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Backwater Angler’s Holiday Top Ten Fly Fishing Gifts

It’s that time of the year folks and we have some products worthy of your consideration: 1. Gift Certificates for the hard to shop for regular or a newcomer to the sport! 2. Patagonia Forra Wading Boots-when it’s time for some new and lucky kicks! 3. Backwater Angler Personalized Fly Selection to round out your gear. 4. Patagonia Early Rise Snap Shirt-The original is still going 20 Years strong! 5. Patagonia Wading Pants-Featuring just enough coverage for the Gunpowder 6. Abel Vaya Reel in Native Brown Or Native Brook Trout-When it’s hard to pick just one. 7. G. Loomis NRX+ 9weight rod-one rod that does …

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Gunpowder River Stream Report

CFS on the Gunpowder has been bumped up to 58, likely due to the rain we have received recently. Water height has changed very marginally with an average depth of 1.73ft and temperature remains consistent at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish are still eating flies eagerly but remain picky in terms of which fly they choose to eat. Zebra midges are still one of the most effective patterns currently. Nymphs in general are also great during this time of year as the trout begin to slow down and settle at the bottom of the water column. If your nymph or midge fly does not have enough …

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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  

Guided Fly Fishing Trips on the Gunpowder River

Recent rainfall has increased the flows in the river, and the fishing has begun to pick up.  We have had many successful trips as we start the transition into Spring. Looking ahead, even better fishing is yet to come. We are currently booking both half day (4hr) and full day (6hr) guided trips on the Gunpowder. Information here: GUIDE SERVICE & INSTRUCTION If you would like to fish with us, please call the shop at 410-357-9557.

Ross San Miguel Reels In-Stock!

If you’ve ever balked at how light modern fly reels can be, have started fishing Bamboo and want a more refined, classic look, or have taken to fishing with a 9ft or longer fly rod, (think Euro-nymphing) these reels are worthy of your attention. https://backwaterangler.com/product/ross-reels-san-miguel-reel/ Description from Ross: Since Ross Reels started in 1973, there has been one model that epitomizes what a Ross Reel is: the San Miguel. It defined the ultimate in class and finesse, and now, over two decades since it was first launched, the classic returns…”