Capt. Jeff Becker in the shop this Saturday

Jeff Becker is a Long Island guide that chases, “snarling blobs of Albies” during the Fall. The shop has another week booked with Capt. Jeff this Fall. He’ll be in the shop from 10 till 4 Pm tomorrow tying some pretty epoxy flies for those tough fish. Jeff has recently appeared on a reel guys segment on ESPN2 and has had his flies featured in The Art of Angling Journal and Sal*****er Fly Fishing. Note: Capt. Jeff Becker is also on the Scott advisory staff and will be talking about gear, the fishery and the swan dive I took off of his stern into Long …

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It’s Time for a Fly Show…

The shop will be closed Sat and Sun- we’ve packed up the shop and we’re headed to College Park, Md for The Fly Fishing Show. For more info on the show go to www.flyfishingshow.com Hope to see you there.

Open New Years Day…Fish more in 04′

I’m happy to announce that the shop will be open New Years Day. Hours are 10 AM till 3 PM. Rates for 04′ Licenses are as follows. All rates quoted are for the 2004 Season.Fees reflect a Freshwater license and a Trout Stamp. Residents of: MD=$15.50 PA=$40 VA=$35 DC=$15 DE=$20 NJ=$39 Note: Need an 04′ license before you venture out? You’ll need to bring your drivers license and either a personal check or cash for payment.

Top Ten List for the Holidays…

WANT RESULTS? Print this out and paste it on the fridge… 1. Fishpond Blue River Chest Pack 2. Winston 8 1/2 5wt 3 pc WT Rod 3.Bauer M Superlight Reels 4. Sage 9ft 8wt 4pc XI2 Rod 5. Simms G3 Waders 6. Winston 8 1/2 ft 4wt 4pc BIIX Rod 7.Patagonia Capilene Underwear 8. Chota STL + Wading Shoes 9. Action Optics Sunglasses 10. Simms Light Weight Waders Note: Don’t want to fight beltway traffic? Shop Online at:www.backwaterangler.com/shop

Fat Albert and the Gang

Theaux is bringing a group up to the North Fork Of Long Island to fish for Albacore, Stripers and Blues. This area is much quieter than Harkers and the fish are willing.Capts. Jeff Becker and Jason Dapra will provide the boats and the know how. Be sure to bring at least a 9 wt. rod. These fish are strong! Call the shop for details at 410-329 6821. Space is limited to 4 anglers