HOLIDAY SHOP HOURS ARE FOLLOWS:
NEW YEARS EVE: 10AM TO 2PM
JANUARY 1: CLOSED
JANUARY 2: 10AM TO 6PM
JANUARY 3: 9AM TO 5PM
JANUARY 4-7: CLOSED
JANUARY 8: REGULAR WINTER HOURS RESUME
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS SHOP HOURS
THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OF YOU YOU WHO SUPPORT OUR BUSINESS.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU, AS WELL AS NEW CUSTOMERS,IN THE NEW YEAR.
THOSE OF YOU WHO SPENT SOME TIME AROUND HERE KNOW THAT SOME OF THE MORE IRRESPONSIBLE STAFF MEMBERS ARE GOING ON ANOTHER PERMIT TREK AFTER NEW YEARS. CONSEQUENTLY, WE DO HAVE SOME ALTERED HOURS IN EARLY JANUARY.
SHOP HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
CHRISTMAS EVE: 10 AM TO 2 PM
CHRISTMAS DAY: CLOSED
BOXING DAY: CLOSED
DECEMBER 27: 9 AM TO 5 PM
DECEMBER 29-30: 10 AM TO 6 PM
JANUARY 1-2: CLOSED
JANUARY 3: 9 AM TO 5 PM
JANUARY 4-7: CLOSED
JANUARY 8: REGULAR WINTER HOURS RESUME
Friday, December 19, 2014
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
2015 Saturday Seminar Lineup
Country Pleasures is pleased to announce the initial line-up for Saturday Seminars for 2015. We believe this is the best lineup ever. Each Saturday at 10:00 a.m. we host a free seminar on a fly fishing topic. We hope you can come and participate.
Seminars are scheduled as follows:
January 17 - Bow River Guide Patterns
Jeff Thomson and Kevin Peterson will show their favorite patterns for the
Bow. Comprehensive seminar outlining how, when, and where to fish
these patterns.
January 24 - **Stillwater Secrets with Brent Schlenker**
Improve your presentation skills on Lakes. New tips and techniques for
Stillwaters as well as the equipment set up for locating large fish. He will
also tie a few new patterns that will hook you up to some great fish.
Interactive seminar for beginners to advanced anglers.
January 31 - Streamer Fishing
We have a ton of people come into the shop and say they don’t really
get streamer fishing and don’t do well at it. This seminar, presented by
Mike Gifford, will show you how to do it properly. Techniques, gear, and
flies for wade or drift fishing.
February 7 - Missouri River Primer
The Missouri River offers some great fishing within a fairly reasonable
distance as an alternative to our fisheries. Blair Yerxa spends a lot of
time on the “Mo”. Blair will outline seasons, flies, gear, times to go,
everything you need to know to fish the Mo.
February 14 - Family Day Weekend- No Seminar
February 21 - Spey Explained
Terry Antoniuk and Kelly Robertson cover everything Spey. Keeping it
simple, they explain rods, reels, lines, and tips. Ideal seminar for those
wanting to give it a try as well as those who just need someone to make
sense of it all.
February 28 - **Stillwater Primer with Phil Rowley**Special seminar event!
Phil shows everything you need to know to be successful fishing stillwaters.
Patterns, techniques, you name it. Better get here early for this one.
March 7 - Getting To The Roots Of Roosters
Adam Rich has spent as much time chasing Roosterfish as anyone we
know. Come and check out his effective and absolutely beautifully tied
flies for these fish.
March 14 - Flats Fishing Hot Points
Mike Gifford will go through his favorite flies for Bonefish, Tarpon,
Snook, and Permit. He will also explain proper gear and leader setups
for all of these species and outline some better strategies for catching
the main four flats species.
March 21 - The World Of The Nymph
Kevin Peterson shows us everything there is to know about nymphing in
this part of the world.
March 28 - **Phil Rowley-Bugs for Stillwater**
Phil will explain all of the insects and food items relevant to stillwaters
in this part of the world. Caddis, mayflies, boatmen, you name it. Should
be a great seminar!
April 4 - Easter Weekend - No Seminar
April 11 - TBA
April 18 - TBA
April 25 - TBA
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.
Seminars are scheduled as follows:
January 17 - Bow River Guide Patterns
Jeff Thomson and Kevin Peterson will show their favorite patterns for the
Bow. Comprehensive seminar outlining how, when, and where to fish
these patterns.
