Backwater Angler Now Open on Wednesdays in December

You heard it here first, The shop will be open from 10 till 6 PM every Wednesday through December. We’re looking forward to meeting all of the lucky folks that have Wednesdays off, so be sure to stop by the shop if you’re up this way.

Abel Fish Graphic Anodized Super Series Reels

Not sure what will be lurking under the tree this Holiday Season? Make it an Abel Super Series Reel, Fish Anodized that is, This video short by Jason du Pont got our hearts pumping. Order an Abel Fish Graphic Anodized Super Series Reel

Fly Tying for Beginners Feedback

We still have room for a few more in the Stonefly Tying Class this Saturday from 11:00AM till 2:00 PM Thanks to Jeff for the following feedback after attending the Beginners Tying Class with Jason. Just wanted to drop you guys a quick note thanking you for the tying class on Sat. There is new appreciation by all who attended for what goes into putting a fly together. Jason did a great job of teaching. It was a lot of fun, not particularly difficult, but not without a few challenges and room to improve and grow. This certainly opens up a whole new dimension of …

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Maryland Trout Unlimited Conservation Fundraiser

Please join TU members and friends for a fun evening of dinner and entertainment to benefit Maryland Trout Unlimited’s conservation programs. Saturday, December 2, 2006 6-11 PM at Oregon Ridge Park Bull and Oyster Roast Open Bar-Beer and Local Maryland Wines Live and Silent Auction-Fishing and Outdoors Gear, Guided Trips and more… Games, Raffles and Door Prizes Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Tables w/10 Seats are $350 Contact Mike Zimmer at 410-882-7572 or mzducks@comcast.net The MDTU Conservation Banquet is the chapters single funding source for conservation programs, stream restoration work, youth and community outreach, Hatch and Match, and the Winter speaker …

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Gunpowder River 17″ Wild Brown on a Scott G2 3wt Fly Rod

The river is low, clear and flowing at 28 Cfs. Water temp is around 54 F. I started this morning at Masemore without a car in sight. A nice morning for it, in fact any morning in November I’m not scraping the windshield is a nice one. Mike picked up a fish in the line pool on a #18 peacock caddis, I had quite a few follows but no takes on #8 Mickey Finn. During low water, we’re casting a little longer, so 12ft 6 and 7x leaders help to keep one from spooking fish. With a relatively warm week ahead, covering the boulder pools …

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Fall Fly Fishing on the Gunpowder River

For those of you that won’t be able to fish on Turkey Day, here’s a short video from Jason du Pont titled; Fall Fly fishing on the Gunpowder River. Enjoy! Click To Play Footage of Gunpowder trout on the feed during a high fall flow.