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Abel VAYA in Stock!

We have in 3 gorgeous new VAYA reels from Abel. These are partially ported, leaving just enough surface area to highlight the hand anodized finishes. The frame interior also features varying sets of milled fly patterns for those who appreciate the attention to detail. The large arbor spool features a precision-balanced dual-pawl drag engagement design with a fully sealed adjustable drag. The rigid machining, design and finishes are of the highest quality as you’d expect from Abel. We currently have the following: Vaya 4/5 Brook Trout Finish  – $995 Vaya 4/5 Dark Green Finish – $645 Vaya 5/6 Satin Black Finish – $645    

Abel in Maryland in time for the Holidays

Treat someone (maybe yourself!) to the finest reels on the market this holiday season! Built to last forever the Super Series reel from Abel represents battle ready, time tested cork drag system with beautiful anodized painted finishes, these will compliment a favorite fly rod! Available since 1999 in a size for every fish that swims, the Abel Super Series has proven itself time after time as the premier American-made reel. While there have been various improvements and adjustments over the years, there are things that have never changed. Specifically, a super-smooth, infinitely adjustable cork drag system married to a strong aluminum frame & large arbor …

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Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Gift Card: Not sure what to get? No need to worry! Backwater Angler Gift Certificate Books written by Jerry Kustich: Jerrys stories never get old. Keeps you looking forward to getting back out on the water time after time. Jerry Kustich Books Abel Maryland Fly Reels: The Maryland flag is a unique design and looks awesome on this classic reel. Take a little bit of home with you wherever you go wet a line. https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/abel-super-series-maryland-flag-reel/ Echo Base Kit: Perfect for one beginning their fly fishing journey. Excellent value with a lifetime warranty. The 8′ 4wt is a gem of a rod for the Gunpowder. Ready to go! …

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Patagonia In Maryland

Hey Bark at the Moon! Apparently only Ozzy could get us through a Friday full of boxes from Patagonia. The result is we have surplus of lightweight, high tech, long lasting warm gear just in time for the low 20’s. We would not think of hitting the river this time of year without a pair of R1 Fishing Gloves, a River Salt Jacket over a Micro-Puff Hoody or Micro-Puff Jacket and an R1 pant or Shelled Insulator Pant under waders. https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/patagonia-r1-fishing-gloves/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/patagonia-ms-river-salt-jacket/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/patagonia-ms-micro-puff-hoody/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/ms-patagonia-micro-puff-jacket-carbon/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/patagonia-r1-pants/ Patagonia M’s Shelled Insulator Pants

Snow Flurries and Warm Gear from Filson in Maryland

With snow flurries greeting and an idling UPS truck full of cold weather gear Filson we rang in Friday with plenty of cheer. With Saturdays low forecast to be around around 22 F we think that the Vintage Flannel Shirts, Light Weight Alaska Guide Shirts, Ultralight Vests, Ultralight Jackets, Ridgeway Fleece and Ridgeway Jackets have arrived just in time. https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/vintage-flannel-work-shirt/ http://www.backwaterangler.com/product/filson-lightweight-alaskan-guide-shirt/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/ultralight-vest-dark-tan/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/filson-ultralight-jacket-2/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/filson-ridgeway-fleece-vest/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/filson-ridgeway-fleece-jacket/

G. Loomis Rep Day

We’re looking forward to hosting Don Coffey representative Stephen Spurgeon on this Saturday November 2, 2019. Stop in from 11AM till 2PM to cast the new NRX+ and NRX+LP. These rods replace the 10 year old run of the popular and versatile NRX series and feature new graphite, new resin and a proprietary multi-taper design process. Steve will have the following rods for your review and consideration. NRX+ in 9ft 4,5,6,8,and 10 weights NRX+ in 10ft 4 weight and 10 foot 7 weight NRX+LP 4 and 5 weight NRX + Spey Switch Don’t postpone joy! Stop in and cast them this Saturday…