It's super easy! Bring in your old rod (has to be useable), pick out a new Helios, Access, or Superfine rod, and get 20% off the new rod. Offer is good until July 31.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Howler Bros. now in stock
The awesome new apparel from Howler Bros. has arrived, not only does it look great on the shelves but are functional and comfortable.
"Howler Brothers clothing designs honor the soul, passion and timeless style of sports such as surfing and fly fishing but update historic garment ideas with modern influence from waves, water, geography, fashion and art. Every garment and accessory is crafted with functionality and attention to detail at the forefront. We avoid trendy or overly traditional ideas and use small batch production and collaborations with artists and craftsmen to create original, alternative offerings. Our base of operations – Austin, Texas – is miles from the nearest ocean but provides daily inspiration with its vibrant and diverse creative culture."
While we have a number of products in store, here's a couple of quick reviews of the ones we've had a chance to use ourselves.
Loggerhead Long-sleeve Shirt
To begin, this shirt looks awesome. It's styled well, great colors and accents but it shines when you put it on. A UPF 45 keeps the sun off, a buttoned collar allows a little breathing room and some extra ventilation. The seams are set off-shoulder so there's no itching or chaffing, thumb holes in the cuffs and a handy zippered pocket at the lower back with a sun-glass cleaning cloth built in (haven't tested the cloth itself yet for glass cleaning). Like all its polyester competitors, this isn't a shirt I would wear tromping through heavy bush since the material can pull a bit but once you put it on, seriously, you won't want to take it off. Brent took it piking last week, and raved for days about it!
Bruja Surf Short
The first time you touch this material, you will understand why we love them so much. It's a super soft, lightweight polyester microfiber that wicks and is quick-dry. The waist is a draw-string and button-fly. The outseam is 20" for a 33" waist hitting right above the knee or so. There is only one rear pocket but its Howler's own firewall flap pocket which when buttoned nearly erases the chances of losing something. If nothing else, these shorts deserve a try-on. Also a new favorite of Brent's.
T-Shirts
We have a number of styles of Howler shirts. The first thing that struck me is the fabric, it's ultra-soft ring spun cotton which is super soft and comfortable but unlike organic cotton (which I also love) won't shrink like mad or tear easily. Men's sizes fit true but ladies should consider sizing up, and the seaming is a contrast seam which looks awesome! Some styles are pretty witty such as the "double-haul" featured above or the "toad-fly" shown below.
Come on in and check this stuff out!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Back on track?
A short rebellion took place this morning when we all discovered how many permit, bonefish and tarpon photos littered this blog. We apologize, Mike simply loves the salt.
Good news though, we are taking over and hopefully we will see a more diverse series of postings arriving shortly.
To start, here is the newest flick from Brent showing his most recent piking adventures. Brent explored some of the prairie reservoirs in search of a monster pike. He found the super tanker, yet the fish would not commit to the bug (as seen in the first 10 seconds).... We'll get the big girl next year
Hope you enjoy, feel free to let us know your thoughts.
See you Friday!
Piking from CP Flyfishing on Vimeo.
Good news though, we are taking over and hopefully we will see a more diverse series of postings arriving shortly.
To start, here is the newest flick from Brent showing his most recent piking adventures. Brent explored some of the prairie reservoirs in search of a monster pike. He found the super tanker, yet the fish would not commit to the bug (as seen in the first 10 seconds).... We'll get the big girl next year
Hope you enjoy, feel free to let us know your thoughts.
See you Friday!
Piking from CP Flyfishing on Vimeo.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Howler Brothers
Country Pleasures is now the Howler Bros. dealer for Southern Alberta. In the next few days, we'll have all the stuff you've seen on the internet here at the shop!
Some of the items:
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| Men's Loggerhead Longsleeve |
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| Women's loggerhead Longsleeve |
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Black Fly Bonefish Lodge
Early April at Black Fly Bonefish Club, Abaco, Bahamas.
Very nice! Big Bonefish, lots of Permit....
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| Black Fly logo |
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| 10 pound awards. They go through a few... |
RESTART!!!
By Friday of last week the Bow had changed in color pretty radically. After last night's monsoons we get to start over.....
