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Patagonia Wading Staff

As stream levels rise and seasons change some streams become a bit more tricky to navigate. The all new Patagonia wading staff is the perfect combination of durability, packability and function all in one. This wading staff is much lighter than traditional wading staffs while maintaining a high level durability. The Patagonia wading staff is completely size customizable.It comes with attached retractor device to keep the staff close when needed but also allows for you to keep your hands free as well. The non-slip foam grip is designed to fit all hands and give you the stability expected from a wading staff. Included is a …

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A Video about the Importance of Small Fly Shops

Our hats are off to Rajeff Sports for this fine video from the excellent ECHO line titled Fly Shop Strong. We are very pleased that the connection between small fly shops and the waters they serve is recognized herein.#flyshopstrong We’ve greatly enjoyed and benefitted from the support this company has provided to our small fly shop over the years including the following in-stock current product offerings: Airflo poly leaders, Super-Dri fly line, Exceed fly lines and specialty fly lines like the Chard’s Tropical Punch, Galloup’s Nymph Taper fly lines, Cold saltwater Intermediates and the industry leading Ridge Clear Tropical Clear Tip. Stop in when you …

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Scott Fly Rods in Maryland

Stop by the shop to test out some of the fine rods handmade in Montrose, Colorado by Scott. We have a selection including the G2, F2, Radian, Flex, Meridian and Tidal. What makes Scott rods compellingly different? For starters take a look at this short film! Scott | behind the scenes from Scott Fly Rods on Vimeo.

Winston Air in-stock at Backwater Angler

We just received a Winston Air 9ft 5 weight 4pc fly rod at Backwater Angler, which begs the question; Why does one need another five weight? Enjoy the answer from our friend Annette McClean and stop up and cast it before it is gone!

Heat Wave Fly Fishing On The Gunpowder

The heat this week is approaching triple digits, but the Gunpowder River is still well below the threshold where trout become stressed by warm water. The upper reaches are still below 50 degrees in the morning, and may climb into the sixties in the mid to lower accesses of the catch and release sections. Areas below Bluemount Rd are likely to be too warm for fishing, so consider taking a water temp before fishing. Generally the trout become less active once the water gets into the 68-70 degree range, so fishing farther up river will be far more productive, and less stressful on the trout. …

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Cold Water Release On The Gunpowder

The Gunpowder River flow climbed into the 600 CFs range over the weekend. A release was made to stop the hot spillover, which began after a thunder storm produced heavy rains. The water temp rose into the low seventies, but quickly dropped when the valve was opened. Flows are now back to a normal 103 CFs, and a chilly 50 degrees. Sulphurs and caddis are still bringing fish to the surface, and small nymphs will work when the hatch slows. A black Zonker worked well for me on the Gunpowder, as the flow dropped yesterday evening. A few days ago I decided to try my …

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