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Scott Fly Rods in Maryland Prove Lucky

Thanks to Bill Feiss for the following: Theaux, Sorry for the delay in this note. I wanted to thank you all for the search and retrieve of my new Scott 2wt. rod and reel. I ducked out of the shop armed with my new stick and went directly to the Big Falls Rd. jump in on the Gunpowder for an hour of fishing. It lasted three. Did you know there is no cell connection down there? At least that is my story and my date seems to have bought it, for now! After fighting off those cute but annoying little fingerling brownies, I finally hooked …

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Beginner’s Tying: Favorites

Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 11:00 AM till 2:00 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-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-357-9557 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Savage River October Fishing Report and Testing Cloudveil’s 8X Vibram Grippy Boot

I recently made the drive to the Savage and North Branch of the Potomac for a week of fishing. The North Branch is known for giving up big browns this month, and that coupled with recent stockings brought out more pressure than I have seen all summer. After catching three rainbows in the 17-18 inch range on the North Branch on a crowded weekday, I decided to focus on the Savage for the remainder of the week. I was rewarded with good fishing, saw few anglers and caught some of my nicest Savage River browns of the year. Attractor dries produced smaller browns and brooks, …

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Beginner’s Tying: Streamers

Fly tying in Maryland? Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river streamer 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.

Buggers, Zonkers and Classic Streamers In Stock

We just received a big shipment of streamers, many of them are classic hair and feather wing patterns. We also have a large variety of Buggers, Zonkers, Muddlers and Sculpins in a staggering number of colors and sizes for the Fall bite. In addition to streamers the shop has stocked up on midge pupas, caddis pupas and nymph patterns, as well as popular attractor nymphs. Be sure to pick up a few “hot” flies on your way to the river and stop in and talk to a Backwater Angler Guide or staff member to get the latest information on fly fishing conditions across Maryland.

October Gunpowder River Stream Reports…

Following are a few October Gunpowder river stream reports from Backwater Angler regulars: Thanks to Jeff Aicroth for the following report: Theaux, Was fishing at Big Falls upstream Sat and on my way out in the evening I came across a silver-ish wading belt on the trail. I’ll drop it off at the shop next time I come by. If anyone reports it missing – it has been found. Streamers and caddis seemed to be the ticket Sat afternoon (as predicted). Thanks. Saw a pair of trout rise to my strike indicator at the pre-corner pool – one even took a light sip at it …

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