Happy New Year From CP Flyfishing

Have a safe, and happy New Year from all of us at 

Country Pleasures Flyfishing. 

Thanks to all of you who helped us carry on for another year (almost to 35th anniversary). May 2016 bring health, prosperity, happiness, and $70+ oil prices!

Drake Magazine

Newest, greatest, latest, most current issue of The Drake Magazine has arrived!

Boxing Week Sale

Merry Christmas!

From all of us at Country Pleasures Fishing, a very Merry Christmas to you all!

On The Twelfth Day Of Christmas

12 Drummers Drumming....

Best tropics/hot weather shirt we know of. Howler Brothers Loggerhead shirts are 20% Off today. We close at 2 PM for Christmas today.

Shop Holiday Hours

The shop hours are as follows through the holidays:

December 24: 10 AM to 2 PM

December 25: CLOSED

December 26: CLOSED

December 27: CLOSED

December 28-30: 10 AM to 6 PM

December 31: 10 AM to 2 PM

January 1-3: CLOSED



Regular hours resume Monday, January 4. 
Have a safe and happy holiday!


 

On The Eleventh Day Of Christmas

11 Pipers Piping.....

Absolutely no relevance to pipers piping, but today all Simms Felt Soled Wading Boots in stock are 20% Off.

 

On The Tenth Day Of Christmas

10 Lords A Leaping.....

You can certainly leap around in these. Today only, Simms Streamtread Sandals are 20% Off.

 

On The Ninth Day Of Christmas

9 Ladies Dancing......

Just like the ladies dresses, our Blackstrap Buffs come in a variety of colors and patterns and make a great Christmas gift.

No better way to cover up your noggin' than with a hat from Howler Brothers

On The Eighth Day Of Christmas

8 Maids a Milking.....

Likely not milk going in these. Today only, all Simms / DeYoung Flasks are 40% OFF

 

On The Seventh Day Of Christmas

7 Swans A Swimming.....

To keep al their dry flies floating high, and in top shape, a floatant bulk pack for $74.95. Includes bottle of FlyAgra, guide size Loon Top Ride, and guide size Loon Aquel. The guide size floatants are great, last for the whole season. Just refill your on the water containers as needed from these bulk containers and away you go!

 

On The Sixth Day Of Christmas

6 Geese A Laying.....

Today only, all Costa Sunglasses in stock are 10% OFF

On The Fifth day OF Christmas

5 Golden Rings....

Or the golden rings of a pair of forceps. Today's gift idea is the Fly Fishing Tool Selection. Includes high quality forceps, nippers, split shot, and 2 indicators. All of this for $39.95.

On The Fourth Day Of Christmas

4 Calling Birds.... two ideas day.

The very popular Tacky Fly Boxes are a great stocking stuffer idea.

Ours have a subtle laser etched C.P. logo on the corner of the lid.

An excellent gift idea, the Orvis Practicaster. Practice your casting wherever you are.

On The Third Day Of Christmas

 3 French Hens.......

Today only, all MFC Boat Boxes in stock are 15% OFF.

On The Second Day Of Christmas

2 Turtle Doves.....

Purchase a new Orvis Hydros or Rio Perception fly line and get a free leader, tippet spool, and line cleaner.

On The First Day Of Christmas

A Partridge in a Pear Tree.....

For today, everything in fly tying is 15% OFF

12 Days Of Christmas

Starting tomorrow, for a little fun in the holiday spirit, we'll be posting fun gift ideas and special Christmas promotions every day with a 12 days of Christmas theme. Look for the first one tomorrow, and every day we're open between now and Christmas.

Last Minute Trip Offer-Owen River, New Zealand

We just had an opening for 2 people come up for our trip to Owen River Lodge, New Zealand, January 19-26, 2016. The openings are for an angler package and a non-angler package. The people booked have had an emergency and we would very much like to help them out by finding someone to fill these spots.
 

If you are interested, and would like more details, call Mike Gifford here at the shop, (403)271-1016.
 

