Books and DVDs

Just unpacked a ton of new book and DVD titles.

Some spectacular new books! Several new DVD titles as well.

 Don't forget, if you don't wish to buy a DVD,
we have a ton of titles available for rent!



Saturday Morning Seminars-Tying Bass Bugs, And How To Fish Them

Saturday Morning Seminars

Saturday, March 3, 10 AM

Country Pleasures

Tying Bass Bugs and How to Fish Them.

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

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.

New Fly Tyer In Stock

The latest issue of Fly Tyer arrived yesterday.

All sorts of good bugs for the upcoming season.

GONG SHOW!

From Florida Keys guide John Kipp http://www.greenfishguide.com/  :

"I'm afraid this business in Boca Grande is going to end up having serious negative impacts on our tarpon fishery statewide. These tournaments are not about sport, benefits, or conservation, they're about money and profit. The fact that this activity is televised sends the wrong message to people who do not fish. It makes all of us look like crazed mercenaries who care nothing for the future of the fishery. These Tournaments need to be banned! Please help."

This craziness can be seen on the World Fishing Network about a dozen times a week!

If you don't especially like this practice, go to John's website to find out more. You can
also send an e-mail to WFN

Interesting Reading

Posted on the Trout Shop's newsletter, Jerry Lappier makes some interesting points about our industry as it stands today. Kind of a longer read, try and stick with it.

Have you been to a good fly shop lately?
By Jerry Lappier


There's a storm brewing that could change fly fishing forever. Mass distribution of fly fishing products seriously threatens the fly fishing culture as we know it.

In today's information packed world, being concise is a virtue. This newsletter was written with industry professionals in mind, but has a ton of relevant information for everyone who fly fishes today. I've attempted to keep this article as short as possible, but due to the importance of the information, it is still somewhat lengthy. I hope you will read the article from the beginning to the end and voice your own opinion. You can make a difference.

Bow River Update

 Woah, a fishing report...I know, it's been a while. And now that the weather is going down the tubes again, it could be a few days before you're motivated to get out there.. However, heres a report from tuesday.

Despite the hurricane winds, the fishing could be simply described as awesome. Water clarity was as much as you could ever ask for (probably as clear as it gets out there), and the fish were definitely in the feeding mood. The worm and Jimmy was the big ticket item. I tried a bunch of streamer fishing and wasn't able to get a fish on it, and then followed through with a nymph and found fish right away. I'd assume that with the cold water they're still not going to chase a streamer too much, but that could change with a few sunny warm days in a row. All of our fish were in the deeper chop, and we didn't find any in the skinnier bits at the top of the runs.

March is coming, and with that hopefully lots of fishing..either way, if it's above 0º, get out there!

Brent

And while you're at it, like our Facebook Page and get quicker updates and more fish porn!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Country-Pleasures-Fly-Fishing/190498957636231

Saturday Morning Seminars-A Tale Of Two Guides

Saturday Morning Seminar

Saturday, February 25, 10 AM

Country Pleasures

“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”.

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.

Count Me In!

A bill introduced by Illinois Rep. Dave Winters, would allow a statewide pilot program that would “permit licensed individuals to shoot Asian carp with a shotgun off of a motorboat in the Illinois River beginning with the 2013 licensing year,” provided that said individuals have the proper licenses and are using a specific ammunition.

Stuff On Sale!

A few items on sale in the shop right now. Sale prices apply to in stock items only.

Drop by or go to http://www.countrypleasures.com/store/ and click on the sale bin.



Simms Cocona Crew Shirts
*Great shirt for the tropics
50% OFF



Patagonia Island Hopper Shirts
50% OFF

Redington Fleece Pants
Sale price $34  reg $54.95

All remaining Orvis Wonderlines (fresh and salt)
Sale price $40   Reg. $88-98



Simms Rivertek Tops
50% OFF



Simms Rivertek Bottoms
50% OFF

Spring Shipments Continue to Arrive!

Spring shipments have started to accelerate in their arrival.

All sorts of stuff from Simms, Patagonia, Orvis, Sage.....

Waist and Back packs from Simms and Patagonia in stock



Orvis and Patagonia Sling Packs



Buffs, Sungaiters, Sungloves, Sunsleeves in lots of styles!

New T-shirts for 2012 from Sage, Simms, and Patagonia

Lots and lots and lots of hats

Waterproof boat bags from Sage, Simms, and Patagonia

Family Day Weekend Hours

Seems like about 2 weeks ago it was Christmas!

