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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fishing this week has been tough as the flows dropped down to 32 CFS at Falls Road. Â 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. Â 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 …
Scott Fly Rod Company out of Montrose, Colorado has been building rods since 1974. Â Their completely American built hand-made rods have caught the attention of the fishing industry once again with some of their new rods. Â The Radian, a fast-action rod that keeps the feel of the “Scott Difference” and is one of the top all around rods on the market. Â Their other new model, the Tidal, is a saltwater rod priced at a very reasonable price point. Â It again is a “do-it-all rod” that is perfect for fishing the bay or to take on a trip to the flats. Â We also have their beloved …