January 24 - **Stillwater Secrets with Brent Schlenker**
Improve your presentation skills on Lakes. New tips and techniques for
Stillwaters as well as the equipment set up for locating large fish. He will
also tie a few new patterns that will hook you up to some great fish.
Interactive seminar for beginners to advanced anglers.
January 31 - Streamer Fishing
We have a ton of people come into the shop and say they don’t really
get streamer fishing and don’t do well at it. This seminar, presented by
Mike Gifford, will show you how to do it properly. Techniques, gear, and
flies for wade or drift fishing.
February 7 - Missouri River Primer
The Missouri River offers some great fishing within a fairly reasonable
distance as an alternative to our fisheries. Blair Yerxa spends a lot of
time on the “Mo”. Blair will outline seasons, flies, gear, times to go,
everything you need to know to fish the Mo.
February 14 - Family Day Weekend- No Seminar
February 21 - Spey Explained
Terry Antoniuk and Kelly Robertson cover everything Spey. Keeping it
simple, they explain rods, reels, lines, and tips. Ideal seminar for those
wanting to give it a try as well as those who just need someone to make
sense of it all.
February 28 - **Stillwater Primer with Phil Rowley**Special seminar event!
Phil shows everything you need to know to be successful fishing stillwaters.
Patterns, techniques, you name it. Better get here early for this one.
March 7 - Getting To The Roots Of Roosters
Adam Rich has spent as much time chasing Roosterfish as anyone we
know. Come and check out his effective and absolutely beautifully tied
flies for these fish.
March 14 - Flats Fishing Hot Points
Mike Gifford will go through his favorite flies for Bonefish, Tarpon,
Snook, and Permit. He will also explain proper gear and leader setups
for all of these species and outline some better strategies for catching
the main four flats species.
March 21 - The World Of The Nymph
Kevin Peterson shows us everything there is to know about nymphing in
this part of the world.
March 28 - **Phil Rowley-Bugs for Stillwater**
Phil will explain all of the insects and food items relevant to stillwaters
in this part of the world. Caddis, mayflies, boatmen, you name it. Should
be a great seminar!
April 4 - Easter Weekend - No Seminar
April 11 - TBA
April 18 - TBA
April 25 - TBA
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.
Monday, December 15, 2014
New Shtuff!
New items just arrived today from Montana Fly!
Boat boxes, flasks, the new tacky boxes, buffs, and
even some cool new Crab patterns for the flats.
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| Boat Boxes, including the new saltwater box. |
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| New flasks. The Permit is very pretty! |
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| New cool images in the buffs. |
Friday, December 12, 2014
Friday, December 5, 2014
FISH ASS FRIDAY - DECEMBER 5
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| Most of us prefer the back forty as opposed to the front yard on this nasty animal. |
Friday, November 28, 2014
FISH ASS FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 28
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| As a general rule, lassooing this particular ass is not the most effective way to capture. |
Friday, November 21, 2014
Friday, November 14, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Remembrance Day
In honor, and in remembrance, of all those who served and fallen so that we can enjoy the freedoms and country we have, the shop will be closed today.
Please wear your poppy.
Please wear your poppy.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
FISH ASS FRIDAY - HALLOWEEN EDITION
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| We thought, given it's Halloween, we should do the ass from a "Ghost". |
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Orvis Access Fly Rods
Don't forget, Orvis Access Fly Rods are on special here at the shop.
We don't have too many left, but at $325, regular $470, it's a pretty smoking deal!
Friday, October 24, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
Mr. Quaid Returns
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| After a long guiding season, an Upper Skeena walkabout, and one unplanned trip to the Thompson, Mr. Peterson returns to the shop today. And we didn't even go out of our way to save up all the really shitty jobs. |
Friday, October 17, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Fishing Reports - October 16
Bow River Report –October 16, 2014
The Boatman stuff has been getting a bunch better over the last week. Although a lot of people fish these as a dropper rig or under an indicator, try fishing the Boatman pattern by itself or behind a small Clouser. Remember, short, twitching strips with the Boatmen and slower banks and inside seams are often best.
