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New Year Fishing on the Gunpowder

  End of the year and new year temperatures are making for some great days on the river.  Early stoneflies are moving about attracting the attention of the wild brown residents.  I was lucky enough to get out at the end of 2019 and land a brook trout on the Gunpowder which is a true gem. Much of the wild browns have been cooperating providing some action on nymphs and on top.  Throwing some dry stones will be productive, but wait until you see some surface activity.  Nymphing will still be more productive to those that stick with it. Stop by the shop to check …

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Scott Radian Review

It’s a real statement in the current market when a rod truly stands out from the rest and remains one of the most popular freshwater rods 8 years after it’s introduction, but that’s what the Scott Radian series does. Despite their fast action, they have a very unique feel which allows for a wide range of uses from delivering small dries on light tippet to banging weighted streamers against the banks. The quick recovery rate and springy action really makes for easy casting rods. Many modern fast action fly rods simply don’t offer this level of control from short to even long range casts. We …

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Happy New Year from Backwater Angler!

Thank you to all who shop with us, we truly appreciate your support. Here’s to a wonderful and fish filled 2020! Note: We will be closed as normal this Tuesday and Wednesday. We’ll be back as normal Thursday the 2nd. Have a happy & safe new year.       

Abel VAYA in Stock!

We have in 3 gorgeous new VAYA reels from Abel. These are partially ported, leaving just enough surface area to highlight the hand anodized finishes. The frame interior also features varying sets of milled fly patterns for those who appreciate the attention to detail. The large arbor spool features a precision-balanced dual-pawl drag engagement design with a fully sealed adjustable drag. The rigid machining, design and finishes are of the highest quality as you’d expect from Abel. We currently have the following: Vaya 4/5 Brook Trout Finish  – $995 Vaya 4/5 Dark Green Finish – $645 Vaya 5/6 Satin Black Finish – $645    

Good Flows on the Gunpowder For Christmas!

The holidays are getting into full swing and with many folks enjoying family or doing last minute shopping, now is a great time to find some water to yourself!  If you’re among the last minute shoppers, please note that the shop will be operating under normal hours this week, with Monday (12/23) being our last day open before Christmas. Now onto the fishing! Water levels on the Gunpowder have been consistently favorable with great clarity.  The river is currently flowing around 80 CFS, however water temps are only hanging around the mid 40s.  This means that nymphing will be the most productive technique if you’re …

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The River’s Up & We’re Open

The river’s up to 229 cfs at Falls road after overnight rain. This, along with the dark dreary weather, presents an ideal situation for those wanting to fish streamers. Thanks to Jim for the photo of the colored up fish caught recently doing just that. We’re open normal weekday hours both today & tomorrow for Christmas hours.    

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