Gunpowder River Fly Patterns for Beginners

Please join us for a Beginners Fly Tying Class on Saturday, March 15, 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.

Gunpowder River Streamer Patterns Class

Please join us for an intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, March, 8 2008 from 11:00 AM till 2:00PM. It’s a fly tying class that focuses on Gunpowder river streamer patterns. One of our Maryland 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.

Chesapeake Favorites Fly Tying Class

Join us on Saturday, March 1, from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM for a Chesapeake favorites tying class that focuses on Chesapeake Bay fly patterns. Capt. Jeff Lewatowski will be teaching this class for intermediate tyers. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use of materials, please bring your own tools.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.

Email Fly Fishing Gift Certificates Arrive in Time for the Holidays

That’s right folks,  if you can’t bear to get on the beltway this Holiday season, we’d be happy to email a gift certificate to you. To select one, check out our offerings online and place  an order on our secure site by December 23, 2007. For the late shoppers out there, Backwater Angler will be open from 10 AM till 4 PM on the 22, 23 and 24. We are open on Wednesdays through December and the 26th is sure to be a fun one in the shop, especially if you have a fly fishing gift certificate in hand. Gift certificates are redeemable for gear and …

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Maryland Brook Trout Fly Fishing

Maryland has ample brook trout fishing opportunities in the western region of the state. The small mountain streams that contain these native trout may only be six to twelve feet wide and less than a foot deep in many areas. The brook trout can grow to twelve inches and many streams have good populations of eager trout. Exploring small streams can uncover larger pools and deep narrow bends where larger trout hold versus the pocket water and riffles. Gear includes one to three weight rods with a length no longer than seven feet. I use a Scott Fiberglass 6 foot one weight to load quick …

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Airflo Ridge Tactical Trout Double Taper Fly Line Review

The following is a review of the Airflo Ridge Tactical Trout Double Taper Fly Line by Bill Felter. Thanks Bill! What a great flyline! I picked up one of these Ridgelines this summer to use on a 7 1/2 ft. bamboo rod and I absolutely love it. It shoots like a champ, float high and the tip hasn’t sunk yet. One of the thing I love most about this line is its soft, supple coating which really complements a more fully-flexing bamboo rod. I also like the shooting ability of this line. It makes fishing in close quarters a breeze; you can shoot 20+ ft. …

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