Accessories

Accessories

Shop now
Clothing

Clothing

Shop now
Gear

Gear

Shop now
Trips & Instruction

Trips & Instruction

Shop now
Waders & Boots

Waders & Boots

Shop now

Recreational Fishing Reopened in Maryland

Some good cheer in announcing that restrictions have loosened a bit in Maryland to allow recreational fishing again.  In addition from tomorrow (Saturday the 9th) some reservoirs including Prettyboy, Loch Raven and Liberty will open up for fishing for those abiding by CDC regulations. We are still offering online orders with free shipping. Ten percent off Gift Certificates whilst the shop is restricted from allowing customers in. Time to enjoy some spring fishing! Stay well out there. Please Note: We are prohibited from curbside pickup under current state regulations. 

10% Off Gift Certificates

As a way of saying thanks for your continued support throughout the stay at home order please consider a gift to yourself, a friend or family member to ease the stress through this difficult time. You may apply this to any item we have in stock online, backordered or service such as guide trips, schools or clinics (once we reopen for full service). Please don’t hesitate to call the shop if there’s any questions/inquiries and we’ll get back to you ASAP. Wishing you all the best and hope to see you again soon! Backwater Angler Gift Certificate  

Catch and Release Fishing and Boating Closed Statewide in Maryland

Here is the latest Covid-19 update from DNR from Wednesday April 8, 2020. Governor Larry Hogan has issued an executive order on March 30, 2020, which institutes a Stay at Home directive and says that no Maryland resident should be leaving their home unless it is for an essential job or reason, such as obtaining food or medicine, seeking urgent medical attention, or for other necessary purposes. While the order does allow for outdoor exercise recreation, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reaffirming the need for members of the public who engage in outdoor recreation to follow all rules and guidelines in place …

Read more

Scott Fly Rods Available to Ship

Some good news during this extraordinary time. We are huge fans of Scott Rods and we have had happy customers take them to all corners of the world including Patagonia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, the Rockies and Alaska. If you are interested in treating yourself to one and we don’t have the model you are looking for in the shop, please call the shop or order one online, we’ll have it shipped for free directly from Scott while we stay at home.Here is the note we received from our Scott rep: Dear Scott Dealer, I hope you are all well and coping with …

Read more

FAQ About Governor Hogans Stay At Home Order Related To Fishing

We’ve been getting many calls with questions on how the stay at home order affects their fishing and recreational pursuits. Whilst we’re not in a position to give an opinion on it we have asked for further clarification. As for now here is the latest from them. March 31, 2020 Governor Hogan has issued a Stay at Home Order in response to the global COVID-19 public health crisis. While there are certain exceptions for essential functions, the primary intent of the order is for people to stay at home in order to limit the spread of the virus. With that in mind, here is some …

Read more

Maryland Fly Fishing Gear Curbside Pickup Halted

OK folks, as they say, we’re all in this together. Stay well. Thank you for your patronage. The shop would not exist as a small retail specialty shop without your loyalty, kindness and friendship. We wish nothing more but for you and your families to stay healthy and happy. While we greatly appreciate that many of our loyal and quite a few new customers were able to get out on the Gunpowder River during opening day weekend and take part in our curbside pickup offerings, today’s order COVID19-07 from the Governor’s office halts our curbside pickup. The silver lining being that people will be safer …

Read more

Featured Products