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Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Gift Card: Not sure what to get? No need to worry! Backwater Angler Gift Certificate Books written by Jerry Kustich: Jerrys stories never get old. Keeps you looking forward to getting back out on the water time after time. Jerry Kustich Books Abel Maryland Fly Reels: The Maryland flag is a unique design and looks awesome on this classic reel. Take a little bit of home with you wherever you go wet a line. https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/abel-super-series-maryland-flag-reel/ Echo Base Kit: Perfect for one beginning their fly fishing journey. Excellent value with a lifetime warranty. The 8′ 4wt is a gem of a rod for the Gunpowder. Ready to go! …

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Turkey & Trout Fishing in Maryland!

The river is at 62 cfs and stable, as Prettyboy dam is full & spilling, water temps hang around 50 degrees F and the river is gin clear. The only time you’ll likely see bug activity, & by that i mean midges with a few olives, is by noon til 4 in the catch and release section. Otherwise fishing has been decent for those nymphing or streamer fishing. Fish are on redds, please limit your wading, refrain from tail outs whilst next years trout grow. The fish thank you! Black Friday: Spend $75 or more get a free Morning Star Lanyard! Worth $30. Along with …

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November Gunpowder River Report

The Gunpowder is at 50 cfs, water temperatures in the mid 50’s and running very clear. Fishing on the Gunpowder has been decent lately, with levels dropping to a much better level for cold weather fishing, in the 40-100 cfs range. We’ve been seeing midges and olives in the afternoon and anglers have been enjoying some good action on small dries. Fishing tends to pick up around noon through til dark. With the frigid nights upon us  throwing a streamer can result in some bigger browns. Thanks to Tom Master for the awesome fish photos! Tom began fly fishing this past Summer and is reaping the …

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Patagonia In Maryland

Hey Bark at the Moon! Apparently only Ozzy could get us through a Friday full of boxes from Patagonia. The result is we have surplus of lightweight, high tech, long lasting warm gear just in time for the low 20’s. We would not think of hitting the river this time of year without a pair of R1 Fishing Gloves, a River Salt Jacket over a Micro-Puff Hoody or Micro-Puff Jacket and an R1 pant or Shelled Insulator Pant under waders. https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/patagonia-r1-fishing-gloves/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/patagonia-ms-river-salt-jacket/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/patagonia-ms-micro-puff-hoody/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/ms-patagonia-micro-puff-jacket-carbon/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/patagonia-r1-pants/ Patagonia M’s Shelled Insulator Pants

Nymphing Clinics on the Gunpowder River

Keep on fly fishing this winter! Join us on either Saturday the 16th or Saturday the 23rd of November to learn the different techniques of nymphing. This clinic will go over euro nymphing (tight lining) vs indicator fishing, whilst going over rigging, casting, fly selection, gear choice and how to approach different water types. Each clinic is in a group setting of no more than 3 anglers per guide, will be 3 hours long and use of fly rods and reels is included. Cost is $140 per person. Clinics are scheduled 11-2. Call the shop at 410 357 9557 to pre register or purchase online. …

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Snow Flurries and Warm Gear from Filson in Maryland

With snow flurries greeting and an idling UPS truck full of cold weather gear Filson we rang in Friday with plenty of cheer. With Saturdays low forecast to be around around 22 F we think that the Vintage Flannel Shirts, Light Weight Alaska Guide Shirts, Ultralight Vests, Ultralight Jackets, Ridgeway Fleece and Ridgeway Jackets have arrived just in time. https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/vintage-flannel-work-shirt/ http://www.backwaterangler.com/product/filson-lightweight-alaskan-guide-shirt/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/ultralight-vest-dark-tan/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/filson-ultralight-jacket-2/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/filson-ridgeway-fleece-vest/ https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/filson-ridgeway-fleece-jacket/

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