Finally have some cloud cover over the last couple of days, which provided a few more bugs. Hopefully our fall Baetis get rolling a little better. Still getting eats on October Caddis patterns. One shop customer had his best “hopper” day of the year last week with a whole bunch of fish on small foam hopper patterns.
Heavier nymph rigs with San Juan Worms, etc. continue to beat the tar out of them. There have been people drifting who have hooked 40+ fish in a day on these rigs of late.
Hatches: October Caddis, Pseudos (tiny little BWO), Baetis (saner size of BWO), Water Boatman
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Copper John-Black, Peacock Water Boatman
Dry Flies: Morrish October Caddis, Two-Tone Para Ant, Parachute Adams
Crowsnest River Report – October 16, 2014
Unfortunately, all reports we have had from the Crow over the last week have indicated very tough fishing. The Crow usually gets very “techie” at this time but it sounds like it’s downright hard.
Try doing some sight fishing on the slower runs and tailouts. If you spot fish, throw a small Boatman pattern, it can often be very effective.
Hatches: BWO’s, Water Boatmen.
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John, Peacock Boatman.
Dries: JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Parachute Adams
High Country River Report – October 16, 2014
The countdown is on! Only 16 days left before the high country streams close. The weather forecast looks like it is going be perfect for fishing right through to the end.
Oh, and pretty much everything from the Sheep to the Oldman (and everything in between) has been fishing really good.
Hatches: BWO’s, Ants, Beetles.
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Parachute Adams, Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants.
The Boatman stuff has been getting a bunch better over the last week. Although a lot of people fish these as a dropper rig or under an indicator, try fishing the Boatman pattern by itself or behind a small Clouser. Remember, short, twitching strips with the Boatmen and slower banks and inside seams are often best.
Finally have some cloud cover over the last couple of days, which provided a few more bugs. Hopefully our fall Baetis get rolling a little better. Still getting eats on October Caddis patterns. One shop customer had his best “hopper” day of the year last week with a whole bunch of fish on small foam hopper patterns.
Heavier nymph rigs with San Juan Worms, etc. continue to beat the tar out of them. There have been people drifting who have hooked 40+ fish in a day on these rigs of late.
Hatches: October Caddis, Pseudos (tiny little BWO), Baetis (saner size of BWO), Water Boatman
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Copper John-Black, Peacock Water Boatman
Dry Flies: Morrish October Caddis, Two-Tone Para Ant, Parachute Adams
Crowsnest River Report – October 16, 2014
Unfortunately, all reports we have had from the Crow over the last week have indicated very tough fishing. The Crow usually gets very “techie” at this time but it sounds like it’s downright hard.
Try doing some sight fishing on the slower runs and tailouts. If you spot fish, throw a small Boatman pattern, it can often be very effective.
Hatches: BWO’s, Water Boatmen.
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John, Peacock Boatman.
Dries: JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Parachute Adams
High Country River Report – October 16, 2014
The countdown is on! Only 16 days left before the high country streams close. The weather forecast looks like it is going be perfect for fishing right through to the end.
Oh, and pretty much everything from the Sheep to the Oldman (and everything in between) has been fishing really good.
Hatches: BWO’s, Ants, Beetles.
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Parachute Adams, Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
The Flood Tide is here!
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| Sunshirts, T-Shirts, Buffs, and Hats featuring the artwork of Paul Puckett are now in store. |
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Fall Clearance Items
While supplies last:
* Simms Headwaters Stockingfoot Waders 30% OFF
* Orvis Access Fly Rods....Now $325-$360, Reg $470-$505.
Limited number available.
* One left only. Orvis Mirage Big Game V Now $409.50, Reg $ 585.00
* Simms Rivershed Wading Boots Now$ 135.00, Reg $224.95
* Simms Womens Headwaters Wading Boots Now $102.00, Reg $169.95
* One only - Sage Z-Axis 9143-4 Spey Rod
(Field Test Rod/Like new/Full Warranty) $300
* Simms Headwaters Stockingfoot Waders 30% OFF
* Orvis Access Fly Rods....Now $325-$360, Reg $470-$505.
Limited number available.