But no, it's actually Family Day this weekend.

The shop is open on Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM,

closed Sunday, and open again Monday 10 AM to 4 PM

for Family Day.

Sounds like we are going to get some more warm days for the weekend.

Nothing says family like screwing off to go fishing!

Have a nice long weekend!

Saturday Morning Seminars-Friends Of Fish Creek

Saturday Morning Seminars

February 18,  10 AM - Country Pleasures
Friends Of Fish Creek

Katie from the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park will be presenting

on Watershed Stewardship. Katie will explain the various programs the

Friends do to make Fish Creek Park better for all of us.

You'll learn plenty about the area, its inhabitants and the simple things you can do

to help protect it. A bit different, but don't miss this one!"

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.

Going To Florida?

If you're heading anywhere near the Keys and want to book

a good guide, give Capt. John Kipp, owner of Florida Keys Flats Guide a call 305-393-0932 or

email at johnmkipp@bellsouth.net 

You can check out his website at http://floridakeysflatsguide.com/index.html

We have clients who fish with John on a regular basis and love the guy!

He does some pretty cool stuff. If you're going down there you should try

and get out with him.

Back Cast Tickets

We have tickets for the Back Cast film festival again. Apologies to those who tried to get tickets

on the weekend when we were sold out.

The first bunch went quick so if you're looking for tickets bettter pick 'em up soon!

Another Intrepid Angler Report

Good friend, customer, and a very good angler, John Bonin,

was down fishing with John Kipp in the Keys recently.

he sent us these shots of a VERY nice Snook....

 In the words of Capt. Kipp:

"This fish was swimming with his back out of the water right down the very edge of the mangrove roots. That is probably the trickiest scenario as far as presentation goes. The angler must slide the fly in under the mangrove branches but just short of the roots. This is a one shot deal. There are no second casts. John ma...de it happen and the snook exploded and immediately tried to give us the rootie-toot-toot by charging directly through the barnacle encrusted roots. Luckily, John had his wits about him and did the only thing he could do to save the fish - and that was to bail out. It reminded me of the 101st Airborne over Normandy. He managed to disentangle the fish from the maze of roots and get him in the net. Usually that situation results in a lost fish. This time it worked out. It's something we'll always have to reminisce about. "

If you're down in the Keys, and are looking for a good guide,

check out John Kipp at http://floridakeysflatsguide.com/

Polar Bear!

The Dying Department (Brent) has just finished a new batch of Polar Bear

for all you tiers out there...

Colors turned out very nice (again). All of this batch was hand picked

for length and consistency perfect for Intruders.

Saturday Morning Seminars-Streamer Fishing 101

Streamer Fishing 101

Saturday, February 11, 2012   10 AM

Yeti Sighting!

Yep! Just in time for Spring boat preparation.

The elusive Yeti!

Got 'em in both Tundra 45 and 65, White and Tan.

Orvis App For iPhone And iPad

Available for your iPhone, iPad, and Kindle...

The Orvis Fly Fishing App! 

Gives you Animated Knots, Basic Flycasting Videos, Fishing regulations,

Online Licence Links, Field Guide to Flies, and a bunch more!

Go to Orvis Fly Fishing App to find out more.

Patagonia Packs In!

The Patagonia Stealth series of packs arrived the other day!

These seemed to cause quite a buzz around the Expo at the end of January.

For more info, go to CP Online Fly Shop

All New Hydros Fly Lines From Orvis

We have been impressed by the new line of Hydros fly lines.

Orvis has done a great job on both the Hydros and Hydros 3D lines!

If you want to learn more about the changes found in the Hydros lines,

go to Orvis Hydros Fly Lines to find out more.

Another Simms Order Just Came In!

More of the Spring 2012 lineup has arrived........

Stop by or go to Country Pleasures Online Fly Shop



Simms Flyte Short
Very comfortable. Finally, a short as nice as the old Longhaul.
Country Pleasures Online Fly Shop



Solarflex Shirt in Satwater Camo
New material is very light and breathable.

Country Pleasures Online Fly Shop

Got Some Awesomeness!

Got a bunch of Idylwilde "Cool Kid" stuff in!

Idylwilde Awesomer T-Shirts

Hats

Boat Rulers

Catch Magazine #21 Is Alive!

Catch #21 Is Up and Running

Catch Magazine #21

Saturday Morning Seminars-Banks, Bobbers, and Boats

Banks, Bobbers and Boats; Bow River nymphing.

Saturday, February 4, 2012  10 AM