Intrepid Angler Report

Another adventurous angler, Larry Steinke, was down at Campeche right after Xmas.
He sent us some very nice photos....which we'll share with you!

We all continue to appreciate the subtle way in which the Tarpon eats the fly!

Very cool backcountry photo.

Carmen caught the colors over the gill plates perfectly

New Stuff Just Arrived From Orvis

Safe Passage® Sling Pack
 Our fly fishing packs are made for comfort and convenience.
 
Cast and fish with total freedom. Our most popular pack allows the angler to wear it over one shoulder completely out of the way, but still have quick and easy access to all your gear. Large main compartment can hold multiple fly boxes, tippet spools and accessories. Plier sheath is designed to accommodate your favorite fishing plier with a secure attachment point for the safety lanyard. Forcep sheath on the shoulder strap for immediate access. Magnetic anchor in the forcep pocket securely holds tool in place. Zinger attachment point with magnetic anchor keeps tools from swinging around. Fly-drying foam patches inside. Adjustable shoulder strap and girth strap included. In cloudburst, digital camo.
Weight: 1 lb. Dimensions: 15"H x 9"W x 3½"D. Capacity: 472 cu. in.

Fly Fishing Expo

Yep, it's that time of year again! We'll be down at Spruce Meadows for the Western Canadian Fly Fishing Expo again this weekend. Look for us right by the platform at the casting pool.

The shop will be open as well on Friday and Saturday but closed on Sunday.

At the show, we have a number of great items at special pricing for the Expo.

A few of the items are as follows:

Seasons On The Skeena

Thanks to Chad Black, Jeff Bright, and esepecially all of the folks

who joined us last night for the presentation Seasons On The Skeena

Had a great turnout of people, which meant we got to visit with a lot of them, and

it also meant we had to move a bunch of furniture and find

stuff we thought we had lost.

Guide Profile-Jason Eggleton

Steely-Eyed Western Trout Guide and his first mate!

Orvis Hydros Lines

The all new Orvis Hydros fly lines are now in the shop!

Got a chance to fish with a few of these this past fall and I was impressed.

Evne slicker than the Wonderlines, they load a lot better as well.

Available in Hydros or Hydros 3D (textured) in some lines.

 We'll have a bunch of reels spooled with Hydros lines down at the FF Expo.

Feel free to drop by and cast them!

Remember The Date

Don't forget, tomorrow night!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 7 PM

Country Pleasures Flyfishing - Willow Park Village

Seasons On The Skeena
Presented by Chad Black & Jeff Bright

Join Chad Black, operations manager at Nicholas Dean Lodge, and Jeff Bright, world-class photographer, author, and darn good angler present "Seasons on the Skeena". The show starts at 7 PM at Country Pleasures and there is no charge.

"Seasons on the Skeena" is an informational and very visual presentation on what fly angling opportunities await you on, and around the Skeena throughout the year. Be ready for some amazing photography, as Jeff is as good as you'll find. Chad brings his knowledge of the area as well as his talents as a host and outfitter.

We expect this to be an amazing show, hope to see you here!

Mark it on your calendar!!!
For more information on Jeff, and some amazing photos, go to http://www.jeffbright.com/index.html
For more information on Chad, and Nicholas Dean go to http://nicholasdean.com/

Fishing Tips

So, as you stand on a flat, you realize that perfect Permit pattern you tied in preparation for your trip just isn't quite heavy enough. The guide tells you that you need something heavier! Drats!
You know that this is the fly!

Don't give up on the fly. Next time you go on a trip, throw a half dozen black Tungsten beads in your fanny pack. If you run into this situation and want to stay with your awesome creation just thread one of the tungsten beads onto the leader and re-tie the fly on the leader.

Bead will rest up against loop knot.

Although not as efficient as the right size lead eyes, this will likely sink the fly to where you need so you can prove your theory as to you "perfect" creation!

As an additional note, if you're designing new patterns for Permit and Bonefish, and want to test how the fly rides and sinks in water, keep in mind that flies will sink considerably faster in fresh water than salt.
I know of situation where an angler has tied dozens of flies, only to find that , although they sunk well in the sink, they almost floated in salt water.

Just Unpacked!

Simms order came in. Just a few of the items:

New colors for Headwaters Bags and Packs

Waderwick Boxers..super fast drying, no chaffing.
Awesome for flats or wet wading around home.

Bugstopper NFZ Pants...no more critters!

Womens Flyaway Shirts
That's right! keeps the bugs away!

Sunsleeves in pretty neat prints.

Sungloves in camo prints.

Helpful Information

Intrepid Steelheader, Scott Runciman sent us this chart this morning.

Thought it might be helpful for those who seek knowledge.

Thanks to Scott!



New Flies Are Here!

Just unpacked a whole whack of new flies for 2012.

New patterns for Saltwater, Freshwater, even Steelhead.

Stop in and check 'em out!! 



Saturday Morning Seminars-Patagonia Fishing Products 2012

PATAGONIA Fishing 2012

Saturday, January 21, 2012  10 AM

NEW STUFF!

We're starting to get the new (and cool) new stuff for 2012!

These items are starting to show up on our NEW PRODUCTS section on

the Online Store.

If you want to check 'em out, just go to http://www.countrypleasures.com/store/ 

and go to the NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2012 section.

A few examples of what`s coming:

**New Orvis Hydros and Hydros 3D lines for frsh and salt water.

**New SIMMS Sloarlex Shirts in saltwater camo

**Orvis Sling Packs in Digi Camo

**SIMMS Sungloves in SW and SIMMS camo.

**SIMMS Sunsleeves in cool prints

** A new SIMMS wader for 2012!

These are just a few of `What`s New`for this year. Check out more at http://www.countrypleasures.com/store/

Patagonia has a pack and bag line that will knock your socks off!

Should be up on site in the next couple of days.....

Under Construction

This weekend, the blog will be under construction.
The site will stay live but you may notice things changing as we work on it.
I apologize for any issues this causes you, have a great weekend.

Invitation to Season On The Skeena

Country Pleasures invites you to:

Seasons On The Skeena Presentation

 DATE: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

TIME: 7 PM

LOCATION: Country Pleasures Flyfishing 

 #100 Willow Park Village

10816 Macleod Trail South

Calgary Alberta 

Saturday Morning Seminars-Little Bugs and Emergers

Saturday Morning Seminar

Saturday, January 14, 2012  10 AM

Country Pleasures Flyfishing

Little Bugs and Emergers

Not At All Fly Fishing!

But Funny....

Travelling Kev Update

So, the intrepid adventurer Kevin Sproule is away in Australia to see the Australian Open.

As usual, he gets away and does a little fishing. Here's a few photos of "Indo Permit" "Pacific Permit" or whatever you want to call them.

First fishing day's report went as follows:

15 Minutes Of Fame

Pretty much used up our 15 minutes!

But in the meantime...WE MADE THE DRAKE!

Check it out at Drake Magazine Fly Shop Friday

3 More Days!

The 30th Anniversary ends this Saturday.

Three more days to take advantage of some great deals!

Saturday Morning Seminars-Dry Fly Patterns

Scenic Rick and Dry Fly Hackle
Saturday, January 7, 2012  10 AM