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St. Patrick’s Day Sale

With snow again in the forecast, we’ve been outfitting folks for trips to Argentina for trout and the Bahamas for bonefish lately-at last count we had fifteen new saltwater fly rods from 7 weight through 10 weight in the rack from G. Loomis, Winston, Scott and St. Croix. If you’re looking for a used saltwater fly rod we have a few of those too. The calendar tells us that Spring is right around the corner, so remaining in-stock 2015 Patagonia Capilene, Simms Cold Weather Shirts, and Simms Fingerless and fold-over mitts and winter hats are 25% off till they’re gone!

Beginner’s Fly Fishing School

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Saturday, March 26th, 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 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. 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

Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, March 13th, 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 AM till 1:00 PM. 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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A Wet Snow and Great Trail Conditions along the Gunpowder

The Gunpowder River is flowing at 157 CFS and is 40.5 F. After talking people out of going fly fishing on the Gunpowder for the past three weeks, trail conditions are improving dramatically with very little ice remaining except on the slopes in the Falls Rd section. A light dusting of snow last night brightened up the river birch and sycamores along the Gunpowder. If you’re after larger fish, stop in for a sink-tip and a dumbbell-eyed streamer or two. Stoneflies are buzzing along the meadow banks from Masemore downstream through York Rd access but until the river water temperature stays in the mid 40’s …

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Streamers and Stone Flies on the Gunpowder

Thanks to Stefan for the Stream report and pics! With air temps on the rise the water in the Gunpowder has finally touched the 40 degree mark. Looking at next weeks forecast water temps should climb to the mid forty’s in no time. The river is still flowing quite fast at 150 cfs. Wild ish will start to take little black stone flies off the surface in the slower areas and close to log jams as the river warms Steady subsurface action nymphing with black and red zebra midges and dead drifting streamers has been the ticket. If your planning on fishing the river in …

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