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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?

Essential Gear for Bonefishing Trips

I make very few fishing trips a year outside of Maryland, yet I always make one that completely takes me out of my comfort zone. Bonefishing, especially self guided week long trips, can test instincts, casting and patience. My recent trip to North Caicos had the normal hurdles of winter tropical trips; a day or two of fishing lost to 30 knot winds, hours of searching flats, and intense moments. I had to deal with curious lemon sharks on numerous occasions and paddled countless miles in an ocean kayak across a lagoon to a ankle-knee deep, twenty square mile flat. I was fortunate to have …

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Shop Hours on Thursday, FEB 7

The shop will be open from 10 till 4 PM on Thursday, Feb 7 so that Backwater Angler Guides may get re-certified in CPR and First Aid Thursday evening. Have you booked a fly fishing guide trip for 08′ yet?

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