Bow at Banff: 238 CMS (was 185 CMS) Bow at Calgary: 297 CMS (was 258) Sheep this morning 409 CMS (was mid 30's) Crowsnest 22 CMS (from 14). The Crow should drop like crazy if we get no more substantial rain for the next couple of days. The Bow will depend on how dry ...we stay as well as whether they actually start to fill some resevoirs.
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| For the weatherman! |
Friday, June 22, 2012
Spring Steelhead
Taken in April and May on CP trip to The Steelhead House and Nicholas Dean Lodge.
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| Darren Wright, owner of Steelhead House, and Curtis with a nice spring fish |
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Fishing Update
For those of you who are wondering whether you'll ever get to fish again..... Driving down Deerfoot looking at the high and colored Bow, there are some decent options for fishing right now:
Talked to Vic at The Crowsnest Angler this morning. He says fishing has been pretty good on the Crow this week with the water dropping some earlier in the week. Nymphing has been good and a few more fish have been caught on dry flies in the last couple of days.
Pretty much everything south of the Oldman is in fishable condition right now. Some streams will be a little high but easily clear enough to fish effectively.
The high mountain stuff is getting clearer. Going to be a little cold for a bit but still fishable.
Crossing the Highwood this morning gave a pleasant surprise....a noticeable tinge of green. Not the brown of the last 10 days. I would maybe even fish the lower Highwood right now in a pinch.
Sheep has dropped every day this week and has cleared some. Would expect Upper Sheep to be clear but cold.
As for the Bow, it has cleared a little. Still running big but I know of instances where it was fished at higher levels than now. Should you venture out on the Bow keep in mind, it has a very high flow right now. Wading should be kept to a minimum and if you're in a boat always pay attention. The Bow won't give you a stellar day right now but you can catch a few fish here and there.
Talked to Vic at The Crowsnest Angler this morning. He says fishing has been pretty good on the Crow this week with the water dropping some earlier in the week. Nymphing has been good and a few more fish have been caught on dry flies in the last couple of days.
Pretty much everything south of the Oldman is in fishable condition right now. Some streams will be a little high but easily clear enough to fish effectively.
The high mountain stuff is getting clearer. Going to be a little cold for a bit but still fishable.
Crossing the Highwood this morning gave a pleasant surprise....a noticeable tinge of green. Not the brown of the last 10 days. I would maybe even fish the lower Highwood right now in a pinch.
Sheep has dropped every day this week and has cleared some. Would expect Upper Sheep to be clear but cold.
As for the Bow, it has cleared a little. Still running big but I know of instances where it was fished at higher levels than now. Should you venture out on the Bow keep in mind, it has a very high flow right now. Wading should be kept to a minimum and if you're in a boat always pay attention. The Bow won't give you a stellar day right now but you can catch a few fish here and there.
Black Fly Presentation Tonight!
Country Pleasures Flyfishing
Willow Park Village
100-10816 Macleod Trail South
Tonight (June 21) 7 PM
BLACK FLY BONEFISH CLUB
Presented by David Byler
Free presentation followed by questions/chat 
“Our first venture down to Black Fly in the spring of 2012 was outstanding! Our expectations were completely shattered! Very large Bonefish and Permit with a ton of available flats.” Five Stars!!!!!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Happy Fathers Day!
Hopefully you can't read this post because you've been given a Father's day pass to go fishing. Don't forget to call YOUR Dad!
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Palometa Club March and April
Few photos from shop trips in March and April.........
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| Tom and Terry Double |
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| Lunch partner |
Friday, June 15, 2012
Black Fly Presentation....One More Week!
Don't forget, next Thursday evening, starting at 7 PM here at Country Pleasures we are pleased to have Captain Clint Kemp here for a presentation on BLACK FLY BONEFISH CLUB.
All are welcome, presentation is free!
Black Fly is located in Abaco, Bahamas. A great trophy Bone fishery, it is also a world class Permit fishery.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
More "Nowhere to fish" photos
Some more photos from John B., taken while fishing with Captain John Kipp, in Florida.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Fishing Reports-June 13, 2012
Bow River Report –June 13, 2012
Would expect that pretty much everyone knows the Bow is, as an understatement, a little big right now.
