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Join us for Jazz for Water. Tickets on Sale Now!

August 11, 2015August 10, 2015

The JAZZ for WATER event is a fundraiser celebrating the work of protecting “The River We Drink!” It is centered on fun, music and food and supports the advocacy work of Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® that protects the River, its small streams and wetlands and the communities that live, work and recreate along these waterways! Jazz guitarist Carl Filipiak and his Quartet will play standards and originals. The Sequoia Room at Oregon Ridge Park | October 22, 2015 | 7 till 10 PM 13401 Beaver Dam Road | Cockeysville, MD 21030 Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available at Eventbrite. Locally Sourced Farm to Table Food and Signature Seasonal …

August Shop Schedule

August 12, 2015August 9, 2015

In addition to regular Wednesday closings, the shop will be closed on Monday August 17th, Monday August 24th and Tuesday the 25th. Otherwise, we are open 10 till 5 weekdays and 10 till 4 on weekends and have just what you need for fly fishing the Gunpowder River or anywhere else (Going West?) for that matter.

Beginner’s Fly Fishing School on August 30th

August 12, 2015August 8, 2015

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, August 30th, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing in Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection. Class is held from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. Cost is $125 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day of the …

Beginner’s Fly Fishing School on August 23

August 12, 2015August 5, 2015

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, August 23rd, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing in Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection. Class is held from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. Cost is $125 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day of the …

Beginner’s Fly Fishing School this Sunday, August 9

August 4, 2015

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, August 9th, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing in Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection. Class is held from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. Cost is $125 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day of the …

Dog Days of Summer and Cold Water on the Gunpowder

August 4, 2015August 3, 2015

Fishing this week has been tough as the flows dropped down to 32 CFS at Falls Road. Even with these low summer flows many have been able to find fish in stretches below Masemore Road where there are a few tributaries adding needed water to the river. Fishing a small ant or beetle along the banks is a great way to trick the weary Gunpowder fish into eating a dry. Also, fishing a caddis in the deeper riffles could prove to be productive. Stop in the shop to pick up some long leaders ending in 6X or 7X. The fish above fell for a beetle …

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