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Fly Fishing Gear in Maryland Curbside and Online

March 26, 2020

Great news for our customers who by now likely need some social distancing time afield-especially if you need the right gear including leader, tippet and flies-although we won’t talk you out of a new fly rod and reel, waders or boots to help you trick native, wild and stocked trout in the Gunpowder River. While we are still considered a non-essential business and closed to walk-in traffic. Our doors and bathroom are not open to the public so please plan accordingly. Based on the Governor’s order Number COVID19-06 issued March 24, 2020 we will continue to sell products on a delivery or “curbside” pick-up basis …

Patagonia Provisions in Maryland

March 21, 2020

We are very proud to represent Patagonia Provisions in Maryland and are offering free USPS priority mail shipping on orders over $49.Please give these Patagonia nutritious, shelf stable foodstuff catalog offerings a look. In keeping with Patagonia’s philosophy all are responsibly sourced. Backwater Angler currently offers Patagonia Provisions Organic savory seeds for snacking, sustainable wild pink and sockeye salmon, Buffalo jerky, organic chilis and responsibly sourced smoked mussels and mackerel as well as the veritable almond and energy bars. Please call us at 410-357-9557 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to inquire about bulk orders.On a laptop or desktop and don’t want to scroll? …

Coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) Update

March 17, 2020

Backwater Angler is very concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on our employees and customers. For updates on cases specific to Maryland and to find supporting documentation on prevention please visit the Maryland Department of Health. At this time we will plan to maintain usual operating hours. We are requiring any employees exhibiting symptoms to seek medical care and stay at home for a period of two weeks while providing them with sick pay to get them through this challenging time. We are following federal, state and local guidelines on small business operations. We are regularly cleaning and disinfecting touch-points and surfaces store-wide. We are …

Used Fly Fishing Gear in Maryland

March 15, 2020March 11, 2020

We have a new selection of used fly fishing gear in Maryland. Don’t postpone joy! Stop in over the weekend to see them for yourself. They won’t be here long! Here is a quick listing of rods from T&T, Scott, G. Loomis, Echo and reels from Ari T Hart, Ross, Bauer, Islander and Orvis. Fly rods: G. Loomis Whisper Creek GLX 8ft 8 inch 3wt 4pc $300 T&T Vector 9ft 4wt 3pc $400 T&T Vector 9ft 5wt 3pc $400 Scott G series 9ft 4wt 4pc $600 G. Loomis NRX 9ft 4wt 4 pc $350 Sage Z Axis 11ft 7wt 4pc $450 Scott STS 9ft 8weight …

Second Hand Fly Rods For Sale!

July 27, 2020February 6, 2020

With the river looking like it’ll be ripping this weekend we have some deals on used rods for your consideration. Sage DS 905-2 (2 piece) $125 SOLD SOLD Sage DS 909-2 (2 piece) $100 Scott STS 908/3 (3 piece) $450 SOLD T & T VE 904-3 (3 piece) $400 St Croix Legend Elite 905-4 (Demo Model) $200 SOLD St Croix Imperial 905-4 $150 SOLD Orvis Clearwater Full Flex 5.5 7’9″ 5wt 2pc $100 SOLD Echo E3 7’6″ 3wt $150 Or alternatively a new with lifetime warranty 7’6″ 3wt NRX LP 40% off at $432. SOLD

Winter Hours At Backwater Angler

January 17, 2020

From today until Daylight Savings Hours on the 9th of March we will be closing the shop early at 4pm on weekdays (Monday, Thursday & Friday). Weekend hours remain the same (10 – 4).