* One left only. Orvis Mirage Big Game V Now $409.50, Reg $ 585.00
* Simms Rivershed Wading Boots Now$ 135.00, Reg $224.95
* Simms Womens Headwaters Wading Boots Now $102.00, Reg $169.95
* One only - Sage Z-Axis 9143-4 Spey Rod
(Field Test Rod/Like new/Full Warranty) $300
Hatch Re-Supply
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| Unpacked a re-supply of Hatch Reels this weekend. Good thing, as we had one left. Also just received the all new Tropical Floating lines from Hatch. They're pretty nice. Hatch also has new saltwater leaders and tippets, which we will be testing this fall. We'll give you an update on those products in December. |
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving from Country Pleasures
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| Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Country Pleasures. We'll be open today from 9 AM to 5 PM. We will be closed for Thanksgiving on Sunday and Monday. Enjoy your long weekend! |
Friday, October 10, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Orvis Access Fly Rods
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| In stock rods only. All Access Fly Rods now $375, $410 for saltwater big game. Regular price $470/$505 Just a few left! |
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Fishing Reports - October 8
Bow River Report –October 8, 2014
With the Thanksgiving weekend approaching, the weatherman has given us a pretty good gift if he’s right. Fishing has been pretty decent. Not as many rising fish as we would like to see but there’s a few out there. Tons of Boatmen kicking around and the fishing on them has been pretty good for the most part.
Quite a few October Caddis kicking around, mostly towards Carseland and people have been getting the odd eat on top with them.
If you’re so inclined the deep rig San Juan Worm setups have been killing them of late. If you want to get tugged on (a lot) then this is for you.
Better get out there, the clock is winding down on nice weather.
Hatches: October Caddis, Pseudos (tiny little BWO), Baetis (saner size of BWO), Water Boatman
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Copper John-Black, Peacock Water Boatman
Dry Flies: Morrish October Caddis, Two-Tone Para Ant, Parachute Adams
Crowsnest River Report – October 8, 2014
The Crowsnest is down to a very usual 4 cms and clear. Typical September technical fishing is on the menu for anglers who enjoy that.
Some cool fishing is available in the slower runs and tailouts at this time of year with Boatmen patterns, either fished blind or to sighted fish.
Hatches: BWO’s, Ants, Beetles, Water Boatmen.
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John, Peacock Boatman.
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Parachute Adams
High Country River Report – October 8, 2014
Most of the high country stuff has rebounded from the short burst of winter in September. Reports of decent dry fly fishing have been coming out of the hills. Not near as busy up there now either. Pretty soon it will be done for the season, get out there!
Hatches: BWO’s, Ants, Beetles.
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Parachute Adams, Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants.
With the Thanksgiving weekend approaching, the weatherman has given us a pretty good gift if he’s right. Fishing has been pretty decent. Not as many rising fish as we would like to see but there’s a few out there. Tons of Boatmen kicking around and the fishing on them has been pretty good for the most part.
Quite a few October Caddis kicking around, mostly towards Carseland and people have been getting the odd eat on top with them.
If you’re so inclined the deep rig San Juan Worm setups have been killing them of late. If you want to get tugged on (a lot) then this is for you.
Better get out there, the clock is winding down on nice weather.
Hatches: October Caddis, Pseudos (tiny little BWO), Baetis (saner size of BWO), Water Boatman
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Copper John-Black, Peacock Water Boatman
Dry Flies: Morrish October Caddis, Two-Tone Para Ant, Parachute Adams
Crowsnest River Report – October 8, 2014
The Crowsnest is down to a very usual 4 cms and clear. Typical September technical fishing is on the menu for anglers who enjoy that.
Some cool fishing is available in the slower runs and tailouts at this time of year with Boatmen patterns, either fished blind or to sighted fish.
Hatches: BWO’s, Ants, Beetles, Water Boatmen.
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John, Peacock Boatman.
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Parachute Adams
High Country River Report – October 8, 2014
Most of the high country stuff has rebounded from the short burst of winter in September. Reports of decent dry fly fishing have been coming out of the hills. Not near as busy up there now either. Pretty soon it will be done for the season, get out there!
Hatches: BWO’s, Ants, Beetles.
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Parachute Adams, Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants.
