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New Stuff for the Holidays

December 19, 2006December 6, 2004

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 …

Going a fishin’

December 5, 2006December 5, 2004

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 …

Skating in November…

October 21, 2006November 30, 2004

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 …

Ospreys Abound…

October 21, 2006November 23, 2004

We’ve had several anglers reporting Ospreys throughout the catch and release area and as far downriver as Monkton.Water level is stable and at 103Cfs it is at a great level for fishing. Olive-bodied Caddis in sizes #16-18 are still working from Falls Rd to Big Falls Rd.Stonefly nymphs are also worth a try. The past week has been great Olive weather but not many fish are rising so try an emerger pattern like a sparkle dun in a #18 instead of a dry for covering flats between Masemore Rd. and Falls Rd. Note: Need a break from the relatives this weekend? The shop will be …

Shop Backwater Angler

October 21, 2006November 20, 2004

Shop Online Tired of beltway traffic? We are proud to offer many of the products we offer in the shop online. Are you brand savy? Here is a short listing of products from companies that we represent. Reels from: Abel, Bauer, Islander, Waterworks/Lamson, Ross, St. Croix, Teton, Tioga and Tibor. Rods from: R. L. Winston, St. Croix, G. Loomis, Sage, Scott, and Thomas & Thomas. Wading Products, Clothing and Accessories from: Simms, Patagonia, Fishpond, William and Joseph, Innovative Angling, Angling Evolution, Sports Tools, and Dr.Slick. Tying Materials and Supplies from: Dyna-King, Renzetti, Griffin, HMH, Hareline Dubbin, Spirit River, Natures Spirit, and Metz. Note: Shop our …

Dry fly fever…

October 21, 2006November 16, 2004

Small Caddis #16-18 and BWO’s #18-20 have been very effective mid-day. We’ve had plenty of reports of 12-14″ Browns taking these small dries in back eddies and flats. Streamer fishing around deadfalls and cut-banks can also be productive, (especially above Falls Rd.) so bring along a few light-bright zonkers sized #4-6. Note: Next time you’re out, try casting your streamers upstream-then strip them back to you before they swing downstream.

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