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Streamer Clinic on the Gunpowder River

Need to fine tune your streamer fishing techniques?  On Saturday February the 9th please join us for a streamer clinic with a Backwater Angler Guide on the Gunpowder river.  This course will cover gear selection (suitable rods), leader selection and construction, knots, fly selection and their imitations, casting mechanics (casting heavy lines/flies, shooting line) and multiple presentation scenarios and techniques (streamer retrieves and dead drifting).  Class is 2 hours long and held between 10 – 12 am. Cost is $100 per person. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day …

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Backwater Angler on Ebay

The shop has seen a lot of gear come in and out the door through the years. Some seem to not want to go back out the door. We have amassed a number of random products whether its used, new & discontinued or vintage, and while the fishing is slow we decided to move through some of this. Check us out on Ebay to see what we have on offer. Happy bidding!    

Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER 2018 Year End Review and Appeal

Thank you for supporting our efforts to protect the Gunpowder River! We could not have been successful without your generous support. Our work links and protects the forests, the fish and the faucet. Riverkeeper respects the varied economic, recreational and biological aspects of the River. Clean water in the Gunpowder watershed is everyone’s right and as a shared resource must be protected for all. Unfortunately, we are faced with many environmental threats that harm people’s ability to enjoy the River. The organization works collaboratively and proactively to find solutions to pollution problems and represent member’s interests in protecting the Gunpowder River and its watershed. We …

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Year End Gunpowder Fishing Report

The Gunpowder is at 245 cfs, clear and 43 degrees F. Update 11 am 12/28. Gauge at Falls road is at 440 cfs and rising, with more rain forecast through this afternoon. Remember level over 300 cfs are unsafe for wading, keep it to the banks! The river is in good shape. Gradually the flows have came down to a more optimal level for wading and fishing. Backwater Angler Guide Bryan Donoway & I fished yesterday and found a good amount of fish rising for blue winged olives and midges along the banks, in the back eddies and softer water. Nymphing was especially productive with …

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Ideas for Christmas Gifts

Christmas is just around the corner, the fishing has been thrown out of sorts with the customary weekly downpour, so here’s a little list of gift ideas if you are unsure what to buy. Gift Certificate. This makes it easy for you, it can never be the wrong shape, size or color. Call us at the shop and we can email you a gift certificate in no time. If one already fly fishes, it can be used for more gear, if it is something one is interested in pursuing it can go towards lessons or guide trips. Fly Selection: A box made with flies selected …

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Holiday Hours at Backwater Angler!

The shop will be open all week, from the 17th through the 21st from 10-5,  The 22nd and 23rd from 10 till 4.  The shop will be closed on December 24,25,26. The shop will be open the 27th-30th and on News Years Eve. We have a super range of inventory just in time for the holidays! If you need to do some Christmas shopping for friends, family, or just yourself! We’re here ready to assist. Happy holidays!

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