good folks at AT&T, friends that have macs, and a “mac genius” from the Apple store in Towson, Maryland I’ve discovered several truths about the Apple iPhone. First, the good news. Because I have not activated my phone, my billing …

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