Accessories

Accessories

Shop now
Clothing

Clothing

Shop now
Gear

Gear

Shop now
Trips & Instruction

Trips & Instruction

Shop now
Waders & Boots

Waders & Boots

Shop now

Big Gunpowder River Rainbow

The river is low at 34 Cfs, clear and 48F. The wind has made fishing tough the past few days. Fish are still responding to nymphs and streamers in riffles and pools. The lower river downstream of Bluemount Rd has more flow and has been easier to fish.Our latest report and picture comes from our shop intern Max. Enjoy! Hey Theaux, I was fishing below Monkton rd. access at 2 PM on Sunday when this monster fish inhaled my black wooly bugger. It fought for about five minutes, and it bent my 5 WT rod all the way to the grip! Another fisherman was on …

Read more

Backwater Angler Hats in Stock in Monkton, MD

All hats feature stitched BACKWATER ANGLER logo on the front, and MONKTON, MD on the back. These hats are available in four fabrics, (tactel, oil-cloth, wool and supplex)  nine colors and are currently in stock.The wool and supplex hats are not pictured but feel free to pick one up in store or online. The Tactel brushed nylon hats are great for all around wear and available in Sienna, Olive, Khaki and Mocha. These hats feature a Velcro closure, Cool-Tech sweatband and water repellant, quick drying Tactel material. Stop in Backwater Angler or shop online for these hats. The oil cloth hats above are my favorite …

Read more

Backwater Angler Now Open on Wednesdays, Means that the Shop is Open 7 Days Each Week in December

You heard it here first. Whether you’re fishing or rounding up a few gifts leading up to the holidays, we’re here seven days a week in December. That’s right! The shop will be open from 10AM till 6PM on Weekdays,  including Wednesdays in December . We’re also open from 10AM till 4PM Saturdays and Sundays Shop early,  shop often, and thanks for supporting a Full Service Fly Shop along the Gunpowder River  only 35 Minutes from downtown Baltimore, Maryland.

Steelhead Fly Fishing Video on the Salmon River, New York

When the indicator paused and I came tight on a fish, it was unlike any feeling I’ve had chasing fish with a fly rod in a freshwater river. These fish surprised me with the raw power they had when they made the reel sing and knocked your knuckles on blistering run after run. When a fish was first hooked the violent surface eruptions and head shaking was heart stopping. The thought “fish!” hits you when the line comes tight then a combination fear, uncertainty and quick reaction take over. The speed and strength of the fish in the river made everything happen so quickly. The …

Read more

Top Ten Fly Fishing Gifts

Shopping for anglers for the holidays can be tough, but many products we stock make useful gifts no matter how knowledgeable, skilled or well stocked an angler may be. We constantly test new products from some of the biggest companies in fly fishing every year, and also get angler’s opinions on favorite products and top wish list items. #10 Airflo Ridgeline Tactical Trout Fly Line– Fly lines often get overlooked by anglers, yet a great line can help with casting and improve fish catching numbers. This line has a five year no crack guarantee and its “ridged” design and slickness means added distance and quicker …

Read more

Steelhead Fly Fishing on the Salmon River, New York

For some unknown reason Steelhead fishing managed to stay off my fishing To Do List, until recently. I loaded the Mariner Hybrid with my heavier Scott rods, a big net, vise, 2x heavy scud hooks and tons of egg yarn. Patagonia Capilene layers were essential to cold weather fishing along with heavy socks and micro puff clothing. Matt Devlin and I made the seven hour drive to Altmar, New York on twelve gallons of gas on Sunday November 10th. We arrived that afternoon to find 60-80 people lined elbow to elbow in the first 100 yards of river below the town bridge. I am not …

Read more

Featured Products