Stream Cleanup Sept 23

PPTU and MDTU are getting together September 23rd for a stream cleanup, lunch and fishing outing at Bunkerhill Rd along the Gunpowder River on September 23 starting at 9:00 AM. Please contact denniscovert@hotmail.com if you’d like to attend.

Fishing Restrictions in Montana…

It’s hot out West too. I just spoke to my brother in Bozeman, MT and he told me that he experienced a 100 degree day on the East Gallatin last Friday. I’m posting Fishing restrictions that you may find online at: http://fwp.mt.gov/fishing/guide/waterclosure.aspx Restrictions & Closures Below is a list of the Current Emergency/Temporary Restrictions and Closures to Montana water bodies. Many factors such as drought and fire may lead to a water body being closed for fishing on a temporary basis. ——————————————————————————– Big Hole River Limited Fishing Hours in Upper and Middle Reaches Voluntary Closure – Noon to Midnight Big Hole River between Rock Creek …

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MDTU/CWA Annual Picnic at Bunkerhill

Please join MDTU and CWA on May 13th at Bunkerhill Access for flyfishing demonstrations, stream entomology, free food and fun! The more the merrier!

A shocking survey recap…

MDTU is meeting tonight at 7:00 PM above Set’s Sport Shop in Towson just south of the traffic circle at 509 York Rd. Towson, MD 21204. Guest speakers Charlie Gougen and Gene Scarpula will talk about what else… The Gunpowder.Charlie has some exciting shocking survey results and Gene will give us an overview on flow and such. The meeting is open to all comers and should prove to be of great interest to all who are curious about the origins of the gunpowder and how the City water managers and state fisheries biologists continue to work together to create some of the finest wild trout …

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Fly tying for beginners this Saturday from 10 AM -1 PM

Tying for beginners is a great way to try a your own hand at crafting flies out of fur, feathers and yarn. Each class covers materials, tools and some basic patterns to get you started. Tools and materials are provided. Class is limited to six. Fee: $45 per person. All activities should be booked in advance and begin promptly at 10:00 AM and finish around 1:00PM. NOTE: For all Calender events-Class size is limited. Please e-mail us at info@backwaterangler.com or call ahead @ 410-329-6821 to reserve a space. Note: As of Tuesday, the third we have three spaces available.

Open Wednesdays…

You heard it here first folks… The shop will be open from 10-6PM every Wednesday till the end of the year…If you’ve already planned to come up mid-week please feel free to stop in and tell us a few tales of your own-if you would like to try fishing mid-week and need a hand we’ll be happy to assist Shop hours are: 10-6PM weekdays and 10-4PM weekends We just received a new shipment of Backwater Angler hats and have gift certificates available in store or online at: www.backwaterangler.com/shop