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Fly Fishing Film: Glimpses of the Gunpowder

February 23, 2009

Glimpses of the Gunpowder is a fly fishing movie by Jason du Pont that spans a year of fly fishing along the Gunpowder river. It is an “up close” narrative describing hatches, the river and its wild fish framed with original music by Cantrip, a well-versed quartet of Scottish musicians playing “high energy,” traditional music. The DVD also features a film short focusing on Didymo in the Gunpowder River. I not only wanted to record all of the things that were unique to this river but also capture moments that seem to dissolve so quickly. Jason du Pont It’s here folks at $21.95 and there …

Cloudveil Two Trigger Gloves and Banks Beanie

February 19, 2009

With more Winter weather in the forecast, We’ve just received a few items from Cloudveil, that, when applied in combination, get us one step closer to a cure for the Winter fly fishing blues. Considered essential Winter fly fishing gear, the Cloudveil Two Trigger glove at $35, exposes the first two fingers and thumb, is made of Windstopper fleece with wraptor construction and has a Scholler WB400 knuckle panel with a Clarino synthetic leather palm. The Banks Beanie at $32 is made of 100% merino wool and has a microfleece headband. Snow is optional and recommended on both items. Can’t live without them? Please give …

Fly Tying Class Feedback

February 19, 2009

Thanks to Ben Kim for the following feedback, Hi Theaux, Just wanted to let you know that I had a great time this past Sunday.Thanks for fitting me into the class. Looking forward to sitting in on another class with Dave once my schedule opens up. Take care! Ben We still have room in most of the fly tying classes on the event calendar. If one, or more of these classes strikes you, give us a call at 410-357-9557, or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Perfect Day and the Promise of a Fly Fishing Movie

February 19, 2009February 18, 2009

Thanks to Jim Macneal for the kind words Gentlemen, A perfect day was spent driving through Monkton on Sat., Feb. 7th – made all the better by making a stop at the fly shop. Thank you Jason for making our visit enjoyable plus showing us pictures of how the dwelling appeared years ago. My wife really enjoyed playing with the fly shop mascot – forgot to get his name. We left your shop and drove down Masemore Road to the Gunpowder – a few cars , but we didn’t see anyone fishing. I’ll contact the shop soon to check on the progress of the DVD …

New Zealand Fly Fishing

February 13, 2009

Thanks to Fred and Pam Meier for the following fly fishing report from a Fall trip to New Zealand. Theaux, We travelled to New Zealand in early November for two weeks of flyfishing, a week on the North island and a week on the South island. Although it had snowed in the week prior to our arrival, during our stay the weather was warm and sunny with only a day lost to rain and wind. On the North Island, we stayed at the Poronui Ranch and on the South Island, at Lake Rotoroa Lodge. The fishing experience in New Zealand is different from that in …

President’s Day Weekend Hours

February 12, 2009

Happy Birthday President Lincoln! We’ll wish President Washington the same on Monday. We’re celebrating President’s day this weekend at Backwater Angler. The shop will be open this weekend from: 10 till 3 PM on Friday the 13th 8 till 4PM on Saturday It’s Valentine’s day, so tell your sweetie to get you something nice at your local fly shop! 8 till 4PM Sunday and, 10 till 4PM on Monday