We are open for the 4th!
Celebrate the 4th of July by coming into Backwater Angler between 10 and 3 during the 4th, and the 5th and take advantage of our holiday deals!
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Stop and shop in-store and save 35% during our Storewide Sale-excluding service, rods, reels, and boots.
Taking some well-deserved time off this week? Stop in the shop at 16928 York Rd Monkton, MD 21111 on June 30th, July 3rd, and July 5th between 10AM and 3PM and save 35% on most EVERYTHING storewide-excluding service, rods, reels, and boots.
Memorial Day Weekend Sale!
Stop into Backwater Angler Friday, Saturday, or Monday between 10 and 3 to take advantage of 35 to 75% off on select items during our Memorial Day in-store sale! Sulphurs are in full swing-stop wishing and go fly fishing! 45% off Select in-stock Discontinued Waders; 35% off Select in-stock Discontinued Clothing; Buy one get one free Single Pack Leaders; Free fly line (up to $100 in value)with the purchase of ANY reel; and save 75% off the cover price of used and collectible books! Please remember the reason for Memorial Day Holiday and consider spending some time on the River reflecting on those who made …
Beginner’s Fly Fishing School
Spring is the perfect time to learn how to fly fish. Please join us on Saturday, May 31st from 9 AM to 12 PM. Our Fly Fishing Schools are 3 hours long and included the use of gear. In the first half of the course we cover basic knots, casting skills, fly types and techniques for the river. Following instruction bank-side, during the second half we’ll practice the techniques on the water. One gets to try the four main techniques while fly fishing including: dry flies, wet flies, nymphs and streamers. Your guide will demonstrate and teach techniques that will help and prepare each individual …
Beginner’s Fly Fishing School
Spring is the perfect time to learn how to fly fish. Please join us on Saturday, May 17th from 9 AM to 12 PM. Our Fly Fishing Schools are 3 hours long and included the use of gear. In the first half of the course we cover basic knots, casting skills, fly types and techniques for the river. Following instruction bank-side, during the second half we’ll practice the techniques on the water. One gets to try the four main techniques while fly fishing including: dry flies, wet flies, nymphs and streamers. Your guide will demonstrate and teach techniques that will help and prepare each individual …
Gunpowder River Stream Report
The trails are, well, icy! The Gunpowder River is flowing at 33.1 Cfs and is 39.7 degrees F. The wind has knocked down but the condition of the parking lots is still questionable. If one is feeling hemmed in, Monday may well be the best day to get out in a very narrow window of weather. While a bit early for little black stoneflies, black flies should be around in the next few weeks. Until then, nymph on and be careful out there!