It did drop a ton on Monday (about 100 CMS). If we don’t get a ton of rain or abnormally hot weather we should be pretty good to go by later in June (which is pretty much normal)….
Hatches: Caddis
Streamers: Pseudo Sculpin-Olive #4, Silvey’s Sculpin Leech-Black #4, Darth Zonker-Black #2, Clouser Minnow-Black/White #2
Nymphs: Yeager’s Big Eye Hares Ear #14, Bloom’s Tung Dart #14, Jimmy Legs-Rusty Olive #6, Morrish’s WMD-Golden #8, Hogan’s Rubber Stone-Golden #8
Dry Flies: Not likely
**Guide’s Picks In Bold
Crowsnest River Report – June 13, 2012
Saw the Crow on Monday and was shocked at how good of shape it was in. It’s high (16 CMS this morning) but the clarity is very fishable. I have fishe dit in a lot worse shape than it’s in right now. Be careful wading!
On a side note, all of the other streams between the Crow and Waterton are in amazing shape compared to our area. Would expect most to be very fishable by the time they open.
Hatches: Salmonflies
Streamers: Morrish Wooly Sculpin #4, Near Nuff Sculpin-Tan #4, Geek Leech-Brown #2
Nymphs: Jimmy Legs - Dk. Brown #8, Hogan’s Rubber Stone-Golden #8
Dries: Plopper Stone #6, Berrett’s Mutant Stone #6
**Guide’s Picks In Bold
High Country River Report – June 13, 2012
High country streams are closed until June 16, 2012.
After seeing the Oldman at Waldron, the Crowsnest, and looking at remaining snowpack for watersheds like Racehorse, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of the southern high country stuff is pretty fishable by late June.
Hatches:
Streamers:
Nymphs:
Dries:
Would expect that pretty much everyone knows the Bow is, as an understatement, a little big right now.
It did drop a ton on Monday (about 100 CMS). If we don’t get a ton of rain or abnormally hot weather we should be pretty good to go by later in June (which is pretty much normal)….
Hatches: Caddis
Streamers: Pseudo Sculpin-Olive #4, Silvey’s Sculpin Leech-Black #4, Darth Zonker-Black #2, Clouser Minnow-Black/White #2
Nymphs: Yeager’s Big Eye Hares Ear #14, Bloom’s Tung Dart #14, Jimmy Legs-Rusty Olive #6, Morrish’s WMD-Golden #8, Hogan’s Rubber Stone-Golden #8
Dry Flies: Not likely
**Guide’s Picks In Bold
Crowsnest River Report – June 13, 2012
Saw the Crow on Monday and was shocked at how good of shape it was in. It’s high (16 CMS this morning) but the clarity is very fishable. I have fishe dit in a lot worse shape than it’s in right now. Be careful wading!
On a side note, all of the other streams between the Crow and Waterton are in amazing shape compared to our area. Would expect most to be very fishable by the time they open.
Hatches: Salmonflies
Streamers: Morrish Wooly Sculpin #4, Near Nuff Sculpin-Tan #4, Geek Leech-Brown #2
Nymphs: Jimmy Legs - Dk. Brown #8, Hogan’s Rubber Stone-Golden #8
Dries: Plopper Stone #6, Berrett’s Mutant Stone #6
**Guide’s Picks In Bold
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| There are still fishing options out there. Pike fishing has been really good in the last week. This is actually a Rainbow, about 34", from a Southern Alberta stillwater. Gotta love 5X! |
High Country River Report – June 13, 2012
High country streams are closed until June 16, 2012.
After seeing the Oldman at Waldron, the Crowsnest, and looking at remaining snowpack for watersheds like Racehorse, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of the southern high country stuff is pretty fishable by late June.
Hatches:
Streamers:
Nymphs:
Dries:
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Photos
Indo Pacific Permit or Snub Nosed Dart from Kevin. Taken in Australia this past winter. Such a pretty fish!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Reminiscing during runoff
Looks like were going to have less than super conditions for a little bit, so we'll at least post some photos from both customers and us taken so far in 2012. We'll start out with Larry and Carmen's photos from Campeche, fishing with Tarpon Town Anglers, in January......
