New Years Hours

The shop is open from 10 Am to 6 PM today. 

Open 9 AM to 2 PM on New Years Eve (Saturday), and closed Sunday (New Years day).

We'll be open from 10 AM to 6bPM on Monday (January 2nd)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

30th Anniversary Sale Update

Here's an update of what's left as well as some other items not previously listed......

* Sage X13 fly rods 25% Off

*Helios Freshwater rods 25% Off  *Down to 4 rods left!

*Simms Headwaters Waist and Backpacks 25% Off  **SOLD OUT**

* Simms Headwaters Reel Cases 25% Off

* Simms Runabout Shells 60% Off

* BUY A DOZEN FLIES-25% Off

* Simms Guide Jackets 40% Off **ONE LEFT**

* Simms Streamtread Sandals 20% Off

* Simms Foldover Mitts 50% Off

* ALL (Simms, Patagonia)Beanies & Caps 25% Off

* Simms Rogue Fleece Hoodies 50% Off

* Simms Invest Jackets 50% Off

* Simms Pursuit GTX Mid Shoes 40% Off

* Simms Travel Organizers 50% Off

* Orvis Anglers Backpack & Kit Bags 25% Off

* Flasks/Wallets/Bottles 20% Off  **Only a few flasks left**

* Simms Headwaters Tackle Bags 25% Off

The newest product for 2012..

Orvis' new patent pending, rod. Complete with built in sound effects..


Have a great new year, come stop in and say hello!

Boxing Week/Aniversary Sale

Country Pleasures Flyfishing 30th Anniversary Clearance

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope you are having a good holiday season and Santa was good to you!
The countdown to 2012 has begun, to us, symbolizing thirty fantastic years of serving the fly fishing community.
To celebrate, starting December 27, Country Pleasures will be having its biggest sale ever! We couldn't think of a better way to thank-you for helping us reach this milestone.
Product discounts from 10 to 60% off!
Stop in and check out the sales, products at these discounts won't last long!
Some featured items:
 

* Sage X13 fly rods   25% Off

*Helios Freshwater rods  25% Off

* Simms Runabout Shells 60% Off

* BUY A DOZEN FLIES-25% Off
* Simms Guide Jackets 40% Off

There are lots of other items on sale*! Come in to see the full list of sale items and hurry in while quantities last! Come January, we have a few very special events:

Winter Saturday Seminars resume January 7th and continue through to April. These are FREE seminars on a variety of fly fishing topics open to everyone. No registration required, just come on in!

Seasons of the Skeena Presentation with Chad Black and Jeff Bright. Join Chad and Jeff on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7 PM to hear about the nearly year round salmon and steelhead fishing opportunities on the Skeena system featuring the amazing photography by Jeff Bright. There is no charge, simply come on in and enjoy an evening of photos, stories and fun.

We also have a few openings remaining in our April Vokey Fly Tying Workshops. These are a can't miss opportunity! April will doing an Intruder workshop on Monday, January 30, 2012 and a Learn to Fly Tie workshop on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Both begin at 6PM and include all materials. Workshops are $75 (including materials), give us a call to book before its too late!

The CP team wishes everyone a very Happy New Years and all the best into 2012
Mike, Maureen, Caitlin, Brent, Kevin and Zach

*Sale applies to in stock items only. No special orders. Not available with any other offers or discounts. All sales final. No exchange or refund on sale items.

Merry Christmas!!!!

Hope Santa was good to all of you!

Merry Christmas from all of us at C.P.

From The Chum.....

BULLS ON TOP from SHALLOW WATER EXPEDITIONS on Vimeo.

Andy Mill Video

Getting Guided Teaser 2: Andy Mill from Mountain Beach Productions on Vimeo.

Coolest Thing Ever!

So, it's likely the 500th time I've said "the coolest thing ever.

But there's been so many cool things.

This, however, is the coolest thing ever as of today.

Bug-Partz now has these claw sets that are

perfect for tying your crabs. Molded latex, you can tie them in as one

piece. No fiddling around, easy as pie. Spent my Friday night farting

around with them and they're SO easy!

Check 'em out at the shop or online http://www.countrypleasures.com/store/

Available in two sizes, small and large (these are large on #2 hooks).

They take color really well with marking pens.

Step Aside Finnish Racoon

We went on the hunt for some Finnish Racoon for the fly tying wall a little while ago.

What we found is WAY BETTER!

Tibetan Temple Dog has the same soft, flowing properties as F.R., only it looks way better. Several very cool colors are available. It's now here at the shop for your Toads and other bugs!

