The Shop will be Closed Until Monday the 13th
The shop will be closed till Monday the 13th.
Gunpowder River Fishing Report 1/28
The Gunpowder River is flowing at 99 cfs and the temperature is 41 degrees F. With the water staying high, fishing larger and heavier nymphs has been working well. We have found that patterns like the blowtorch, mini jig leach, and the Frenchie jig have been our top producers. Flies with natural bodies and a hot spot collar are the way to go. Streamers have also been producing. We have found that stripping them slowly has been the most effective. Patterns like the Bank Robber Sculpin, Wooly bugger, Baby Gonga, and the Complex Twist Bugger have been our best producers. The upper river has been …
Shop Hours for the week of Monday, January 16th
The shop will be closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the week of January 16 and will reopen on Thursday the 19th at 10 AM.
Beginning of The Year Fishing Report
With warm weather in the forecast for the next week expect fishing to have some excitement with more active fish. The Gunpowder River is flowing at 87 CFS at 42F which are great conditions for all tactics on the water. On warmer days you may find midges, blue wing olives, or little black stoneflies that may hatch allowing for some dry fly action during our winter. Imitations for these are often in the size 16-20 with a thin black or grey body. Nymphing has been the most consistent way to fish during the winter. Pairing heavier flies like jig leeches with midges or smaller mayfly …
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 …
Holiday Hours at Backwater Angler
In preparation for the holidays we will be open this Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10-3 and following Christmas, we will re-open on Boxing Day, Monday the 26th, and will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10-3. Anyone needing a last minute gift can stop by and get the help they need from Hudson , Jacob or Theaux. After hours, Give our online shop a look! https://backwaterangler.com/shop/ We have a large selection of gear that can be specialized for each and every person on your list! We also have gift certificates that can be emailed and customized for items, a guide …