Smokin' Deal- One Left
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| One left, Orvis Mirage V Big Game Fly Reel Suitable for 9-12 weight applications. Now $409.50 Reg. $585 |
Monday, October 6, 2014
Retro Gift Ideas
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| A gift that's a little different. For Christmas, or just because, handmade leather fleece fly wallets. Just like your grandfather used to use. Perfect compliment to a dozen flies. And to be completely retro, how many of you remember the Orvis ads in Fly Fisherman magazine? |
Friday, October 3, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Playing To Our Strengths
Our first stab at our new format of product marketing. In keeping with our talents in the areas of artistic design, web marketing, and social media, we have gone above and beyond and brought you the complete showcase of our skills.
We hope you all like our cutting edge graphic design and internet marketing.
The first informational advertisement, "The Steelheader Dressed For Success". We'll add hash tags later, once we figure out what they are and how to do them.
We hope you all like our cutting edge graphic design and internet marketing.
That was quick!
It's already that time of year again.
The shop goes to winter hours today until next spring.
The shop goes to winter hours today until next spring.
Shop hours now:
Monday-Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
Sundays and Holidays: Closed
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
New Waterworks-Lamson Reels
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| Waterworks Lamson Liquid Fly Reel Lamson's newest entry level reel. Starting at $115 |
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| Waterworks Lamson Remix Fly Reel Replaces the old standby Konic. Very nice upgrade! Starting at $175 |
Now in the shop!
Friday, September 26, 2014
FISH ASS FRIDAY-SEPTEMBER 26
This week's posterior pin-up for your end of the week perusal...
Congrats to Abe House and Greg Romeskie as winners for last week's F.A.F. draws. It was a tougher one for most to guess the species but three (that's right, only three) that guessed Bluefin Trevally got their name in the draw.
Greg is a second time winner now.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Fishing Reports - September 24
Bow River Report –September 24, 2014
McKinnons Flats access is currently closed for road repairs. It is expected to re-open at the end of this week.
Some cool fishing is available in the slower runs and tailouts at this time of year with Boatmen patterns, either fished blind or to sighted fish.
Hatches: BWO’s, Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Water Boatmen.
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John, Peacock Boatman.
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Parachute Adams
High Country River Report – September 24, 2014
Hatches: Caddis, BWO’s, Ants, Beetles.
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Parachute Adams, Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants.
The last week was a little devoid of insect hatches on a number of days, offering a lot less dry fly fishing. The last couple of days there have been more bugs, but more importantly, a bunch more rising fish. This weekend’s weather should bring on a lot more BWO mayflies.
Water Boatman numbers are way up in the last week, especially below McKinnon’s.
McKinnons Flats access is currently closed for road repairs. It is expected to re-open at the end of this week.
Hatches: Caddis, Pseudos (tiny little BWO), Baetis (saner size of BWO), Water Boatman
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Copper John-Black, Peacock Water BoatmanDry Flies: Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Spent Partridge Caddis, Silvey’s Edible Emerger, Fat Albert, Two-Tone Para Ant, Parachute Adams
Crowsnest River Report – September 24, 2014
The Crowsnest is down to a very usual 4 cms and clear. Typical September technical fishing is on the menu for anglers who enjoy that.
Some cool fishing is available in the slower runs and tailouts at this time of year with Boatmen patterns, either fished blind or to sighted fish.
Hatches: BWO’s, Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Water Boatmen.
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John, Peacock Boatman.
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Parachute Adams
High Country River Report – September 24, 2014
A lot of the high country streams are still running a little high but have at least cleared up. Streams like Racehorse are fairly low, where the Oldman and Livingstone are still a little high. The cooler water from snowmelt hasn’t helped the dry fly fishing a bunch but there is still some decent fall fishing to be had.
Hatches: Caddis, BWO’s, Ants, Beetles.
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Parachute Adams, Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Flood Tide Co.
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| Coming in a couple weeks to CP, the apparel line from Flood Tide Co. T-shirts, sunshirts, hats, buffs/toobs, a lot of which feature the art work of the very talented Paul Puckett. |
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| A Fistful of Clousers! |
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| No Bow Hawgs! |
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| L/S Sunshirt, featuring "Walter". |
And lots of other cool stuff including hats, buffs, etc.
Friday, September 19, 2014
FISH ASS FRIDAY-SEPTEMBER 19
This week's edition of F.A. If you can guess which fish it is on our Facebook page, you'll be entered to win.
