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Beginners Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Saturday the 28th of March 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 11:00-2:00pm. 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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Scientific Anglers Absolute Leader and Tippet Review

Scientific Anglers have long been known for outstanding fly lines.  This year they have released their premium line of “Absolute” leader and tippet.  Here at the shop, we’ve received the full line of leaders and tippet from 7x-20lb and have been very impressed with the quality and performance.  Both the Absolute Flourocarbon and Nylon are supple, strong and boast a 30% increase in wet knot strength. SA has done a great job of increasing breaking strength without increasing diameter. The Absolute Streamer leaders are 4 ft and great for use with a sinking line or a floating line on those days fishing in higher water. To …

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Mid-Feb Gunpowder River Fishing Report

The Gunpowder River is flowing at 78.4 Cfs and is 42.5 degrees F. Temperatures are swinging nicely up now from 39 degrees F in the morning so it’s fine to wait until mid afternoon to get out there. Rumblings of stoneflies are always heard this time of year but a safer bet would be to give the black flies a look up top in the catch and release section. Stop in and pick up some of Mike Bachkosky’s little Lehigh snowflies to imitate these and bring along some 7x. Bright, mild days can make streamer fishing tough so don’t feel compelled to wade all day-use …

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Second Hand Fly Rods For Sale!

With the river looking like it’ll be ripping this weekend we have some deals on used rods for your consideration. Sage DS 905-2 (2 piece) $125  SOLD SOLD Sage DS 909-2 (2 piece) $100 Scott STS 908/3 (3 piece) $450 SOLD T & T VE 904-3  (3 piece) $400  St Croix Legend Elite 905-4 (Demo Model) $200 SOLD St Croix Imperial 905-4 $150  SOLD Orvis Clearwater Full Flex 5.5 7’9″ 5wt 2pc $100 SOLD Echo E3 7’6″ 3wt $150 Or alternatively a new with lifetime warranty 7’6″ 3wt NRX LP 40% off at $432. SOLD  

Superbowl Weekend Fishing Report on the Gunpowder

The river is at 90cfs and water temps around 40 degrees F, very clear. With water temperatures dropping under 40 on colder nights, the fishing has usually been slow. That said, river levels are ideal and with mild winter temperatures, more little black stoneflies should be coming off getting the trouts attention. Fishing a small pheasent tail, prince or frenchie nymph (16-22) close to the bottom will catch fish most consistently. Didymo is starting to really take hold on the rocks above Falls road up to the dam; setting up a drop shot rig is a good way to get around the snot getting all …

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Winter Hours At Backwater Angler

From today until Daylight Savings Hours on the 9th of March we will be closing the shop early at 4pm on weekdays (Monday, Thursday & Friday). Weekend hours remain the same (10 – 4).    

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