Friday, June 8, 2012
River Updates
The $64,000 question from customers for the last couple of days has been "how long will runoff last?". Wish we could offer some sort of precise information but it's a little early in the flush to know. Providing we don't get any more significant rain for a bit then river levels should start to drop. If we get heavy rain....restart!
As of this morning the Sheep and Highwood had dropped a fair bit and were not the dark brown of yesterday. More of a middle shade brown than dark brown.
The Bow at Banff dropped to 285 CMS, down from it's peak of 319 yesterday afternoon. The river at Calgary rolls along at a brisk 388 CMS. A little big for fishing. On the bright side, you don't have to back very far down the boat launches.
The Crow has dropped to 21 CMS, down from a peak of 28 on Wednesday.
Not the best weather forecast for Pike fishing this weekend with cooler temperatures.
Life will get better!
As of this morning the Sheep and Highwood had dropped a fair bit and were not the dark brown of yesterday. More of a middle shade brown than dark brown.
The Bow at Banff dropped to 285 CMS, down from it's peak of 319 yesterday afternoon. The river at Calgary rolls along at a brisk 388 CMS. A little big for fishing. On the bright side, you don't have to back very far down the boat launches.
The Crow has dropped to 21 CMS, down from a peak of 28 on Wednesday.
Not the best weather forecast for Pike fishing this weekend with cooler temperatures.
Life will get better!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Father's Day is near!
Father's Day is a week from this Sunday! Time continues to fly and it'll be here before you know it. A few suggestions for that very special DAD......
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| Waterworks Lamson Litespeed II Fly Reels |
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| Orvis Safe Passage Sling Pack |
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| Simms Wading Sandals |
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| Orvis Carry-It-All Rod/Reel Case |
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| Simms Dry Creek Boat Bags |
Gift certificates for products, Fly Fishing Schools, and guided fly fishing trips are also available.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
All goods things come to an end!
We knew it was coming. After maybe the best dry fly fishing we have had in May (maybe ever!), and a delayed runoff, the rainfall has finally gotten things moving.
The Highwood and Sheep were brown this morning and continue to rise into the morning. The Bow at Banff is rising. The Bow below Calgary has dropped from it's peak at midnight last night but there is certainly some water coming.
If things dry out a little (no rain) this shouldn't last long. Maybe a week where it's a little iffy.
Keep your fingers crossed for no more rain or super hot for a little while!
The Highwood and Sheep were brown this morning and continue to rise into the morning. The Bow at Banff is rising. The Bow below Calgary has dropped from it's peak at midnight last night but there is certainly some water coming.
If things dry out a little (no rain) this shouldn't last long. Maybe a week where it's a little iffy.
Keep your fingers crossed for no more rain or super hot for a little while!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Now Hiring Shop Staff!
Turns out we need some more help in the shop for the summer. Looking for someone for up to full time work for the summer and part time Fall and Winter.
Applicants need to have good knowledge base in fly fishing, enjoy working with people, with a strong work ethic.
If you, or someone you know, would be interested, e-mail a resume to info@countrypleasures.com . Questions about the positions can also be sent to the above e-mail.
Applicants need to have good knowledge base in fly fishing, enjoy working with people, with a strong work ethic.
If you, or someone you know, would be interested, e-mail a resume to info@countrypleasures.com . Questions about the positions can also be sent to the above e-mail.
Fishing Reports
Bow River Report –June 3, 2012
Everything’s still very much “All Good” with the river right now. Color and level is good. Would expect that the clock is ticking, with runoff likely to hit in the next week or so (very late this year). The levels at Banff have just started to come up in the last 48 hours so it’s still a ways away.
Dry fly fishing has been very good with good numbers of rising fish on the Caddis.
Nymphing has been good as well although not terribly necessary of late.
Streamer fishing has gotten alittle better over the last week.
