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FlyFishing for Rockfish During the Catch and Release Season on Susquehanna Flats

Thanks to Charlie Shelton for the following picture and report to round out the Susquehanna Flats Season. Hi Theaux, A 20 lb + Striper I got on the flats on Friday (May 2) with a #8 rod and a fly I tied with stuff from your shop that LEW showed me how to tie about 3 years ago. This fish was a handfull, really neat to get him (her?) in. It was really strong when we released it, so all seemed well. I caught about 10 smaller males (4 — 7 lb) and had a large fish on (probably 15 – 18 lb) that I …

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Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Sunday, June 22, 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 and fly selection. Class is held from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person and includes the use of gear. Class size is limited to 4 and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.

Nymphing Clinic on the Gunpowder River

Please join us for a Nymphing clinic on Tuesday June 17, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a clinic that is ideal for beginner to intermediate anglers, and especially helpful for experienced anglers that might need a “brush-up” on techniques prior to a destination trip. The clinic covers gear, techniques, and fly selection. Class is held from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM. Cost is $75 per person and participants should bring their own gear. Please give us a call at 410-357-9557 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register. Clinics are held on the Gunpowder river by a Maryland state licensed and insured …

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Flyfishing Chile with Max

Backwater Angler staff member Max gives us a quick glimpse of fly fishing Chile. Enjoy! Thanks Max! You lucky devil.

Grand Opening at New Location for Backwater Angler Revealed

The shop will be closed on Wednesday April 30, and will reopen at the new location on Thursday May 1, 2008. Our phone lines will down on the 30th as the lines are changed over to the new location. Our phone #, 410-329-6821 will remain the same. After many questions about where the new shop will be located, we thought that a few pictures were in order. The shop is at 16928 York Rd, Monkton, MD 21111 at the corner of Monkton Rd and York Rd. Stop in May 3 and 4th during our Grand opening at the new location. Our Scott, Abel, Airflo, and …

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Gunpowder River Midge, Caddis, Hendricksons afoot, and Shad…

The Gunpowder river is low, clear and flowing at 36 Cfs. The water temperature last evening at Falls Rd was 49 F. Early morning temps are closer to 45 F. The trees along the river are budding out and there are some wonderous colors reflecting in the clear pools out there. Lack of shade has made fishing tough on bright days. Midge activity has been steady from Masemore through Falls Rd. Flies in the #20-22 range have been productive in the flats, especially in shaded areas. Caddis in the #18-20 range  are just starting at Masemore through Bunkerhill Rd. If you’d like to use larger flies, a  few Hendricksons have been spotted …

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