The shop will be Closed on Easter Sunday
The shop is open 7 days a week in 2008. Spring has Sprung, so stop up and wet a line.The shop will be closed Sunday, March 23, 2008 in observance of Easter.
March Hatches On The Gunpowder River
Mild March weather is ideal for dry fly fishing on the Gunpowder. The warm temps hatch clouds of midges and send dark brown stoneflies skittering across the water’s surface. Trout are sipping the midges in the slower pools and whacking larger stoneflies used as searching patterns. Nymphing is still productive, but the surface action has really picked up for anglers willing to tie on some 7X-8X and cast tiny flies to sipping fish. The rising trout tend to go into sporadic feeding cycles, and many fish can be seen hanging inches under the surface. Patience and hatch matching skills will be put to the test …
Beginner’s Fly Tying: Gunpowder River Patterns
Flyfishing Maryland? Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river 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 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.
“Fins” at Backwater Angler…
This Caddy pulled into the lot late last week and after talking to the driver for a few minutes about the big beautiful cars’ suicide doors, whitewall tires, and two four barrel carbs, I realized that truly independent fly shops are cut from the same mold as the Eldorado with the stainless steel roof. Backwater Angler has now been on the Monkton scene for seven years. I’d like to thank the Backwater Angler community for their strong support that has made it possible for three full time employees, two part timers and seven guides to work at doing something we love by allowing us to …
Maryland Fly Fishing School
Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Sunday, April 6, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing 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.
Maryland Fly Fishing School
Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, May 18, 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.