Hatches: Caddis, March Browns
Streamers: Pseudo Sculpin-Olive #4, Silvey’s Sculpin Leech-Black #4, Darth Zonker-Black #2, Clouser Minnow-Black/White #2
Nymphs: Yeager’s Big Eye Hares Ear #14, Bloom’s Tung Dart #14, Jimmy Legs-Rusty Olive #6, Morrish’s WMD-Golden #8, Hogan’s Rubber Stone-Golden #8
Dry Flies: EC Caddis #16, Parachute Adams #16, Bloom’s Parachute Caddis
**Guide’s Picks In Bold
Crowsnest River Report – June 3, 2012
Excellent reports from the Crow last few days. Rising fish on March Browns. No Salmonflies yet as of Thursday.
Hatches: March Browns
Streamers: Morrish Wooly Sculpin #4, Near Nuff Sculpin-Tan #4, Geek Leech-Brown #2
Nymphs: Bloom’s Tung Dart #14, Tung Stud-Olive #16, Jimmy Legs - Dk. Brown #8, Hogan’s Rubber Stone-Golden #8
Dries: Parachute Adams #14, Prices Periscope-March Brown #14
**Guide’s Picks In Bold
High Country River Report – June 3, 2012
High country streams are closed until June 16, 2012
Hatches:
Streamers:
Nymphs:
Dries:
North Country River Report – June 3, 2012
Had several good reports from the streams north of Calgary. Stauffer sounds like it’s fishing tough but some of the others are pretty good.
Hatches: March Browns, Stoneflies
Streamers: Morrish Wooly Sculpin #4, Near Nuff Sculpin-Tan #4, Geek Leech-Brown #2
Nymphs: Tung Stud-Olive #16, Hogan’s Rubber Stone-Golden #8
Dries: EC Caddis #14, Price’s Periscope-March Brown #14
Everything’s still very much “All Good” with the river right now. Color and level is good. Would expect that the clock is ticking, with runoff likely to hit in the next week or so (very late this year). The levels at Banff have just started to come up in the last 48 hours so it’s still a ways away.
Dry fly fishing has been very good with good numbers of rising fish on the Caddis.
Nymphing has been good as well although not terribly necessary of late.
Streamer fishing has gotten alittle better over the last week.
Hatches: Caddis, March Browns
Streamers: Pseudo Sculpin-Olive #4, Silvey’s Sculpin Leech-Black #4, Darth Zonker-Black #2, Clouser Minnow-Black/White #2
Nymphs: Yeager’s Big Eye Hares Ear #14, Bloom’s Tung Dart #14, Jimmy Legs-Rusty Olive #6, Morrish’s WMD-Golden #8, Hogan’s Rubber Stone-Golden #8
Dry Flies: EC Caddis #16, Parachute Adams #16, Bloom’s Parachute Caddis
**Guide’s Picks In Bold
Crowsnest River Report – June 3, 2012
Excellent reports from the Crow last few days. Rising fish on March Browns. No Salmonflies yet as of Thursday.
Hatches: March Browns
Streamers: Morrish Wooly Sculpin #4, Near Nuff Sculpin-Tan #4, Geek Leech-Brown #2
Nymphs: Bloom’s Tung Dart #14, Tung Stud-Olive #16, Jimmy Legs - Dk. Brown #8, Hogan’s Rubber Stone-Golden #8
Dries: Parachute Adams #14, Prices Periscope-March Brown #14
**Guide’s Picks In Bold
High Country River Report – June 3, 2012
High country streams are closed until June 16, 2012
Hatches:
Streamers:
Nymphs:
Dries:
North Country River Report – June 3, 2012
Had several good reports from the streams north of Calgary. Stauffer sounds like it’s fishing tough but some of the others are pretty good.
Hatches: March Browns, Stoneflies
Streamers: Morrish Wooly Sculpin #4, Near Nuff Sculpin-Tan #4, Geek Leech-Brown #2
Nymphs: Tung Stud-Olive #16, Hogan’s Rubber Stone-Golden #8
Dries: EC Caddis #14, Price’s Periscope-March Brown #14
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Thanks!
Just a quick thanks to everyone who dropped by for the 30th Anniversary/Customer Appreciation Day! Was great to see everyone with the awesome turnout.
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| Cutest visitor of the day! |
Thanks for making the last 30 years possible!
mmmmmm Caddis
Been a pretty silly last couple weeks on top. Here's a few photos, all fish caught on top... Do you think we like brown trout?
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