Congratulations to Nancy Olfert and Ben Kroon , winners from F.A.F. last week.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Fishing Reports-September 18
Bow River Report –September 18, 2014
Other than an unexplained 60 cms bump at the end of last week, the river stayed in great shape after the week of winter. Below the Highwood has degraded since the weekend. It’s still fishable down there, it’s just down to about 18” visibility.
There have been good numbers of rising fish on the days with cloud, not as many on the sunny days. Kind of the usual deal.
Water Boatmen are showing up in a big way in the lower stretches. This is one of our favorite hatches/events every year.
Fish Creek launch is closed until around September 19 for repairs. McKinnon’s road will be closed to ALL access starting September 22 for road repairs. Sounds like it will be about a week.
Hatches: Caddis, Pseudos (tiny little BWO), Baetis (saner size of BWO)
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Copper John-Black, Peacock Water Boatman
Dry Flies: Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Spent Partridge Caddis, Silvey’s Edible Emerger, Fat Albert, Two-Tone Para Ant, Berrett’s Cricket, Morrish Hopper-Tan, Point Guard Hopper-Tan, Parachute Adams
Crowsnest River Report – September 18, 2014
The Crow is fishable after the snow and rain. It did not see near as much effect from last week’s snow.
Hatches: BWO’s, Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan, Parachute Adams
High Country River Report – September 18, 2014
High country streams still dropping and clearing after large snowfall amounts in the headwaters. Many should be back into fishing shape for this weekend.
Hatches: Caddis,BWO’s, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Parachute Adams, Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan
Other than an unexplained 60 cms bump at the end of last week, the river stayed in great shape after the week of winter. Below the Highwood has degraded since the weekend. It’s still fishable down there, it’s just down to about 18” visibility.
There have been good numbers of rising fish on the days with cloud, not as many on the sunny days. Kind of the usual deal.
Water Boatmen are showing up in a big way in the lower stretches. This is one of our favorite hatches/events every year.
Fish Creek launch is closed until around September 19 for repairs. McKinnon’s road will be closed to ALL access starting September 22 for road repairs. Sounds like it will be about a week.
Hatches: Caddis, Pseudos (tiny little BWO), Baetis (saner size of BWO)
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Copper John-Black, Peacock Water Boatman
Dry Flies: Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Spent Partridge Caddis, Silvey’s Edible Emerger, Fat Albert, Two-Tone Para Ant, Berrett’s Cricket, Morrish Hopper-Tan, Point Guard Hopper-Tan, Parachute Adams
Crowsnest River Report – September 18, 2014
The Crow is fishable after the snow and rain. It did not see near as much effect from last week’s snow.
Hatches: BWO’s, Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan, Parachute Adams
High Country River Report – September 18, 2014
High country streams still dropping and clearing after large snowfall amounts in the headwaters. Many should be back into fishing shape for this weekend.
Hatches: Caddis,BWO’s, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Parachute Adams, Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
FISH ASS FRIDAY-SEPTEMBER 12
This weeks issue of "The Ass". The next two months are a great time to catch very large specimens of this fish a ways south of here.
Go to our Facebook page and guess what species of fish this is to win.
Congratulations to Mark Rooney and Mary Zolmer, winners from last weeks ass.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Fishing Reports-September 11
Bow River Report –September 11, 2014
We have to admit, none of us felt the compulsion to fish the last couple of days. However, we did send some folks who really wanted to fish to a couple likely dry fly spots. They found lots of fish rising on BWO mayflies every afternoon this week.
Even after the sudden pulse of winter, the river will likely continue to fish just fine. We have probably seen the last of the Tricos but if it warms up like they say, hoppers should fish OK again.
Water Boatmen are showing up in a big way in the lower stretches. This is one of our favorite hatches/events every year.
Long story short….lots of good fishing yet to come before winter sets in.
Fish Creek launch is closed until around September 19 for repairs. And with the rain of yesterday and today, you might want to avoid McKinnon’s for a day or so.
Hatches: Caddis, Pseudos (tiny little BWO), Baetis (saner size of BWO)
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Copper John-Black, Peacock Water Boatman
Dry Flies: Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Spent Partridge Caddis, Silvey’s Edible Emerger, Fat Albert, Two-Tone Para Ant, Berrett’s Cricket, Morrish Hopper-Tan, Point Guard Hopper-Tan, Parachute Adams
Crowsnest River Report – September 11, 2014
The Crow is back down to just under 5 cms, after jumping up pretty good last week after rain. With nice weather forecast for a while fishing down there should be good.
