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	<description>A full service flyshop just steps from the Gunpowder River</description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>March Rains, Higher Flows and Hatching Insects On The Gunpowder</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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Flows on the Gunpowder have climbed with melt off from the snow and steady rains, so it&#8217;s no surprise levels rose over 300 CFs today. Once flows hit 400 CFs the wading and fishing opportunities begin to dwindle, but the upper sections usually remain clear enough to cast streamers from the bank. The past week [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discontinued Abel Super 4 Reel in Brown Trout Finish</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/13/discontinued-abel-super-4-reel-in-brown-trout-finish/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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At the Backwater Angler fly shop we get a chance to look at and demo tons of reels, lines and rods from the top manufacturers in the fly fishing industry. We all have our own personal tastes in gear, and either gravitate from a purely functional point of view to something beyond eye catching that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maryland Fly Fishing School</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/13/maryland-fly-fishing-school-23/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 20, 2010; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Please join us for a flyfishing school. On Saturday, March 20, 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, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>March Fly Fishing On The Gunpowder</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/06/march-fly-fishing-on-the-gunpowder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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The Gunpowder river is flowing at 187 CFs, and water temps have increased a few degrees after a week of warmer air temperatures. The access has improved as far as parking, and most of the catch and release lots are plowed. Access along the trails is also improving as some spots are melted, others packed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yellow Perch Fishing Heating Up in North East</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/05/yellow-perch-fishing-heating-up-in-north-east/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/05/yellow-perch-fishing-heating-up-in-north-east/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:22:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I just spoke to David who told me a Yellow Perch tournament is scheduled for this weekend up near Herb&#8217;s Tackle Shop in North East. It&#8217;s being called the CCA MD &#8220;Yellow Perch Appreciation Day&#8221; and is being held at North East Park from 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Registration for the tournament costs $5 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Intro. to Fly Fishing School</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/03/intro-to-fly-fishing-school-15/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/03/intro-to-fly-fishing-school-15/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 13, 2010; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Please join us for a flyfishing school. On March 13, 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, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Invasive Rainbows on the Radar</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/02/invasive-rainbows-on-the-radar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:32:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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This morning I visited the Odyssey School in Stevenson, where I checked in on the fast growing Kamloops strain rainbows, showed the class lots of insects and a sample of Didymo, and generally talked about water quality and what Brookies, Rainbows and Browns need in order to live. On the way back to the shop [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Caddisfly Bandages on the Way</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/01/caddisfly-bandages-on-the-way/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/01/caddisfly-bandages-on-the-way/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Meredith for the quick note and link!
Theaux,
Greetings!  I hope that you are well. My father forwarded this article to me and asked me to send it to you. It’s about some researchers who recently made a very cool discovery about caddis fly larvae.
Meredith Winks
Some compelling words from the article from laboratoryequipment.com titled;
 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Advanced Fly Tying: Cripple and Emerger Patterns</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/01/advanced-fly-tying-cripple-and-emerger-patterns-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/01/advanced-fly-tying-cripple-and-emerger-patterns-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 13, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an Advanced Fly Tying Class on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Cripple and Emerger Patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this challenging advanced class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Intermediate Fly Tying: Stonefly Life Cycle</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/01/intermediate-tying-stonefly-life-cycle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/03/01/intermediate-tying-stonefly-life-cycle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 6, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an Intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Gunpowder River Stonefly Patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled Intermediate class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>February Steelheading and Bonefishing</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/22/february-steelheading-and-bonefishing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/22/february-steelheading-and-bonefishing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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Taylor Brown sent in this recent report where he divided his time between breaking ice off the guides in New York, and wading tropical flats in the Bahamas.  
