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Fly Fishing in High Water on the Savage River

The Savage River was at high water levels all Spring, and angling pressure has been extremely light during my previous trips. The Savage was dropping from the 400 Cfs range during the last week of June, so I made the trip for a few days fishing. The Savage River was impressive at a steady 330 Cfs and the roar was deafening. At first glance the river looked unwadeable, possibly unfishable, but both were possible in the right spots. A variety of insects were hatching in the rough flows including March Browns, Blue Quills, Olives, Caddis, Light Cahills and Sulphurs. The fishing and wading were challenging, but the water temps were at optimal levels in the 56-58 degree range. The …

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Maryland FlyFishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Sunday, July 19 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, July 12 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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Fly Tying Class for Beginners

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, July 18, from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river favorite fly patterns. One of our Maryland river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beginners class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of tools and materials. The class is limited to six and pre-payment is required. Please give us a call at 410-357-9557 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to register.

July Fly Fishing on the Gunpowder River

The Gunpowder is cold in the low 50s in the upper catch & release water and low to mid 60s in the 2- trout-a-day water below Little Falls. Flow is currently in the mid 30 Cfs range at Falls Rd and mid 70 Cfs range at Glencoe Rd. Baltimore City continues to work on Prettyboy Dam, so flows may be limited for some time, as divers are working deep underwater during the weekdays. Recent fluctuations in the afternoons and weekends successfully off loaded water to prevent excess warm spill over from entering the river, and diluting the cold bottom release. Low water has not prevented …

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The Shop Will Be Open Through the Holiday Weekend

The Gunpowder is clear, cold and flowing at 32 Cfs. Caddis and terrestrials are working in the riffles, while nymphs and streamers are catching fish in deeper holes. Zebra midges, caddis emergers and small midge dries are catching fish in slow moving areas. A long 12 foot leader tapering to 6x or 7x is best in these low water conditions.   Backwater Angler will be open at its regular business hours this weekend. Friday the 3rd, 10 am-6 pm. Saturday the 4th, 8 am-4 pm. Sunday the 5th, 8 am-4 pm.

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