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Mid February Gunpowder Fishing Report

Winter weather has shifted to warm air temperatures, but the melting of snow and ice are keeping water temps down. Spillover from Prettyboy, which has ice on its surface, has water temps as much as 6-8 degrees below the normal low-mid 40’s of February. A rough mix of half bottom release, and half icy spillover from Prettyboy has reversed the normal “warmer release closer to the dam” theory. Here are a few things we thought we would share about some differences this year in regards to water temps from previous years.  The Gunpowder has hovered around 37-40 degrees F midday for the past few weeks, and the recent warm days did have an effect on water temps and …

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President’s Day Weekend Hours

Happy Birthday President Lincoln! We’ll wish President Washington the same on Monday. We’re celebrating President’s day this weekend at Backwater Angler. The shop will be open this weekend from: 10 till 3 PM on Friday the 13th 8 till 4PM on Saturday It’s Valentine’s day, so tell your sweetie to get you something nice at your local fly shop! 8 till 4PM Sunday and, 10 till 4PM on Monday

Fishpond Packs and Piopods in Maryland

  Fishpond’s innovative designs in their packs, accesories and luggage allow anglers to be better organized and show these products are designed by fly fishermen FOR fly fishermen. Many anglers are trying to start 2009 off right, by carrying less and staying organized. Backwater Angler has a wide variety of packs, vests, bags and accessories from Fishpond in stock.   My personal favorite is the San Juan Vertical Chest Pack, and I’m on my fifth year guiding with this pack. The best features are external tippet spool mounts, elastic floatant/dry shake holders, and an outside pocket to hold a myran box with split shot and indicators. Tools …

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Coming Soon… A Fly Fishing Film

It’s been over two years since I put the first fly fishing video on the Backwater Angler Website, and now we have over sixty videos online. I really enjoyed filming the hatches and the wild trout on the Gunpowder River. I’ve also enjoyed hearing the support from so many of you who tune in to see the latest videos. I recently checked the views to date on the web videos, and the total is just over 53, 000 views!  Many people mention they watch the latest videos to see the river, when they get too busy to fish or after they have moved far from …

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Fly Tying Class: Soft Hackles

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on soft hackle 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-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-357-9557 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Thingamabobbers and Dr. Slick Clamps

It is interesting how a sport steeped in so much tradition has progressed so far that even new designs of an old idea can be greatly improved upon. These new products can help you catch and release more fish.  Consider the Thingamabobber. This round, plastic air filled indicator has an O-ring for easy on and off, holds up heavy nymph rigs and is super sensitive on strikes. These indicators are lighter than all others, cast easier and land softer on the water too. They also come in a variety of sizes and colors. Dr Slick’s new clamps make debarbing, removing shot, and releasing fish easier. …

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