&#8220;Theaux,  Hope all is well.  With the blizzard coming a few weeks ago I was able to get a week and a half off [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sweetgrass Bamboo Fly Rods In Stock</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/19/sweetgrass-bamboo-fly-rods-in-stock/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/19/sweetgrass-bamboo-fly-rods-in-stock/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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We recently received four Sweetgrass Bamboo fly rods in the shop with two rods in two different series. The Sweetgrass Series 7&#8242;3&#8221; Pent, 2 piece 4/5 weight rod above features two tips, agate stripping guide, sterling silver hook keeper, nickel silver ferrules, and polished nickel silver reel seat hardware. The rod is priced at $2000.00, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fly Fishing Maryland In Nearly Four Feet of Snow</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/18/fly-fishing-maryland-in-nearly-four-feet-of-snow/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/18/fly-fishing-maryland-in-nearly-four-feet-of-snow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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On Monday of this week it was time to put down the snow shovel and pick up a rod and head to the Gunpowder River. While the roads were clear, many accesses to the river were either not plowed, or plowed in with huge piles of snow. Masemore, Monkton and York roads had a few [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shop Closed on Mardi Gras Day</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/15/shop-closed-on-mardi-gras-day/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/15/shop-closed-on-mardi-gras-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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Happy Mardi Gras!
The shop will be closed on Mardi Gras Day, that&#8217;s Fat Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 as our Backwater Angler guides get recertified in first aid and CPR-a handy thing to have on a day when beads and doubloons are being used as projectiles. The shop will reopen on Wednesday at 10:00 AM, by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Intermediate Fly Tying: Cripple and Emerger Patterns</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/15/intermediate-fly-tying-cripple-and-emerger-patterns/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/15/intermediate-fly-tying-cripple-and-emerger-patterns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[[ February 20, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an Intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Cripple and Emerger Patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this challenging advanced class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>President&#8217;s Day Sale at Backwater Angler</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/15/presidents-day-sale-at-backwater-angler/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/15/presidents-day-sale-at-backwater-angler/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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The shop will be open President&#8217;s day from 10 till 4PM.
Been waiting for an excuse to book a guide trip for the spring?
Celebrate Washington&#8217;s birthday by calling us today and save 20% on a prepaid half or full day guide trip to be scheduled for spring, summer or fall of 2010. Give us a call [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fly Fishing Argentina</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/14/fly-fishing-argentina/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/14/fly-fishing-argentina/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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Willy Palmer sent us this picture and short report after returning from a recent trip to Argentina. 

I see you mentioned Argentina in your recent web update.  Thanks for all the help with tackle in preparation for the trip.  I&#8217;ll fill in details later, but the fishing was great, the people delightful, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mardi Gras Book Review: Carnival in New Orleans, A Fantasy</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/12/mardi-gras-book-review-carnival-in-new-orleans-a-fantasy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/12/mardi-gras-book-review-carnival-in-new-orleans-a-fantasy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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Search &#8220;New Orleans Snow&#8221; on the internet and a blizzard is not the first entry. Instead you’ll find SnoWizard. A company that has brought fine fluffy shaved snow to residents of the Big Easy since 1936.  But now it seems, they&#8217;re gettin&#8217; snow from the sky Cher!&#8211;and it&#8217;s making a mess of Mardi Gras. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Record Snowfall of 79.9 Inches this Season in Baltimore</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/12/record-snowfall-of-799-inches-this-season-in-baltimore/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/12/record-snowfall-of-799-inches-this-season-in-baltimore/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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What I would give to see a blade of grass. The plug the CAT C 12 gingerly placed across the front of my drive is now cleared. The impending snow shovel shortage awaits! I have one snow shovel left, the other expired in the early dawn hours Wednesday on the warm side of the house [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fly Fishing the Torres del Paine and the Rio Puelo, Chile</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/12/fly-fishing-the-torres-del-paine-and-the-rio-puelo-chile/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/12/fly-fishing-the-torres-del-paine-and-the-rio-puelo-chile/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:11:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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Thanks to Max for the stream report and photos from a recent fly fishing trip to Chile. Testament that Backwater Angler interns know how to spend a few weeks in January down South.

Hi Theaux!
