Used Boots for Sale

As part of some spring cleaning we’re selling some of our lucky boots that have been using in pur guide service and we’re looking to replace. They’re a few years old but still have life in them. If you place an order plan to pick up curbside from Thursday, please note what time you expect to pick them up. $45 a pair Simms size 8 LL Bean size 9 Simms size 10 Simms size 11 x 2                  sold Simms size 13                        sold Chota size 13 Used …

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Opening for Curbside Pickup this Saturday the 16th

Following Baltimore County directive of the state’s reopening of retail business. We are starting contactless curbside pickup commencing tomorrow (5/16). We will be open normal hours 10-4. To facilitate this and allow us time to put orders together this is how we’ll conducting business: We encourage you to place your orders online for same day pickup before 3pm and state around what time you will be arriving. Please allow at least 20 minutes for us to prepare your order for pickup. We will bring your gear out to your car. We can also accept phone orders to discuss specifics on items such as flies, leader, tippet. …

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Mid May Gunpowder Stream Report

The river is at a ideal 115 cfs, clear and water temperature in the low to mid 50’s. Sulphurs hatching in the afternoon, spinner fall has been happening late after dark. Warmer days should bring this forward. Tan caddis coming off in the afternoon through evening. Midges have the fish looking up earlier in the day.

Spring Fish Stocking Report from MDDNR

We wanted to share this great news with you from the State. To date, the department has stocked 211,450 brown, golden, and rainbow trout across the state, at the locations listed below. Annual production at our hatcheries is about 300,000 trout. This completes trout stocking for the spring. Please obtain your fishing license here. Maryland Department of Natural Resources conducted limited trout stocking throughout Maryland this spring in an effort to alleviate overcrowding at state fish hatcheries, and also provide opportunity for recreational anglers. Following Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive orders to limit spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, state employees suspended all field activities, including regularly …

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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