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| We thought, given it's Halloween, we should do the ass from a "Ghost". |
Friday, October 31, 2014
FISH ASS FRIDAY - HALLOWEEN EDITION
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
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