More Tying Class Kudos

Hey, thanks guys for holding the Caddis Tying class. The Snowshoe Caddis was a new one for me, and it’s all but unsinkable, (I don’t think I’ll be buying any more elk hair). Jason did a great job showing us the easy way to tie variations of standard patterns. And he also clued us in on how best to fish them. That’s something you don’t find in your typical pattern book. So, when’s the Mayfly class? Thanks again, Jim Check out our tying class offerings on the instruction page of the site

Fly Fishing Podcast

Got a minute? Listen to Theaux describe, in one minute, how to take a person fly fishing. Many thanks to George L Smyth for allowing us to take part in his: “One Minute How-To” Podcast Series.

Backwater Angler Now Open on Wednesdays in December

You heard it here first, The shop will be open from 10 till 6 PM every Wednesday through December. We’re looking forward to meeting all of the lucky folks that have Wednesdays off, so be sure to stop by the shop if you’re up this way.

Abel Fish Graphic Anodized Super Series Reels

Not sure what will be lurking under the tree this Holiday Season? Make it an Abel Super Series Reel, Fish Anodized that is, This video short by Jason du Pont got our hearts pumping. Order an Abel Fish Graphic Anodized Super Series Reel

Fly Tying for Beginners Feedback

We still have room for a few more in the Stonefly Tying Class this Saturday from 11:00AM till 2:00 PM Thanks to Jeff for the following feedback after attending the Beginners Tying Class with Jason. Just wanted to drop you guys a quick note thanking you for the tying class on Sat. There is new appreciation by all who attended for what goes into putting a fly together. Jason did a great job of teaching. It was a lot of fun, not particularly difficult, but not without a few challenges and room to improve and grow. This certainly opens up a whole new dimension of …

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Maryland Trout Unlimited Conservation Fundraiser

Please join TU members and friends for a fun evening of dinner and entertainment to benefit Maryland Trout Unlimited’s conservation programs. Saturday, December 2, 2006 6-11 PM at Oregon Ridge Park Bull and Oyster Roast Open Bar-Beer and Local Maryland Wines Live and Silent Auction-Fishing and Outdoors Gear, Guided Trips and more… Games, Raffles and Door Prizes Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Tables w/10 Seats are $350 Contact Mike Zimmer at 410-882-7572 or mzducks@comcast.net The MDTU Conservation Banquet is the chapters single funding source for conservation programs, stream restoration work, youth and community outreach, Hatch and Match, and the Winter speaker …

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