Another item we now have in the shop is UV Super Schlappen....VERY NICE!

Thompson River Fundraiser Up and Running!

The Flies For Fins site is now up with items to raise funds for the Thompson.

Go to http://www.flies4fins.com/ to check it out.....

NEW SALTWATER FLIES

JUST ARRIVED!

Several new saltwater patterns.

Including some juicy Permit stuff..

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA

Someone going Tarpon fishing this winter? Looking for a gift idea?

Orvis Hydros 912-4 (9 foot, 12 weight, 4 piece)

Regular price $555

NOW $ 277.50

Comes with Orvis 25 Year Unconditional Warranty.

In stock rods only. No special orders.

Saturday Morning Seminars-Winter 2012

Saturday Seminars 2012

Country Pleasures Flyfishing 30th Anniversary

Country Pleasures is pleased to announce the line-up for Saturday Seminars for 2012. Each Saturday at 10:00 a.m. we host a free seminar on a fly fishing topic. Come and participate. For 2012, as it is our 30th Anniversary, we will be having other special presentations in addition to Saturdays.

Seminars are scheduled as follows:

January 7: Scenic Rick and Dry Fly Hackle. Rick Harding will tie some of his extremely nice patterns, show different hackle and techniques.

January 14: PATAGONIA Fishing 2012

Rob Owens from Patagonia will show new products from Patagonia for 2012. A great selection of packs and bags, wading equipment, and lots of other items.

January 21: SIMMS Fishing 2012

Todd Schaarf, product rep for Simms presents new items for 2012 from Simms. Great chance to sneak peak the new items and check them out prior to the crows at the expo.

January 25: Seasons of the Skeena **Special Presentation**

Chad Black and Jeff Bright on the near year round opportunities for Steelhead and Salmon on the Skeena system. You’ll see some brilliant photography by Jeff Bright! Presentation at Country Pleasures at 7 PM No Charge

January 28: Fly Fishing Expo- No seminar

Join us at the 10th annual western Canadian fly fishing expo at Spruce Meadows. Stop by the booth for new products, as well as hot buys.

January 30: Tying Intruders Workshop with April Vokey

Join April to tie these works of art and learn how she does it. Workshop is at Country Pleasures at 6 PM. Cost is $75, materials supplied. Preregistration and payment is required.

January 31 Introduction to Fly Tying Workshop with April Vokey

Get started in the world of fly tying with April Vokey. Workshop is at Country Pleasures at 6 PM. Cost is $75, materials supplied. Preregistration and payment is required.

February 4: Banks, Bobbers and Boats; Bow River nymphing.

Jeff Thomson ties a few of his favorite nymph patterns and outlines his most effective techniques for fishing them from shore and the boat.

February 11: Streamer Fishing 101.

Mike Gifford will present on some of his most effective techniques for fishing streamers, from foot and from the drift boat.

February 18: TBA

February 25: “A TALE OF TWO GUIDES”

Two Bow River guides, Kevin Peterson and Jeff Thomson, walk us through their boat bags and fly boxes. See what each carries for gear and ammo, as well as techniques they use when they’re “at work”.

March 3: Tying Bass Bugs and How To Fish Them.

Garry Raugh, a bass fanatic, shows us some of his favorite patterns, shows us how to fish them and shares some of his adventures while fishing.

March 10: Introducing the Intruder (& other Steelhead patterns)

Brent Piche ties some of his most prized possessions, steelhead

intruders and ties some other popular patterns, with a twist of course.

March 17: Fly fishing Photography Part 1 with Jim McLennan **Special Presentation**

Jim McLennan beings this first installment of a two part seminar on photography by discussing fly fishing and photography.

March 24: Fly fishing Photography Part 2 with Lynda McLennan **Special Presentation**

Lynda concludes this two part series by presenting on how to make your fishing photos better with the use of digital alteration.

March 31: Running Down Rooster Flies.

Adam Rich ties us some of his well tested rooster patterns and talks about his rooster fishing adventures in Baja. You won’t find these in any fly bin.

April 7: Easter Weekend- No seminar

April 14: Sage “Demo” Day and FREE casting tune-ups

Join Ruben Breitkreutz, Sage regional representative, and CP staff on the river to try out new rods, single, two handed and switch. To get your rod arm warmed up for the upcoming season CP staff will be giving casting tune-up lessons FREE of charge. Everyone is welcome but please RSVP if you’re interested in attending.

April 21: “Destinations of the World- Palometa Club”

Photos and video from one of the best lodges in the world for shallow water flats fishing for Permit. Not to mention Bonefish, Snook, and Tarpon.

