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Sharkskin Fly Line from 3M Scientific Anglers in Stock!

New lines always promise high floatation, extra distance and slickness to improve casting. One of the most recent lines to hit the fly fishing market is the Sharkskin Line in the Ultimate Trout Taper from Scientific Anglers. The blue heron colored line has a gritty feel, which is actually a precision textured pattern that raises the surface area of the line off the guides. The idea is that the less line surface area contacting the guides during casting will mean less friction and more distance. The first noticeable attribute about casting the line is that it creates a sound, as the fine grit on the …

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Patagonia and Cloudveil Sale January 4,5, & 6

Still have some holiday cash burning a hole in your pocket? Stop in the shop this Friday through Sunday and take advantadge of great savings on in-stock clothing, luggage and wading products from Patagonia and Cloudveil. Save 25% on all in-stock Patagonia items including luggage. Save 35% on all in-stock Cloudveil items including waders and wading pants. This sale is limited to stock on hand Shop early, shop often and thanks for your patronage!

Backwater Angler is Open 7 days a Week in 2008!

In our 7th year, Backwater Angler’s New Years resolution is to be open seven days a week. We hope yours is to fish more in 2008! Fly Fish for Wild Browns, Kamloops Rainbows and Native Brook Trout that inhabit 18 miles of public water just 35 minutes North of Baltimore, Maryland, and only 75 to 90 minutes from DC. Shop hours are 10:00AM till 6:00PM every weekday and 10:00 Am till 4PM Saturday and Sunday. We are also open on Monday Holidays from 10:00 till 4 PM. We have three full time staff members and seven MD state licensed fly fishing guides ready to share …

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Maryland Fly Patterns for Beginners

Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s an introductory fly tying class that focuses on Maryland 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.

Bonefish Patterns Tying Class

Please join us for an Intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, February 9 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s a fly tying class that focuses on Bonefish Patterns. One of our Gunpowder river Guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate 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

Tying Gunpowder River Stonefly Patterns

Please join us for an Intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, February 2 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s a fly tying class that focuses on Stoneflly patterns. One of our Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate 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.

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