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Scott Fly Rods Available to Ship

Some good news during this extraordinary time. We are huge fans of Scott Rods and we have had happy customers take them to all corners of the world including Patagonia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, the Rockies and Alaska. If you are interested in treating yourself to one and we don’t have the model you are looking for in the shop, please call the shop or order one online, we’ll have it shipped for free directly from Scott while we stay at home.Here is the note we received from our Scott rep: Dear Scott Dealer, I hope you are all well and coping with …

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R.L. Winston Fly Rods for Curbside Pickup

It’s clear that fishing is on your mind-why else would you be reading this? For your consideration and approval are two distinct series of rods from R.L. Winston. I’ve owned my TMF for 19 years -it will be with me for as long as I fly fish for native and wild trout. Winston – Tom Morgan Favorite A rod from the “other” series is one Gene has been fishing with great success and enjoyment whilst euro-nymphing and fishing a jumble of streamers and dries. https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/winston-boron-iiix-super-10/ Ultimately there is no one fly rod that will be well-suited to every situation but you won’t find finer examples …

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Fresh Arrival of Scott Rods in Maryland!

Right in time for spring fishing, we’ve checked in a fantastic rod selection from Scott including: 9′ 4wt Radian 9′ 5wt Radian 9′ 6wt Radian 9′ 4wt G 8′ 8″ 3wt G 9′ 4wt Radian 9′ 5wt Radian 9′ 6wt Radian 9′ 8wt Sector 9′ 9wt Sector 9′ 8wt Tidal Stop in the shop to cast& see what they’re all about, available for online purchase aswell! https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/scott-radian/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/scott-g-series/ Scott Sector https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/scott-tidal/      

Scientific Anglers Absolute Leader and Tippet Review

Scientific Anglers have long been known for outstanding fly lines.  This year they have released their premium line of “Absolute” leader and tippet.  Here at the shop, we’ve received the full line of leaders and tippet from 7x-20lb and have been very impressed with the quality and performance.  Both the Absolute Flourocarbon and Nylon are supple, strong and boast a 30% increase in wet knot strength. SA has done a great job of increasing breaking strength without increasing diameter. The Absolute Streamer leaders are 4 ft and great for use with a sinking line or a floating line on those days fishing in higher water. To …

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Second Hand Fly Rods For Sale!

With the river looking like it’ll be ripping this weekend we have some deals on used rods for your consideration. Sage DS 905-2 (2 piece) $125  SOLD SOLD Sage DS 909-2 (2 piece) $100 Scott STS 908/3 (3 piece) $450 SOLD T & T VE 904-3  (3 piece) $400  St Croix Legend Elite 905-4 (Demo Model) $200 SOLD St Croix Imperial 905-4 $150  SOLD Orvis Clearwater Full Flex 5.5 7’9″ 5wt 2pc $100 SOLD Echo E3 7’6″ 3wt $150 Or alternatively a new with lifetime warranty 7’6″ 3wt NRX LP 40% off at $432. SOLD  

Scott Radian Review

It’s a real statement in the current market when a rod truly stands out from the rest and remains one of the most popular freshwater rods 8 years after it’s introduction, but that’s what the Scott Radian series does. Despite their fast action, they have a very unique feel which allows for a wide range of uses from delivering small dries on light tippet to banging weighted streamers against the banks. The quick recovery rate and springy action really makes for easy casting rods. Many modern fast action fly rods simply don’t offer this level of control from short to even long range casts. We …

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