You heard it here first folks. The shop will be OPEN this Wednesday, the 15th and next Wednesday the 22nd from 10AM till 6 PM. The shop will be open the 24th and 31st from 10AM till 4 PM. Note: Can’t make it up to the shop? We’ve been shipping items to Indiana, Nevada, Maryland and Pennsylvania this week. Pick up the phone or check out our online catalog-we’ve just added more gear reviews and new products from Simms and Waterworks-Lamson.
The 17″ Rainbow and 14″ Brown that were released today by a lucky angler were suspected of being on steroids. Dry fly fishing has been very challenging in the rain. Hardy souls sporting good raingear have been happier than those without.Streamers and nymphs are starting to account for more fish.
Eight and nine weight rods are great for many species in both fresh and saltwater. Why not have a line that is as versatile as the rod? The Airflo Striper Multi Tip system opens doors of opportunities for anglers making the jump to larger weight rods. The system incorporates an intermediate line with loop-to-loop connections to various shooting heads. One interchangeable system covers all columns of water easily. No need for spare spools with sinking lines, the system comes with a series of 20′ sections including an intermediate, a 3 inch, and a 7 inch per second sinking head. The heads come in a nice …
Based on my sources there are twenty people logged on to the site. Drop me a line at info@backwaterangler.com and let me know what you are looking at. This morning the snow underwhelmed me. Yesterday I shoveled my entire drive and last night it dawned on me that if I parked at the head of it I’d have roughly 10 feet to worry over. Ask yourself-Is he getting smarter or just plain lazy? We might have a poll on that very topic. Today, I’ve been looking at lots of new products from Fishpond. I’m wearing one of their Blue River Chest Packs in Khaki and …
Yes, the shop is open. Water is clear and 49 F, and all of this snow won’t turn into water for a few days. Try Hare’s ear nymphs sized #14-16 and small stonefly nymphs sized #18. A Griffith’s Gnat with a brassie as a dropper is a great Winter pattern for the slick water at Masemore. My hat’s off to local artist Kevin Raines. He is chasing fish today on cross country skis. Kevin just dropped off a striking Fall scene that features a bunch of randy Brookies tusseling in a boulder strewn pool. The work is an oil on paper and is listed at …
Is it too early to skate? Not if you are fishing caddis. The river is at a great level and the water temp is steady at 52 F. A few lucky anglers had fish slashing at caddis patterns this afternoon.With rain in the forecast, plan on fishing Olives mid-week.If you plan on fishing in the next few months, be mindful of redds-Please limit your wading and give the fish a chance! Note: Redds are cleared areas of gravel that are typically dinner plate sized or larger. They appear throughout the catch and release area and sometimes as far downstream as Glencoe. The fish use these …
