Upcoming Fly Fishing Vacations Part 3

Machaca Hill, Belize

Machaca Hill is located on the Rio Grande just minutes from the Caribbean Sea. While world class permit fishing is the main attraction for most anglers, Machaca Hill guides specialize in the big three; bones, permit and tarpon. In 2008, all three of these species were made catch and release only.
The flats, lagoons, and river channels around Machaca are among the best permit fisheries in the world. Large migratory tarpon are seen May through September and small (under 20 pound) tarpon are found year round in the mangroves, brackish estuaries, creeks and lagoons. Among these targeted fish are bonefish, snook, jack crevalle and mutton snapper.

In addition to fishing, anglers or their non fishing companions can enjoy bird and wildlife watching, jungle excursions by foot or mountain bike, caving adventures, river/sea adventures, diving and snorkling.

Upcoming Trip: April 30-May 7, 2011
Please contact us if you'd like more information or are interested in dates other than those listed.

Upcoming Fly Fishing Vacations Part 2

Pez Raton Lodge
Los Roques, Venezuela

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With over 350 cays and little islands that make up the archipelago, Los Roques is a bonefishing paradise. Often thought of as the "Christmas Island of the Caribbean" due to the predominance of wading and the average size of fish. With many productive flats within minutes of the lodge and a maximum run of 50 minutes, your guaranteed a busy day of fishing.
Most flats are waded, stalking schools, pods or singles with the guide at your side. The Bonefish at Los Roques average 3-5 pounds and anglers can have realistic expectations for fish 7-10+ pound fish. In addition anglers may encounter barracuda, baby tarpon, the occasional tarpon up to 100 pounds, jack and Spanish mackerel.
The airy feel of the Mediterraneo Lodge has a simple and relaxed elegance, perfect after a long day of fishing. Each room contained a private safe, plasma TV with cable, hairdryer, wifi, en suite with shower and is equipped with air conditioning.
Anglers are thrilled with the complete package - a lodge with an allure of its own, accommodating hosts, delicious meals, superb guides and productive flats teeming with big bonefish all add up to an appealing experience sure to captivate your heart!
Upcoming Trip: April 2-9, 2011
Special Rate for Country Pleasures trip, contact us for more details.
Please contact us if you'd like more information or are interested in dates other than those listed.

Upcoming Fly Fishing Vacations Part 1

"River X" Brazil

The Amazon offers a level of fish and wildlife diversity seen no where else on earth. Located in Brazil, "River X" offers incredible Peacock Bass fishing, leaving anglers stunned by their explosive strikes and saltwater speed. "River X" is a backcountry adventure, the camps are located on sand bars along the river banks. Air conditioned, tented barges are moved up and down the river as needed resulting in more angling time.
The fisheries revolve around the lagoons, inland lakes and river channels. Peacocks are numerous and take poppers and streamers greedily, fighting hard and jumping often. Throughout your fishing adventure you'll also get to experience the biological diversity that exists in the pristine portions of the rain forest.

Upcoming trip: February 26 -March 5, 2011
Please contact us if you'd like more information or are interested in dates other than those listed.

Abstract Permit and some grip n' grins

John Bonin with a Cayo Largo Permit

Dave Byler with a Cayo Largo Permit

Bob Grill with a Cayo Largo Permit

Want to know more about Cayo Largo??
Check out: http://www.countrypleasures.com/cayo_largo_cuba_vacation.htm

Fishing Report May 25

Bow River Report – May 25th, 2010

Fishing on the Bow has been hot and cold just like our spring weather.

The caddis fishing has been off the wall lately, with the fish being less then picky over most presentations. A simple elk hair caddis seems to get the job done.

The fish are generally in a good mood right now. Nymphs are certainly producing well and the streamer fishing has been better over the last week.

You should probably get out there before run-off hits us!!


Remember to get your Angling License online at www.albertarelm.com
Takes about 2 minutes.

Hatches: Baetis, Midges

Streamers: ¼ Pound Bugger, Geek Leech, Marabou Clouser, Party Boy, Witch Doctor

Nymphs: B/H Wire Worm, Conestone, Tung Stud, Tungsten Soft Hackle, TB Super Pupa, Tailwater Tiny, Tungsten Zebra Midge, Ice Nymph.

Dry Flies: Griffith Gnat, Neversink Gnat, Transitional Midge, Parachute Adams, Micro Mayfly-BWO, Micro Midge, Film Critic-BWO

Check our blog for current updates:
http://countrypleasuresff.blogspot.com/

Spring Steelhead Fishing

Brent managed to sneak away from the shop for 9 days of steelhead fishing in Northern BC. While the drive up was anything but predictable (a 16 hour drive turned into a 36 hour drive with a trailer bearing exploding, followed closely by a brake caliper seizing), the weather was amazing, and the fishing was great.

Here's some photos from the trip






Gotta love water spots to ruin a great fish!


Sea Run Cutty

Tying the Double Bunny Toad

Tying the Double Bunny Toad from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

More CP Customers Go Fishing

Sean Furlong and a Cayo Largo Permit

Sean Furlong with an absolutely spectacular Cubera!

Eugen Helzl and a Jardines Permit

Tying the Red and Black Death

Tying the Red and Black Death from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

Country Pleasures Customers Go Fishing

The winter is starting to lose it's grip on us (finally).

There were a few lucky sorts who got away fishing

this winter. Below are some of their photos:

Darren Soice with an islamorada Permit

Chad Dillabough releasing a Jardines Tarpon (Kind of a Slab!)

Chad with another big fish from the Jardines

Tying the Tarpon Shrimp

Tying the Tarpon Shrimp from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

Tarpon Video Shorts

Couple of videos from Los Jardines. One of an eat and the other of some rolling fish.

No editing, just the raw footage.

Tarpon Eat from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

Rolling Tarpon at La Sabala from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

Megalops Atlanticus

Tarpon photos...sort of abstractUnderwater Tarpon

Tarpon Eye


Tarpon In The Surf

Tarpon Scales

Brent Piche Flies

Some flies that Brent tied recently.

Some pretty cool stuff... One of the better Intruder tiers I have seen.

Tying the Floating Tarpon Crab

Tying the Floating Tarpon Crab from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

Free reel with Rod purchase

What better way to start your fishing season than buying a new Helios or Hydros rod (http://www.countrypleasures.com/store/contents/en-ca/d9.html) and getting one of our best-selling reels for FREE, the Battenkill Mid Arbor.

Call or come in for more details.

Offer limited to in stock items only, no special orders. Not valid with any other discount or promotional offer. Valid until May 31, 2010.

Tying the Popsicle Intruder

Tying the Popsicle Intruder from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.