Just wanted to tell you a bit about our trip to Chile this past month. We fished in the Torres del Paine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Gunpowder River After The Blizzard</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/09/the-gunpowder-river-after-the-blizzard/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/09/the-gunpowder-river-after-the-blizzard/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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The heavy snowfall in Baltimore county accumulated to well over two feet in many areas over this past weekend. The road conditions finally improved yesterday and I took a drive to the river to take a few pictures. I was fortunate to find the only parking space at Masemore, as the lot was plowed in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fly Fishing Tough but Necessary for Some</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/03/fly-fishing-tough-but-necessary-for-some/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/03/fly-fishing-tough-but-necessary-for-some/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Gunpowder river is flowing at 142 CFs, is gin clear and 38 F. Small #16-18 stonefly nymphs, san juan worms and large wooly buggers and sculpin patterns have been accounting for a few wild fish. Cabin fever is upon us! Fishing conditions are, well, tough out there, especially with headlines looming like, Snow Appetizer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sweetgrass Fly Rods Update</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/03/sweetgrass-fly-rods-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/03/sweetgrass-fly-rods-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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This shot of Glenn Brackett giving drying bamboo the once over was sent to us from Dave at Sweetgrass rods-Thanks Dave! We unpacked a Sweetgrass 8ft 5wt 3pc 2/2 Hex, and a 7&#8242; 3&#8243; 4/5wt 2/2 Pent over the weekend.
If you haven&#8217;t heard, the &#8220;Boo Boys&#8221; have a new series, called Mantra as described on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Fly Fishing the Frying Pan, Colorado</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/02/winter-fly-fishing-the-frying-pan-colorado/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/02/winter-fly-fishing-the-frying-pan-colorado/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backwaterangler.com/?p=3622</guid>
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Thanks to Fred for the great picture from a recent Winter trip to the Frying Pan River in Colorado. This big brown trout was caught while fishing 36 F water in deep depressions along the Flats of the Frying Pan on a 22 F day. The next day, a seemingly unrelated article from The Aspen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Small Stream Fishing Report</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/01/winter-small-stream-fishing-report/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/02/01/winter-small-stream-fishing-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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The cold weather is back in Northern Baltimore County, and the recent snow storm dropped close to five inches in Monkton this past weekend.  The Gunpowder flows dropped to 137 CFs on Sunday, and water temps are still below 40 degrees. Earlier this week I found some respite from numb toes and tough fishing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Texas Fly Fisherman Leaves the Guadalupe and Returns to Maryland, Coldwater and Wild Fish</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/31/a-texas-fly-fisherman-leaves-the-guadalupe-and-returns-to-maryland-coldwater-and-wild-fish/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/31/a-texas-fly-fisherman-leaves-the-guadalupe-and-returns-to-maryland-coldwater-and-wild-fish/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Daniel for the fishing report and kind words from his trip to the Gunpowder this past Saturday.
Hey Theaux,
I just wanted to thank you for mapping out some of the local river crossings for me earlier today. I had an awesome time out there! It was my first trip on the Gunpowder and I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More Winter Weather, Leonard Rods and Cornhuskers</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/29/more-winter-weather-leonard-rods-and-cornhuskers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/29/more-winter-weather-leonard-rods-and-cornhuskers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backwaterangler.com/?p=3577</guid>
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The Gunpowder river is flowing at 155 Cfs, is clear and river water temps are still below 40 F. The wind and cold this week has made for challenging fishing. Stoneflies are about but not many fish are willingly to commit to dries. We were paid a visit midweek by a hardy Nebraskan angler from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Fly Tying Classes in the Forecast</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/29/winter-fly-tying-classes-in-the-forecast/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/29/winter-fly-tying-classes-in-the-forecast/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[With rain, sleet and snow in the forecast, we&#8217;ve been busy marking up the shop calendar with tying classes. Our Gunpowder Guides teach these classes in Monkton, Maryland with an emphasis on fun! Here&#8217;s a sampling of sixteen upcoming fly tying classes to be scheduled for this Winter:
Fly Tying For Beginners: An excellent introduction to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maryland Trout in the Classroom Update</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/29/maryland-trout-in-the-classroom-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/29/maryland-trout-in-the-classroom-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:23:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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 Here is a  quick update from our trout in the Classroom schools. &#8211;all of the eggs have hatched and the alevins are hanging on. Soon they&#8217;ll be swimming around in the wide world of a 55 gallon tank. Checking tank pH and water temperature were the first orders of business upon delivery of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Advanced Fly Tying: Cripple and Emerger