Hatches: BWO’s, Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi MuddlerNymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan, Parachute Adams
High Country River Report – September 11, 2014
Might not be a bad idea to give the high country a few days to return to more normal fall conditions. With average and above average temperatures forecast for next week they’ll start to fish just fine.
Some of the streams got a lot of snow in their headwaters so if it warms up quick there might be a little pulse of dirty water. Best to check with us before heading out.
Hatches: Caddis,BWO’s, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-WhiteNymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Parachute Adams, Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan
We have to admit, none of us felt the compulsion to fish the last couple of days. However, we did send some folks who really wanted to fish to a couple likely dry fly spots. They found lots of fish rising on BWO mayflies every afternoon this week.
Even after the sudden pulse of winter, the river will likely continue to fish just fine. We have probably seen the last of the Tricos but if it warms up like they say, hoppers should fish OK again.
Water Boatmen are showing up in a big way in the lower stretches. This is one of our favorite hatches/events every year.
Long story short….lots of good fishing yet to come before winter sets in.
Fish Creek launch is closed until around September 19 for repairs. And with the rain of yesterday and today, you might want to avoid McKinnon’s for a day or so.
Hatches: Caddis, Pseudos (tiny little BWO), Baetis (saner size of BWO)
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Copper John-Black, Peacock Water Boatman
Dry Flies: Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Spent Partridge Caddis, Silvey’s Edible Emerger, Fat Albert, Two-Tone Para Ant, Berrett’s Cricket, Morrish Hopper-Tan, Point Guard Hopper-Tan, Parachute Adams
Crowsnest River Report – September 11, 2014
The Crow is back down to just under 5 cms, after jumping up pretty good last week after rain. With nice weather forecast for a while fishing down there should be good.
Hatches: BWO’s, Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi MuddlerNymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan, Parachute Adams
High Country River Report – September 11, 2014
Might not be a bad idea to give the high country a few days to return to more normal fall conditions. With average and above average temperatures forecast for next week they’ll start to fish just fine.
Some of the streams got a lot of snow in their headwaters so if it warms up quick there might be a little pulse of dirty water. Best to check with us before heading out.
Hatches: Caddis,BWO’s, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-WhiteNymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Parachute Adams, Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Simms Packs
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| Received another re-supply of Simms Packs here at the shop. They don't seem to last long. |
Friday, September 5, 2014
FISH ASS FRIDAY-SEPTEMBER 5
Week two of F.A.F.
Go to our facebook page, like to win, and guess the fish species to win as well.
Congratulations to Cory Edge and Greg Romeskie, winners of last weeks Ass Swag.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Fishing Reports-September 3
Bow River Report –September 3, 2014
Decent numbers of rising fish in the last few days on Tricos, Caddis , and BWO’s.
Guided boats that have gone with San Juan Worm rigs have caught a lot of fish in the last week so if you want to get tugged a bunch, that’s the ticket.
Still getting a good number of eats on the Hoppers. Lots of refusals as well, good idea to try something a little different like a big ant, beetle, or cricket.
Fish Creek launch is closed until around September 15 for repairs. And with the rain of yesterday and today, you might want to avoid McKinnon’s for a day or so.
Hatches: Tricos, Caddis, Pseudos
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Hotwire Caddis
Dry Flies: Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Spent Partridge Caddis, Silvey’s Edible Emerger, Fat Albert, Two-Tone Para Ant, Berrett’s Cricket, Morrish Hopper-Tan, Point Guard Hopper-Tan
Crowsnest River Report – September 3, 2014
Crow is pretty typical for early September. A lot more technical fishing but if that’s what you like you can have a lot of fun.
Hatches: Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan
High Country River Report – September 3, 2014
Given the rainfall amounts they are calling for in the southwest corner of the province today, it will likely be the weekend before a lot of the high country streams get back into shape again. Don’t worry, it’s supposed to get nice again on Thursday so they’ll be fine in a day or two.
Hatches: Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan
Decent numbers of rising fish in the last few days on Tricos, Caddis , and BWO’s.
Guided boats that have gone with San Juan Worm rigs have caught a lot of fish in the last week so if you want to get tugged a bunch, that’s the ticket.
