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Conserve Water in Baltimore

In July, nearly 150,000 folks in Baltimore City and Baltimore County were under mandatory water restrictions. Since then we’ve had enough rain to strangle a toad but conserving water is still on the brain at Backwater Angler. So we’re asking all you do gooders out there to ignore the car for awhile. If your favorite ride gets really grimey send in a picture and a quick quote by September 31, 2009 to info@backwaterangler.com, be sure to describe the benefits gleened by NOT washing the family truckster, such as more time fly fishing or the unbridled beltway joy one receives by piloting a moving monument to …

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Baltimore Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Saturday, October 3, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing near Baltimore, Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear, fly selection and an hour of on-stream instruction. Schools are held in a meadow overlooking the Gunpowder river by a Maryland state licensed and insured fishing guide. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. A …

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Abel Reel Challenge Results

Try one of the bright red Abel reels in the counter at Backwater Angler on your next destination trip, fill out a quick form, and save $75 on a solid finish Abel reel and get free engraving on the Abel reel of your choice within 30 days of taking the Abel Reel Challenge. Pictured is Backwater Angler intern Max Meneveau at a local destination with a handful of carp. Attention Warmwater junkies, Aka: brownliners-Abel also offers a “Carp Finish” reel.

Maryland Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Sunday, September 27, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on flyfishing Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear, fly selection and an hour of on-stream instruction. Schools are held in a meadow overlooking the Gunpowder river by a Maryland state licensed and insured fishing guide. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland Non-tidal fishing …

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Maryland Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Sunday, September 20, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on flyfishing Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear, fly selection and an hour of on-stream instruction. Schools are held in a meadow overlooking the Gunpowder river by a Maryland state licensed and insured fishing guide. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland Non-tidal fishing …

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Colorado Fly Fishing Report

Thanks to Wes Bulllion for the stream report and photos. Theaux and Rocky, The following photos were taken during my recent trip to Colorado. My wife, Renee and I traveled around the state in about 7 days stopping in Denver, Aspen, Vail, Rocky Mountain National Forest, Colorado Springs and several smaller towns in between. This was our first visit to the state in search of future Bed and Breakfast location with the buisness plan to offer guide services and cater to fly fisherman. We hope to leave the DC area in about 3 years for this awsome state. I fished the Frying Pan River, Roaring …

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