“Fins” at Backwater Angler…

This Caddy pulled into the lot late last week and after talking to the driver for a few minutes about the big beautiful cars’ suicide doors, whitewall tires, and two four barrel carbs, I realized that truly independent fly shops are cut from the same mold as the Eldorado with the stainless steel roof. Backwater Angler has now been on the Monkton scene for seven years. I’d like to thank the Backwater Angler community for their strong support that has made it possible for three full time employees, two part timers and seven guides to work at doing something we love by allowing us to …

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Long Sleeved Trout T’s in Stock

Backwater Angler has partnered with Mary K. Jenkins, aka. The Fish Lady, to bring you pre-shrunk, 100% cotton, T-Shirts now available in three styles.The long sleeved T-shirts feature a vibrant screen print high across the back, and the Backwater Angler logo printed on the right front chest. The Brown Trout shirt. Buy this shirt at www.backwaterangler.com The Rainbow trout shirt. Buy this shirt at www.backwaterangler.com The Brook Trout shirt. Buy this shirt at www.backwaterangler.com These shirts are available in sizes small through XXL and are limited in quantity. Stop by the shop and try one or more on or shop online on our secure site …

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Chesapeake Bay and Gunpowder River Streamer Fly Tying Class Update

We still have room in two popular tying classes coming up in March. The Chesapeake Fly Patterns class taught by Capt. Jeff Lewatowski is scheduled for March1 from 11:00Am till 2:00 PM and the Gunpowder River Streamers class, scheduled for March 8, from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM are sure to please. The cost for each class is $45 per person, and includes the use of tools and materials. The class is limited to six and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Backwater Angler Gift Certificates for Valentines Day

What’s better than a box of chocolates? A Backwater Angler Gift Certificate. Print this page and leave it somewhere your better half will find it. The shop # is 410-329-6821. We CAN email gift certificates for Valentines day as late as 5:00 PM Thursday. Does Cupid have a Bamboo bow and arrow?

Shop Hours on Thursday, FEB 7

The shop will be open from 10 till 4 PM on Thursday, Feb 7 so that Backwater Angler Guides may get re-certified in CPR and First Aid Thursday evening. Have you booked a fly fishing guide trip for 08′ yet?

Redding California Fly Fishing Fan Praises Backwater Angler

Many thanks to Miguel for the High Praise! Dear Reader, I am not sure which staff member reads these emails, however I have met many of the guides and employees of the Backwater Angler Fly shop so hopefully this email reaches a familiar face.  My name is Miguel CuUnjieng, I am 20 years old and go to school at Santa Clara University but attended high school in northern Virginia.  I am the young angler who calls and comes in during the summers, thanksgiving and Christmas time (when ever I am actually in the area) with stories of fly fishing out here in Redding, CA. The …

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