Patterns</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/22/advanced-fly-tying-cripple-and-emerger-patterns/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/22/advanced-fly-tying-cripple-and-emerger-patterns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[[ February 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an Intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, February 7, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Cripple and Emerger Patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this challenging advanced class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beginner&#8217;s Fly Tying: Gunpowder Favorites</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/22/beginners-tying-gunpowder-favorites/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/22/beginners-tying-gunpowder-favorites/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backwaterangler.com/?p=3515</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[ February 6, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for a Beginner's Fly Tying Class on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Gunpowder River Favorites. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled beginner's class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Intermediate Fly Tying: Midge Lifecycle</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/22/intermediate-tyingmidge-lifecycle-class/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/22/intermediate-tyingmidge-lifecycle-class/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backwaterangler.com/?p=3508</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[ January 31, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an Intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, January 31, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Gunpowder River Midge Lifecycle Patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Intermediate Fly Tying: Stonefly Lifecycle</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/22/intermediate-fly-tyingstoneflies/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/22/intermediate-fly-tyingstoneflies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:17:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backwaterangler.com/?p=3505</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[ January 30, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an Intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Gunpowder River Stonefly Patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled Intermediate class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mid-January Gunpowder Fishing Report</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/18/mid-januar-gunpowder-fishing-report/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/18/mid-januar-gunpowder-fishing-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backwaterangler.com/?p=3474</guid>
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This week the brutal cold spell finally lifted in Northern Baltimore County, and air temps hit the mid 40s toward the end of the week through the weekend. The water temps are still really cold, (37-39 degrees) with the majority of air temp influenced flow spilling over Prettyboy dam. We have been fielding a lot [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stoneflies are in Your Future</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/15/stoneflies-are-in-your-future/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/15/stoneflies-are-in-your-future/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Gunpowder is flowing at 106 Cfs is clear, and is dangerously close to 38 F at Falls Rd. Slightly warmer water can be found a little further downstream as we still have a lot of spillover that&#8217;s keeping the upper sections cool. Large streamers dead drifted under indicators and stonefly nymphs fished through the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trout in the Classroom</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/13/trout-in-the-classroom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/13/trout-in-the-classroom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:49:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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Backwater Angler has volunteered some time to help PPTU bring TU&#8217;s Trout in the Classroom Program to schools in Baltimore and Harford counties. We visited Odyssey School, Lutherville Laboratory, and Bel Air High school late last week to check tank conditions and to drop off fertilized trout eggs to be reared in the classroom. All [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snow Along the Gunpowder is Gone</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/12/snow-along-the-gunpowder-is-gone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/12/snow-along-the-gunpowder-is-gone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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Thanks to Adrian for sending in the following photos and the gentle reminder to enjoy winter while it lasts. The trails along the Gunpowder are now clear. With temps approaching the mid-40&#8217;s at the end of this week it&#8217;s time to hit the water. If you&#8217;d like to check out more snow, wait until the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Fly Fishing On The Gunpowder In 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/02/winter-fly-fishing-on-the-gunpowder-in-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2010/01/02/winter-fly-fishing-on-the-gunpowder-in-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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Winter temperatures, high flows and ice on the guides hasn&#8217;t kept many anglers from wetting a line this past week on the Gunpowder. My last day of fishing in 2009 was on Monday of last week, with a few friends willing to fish in the dropping 400 CFs flow. Each of us landed a few [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pick up a 2010 License Before New Years</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/28/pick-up-a-2010-license-before-new-years/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/28/pick-up-a-2010-license-before-new-years/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:48:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backwaterangler.com/?p=3414</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The shop will be closed New Years Day.
So&#8230; if you&#8217;re planning on picking up a fishing license to ring in the first fishing day of the New Year, please do so at the shop before Friday, January 1st, 2010.
The shop is open from 10AM till 6 PM every weekday.