For up to the date listings for topics and dates, go to http://www.countrypleasures.com/fly_fishing_seminars.php

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. Although we will make every attempt to present the seminars as outlined above, topics are subject to change without notice. If you have a topic you would wish covered in a seminar, please advise the staff.

**SPECIAL PRESENTATION-SEASONS ON THE SKEENA**

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 7 PM

Country Pleasures Flyfishing - Willow Park Village

"Seasons On The Skeena"

with Chad Black & Jeff Bright
Presented by Country Pleasures Flyfishing

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.

Yellow Cedar Lodge

"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!

The options are limitless!

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/

Jeff Bright, one of the most talented photographers we have seen.

A sample of Jeff's work, brilliant!

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GEAR....

The spread of invasive species is a serious threat to our waters, and a major pathway is through "hitchhiking" on our equipment. New Zealand Mud Snail, Didymo and pathogens are spreading through watersheds worldwide. At home, many anglers are seeing didymo suddenly appear in rivers that it previously did not. Please take these simple step to properly clean your equipment between fishing different lakes or rivers.

Firstly, when leaving a waterbody, remove visible plants, animals, dirt or mud from your waders, boots, boat etc and remove or drain standing or pooled water.

At home, use one of the following disinfection methods:
-Submerge gear in hot water (>45◦C) for at least 10 minutes or until soaked through. Felt soles or absorbent materials need to soak for 40 minutes.
-Freeze gear until solid (>4 hours)
-Soak in 2% solution of household bleach for 1 minute
-Soak in 5% solution of household bleach for 15 minutes (effective for fish and amphibian pathogen disinfection)

All four of the above procedures are effective methods for disinfection of Didymo.

Information from  British Columbia Ministry of Environment document "Equipment Disinfection Procedures to Prevent the Accidental Spread to Aquatic Invasive Species-Version 1.1 June 2009". As supplied by Terry Antoniuk, Thanks!!!

CHRISTMAS HOURS AT THE SHOP

For Christmas shopping convenience, Country Pleasures will be

open Sundays, December 11 & 18 from 10 AM to 4 PM.

This is in addition to our regular Monday to Saturday hours.

Saturday Morning Seminars-PERMIT PATTERNS FOR THE YUCATAN AND ASCENSION BAY

December 10 – PERMIT PATTERNS FOR THE YUCATAN AND ASCENSION BAY
                          Mike Gifford will tie go-to patterns for Mexican Permit.


You can also check out Seminar topics at our web site – www.countrypleasures.com – by following the links to Seminars.

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. Although we will make every attempt to present the seminars as outlined above, topics are subject to change without notice.  If you have a topic you would wish covered in a seminar, please advise the staff.

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT YOU HAD EVERYTHING FISHING!

SIMMS CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER!

Available at CP!

**SPECIAL EVENT-APRIL VOKEY INTRUDER TYING SCHOOL**

STEELHEAD INTRUDERS

with April Vokey

Monday, January 30, 2012

Whiting Saddle Hackles

WE ACTUALLY GOT SOME!!

Now in the shop. Likely won't last long, destined to end up on someone's dry flies.....or in someone's hair.

**SPECIAL EVENT-APRIL VOKEY LEARN TO FLY TIE

BEGINNER LEARN TO FLY TIE

with April Vokey

January 31, 2012 - 6 PM

Country Pleasures Flyfishing - Willow Park Village

Cost: $75  Pre-registration required.

Join April Vokey of Fly Gal Ventures for a fun-filled evening of fly-tying as she helps to demystify general questions that intrigue many beginner fly-tyers.

Students are encouraged to bring their own tools, however, materials are provided and the use of necessary tools/equipment may be arranged with advance notice to the shop.

Gather around our comfortable tying table and observe, evaluate and conquer every tying step as April walks each student through the process. We’re aware that beginners learn at different rates and patient ‘one-on-one’ time ensures that no one gets “lost” at the table.

Each step is explained slowly and thoroughly, providing additional bits of information and alternative techniques along the way.

Enjoy learning the steps of basic fly-tying on your first fly of the evening and then venture into your own creations as you proceed to complete a second. Each wrap will put you one step closer to stocking your fly box!

This course is a participation based course and there are only 8 spots available. Book now to hold your space!

HELP OUT THE THOMPSON!

April Vokey's Flies For Fins is raising money for the Thompson River Steelhead.

Flies for Fins has partnered with the Steelhead Society of British Columbia to raise funds for the improvement of important steelhead spawning and rearing habitat on the world renowned Thompson River.

If you wanna help, go to http://www.flies4fins.com/