Still getting a good number of eats on the Hoppers. Lots of refusals as well, good idea to try something a little different like a big ant, beetle, or cricket.
Fish Creek launch is closed until around September 15 for repairs. And with the rain of yesterday and today, you might want to avoid McKinnon’s for a day or so.
Hatches: Tricos, Caddis, Pseudos
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Hotwire Caddis
Dry Flies: Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Spent Partridge Caddis, Silvey’s Edible Emerger, Fat Albert, Two-Tone Para Ant, Berrett’s Cricket, Morrish Hopper-Tan, Point Guard Hopper-Tan
Crowsnest River Report – September 3, 2014
Crow is pretty typical for early September. A lot more technical fishing but if that’s what you like you can have a lot of fun.
Hatches: Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan
High Country River Report – September 3, 2014
Given the rainfall amounts they are calling for in the southwest corner of the province today, it will likely be the weekend before a lot of the high country streams get back into shape again. Don’t worry, it’s supposed to get nice again on Thursday so they’ll be fine in a day or two.
Hatches: Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Fish Ass Friday!
Our first instalment of Fish Ass Friday!
A lot of what we see on social media today are standard, run of the mill face and side shots of fish. Well, for those who truly appreciate the tail, anal, and caudal fins, we introduce F.A.F.
Every Friday, we will post photos of the piscatorial posterior side of nature. All species of fish will be featured, with nothing ahead of dorsal in evidence.
Our first! And for those who use it, go to our Facebook page on Fridays.
If you like the Fish Ass photo you will be entered for a prize draw.
And if you guess what species of fish it is in the comments you'll be entered in a draw for a second prize.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Fishing Reports - August 27
Bow River Report –August 27, 2014
Some pretty amazing dry fly fishing at times since late last week. Fish up on Tricos, Caddis, and on the cloudy days BWO’s
Hopper fishing has been good as well.
Hatches: Tricos, Caddis, Pseudos
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Hotwire Caddis
Dry Flies: Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Spent Partridge Caddis, Silvey’s Edible Emerger, Fat Albert, Two-Tone Para Ant, Berrett’s Cricket, Morrish Hopper-Tan, Point Guard Hopper-Tan
Crowsnest River Report – August 27, 2014
Lots of rain late last week that bumped some of the creeks up but things are getting back into shape now.
Hatches: Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan
High Country River Report – August 27, 2014
All the high country continues to fish well. Lots of dry fly stuff going on.
Hatches: Green Drakes, Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Neversink Caddis, Neversink Green Drake, Marabou Emerger-Green Drake, JC Special, Ants, Morrish Hopper, Point Guard Hopper-Tan
Some pretty amazing dry fly fishing at times since late last week. Fish up on Tricos, Caddis, and on the cloudy days BWO’s
Hopper fishing has been good as well.
Hatches: Tricos, Caddis, Pseudos
Streamers: Clouser-Brown/White, Geek Leech-Purple, Silvey’s Scuplin Leech-Olive/Black/White Head, Love Bunny, Circus Peanut.
Nymphs: Heavy Metal Worm, Atomic Worm, Tung Stud, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Tung Dart, Hotwire Caddis
Dry Flies: Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Spent Partridge Caddis, Silvey’s Edible Emerger, Fat Albert, Two-Tone Para Ant, Berrett’s Cricket, Morrish Hopper-Tan, Point Guard Hopper-Tan
Crowsnest River Report – August 27, 2014
Lots of rain late last week that bumped some of the creeks up but things are getting back into shape now.
Hatches: Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive, Kiwi Muddler
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: R/L Neversink Caddis, JC Special, Ants, Beetles, Morrish Hopper,
Point Guard Hopper-Tan
High Country River Report – August 27, 2014
All the high country continues to fish well. Lots of dry fly stuff going on.
Hatches: Green Drakes, Caddis, Ants, Beetles, Hoppers
Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut-White
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Neversink Caddis, Neversink Green Drake, Marabou Emerger-Green Drake, JC Special, Ants, Morrish Hopper, Point Guard Hopper-Tan
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Howler Brothers Fall 2014 Lineup!
Arriving in September, Howler fall new products...
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| New Harkers Flannel Shirt Colors |
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| New colors for Aransas Shirts |
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| New Feedback Hoodie |
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| New Shaman Hoodie |
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| Lots of new style hats |
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| New T-Shirts |
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