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Backwater Angler is now located at 107 Mt Carmel Rd #106 Parkton, MD 21120

Backwater Angler is now located 3/10ths of a mile off of Exit 27 at I-83 at 107 Mt. Carmel RD Parkton, MD 21120. If you find yourself in the old shop parking lot this weekend just take a left out of the old lot, take a left at the light at Mt. Carmel Rd. and a left into the Village Plaza. Easy! If you find yourself in the old shop parking lot this weekend just take a left out of the old lot, take a left at the light at Mt. Carmel Rd. and a left into the Village Plaza. Easy! Coming from somewhere else? …

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Low, Clear Water and Terrestrials on the Gunpowder

The Gunpowder river is clear, low at 32 CFS and warming up at 58 F. Bright sun and burning hot days has made the fly fishing quite challenging. Thanks to Gene for the stream report and great photos: After a brief spell of 80 cfs flows the dam has reduced the flow to the mid 30’s yesterday morning. Long leaders and small dry flies have been still been tempting plenty of fish in the faster water. Small caddis patterns and ants (size 18) are great go-to flies all day long.

Hot July Fly Fishing Gear Moving Sale

Backwater Angler is moving. Thanks to Staffers Justin Gaffney and Gene Howson for all of their heavy lifting this week. Help us lighten the load by stopping in this Saturday and Sunday and getting great deals on (in-stock only) Fly Fishing Gear for the Mid-Atlantic. Including: 25% of all Rainjackets Free flyline with any reel purchase over $100 25% of all gear bags Pick three Loon Products and get the lowest priced one for free. Baker’s dozen flies-buy 12 get 1 free. Free casting lesson ($75 value) with any Rod Purchase (must book in-advance). 50% off table for things we simply cannot move!!! Sale is …

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5, 000 New Rainbows in the Catch and Release section of the Gunpowder River

The Gunpowder River is clear upstream of Bluemount road, flowing at an ideal 78 CFs and is 55 degrees. Fish are taking terrestrials, small streamers and midge patterns. Five-thousand (5,000) fingerling rainbows were stocked in the upper catch and release section in the past two weeks. Thanks to Gene for the following stream report and photos: Since Friday, the flow has been bumped up from the mid 40’s to the 80 cfs mark, providing much greater fishing opportunities. The water temperature in the upper sections ranging from 50-55 through the day. At time of year, with temperatures being well in the 90’s, its often best …

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Three Spaces Left in the 9 AM Fly Fishing School this Sunday

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, July 17th, 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 9:00 AM till 12:00 AM. 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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Beginner’s Fly Fishing School this Sunday Morning, July 10th

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, July 10th, 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 8:00 AM till 11:00 AM. 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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