Scott Fly Rods in Maryland

Stop by the shop to test out some of the fine rods handmade in Montrose, Colorado by Scott. We have a selection including the G2, F2, Radian, Flex, Meridian and Tidal. What makes Scott rods compellingly different? For starters take a look at this short film! Scott | behind the scenes from Scott Fly Rods on Vimeo.

Essential Gear for Maryland Fly Fishing

Over the past year since I began working here I have been lucky enough to use some top of the range equipment across Maryland, Pennsylvania and the Adirondack mountains in New York. Besides the Gunpowder I try to make it out to western MD to fish the north Branch of the Potomac and the Savage as often as I can. The gear I use all has it’s uses for each of these three different rivers. On the Gunpowder being much more pressured in skinny water I use NRX LP 3wt with a Royal Wulff Triangle taper line. The smooth casting action with the softer tip …

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Tackle Show in Maryland

Please join us for this fun filled event! If you can’t make it, check out our Vintage and Used Tackle Page

Hats for Fly Fishing

Stop in this weekend and check out the great Backwater Angler hats that just arrived.

Backwater Angler Shop Stickers

These arrived on the front counter this week at Backwater Angler. Great to cover your bumper or anything else with!

T&T Paradigm and Hendrickson Bamboo Rods

If you did not get what you really wanted over the holidays now is your chance! We have just taken in two beautiful Thomas and Thomas Bamboo Fly Rods for sale. The first is a T&T Hendrickson that is a 7 1/2 foot 2 tipped 2 piece rod for a #6 line with Serial # 3012. The rod was made for J.S.Stone in 1977. It has the typical Swelled butt and is one of T&T’s best models. It features custom wraps and was made during the Dorsey & Maxwell era and is offered at $1,900 The second is a T&T Paradigm that is an 8 …

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