We just received a Winston Air 9ft 5 weight 4pc fly rod at Backwater Angler, which begs the question; Why does one need another five weight? Enjoy the answer from our friend Annette McClean and stop up and cast it before it is gone! [vimeo width=”640″ height=”480″]https://vimeo.com/195347247[/vimeo]
Have enough fly fishing gear or would rather pick out the techie gear yourself. Here are a few sure bets for other family members to “surprise” you with over the Holidays we’ve just received some very popular Simms Coldweather shirts and a shipment G.Loomis vented fly fishing shirts with the Backwater Angler logo embroidered on the right front chest pocket.
The new Patagonia Ultralightweight II boots are here at $189 and just in time for mid-winter fly fishing! Thanks to Stefan for this great shot of them on the porch overlooking the snowball stand. The original Ultralightweight won the “Best Footwear” award at the European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition (EFTTEX) back in 2012. The new boot is now quicker drying with a synthetic leather upper and features a durable Polypropolene insole board and super tacky rock grip soles. Call us at 410-357-9557 to reserve your new pair of lucky fishing boots! Studs are available separately for another $19. If you can’t make it up in …
Scott Fly Rod Company out of Montrose, Colorado has been building rods since 1974. Their completely American built hand-made rods have caught the attention of the fishing industry once again with some of their new rods. The Radian, a fast-action rod that keeps the feel of the “Scott Difference” and is one of the top all around rods on the market. Their other new model, the Tidal, is a saltwater rod priced at a very reasonable price point. It again is a “do-it-all rod” that is perfect for fishing the bay or to take on a trip to the flats. We also have their beloved …
How many times when fishing have wished you could have a tippet size between 5X and 6X? Look no further, Trout Hunter has tippet sizes in 0.5X. Our personal favorites for the Gunpowder are 5.5X and 6.5X. They come in a UV resistant package to keep the nylon from breaking down. All tippet spools have color-coded bands rather then small numbers to distinguish between tippet sizes. Another great advantage is having a 50 yard spool rather then a 30 yard spool, which means running out of tippet less and spending more time on the water. Trout Hunter leaders also come in a standard UV resistant package. …
Come in and check out Winston LT and WT rods we have in stock. We have 4 LT’s in 9′ 6 weight, 8’9″ 5 weight, 7’9″ 3 weight, and 7’9″ 2 weight models. We also have 3 WT’s in 8′ 4 weight, 8′ 4 weight TMF, and 7′ 3 weight models. The softer tip of the LT allows for ease in close casts, while the lower sections provide enough power to fish larger flies at a distance. The WT series has a faster action giving enough backbone to make longer casts, but keeps the same “Winston feel” with a forgiving and softer tip section. Both models …