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New Winston Bamboo

We are now listing a new 7’9″ 5 weight bamboo fly rod from Winston. The rod comes with a spare tip section and has three pieces making up the rod. If you are looking to get into Bamboo rods you will not find a better rod to purchase. This rod is listed at $3500 from Winston. If you are interested please contact us at 410-357-9557 or at backwateragnler@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Winston has been making BAMBOO rods since 1929, when Robert Winther and Lew Stoner first began innovating using split bamboo cane. We have patented the …

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Holiday Hours

We will be open on the 21-23 and the 26th-29th. Stop in the shop to pick up a great holiday gift!

Holiday Gift Guide

Naughty or nice? Sometimes the best approach is to treat yourself or consider sharing this post with someone in the gift giving spirit. 1. Backwater Angler Gift Certificate Backwater Angler Gift Certificate 2. Abel Classic Brown Trout Vaya https://backwaterangler.com/product/abel-vaya-4-5-classic-brown-trout/ 3. Patagonia Winter Weight Fleece Oversocks Patagonia Winter Weight Fleece Oversock 4. Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip Waders Patagonia Men’s Swiftcurrent Expedition Zipfront Waders 5. Personalized Fly Selection Personalized Fly Selection 6. Backwater Angler Fly Fishing School Gift Certificate Backwater Angler Fly Fishing School Gift Certificate 7. Scott G Series Fly Rod https://backwaterangler.com/product/scott-g-series/ 8. Patagonia River Salt Boots by Danner https://backwaterangler.com/product/patagonia-river-salt-wading-boots/ 9. A Backwater Angler Guide Trip …

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Gunpowder River Early December Stream Report

The Gunpowder River is clear, 47.5 degrees F and flowing at 43.7 CFS. Fish are still midging in the flat water until the sun breaks through the clouds. Approaching wild fish this time of year requires limited wading and long, light leaders. Midge and midge emerges patterns in the #18-22 range will be most productive. Larger streamers will certainly move bigger fish but sometimes they just won’t commit to the fly. Sparse, traditional streamers twitched along the deadfalls, logjams, and bend pools may be more effective and are certainly easier to cast. Bald Eagles, as in the picture above, are frequently seen gliding among the …

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Ross Animas Fly Reel Review

A fully-redesigned frame and spool are highlights of the new Animas. The spool shows off the cutting-edge manufacturing techniques Ross Reels has developed, delivering a design that is incredibly strong and visually stunning. The Animas also re-joins the family by incorporating an ultra-light canvas phenolic handle which gets tackier when wet. along with the new drag system that includes composite discs that are more reliable and a smaller drag nob.  A new trouble-free spool release yields zero-maintenance performance, allowing the Animas to be ready for any fresh or saltwater excursion. Ross Animas  

A Cyber Monday Fly Fishing and Shopping Gesture

Our irregular ode to Cyber Monday, and far shorter than a Haiku, is in the form of a link below to 10% off standard Gift Certificates at Backwater Angler. For those of you that are gifted in the writing arts, please send us a few lines and thanks for supporting our small shop. Backwater Angler Gift Certificate

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