Give The Gift Of A Fishing Day

Perfect gift idea....we do offer gift certificates for a guided fishing trips on the Bow River.

The recipient can book any day for their trip after Xmas. 

Bow River Guided Trip Info

 

New Arrivals for Christmas

Hatch Outdoors Poon Xing T-Shirts

Hatch Outdoors Tribal Permit T's 

Hatch Outdoors Womens Vintage T's

Hatch Outdoors Growlers - Matte Black

Hatch Outdoors Fish Tail Bottle Opener

Everything you see here is under $65.

Happy Thanksgiving To All Of Our American Friends

Wherever you are in the world, Happy Thanksgiving to our U.S. friends and clients. Have a wonderful, and safe holiday!

Trophy Trout in Manitoba's Parkland with Phil Rowley

Join Country Pleasures and Phil Rowley for a trip to the Manitoba Parklands Lakes, June 19-25, 2016. This is your chance to learn from the very best lake fisherman that we know of while experiencing the trophy trout of the Manitoba Parklands.

Anglers will fish a selection of trophy lakes in the Manitoba Parklands over the course of 5 days.

Trip Package includes:

·        - 5 full days fishing, 1 spent fishing in Phil Rowley`s boat.

·        - Six night’s accommodation based on double occupancy at the Russell Inn, Russell, Manitoba.

·        - Six evening buffet style dinners.  Here is a sample menu

o   Sunday Steak and Kabob BBQ with all the compliments

o   Monday Ukrainian Food (Chicken Kiev, Perogies, Nalysnyky, Cabbage Rolls, Kolbassa, salads, etc.)

o   Tuesday Italian Food (lasagna, cannelloni, sauces, salads, meatballs, etc.)

o   Wednesday Prime Rib with Stuffed Baked Potato, Maple and Sesame Carrots, etc.

o   Thursday Hamburgers and Smokies and Salads

o   Friday Ribs, Penne Alfredo, Vegetables, Salad, etc.

·      - Six Breakfasts consisting of guest’s unlimited choice off of the regular breakfast menu from the Russell Inn’s main restaurant. 

·       - Five Bagged lunches that will vary each day.  Lunches include a bottled water and canned beverage for each person.

·        - Daily seminars in the morning so you can spend more time on the water.

·       - Scheduled time on the water with Phil Rowley in his boat. 2 anglers per day. Each angler in the group will spend one full day fishing with Phil.

Limited space. Give us a call at the shop for more details. 

Get Your Costa Glasses Here

Lots of models in stock here at the shop.

Saturday Seminars

We have out initial lineup of Saturday Seminars scheduled. There's still a few holes here and there, but we will get those scheduled as well.

All seminars start at 10:00 am and will end between 11:00 and noon.  There is no charge and no pre-registration required.  Simply drop by the shop and enjoy the seminar.
 

January 9 -         T.B.A.

January 16 -       Fly Fishing Expo - No Seminar 


January 23 -       Polish/Czech Nymphing Techniques

John Nishi has extensive experience in competitive fly fishing, serving as a past captain of Canada’s team at the world championships as well as competing in professional tours. John will be showing us super efficient techniques for nymphing.

January 30 -      Streamer Fishing for Western Streams 
Mike Gifford’s presentation on how to be more successful, and efficient, while fishing streamers on western trout streams.

February 6 -      Trout Unlimited Conservation Projects

Come and meet members of T.U. Projects Committee, who will outline projects done recently and projects coming up. They have a bunch of interesting stuff coming up. Should be interesting.

February 13 -     Family Day Weekend- No Seminar


February 20 -     Steelhead Intruders

Brent Piche’s Intruder style flies for Steelhead and Salmon are the nicest we have ever seen. Come and see how to tie them.

March 19 -        “Must Have” Bonefish Patterns

Mike Gifford will demonstrate how to tie the four “go-to” patterns for Bonefish. Proven fish catchers from the Bahamas to Cuba.  

March 26 -        Easter Weekend- No Seminar

April 30 -          Customer Appreciation Day