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Backwater Angler’s Top Ten for Christmas

1.https://backwaterangler.com/product/personalized-fly-selection/ A Fly selection is one of the best stocking stuffers for anglers. We can adjust the number of flies and type to whatever best suits their needs. 2.Backwater Angler Guide Trip Gift Certificate | BACKWATER ANGLER These certificates grant you access to lots of knowledge and insight on the mechanisms of the river and the techniques we use. It is redeemable whenever you are inspired to go out and be treated with all the gear and knowledge necessary to have a good day on the water. 3.Ross Animas | BACKWATER ANGLER The Ross is a fantastic gift for the Holidays. With a light feel …

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December 7 Gunpowder River Fishing Report

On Pearl Harbor Day, the Gunpowder is clear, low, flowing at 65 CFs and is 48 Degrees F. After a hard frost earlier in the week, the trails are in great shape and ready to be trodden. Midges and tiny Blue Winged Olives are making up the bulk of the “hatches”. Zebra midges are worth a shot! One will stay warmer fishing streamers as long as one keeps moving. As Hudson suggested over the holidays, with water temps dropping, leaky waders will make themselves known…To that end we have waders from Patagonia that will fit the bill. If you made it through summer without a …

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Abel TR 4/5 Fly Reels in Native Brook, Native Brown and Native Rainbow in stock!

If one could only justify needing another trout reel, the Abel TR series is a winner! Among the awards bestowed on them in the past few years; “Best Freshwater Fly Reel” at the AFFTA Show in 2018, and two Best Awards from both Outdoor Canada Magazine-“Best of Show” and “Best New Trout Reel” from Fly Fisherman’s Gear Guide in 2019. We humbly assert that these will fit in a stocking whether alone or nestled together, will outlast your favorite fly rod-technology is the devil…and are worthy of your frank consideration and attention and are in-stock until they’re gone. Please note, pictures are of in-stock reels …

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Gearing up For Montana

Over my last few years working here at Backwater we always have a stream of anglers itching to go out to Montana and chase after its beautiful fish. but there is always the same question from all of these anglers: “what do I even bring out there?” But don’t worry we are here to help you on your way to an amazing trip. To begin with, you will be needing a sturdy rod with a nice backbone to handle those larger fish and cast larger flies. The rod for the job is the Scott Centric https://backwaterangler.com/product/scott-centric/ The Centric is the perfect Montana rod. It’s strong …

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New Scott Centric Fly Rods in the Shop

Recently we received three new Scott Centrics this week at Backwater Angler: The 9 foot 4 weight, 9 foot 5 weight, and 10 foot 4 wight, all 4 piece rods. Each rod provides advantages in different situations and are Scott’s top of the line rods. The 10 foot 4 weight is the most specialized of the three rods. The extra length makes it ideal to use for nymphing, both tight-line and indicator nymphing. The tip section provides enough sensitivity to use for tight-line nymphing, however still has the back-bone to lift heavy nymph  rigs and cast them upstream. The biggest advantage of the extra length …

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Holiday Gift Guide

Naughty or nice? Sometimes the best approach is to treat yourself or consider sharing this post with someone in the gift giving spirit. 1. Backwater Angler Gift Certificate Backwater Angler Gift Certificate 2. Abel Classic Brown Trout Vaya https://backwaterangler.com/product/abel-vaya-4-5-classic-brown-trout/ 3. Patagonia Winter Weight Fleece Oversocks Patagonia Winter Weight Fleece Oversock 4. Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip Waders Patagonia Men’s Swiftcurrent Expedition Zipfront Waders 5. Personalized Fly Selection Personalized Fly Selection 6. Backwater Angler Fly Fishing School Gift Certificate Backwater Angler Fly Fishing School Gift Certificate 7. Scott G Series Fly Rod https://backwaterangler.com/product/scott-g-series/ 8. Patagonia River Salt Boots by Danner https://backwaterangler.com/product/patagonia-river-salt-wading-boots/ 9. A Backwater Angler Guide Trip …

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