Backwater Angler will re-open on Thursday, January 28th.
We will be closed from January 18th till the 27th We will return to regular hours on Thursday, January 28th. Thank you for your patronage!
Theaux Le Gardeur
New Year’s Eve Fishing Report
The Gunpowder River is clear, flowing at 139 Cfs and is 49 degrees F. Large prince nymphs and other stonefly patterns like Copper Johns are great to fish in higher flows. Try a small midge larva or midge pupa behind the heavier fly on 6x tippet. The wind has been a problem for those dead set on fishing dries. If you have a sink-tip or Clouser-style streamer you’ll stay warmer by limiting your wading by staying out of the water and taking advantage of the great trail network. As Josh reports below, streamers have been the ticket this week. Thanks for supporting our small shop …
The Shop will be Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays January through March
The shop will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays January through March and will have regular hours of 10 till 5 on other weekdays. We will be open from 10 till 4 on Saturdays and Sundays.
2015 Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® Year End Wrap-UP!
Thank you for supporting our efforts to protect the Gunpowder River! We champion enforcement and compliance of environmental laws within the watershed to protect and conserve the River for all users. We believe that the proper public notice of state permits is apolitical. Everyone that recreates, lives along or is downstream of the River enjoys the benefits of high water quality and deserves an opportunity to be engaged in the regulatory process. Meaningful public participation results in better projects-those that are protective of drinking water, property interests, sensitive species, recreational and aesthetic values. Our work links and protects the forests, the fish and the faucet. …
Rain and Clear Water on the Upper Gunpowder River
The Gunpowder River is flowing at 51 Cfs and is 50 degrees. The water is clear and a fish were taking small dries over the weekend including a mix of BWO’s and cream midges. Stoneflies were fluttering in the riffles along the banks. Please Note: The shop will be closed on Tuesday, December 15. The shop will be closed on Wednesday December 16. The shop will be open till 2:00 PM on Christmas Eve. The shop will be closed on Friday, December 25. The shop will be closed on Friday, January 1. The shop will be open till 2:00 PM on New Year’s Eve.
Backwater Angler Holiday Top Ten List
What if you got another tie this year? We’ve provided some quick guidance on some of the most sought after gifts-including one of clean, cold water as a gentle reminder that if someone will be shopping for you it is always in your best interest to give them a substantive hint. Top ten list 1. Clean, Cold Water via a charitable contribution to Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER 2. Winston WT or LT Fly Rods 3. Simms Cold Weather Shirt 4. St. Croix Avid Fly Rods 5. Airflo Super-Dri Fly Lines 6. Simms Vapor Streamtread Boots 7. Gift Certificate for gear 8. A new fly box chock full …