We’ve got some beautiful new reels in from Abel! The Vaya is a new favorite along with the time tested Super Series. Have a look on our online store! Abel Vaya 7/8 Blue III Abel Vaya 5/6 Native Brown https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/abel-super-series-7-8-ported-satin-slate/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/abel-tr-2-3-gloss-black/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/abel-super-series-4-5-satin-dark-green/ Abel Vaya 4/5 Satin Black
My first trip to the Savage River several weeks ago presented different challenges than the Gunpowder. I had been told of the difficult wading and after my first day I would agree. Didymo covers the large boulders that lay in the water which causes very slick conditions. With much more rocks in the water, the currents were more intricate than those of the Gunpowder. For this reason, i found maneuvering through the river and positioning was key to getting a good drift. It may be helpful to bring a wading staff for crossing the river because of the slick rocks and strong current. It was …
Thanks to all who have supported our small shop online and curbside during these challenging times. We are still taking online, curbside and have been welcoming folks in the shop now for two weekends at the counter for flies, gear and for booking future instruction related activities.The above graph shows the dramatic support we’ve received from new and old customers alike online and we are very thankful that the river and shop (as shown by your financial support) has become essential to your recreation. This week we’ve received a wave of inventory from Scientific Anglers, Dr. Slick, Trout Hunter, Simms and drum roll please….AIR-LOCK indicators-the …
The Susquehanna River offers some amazing water to target smallmouth bass. After fishing the river for years with spinning gear, I recently transitioned to fly fishing for smallmouth. My thoughts in presentation are still the same although I’m using a different setup. I have been using the new Patagonia Swiftcurrent packable waders the last few times I’ve fished there. Studs in your boots are almost necessary if you decide to wade. Big boulders and slippery mud make wading a challenge, so be careful. I used a basic 7 weight combo that I’ve had for years with a floating line. Flies were thrown on a 2x …
Gene has spent the latter part of the afternoon unloading a few boxes from the folks at Fishpond. He’s also updated our online catalog to reflect this new influx.In addition to host of fresh trucker hats, we have ever popular accessories like the Headgate tippet holders, Arrowhead retractors, confluence magnetic net releases. We also have a host of smart packs in stock including the Thunderhead submersible series slings and lumbar packs and Nomad Native and Nomad Emerger nets. https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/fishpond-hats/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/headgate-tippet-holder/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/fishpond-arrowhead-retractor/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/fishpond-confluence-net-release/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/fishpond-thunderhead-submersible-sling/ Fishpond – Nomad Native Net Nomad Emerger Net
As part of some spring cleaning we’re selling some of our lucky boots that have been using in pur guide service and we’re looking to replace. They’re a few years old but still have life in them. If you place an order plan to pick up curbside from Thursday, please note what time you expect to pick them up. $45 a pair Simms size 8 LL Bean size 9 Simms size 10 Simms size 11 x 2 sold Simms size 13 sold Chota size 13 Used …