gear

Featured Product: Echo Trout X

The Echo Trout X 9′ 5WT is in the spotlight this Friday. If you are looking for a rod that casts well and won’t break the bank look no further. A 9 foot #5-line rod is currently the best-selling size trout fly rod sold in the USA. It is the best seller because it is soft enough to be able to fish 5X and 6X tippet without breaking off every nice fish you set the hook on. It is also stiff enough to fish streamers, hopper dropper rigs, and indicators in all but the windiest conditions. It is the ½ ton pickup truck of fly …

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New Patagonia Forra Wading Boots

The perfect wading boot for the active angler has arrived in store and online. Patagonia Forra Wading Boots The new Patagonia Forra is an incredibly light weight and durable boot that is perfect for anyone that likes to hike or cover tough terrain while fishing. Specs and Features from Patagonia: Specs & Features Durable Construction Abrasion-resistant Cordura® nylon mesh upper for quick-drying, durable, lightweight support Design Details High collar design provides a more stiff upper for ankle protection and stability; reinforced toe caps for technical wading Sole Details Vibram® Mars sole provides a large contact area for superior grip; outsole features HexaBase lugs for maximum …

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Backwater Angler is now open on Sundays!

We are excited to announce that starting this weekend we will be open on Sundays during our usual hours! Come see us this Sunday and receive a FREE Backwater Angler hat with any purchase of $100 or more. Plenty of gear, clothing, and flies in stock. Stop by on your way to fish! All in-stock, discontinued Patagonia waders are currently 20% off! Patagonia Men’s Swiftcurrent Expedition Zipfront Waders Brand new product available for purchase through our website and in-store are the Patagonia Forra Wading Boots. Patagonia Forra Wading Boots

New Patagonia Shirts!

  The new shipment of Fall Patagonia gear has arrived! Outerwear, shirts, and waders have all been restocked. Snap Jackets designed for colder days, traditional sun shirts for hot ones, and river rambler hybrid button down shirts with detachable sun hoods for everything in between.   Patagonia Tropic Comfort Hoodie Patagonia Early Rise Snap Shirt Patagonia River Rambler Shirt  

The Perfect Saltwater Setups!

As summer begins to wrap up you may be looking to do some fall Striped Bass fishing or even a trip down south for some of the famous tropical fish. This post is to highlight some the best set ups for whatever you plan on doing in the salt. The first and most versatile setup showcases the G. Loomis NRX + S in an 8-weight paired with either the Abel Rove or SDS. The NRX + S gives you the backbone to fight both the wind and the large fish you will be targeting while providing enough touch to gently place flies for those picky …

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New and Used Duffle Bags From Filson, Simms, and More

Here at Backwater Angler, we have a 4 new and used bags we wanted to highlight in this post. These duffle bags will be available for pick up during our store hours or shipped for a flat rate of $20. If interested, please contact the shop at 410-357-9557 or at Backwaterangler@gmail.com. The first bag we would like to show is the Filson Small Duffle in blue. This bag is new and still has the tag on it, however there are some small marks left on the material from sitting over the years. The dimensions of the bag are 18″ x 13″ x 6″ and retailed …

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