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Backwater Angler
16829 York Road, Monkton, Maryland, United States
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About the Backwater Angler
Backwater Angler is a full-service fly shop located just steps from the Gunpowder River in Monkton, Maryland. With recent rainfall increasing the flows in the river, fishing has begun to pick up and many successful trips have been had as we transition into Spring. We are currently booking guided trips on the Gunpowder for both half day and full day excursions.
The Gunpowder River is currently flowing at 100 Cfs and 48 degrees F, with soft hackles and BWO’s proving to be successful flies. The shop offers a range of products from top brands like Dr. Slick, Echo, and Tacky fly boxes. The river is still low flowing at 19cfs, and we recommend fishing midge and stonefly patterns to target the fish in the cooler temperatures.
For those interested in lightweight, classic fly reels, Ross Reels has reintroduced their iconic San Miguel model. The river is flowing at 19cfs with water temperatures between 41 and 43 degrees, and fish are active and looking for a big meal. Streamers like black wooly buggers and nymphs like Pheasant tails have been successful.
Backwater Angler also offers a variety of fishing gear and accessories, including the Abel Nippers which are currently on sale. The Vaya reel from Colorado is ideal for trout fishing, and the shop carries a range of reels for various fishing environments. Patagonia’s collaboration with Danner Boots offers a lightweight and grippy boot perfect for hiking and flats fishing.
The shop also carries Patagonia’s new wading staff, which is lightweight and adjustable for all anglers. The ZS2 Wader belt can be customized with accessories like a net quiver and water bottle holder. For those looking to throw big flies, the shop offers a sinking head fly line for deeper fishing in strong currents. Additionally, they carry Tenkara fly rods for a simple and compact fishing experience.
Overall, Backwater Angler is a one-stop shop for all your fly fishing needs, with a focus on quality gear and accessories to enhance your fishing experience on the Gunpowder River and beyond.
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16829 York Rd, Monkton, MD 21111, United States
Opening hours of Backwater Angler
Monday:
10:00 - 15:00
Tuesday:
Day off
Wednesday:
Day off
Thursday:
10:00 - 15:00
Friday:
10:00 - 15:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 15:00
Sunday:
Day off
Reviews of Backwater Angler
"I’ve stopped by Backwater Angler now for the last two weekends on my way to the Gunpowder and had a wonderful experience on both occasions. A transplant from Colorado, I’ve had the good fortune to fish many of our nation’s finest trout streams and have been in many highly respected fly shops. Backwater Angler is exactly what a fly shop should be. The atmosphere is non-pretentious and the staff is friendly and clearly very passionate about what they do. They made me feel welcome and told me everything I needed to have two amazingly productive days on the water. Backwater angler has everything from top of the line gear to affordable, entry-level equipment. This is what every shop should be and exactly what the sport needs. Special thanks to Theaux and Hudson. If you don’t stop by on your way to the river, you’re missing out."
"First time going to this small fly shop. I was pleasantly surprised by their selection of gear. It was extremely convenient to have a place like this so close to a great fishing area. Picked up a couple of flies that were recommended and they performed well that afternoon."
"If you’re looking for fly-fishing gear, advice, or assistance, this is THE place to go. My brother and I recently got some starter fly-fishing rods and were going out on the gunpowder to catch trout for the first time, and we stumbled upon this store looking for a place to get some flys and other tackle from. Not only did we end up purchasing some high quality gear, but the employees assisted my brother and I in getting our fly-fishing licenses (a process they made timely and simplistic), provided guidance when it came to what flys to pick, how to fish them, and where to fish them, and even took the time to help us rig up our rods properly so we had the best shot at catching our targeted species. Fantastic shop, even better people. If you need a place to go for fly-fishing gear or guidance of any kind, do yourself a favor and go to Backwater Angler."
"Great shop, wonderful owner in Theo, and a couple very cool and helpful young gents working in the shop when I stopped by last week (august of 2021). I was hoping to run into Theo as he was kind enough to get me started on my fly fishing journey about 8 years ago. Can’t say enough about small fly shops like Backwater Angler; they are the reason people can show up to an unfamiliar river, get a little local knowledge and have some fun throwing a fly around. Support your local fly shop, stop in and buy local. Attached photos were from 8/8/21."
"I started flyfishing 15 years ago. And, soon met Theo and the staff at Backwater Angler. The shop has always provided me with phenomenal service. That is not an exaggeration. The gear they sold me has lasted a long time, served me well and was thoughtfully priced at a point that a working man can afford. During the many years between major purchases, when I’ve often bought little more than tipit from them, they’ve always been willing to take the time to provide me with good advice about fishing on the Gunpowder and fishing generally. For any angler experienced or beginner looking to fly fish locally or when traveling it’s had to imagine a better source for gear or advice."
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