Mid March Gunpowder Fishing Report

The Gunpowder is at 72cfs, clear and 43 degrees F swinging up to 47 F. Little black stoneflies size 16 have been coming off and the fish are looking for them during the warmer part of the day. Plentiful midges and the very occasional mayfly has been reported by customers including some small sulphurs! I would imagine the warm winter we’ve had can bring the hatches forward, we saw a similar thing occur in spring 2017 after a warm winter. Don’t be without some unseasonable patterns on the river just in case. With the water being so clear and many of the fish holding in …

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Beginners Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Saturday the 18th of April a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing in Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection. Class is held from 9:00-12:00pm. Cost is $125 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day of the school. Class …

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Beginners Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Saturday the 11th of April a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing in Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection. Class is held from 9:00-12:00pm. Cost is $125 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day of the school. Class …

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Used Fly Fishing Gear in Maryland

We have a new selection of used fly fishing gear in Maryland. Don’t postpone joy! Stop in over the weekend to see them for yourself. They won’t be here long! Here is a quick listing of rods from T&T, Scott, G. Loomis, Echo and reels from Ari T Hart, Ross, Bauer, Islander and Orvis. Fly rods: G. Loomis Whisper Creek GLX 8ft 8 inch 3wt 4pc $300 T&T Vector 9ft 4wt 3pc $400 T&T Vector 9ft 5wt 3pc $400 Scott G series 9ft 4wt 4pc $600 G. Loomis NRX 9ft 4wt 4 pc $350 Sage Z Axis 11ft 7wt 4pc $450 Scott STS 9ft 8weight …

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Beginners Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Saturday the 4th of April a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing in Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection. Class is held from 9:00-12:00pm. Cost is $125 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day of the school. Class …

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Fresh Arrival of Scott Rods in Maryland!

Right in time for spring fishing, we’ve checked in a fantastic rod selection from Scott including: 9′ 4wt Radian 9′ 5wt Radian 9′ 6wt Radian 9′ 4wt G 8′ 8″ 3wt G 9′ 4wt Radian 9′ 5wt Radian 9′ 6wt Radian 9′ 8wt Sector 9′ 9wt Sector 9′ 8wt Tidal Stop in the shop to cast& see what they’re all about, available for online purchase aswell! https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/scott-radian/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/scott-g-series/ Scott Sector https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/scott-tidal/