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North Branch of the Potomac River AMD Remediation/Recreation Study Needs Your Input

Thanks to Sera Janson Zegre, Project Manager from Downstream Strategies who asked us to distribute this call to action. I am writing to ask for your help with an important study seeking to calculate the economic benefits of water-based recreation on the North Branch of the Potomac. Background: Sponsored by Garrett County, Maryland (fiscal agent), Appalachian Regional Commission, Maryland Department of the Environment, and Maryland Division of Natural Resources, this research seeks to calculate the local economic benefits generated from water-based recreation on the North Branch Potomac River, made possible by the clean-up of acid mine drainage (AMD) from abandoned mine lands in Garrett and …

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Fly Fishing Skills Clinics

Want to connect with one of these? The shop is now offering fly fishing skills clinics, in addition to schools and guide trips through the “dog days” of summer. Backwater Angler Guides will be teaching a variety of clinics including; nymphing, terrestrials, streamers and small flies. These clinics are ideal for beginner to intermediate anglers, and especially helpful for experienced anglers that might need a “brush-up” on techniques prior to a destination trip. Each clinic covers gear, techniques, and fly selection. August 4~Nymphing Techniques August 11~Fishing Terrestrials August 18~ Streamer Techniques August 25~ Fishing Small Flies Clinics are held from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM …

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Watch Your Step Out There!

I know that many anglers don’t like seeing snakes, let alone venomous ones, but I think the bigger problem is NOT seeing them. The copperhead above, that I almost walked within striking range of on Tuesday, was cooling down on the river’s edge. Fortunately I was guiding, and stopped to take the time to point out some important things in the water in front of us. This snake certainly topped the list of things to be aware of when it caught my eye. During the hottest weather it is not uncommon for snakes to move toward water, either helping them better regulate body temps, or …

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4th of July Weekend Hours

Celebrate Independence Day by fly fishing along the Gunpowder River. The river is low, 32Cfs, clear and 52-55 F throughout the catch and release area. Small caddis in the #18-20 range, beetles, ants and hoppers have been working fine in the riffles. The shop will be open: Friday from 10AM-6PM Saturday from 8AM- 4 Sunday from 8-4 Monday from 8-4

Father’s Day Fly Fishing T-Shirts and Gift Certificates

We now have short and long sleeved, “Mary K the Fish Lady” Backwater Angler Brown trout t-shirts available in both short, ($24.00) and long sleeved, ($26.00) versions. The shirts are screen printed with a beautiful brown trout on the back and the Backwater Angler logo on the front left chest. They are pre-shrunk 100% cotton and are a bit oversized. We have sizes Medium, Large and Extra Large in stock. If you have a Visa or Mastercard handy, buy Backwater Angler t-shirts online and have them shipped to your address in a jiffy. If you need a gift certificate for gear, fly fishing schools, tying …

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