Year End Gunpowder Fishing Report

The Gunpowder is at 245 cfs, clear and 43 degrees F. Update 11 am 12/28. Gauge at Falls road is at 440 cfs and rising, with more rain forecast through this afternoon. Remember level over 300 cfs are unsafe for wading, keep it to the banks! The river is in good shape. Gradually the flows have came down to a more optimal level for wading and fishing. Backwater Angler Guide Bryan Donoway & I fished yesterday and found a good amount of fish rising for blue winged olives and midges along the banks, in the back eddies and softer water. Nymphing was especially productive with …

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Ideas for Christmas Gifts

Christmas is just around the corner, the fishing has been thrown out of sorts with the customary weekly downpour, so here’s a little list of gift ideas if you are unsure what to buy. Gift Certificate. This makes it easy for you, it can never be the wrong shape, size or color. Call us at the shop and we can email you a gift certificate in no time. If one already fly fishes, it can be used for more gear, if it is something one is interested in pursuing it can go towards lessons or guide trips. Fly Selection: A box made with flies selected …

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Holiday Hours at Backwater Angler!

The shop will be open all week, from the 17th through the 21st from 10-5,  The 22nd and 23rd from 10 till 4.  The shop will be closed on December 24,25,26. The shop will be open the 27th-30th and on News Years Eve. We have a super range of inventory just in time for the holidays! If you need to do some Christmas shopping for friends, family, or just yourself! We’re here ready to assist. Happy holidays!

Fly Rods in Maryland

Here’s a short list of new four piece fly rods we’ve received this week. Fly rods from Twin Bridges, Montana: R. L. Winston Super 10, 10 foot 3 weight R. L. Winston Super 10, 10 foot 4 weight Fly Rods from Montrose, Colorado: Scott Radian 8 foot 6 weight 4 weight Scott Radian 9 foot 5 weight 4 weight Scott G-Series 8 foot 8 inch 4 weight Fly Rods from Park Falls, Wisconsin: St. Croix Legend Elite 9 foot 5 weight St. Croix Legend Elite 9 foot 4 weight St. Croix Imperial 9 foot 5 weight St. Croix Imperial 9 foot 4 weight Fly Rods …

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Fly Reels in Maryland

We just Received the following reels in the shop this week from: Ross Reels, Montrose, Colorado Animas 4/5 and 5/6 in Platinum and Matt Black Gunisson 4/5 Lamson Reels, Boise, Idaho: Liquid 1.5 and 2 Remix Black 1.5, 2, 3.5 and 4 Remix Sublime 1.5,2.3.5.and 4 Guru 2 Grey/Orange

Jerry Kustich Book Signing & Bamboo Demo at Backwater Angler

Our good friend Jerry Kustich will be at Backwater Angler on Saturday, December 8th from 11 AM till 1 PM for a book signing. Jerry will also bring some of the wonderfully light, powerful and smooth Sweetgrass Bamboo rods for folks to cast and admire.