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Beginners Fly Tying Class Focuses on Gunpowder River Fly Patterns

Flyfishing Maryland? Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Sunday, March 30, 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.

New Fly Tying Products In Maryland

If you have been looking for new and innovative materials stop by Backwater Angler on your next fishing trip to the Gunpowder. We have a good mix of natural materials from blue pheasant to arctic fox, and plenty of flashy synthetics from Midge Cactus Chenille to UV Polar Chenille. Wing cutters are available in caddis and mayfly wing styles and have been a great new addition to the tying room. Use these razor sharp cutters with the winging material or ultra thin foam in stock to make consistent wings. These caddis and mayfly wings are realistic and durable. Innovative winging materials are colorfast, ultra thin …

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Long Sleeved Trout T’s in Stock

Backwater Angler has partnered with Mary K. Jenkins, aka. The Fish Lady, to bring you pre-shrunk, 100% cotton, T-Shirts now available in three styles.The long sleeved T-shirts feature a vibrant screen print high across the back, and the Backwater Angler logo printed on the right front chest. The Brown Trout shirt. Buy this shirt at www.backwaterangler.com The Rainbow trout shirt. Buy this shirt at www.backwaterangler.com The Brook Trout shirt. Buy this shirt at www.backwaterangler.com These shirts are available in sizes small through XXL and are limited in quantity. Stop by the shop and try one or more on or shop online on our secure site …

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Chesapeake Bay and Gunpowder River Streamer Fly Tying Class Update

We still have room in two popular tying classes coming up in March. The Chesapeake Fly Patterns class taught by Capt. Jeff Lewatowski is scheduled for March1 from 11:00Am till 2:00 PM and the Gunpowder River Streamers class, scheduled for March 8, from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM are sure to please. The cost for each 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.

Gunpowder River Fishing Report

February fishing on the Gunpowder at these low levels is not the typical winter fishing experience. Many anglers are opting to stay home or stop by the shop for tying materials to keep them busy. Contrary to what many anglers think the fishing on the Gunpowder has shown improvement over the past few weeks. The fish have seen little pressure and have developed an appetite since the drop in flow late last Fall. This picture below is Prettyboy releasing 30 Cfs and was taken during the low flow of January 07. In 2007 Prettyboy gained enough water to spill over in early March when we …

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Backwater Angler Gift Certificates for Valentines Day

What’s better than a box of chocolates? A Backwater Angler Gift Certificate. Print this page and leave it somewhere your better half will find it. The shop # is 410-329-6821. We CAN email gift certificates for Valentines day as late as 5:00 PM Thursday. Does Cupid have a Bamboo bow and arrow?

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