October Stream Report

The Gunpowder remains at 28 cfs with water temp’s in the mid 50’s F. Not much different to report from last month regarding hatches. Keep wading to a minimum to avoid spooking fish in the low water. With the cooler nights upon us the fishing tends to improve mid morning once the bugs (primarily midges) start to catch in the drift. The state just stocked 500 rainbows and goldens in the lower river (Glencoe, Sparks & Phoenix) so while the catch and release section is low it’d be worth a shot there with either streamers or nymphs.  Note: We will be open normal hours this coming …

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Patagonia Waders Sale!

Sale – 35% off!                                                                                               Retail price              Sales price Men’s Rio Gallegos Waders     Regular          XL            $499                       $325 Men’s Rio Gallegos Waders     Regular          L              $499                       $325 Men’s Rio Gallegos Waders     Regular          LM          $499                       $325 https://www.backwaterangler.com/product/patagonia-rio-gallegos-wader-2/ Middle Fork Packable Waders   Long             XL            $349                       $227 Middle Fork Packable Waders   Regular        M             $349                       $227 Middle Fork Packable Waders   Regular        ML          $349                       $227 Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders    

Beginners Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday the 27th of October 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 10:00 – 1:00pm. 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 …

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Beginners Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday the 13th of October 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 10:00 – 1:00pm. 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 …

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Beginners Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Saturday the 12th of October 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 10:00 – 1:00pm. 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 …

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G. Loomis NRX Fly Rod Sale

  In stock G. Loomis NRX Fly Rods – 35% off   Model                                                  Size                      Retail price            Sales price Light Presentation (LP)                  7’6” 3wt             $720                        $468 Light Presentation (LP)                   9’ 4wt                $745                        $484 https://backwaterangler.com/product/nrx-lite-presentation/ Nymph                                        10’ 3wt      …

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