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Father’s Day Fly Fishing Sale

Thanks to all who have supported our small shop online and curbside during these challenging times. We are still taking online, curbside and have been welcoming folks in the shop now for two weekends at the counter for flies, gear and for booking future instruction related activities.The above graph shows the dramatic support we’ve received from new and old customers alike online and we are very thankful that the river and shop (as shown by your financial support) has become essential to your recreation. This week we’ve received a wave of inventory from Scientific Anglers, Dr. Slick, Trout Hunter, Simms and drum roll please….AIR-LOCK indicators-the …

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Smallmouth Fly Fishing on the Susquehanna

The Susquehanna River offers some amazing water to target smallmouth bass. After fishing the river for years with spinning gear, I recently transitioned to fly fishing for smallmouth. My thoughts in presentation are still the same although I’m using a different setup. I have been using the new Patagonia Swiftcurrent packable waders the last few times I’ve fished there. Studs in your boots are almost necessary if you decide to wade. Big boulders and slippery mud make wading a challenge, so be careful. I used a basic 7 weight combo that I’ve had for years with a floating line. Flies were thrown on a 2x …

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Fishpond Gear in Maryland

Gene has spent the latter part of the afternoon unloading a few boxes from the folks at Fishpond. He’s also updated our online catalog to reflect this new influx.In addition to host of fresh trucker hats, we have ever popular accessories like the Headgate tippet holders, Arrowhead retractors, confluence magnetic net releases. We also have a host of smart packs in stock including the Thunderhead submersible series slings and lumbar packs and Nomad Native and Nomad Emerger nets. https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/fishpond-hats/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/headgate-tippet-holder/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/fishpond-arrowhead-retractor/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/fishpond-confluence-net-release/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/fishpond-thunderhead-submersible-sling/ Fishpond – Nomad Native Net Nomad Emerger Net

Used Boots for Sale

As part of some spring cleaning we’re selling some of our lucky boots that have been using in pur guide service and we’re looking to replace. They’re a few years old but still have life in them. If you place an order plan to pick up curbside from Thursday, please note what time you expect to pick them up. $45 a pair Simms size 8 LL Bean size 9 Simms size 10 Simms size 11 x 2                  sold Simms size 13                        sold Chota size 13 Used …

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Opening for Curbside Pickup this Saturday the 16th

Following Baltimore County directive of the state’s reopening of retail business. We are starting contactless curbside pickup commencing tomorrow (5/16). We will be open normal hours 10-4. To facilitate this and allow us time to put orders together this is how we’ll conducting business: We encourage you to place your orders online for same day pickup before 3pm and state around what time you will be arriving. Please allow at least 20 minutes for us to prepare your order for pickup. We will bring your gear out to your car. We can also accept phone orders to discuss specifics on items such as flies, leader, tippet. …

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Recreational Fishing Reopened in Maryland

Some good cheer in announcing that restrictions have loosened a bit in Maryland to allow recreational fishing again.  In addition from tomorrow (Saturday the 9th) some reservoirs including Prettyboy, Loch Raven and Liberty will open up for fishing for those abiding by CDC regulations. We are still offering online orders with free shipping. Ten percent off Gift Certificates whilst the shop is restricted from allowing customers in. Time to enjoy some spring fishing! Stay well out there. Please Note: We are prohibited from curbside pickup under current state regulations.