The shop is open every Saturday and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snowmelt along the Gunpowder River Points to Streamer Fishing Mid-Week</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/27/snowmelt-along-the-gunpowder-river-points-to-streamer-fishing-mid-week/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/27/snowmelt-along-the-gunpowder-river-points-to-streamer-fishing-mid-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:17:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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The Gunpowder river is flowing at 668 CFs and is dropping. A full reservoir, coupled with 19&#8243; of snow from the last storm, and a warm and rainy Christmas weekend in the Hereford Zone, pushed the river up to 1, 070 CFs last night. An angler who stopped in the shop yesterday at 8 AM [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fly Fishing Maryland: Small Stream Shots 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/27/fly-fishing-maryland-small-stream-shots-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/27/fly-fishing-maryland-small-stream-shots-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backwaterangler.com/?p=3371</guid>
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Every year I always make time to explore smaller streams throughout the region in search of wild trout. Fishing small streams, especially for the first time, can lead to incredibly scenic places where few trout are pressured by anglers. Exploring unknown water is a gamble, as many hours or even days can be spent hiking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday Hours and Good Cheer Via Email</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/23/holiday-hours-and-good-cheer-via-email/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/23/holiday-hours-and-good-cheer-via-email/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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Check out our Happy Holiday Hours:
The shop will be open Monday through Wednesday from 10AM till 6 PM.
The shop will be open Christmas eve from 10AM till 2 PM.
The shop will be open Saturday and Sunday from 8AM till 4PM
If you&#8217;re Snowbound and still wondering about what to get the fly fisher on your list [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snow Day at Backwater Angler</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/19/snow-day-at-backwater-angler/</link>
		<comments>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/19/snow-day-at-backwater-angler/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:19:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backwaterangler.com/?p=3350</guid>
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If you&#8217;ve called the shop this morning you&#8217;ve already heard the news. The shop will be closed today due to inclement weather. If you need a fly fishing gift, enjoy the snow and stay warm by curling up to your favorite computer. It&#8217;s easy,  just whip out your Mastercard or VISA and shop securely [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fly Fishing The Gunpowder River In December</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/13/fly-fishing-the-gunpowder-river-in-december/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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The Gunpowder River flow increased to over 600 CFs midweek at the Falls Road gauge, when warm air and rainfall melted the snow that fell the previous week. Once the river flows dropped below 400 CFs, I spent some time nymphing and swinging streamers Thursday. A combination of cold night air and spillover dropped river [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blue Wing Olives, Brookies, and Snow Along The Gunpowder River</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/06/blue-wing-olives-brookies-and-snow-along-the-gunpowder-river/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason du Pont</dc:creator>
		
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The first snow storm of the year dropped three to four inches in the Hereford/Monkton area yesterday morning through late last night. Anglers braved the snow storm yesterday, and a number of reports included rising trout and empty parking lots at river accesses. Today the bright sun is melting the snow on the roads and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fly Fishing with Stoneflies on the Gunpowder River</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/02/fly-fishing-with-stoneflies-on-the-gunpowder-river/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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The Gunpowder River is flowing at 96 Cfs is clear and 50 F. Fish are still taking dries from Bunkerhill Rd. through Falls Rd. access points. Blue Winged Olive mayflies and small grey midges sized #18-22 have also been tricking a few rainbows. Be sure to bring along some gloves if you&#8217;re planning on doing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Intermediate Fly Tying: Midge Lifecycle</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/02/intermediate-fly-tying-midge-lifecycle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an intermediate Fly Tying Class on Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on the Midge Lifecycle. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the use [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Intermediate Fly Tying: Stoneflies</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/02/intermediate-fly-tying-stoneflies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 9, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an intermediate Fly Tying Class on Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Gunpowder River Stonefly Patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Steelheading Western New York Tribs</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/02/steelheading-western-new-york-tribs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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Thanks to Jeff Johnson for the great photo and report:
Theaux,
Hello, I was in your shop a few weeks ago to pick up some materials for my trip to Western New York over the holiday.  I managed pick up a few fish on flies I tied including this pony. Thanks for the advice. 
 
Jeff
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		<title>Intermediate Fly Tying: Nymphs</title>
		<link>http://www.backwaterangler.com/2009/12/02/intermediate-fly-tying-nymph-patterns/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theaux Le Gardeur</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 3, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Fly Fishing Maryland? Please join us for an intermediate Fly Tying Class on Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM. The class focuses on Gunpowder River nymph patterns. Our very own Gunpowder river guides will be teaching this fun-filled intermediate class. Cost of the class is $45 per person, and includes the [...]]]></description>
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