reviews

New St Croix Rods at Backwater Angler

With the holidays right around the corner we have a great selection of St. Croix rods from Park Falls, Wisconsin! These include the new Mojo Trout series, these rods are silky smooth casting suited for beginners and intermediate anglers alike. Featuring high modulus SCIII graphite these are superb rods which, for $180 – $210, don’t break the bank. The Imperial USA rods set the standard for a premium US built rod; lightweight, fast action rods these are extremely versatile and performs like a rod you would pay twice the money for.  The Bank Robber streamer rods are designed by Kelly Galloup on the Madison River, …

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Fresh Patagonia Gear at Backwater Angler

We are flush with quality gear from Patagonia here at Backwater Angler. We’re enjoying some proper spring weather and the local rivers are really coming to life, now is a good time to check out some new gearr before going out on any long trips. Stop in and have a look at what we have! M’s L/S Sun Stretch Shirt – $99 M’s Graphic Tech Fish Tee – $55 Foot tractor wading boots size 10 – 14 – $249 Ultralight Wading boots size 5-14 – $189 Rio Azul Waders – $249 Rio Gallegos Wader – $499 Middle Fork Packable Waders – $349 W’s Spring Creek …

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Locally Sourced Dry Flies Available for Mail Order at Backwater Angler

With warm springtime  temperatures just around the corner, now is the time to sort out your dry fly patterns so you’re not without the right pattern when on the water anytime in the upcoming weeks. Besides presentation, having quality flies can make a big difference in helping you catch more quality fish.  Backwater Angler has received a beautiful selection of Hendrickson and march brown emergers, red quill parachutes and caddis patterns tied by Mike Bachkosky of Calicoon, New York. Mike has spent 57 years exploring and fishing the upper Delaware river watershed. In doing so he has perfected his bug imitations for the all most …

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New Umpqua UPG LT and HD Fly Boxes

The new Umpqua UPG LT and HD fly boxes are here at Backwater Angler.  Using self-healing water repelling High Grip Inserts, these boxes have the highest fly capacity per inch of any on the current market. Shop staffer Stefan Babij says “Personally I love my HD walkabout fly box, I am able to consolidate 4 boxes into one! Thus giving me more room to pack other essential fishing items.” I like using the LT boxes as they are light and thin, with a strong magnets that keep it sealed effectively. The Magneto and the LT standards are ideal for those who want to keep things …

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Winter Fly Fishing Reading

Ready for some winter reading? Keystone Fly Fishing and Maryland Trout Fishing provide a path for fly fishing exploration.Tying Nymphs by Craven and The Bug Book from Weamer are full of insights into fish trickery.

New Simms G3 Guide Waders in Maryland

We have a size run of the fantastic NEW Simms G3 wader here at Backwater Angler. Here is the Simms description of them: Time on the stream is time well spent. And with the G3 Guide™ Stockingfoot wader, those precious hours can be comfortable and well-ventilated. The G3 has all the in-river essentials you need, with legendary Simms durability that can stand up to heavy use in rugged conditions. Rigging a hopper-dropper combo just became a little easier with the help of a flip-out Tippet Tender®™ pocket with dual-entry zippers and Super-fly Patch® with integrated utility tabs. And numb, sore feet are a thing of …

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