Origin of the Sky

A look into the making of Origin of the Sky, a documentary film by Marc Montocchio about the Sian Ka'an Biosphere on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. Filmed on the island of Punta Pajaros.

Children's Wish Foundation

Brent Schlenker, noted Southern Alberta Fly Tier, has donated a super size boat box full of his great fly patterns to raise funds for
Children's Wish Foundation.

The extra large boat box is chock full of dry flies, nymphs, chironomids, pike flies, even a few saltwater/pike flies.

Until the end of February, this box is on display here at Country Pleasures.
The fundraiser is formatted as a silent auction. You can drop by and and record your bid at your convenience. For those who aren't able to make it, give us a call and we can record your bid over the phone.

ALL proceeds go directly to Children's Wish.

Finally...a Waterproof Sling Pack

There's been several very nice Sling Packs come out in the last couple years but not much in the way of waterproof.

Finally, Orvis has introduced their Gale Force Sling Pack!

Perfect for Steelheading. Even when deeper wading your stuff won't get wet.

For Salt Water. Not only will your stuff stay dry, but salt deposits will wipe right off. Unlike all other materials, which require extensive washing to get the salt out.

Available at the shop, or at online at http://www.countrypleasures.com/store/

Big Flyfishing Weekend

We know it's a big weekend for a lot of fly fishers so we wanted to do something a little special. Super big specials on a number of items!

We decided to stay close to home (so to speak) this weekend so all of these great deals are available in-store on Friday and Saturday. Drop by when you're out and about or on the way to Spruce Meadows.

Saturday Seminar - January 25

On your way out and about this weekend you might want to check out this seminar! We're very lucky to have Mr Schlenker here for a presentation.Brent is very well known for his lake tactics and patterns.

Flies and Tactics for Alberta’s Prairie Lakes
Brent Schlenker, owner of Cypress Fly Fishing, is one of Alberta’s
pre-eminent lake fishermen and guides. He will show us flies, tricks, and
tactics for fishing stillwaters.

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 in from Jim McLennan!

JUST ARRIVED!
Jim McLennan's revised and updated
TROUT STREAMS OF ALBERTA

Hatches?

As we got later into December, approaching Christmas, we saw Hatches
become very light (some may say scarce).
As of the other day, we are seeing quite a lot of Hatches!
Pretty much every Hatch we know of!
There's Hatches everywhere!
Who says there's no Hatches in January!

This Hatch report and update brought to by Hatch Reels and shop staff negatively affected by winter.

Howler Brothers Sticker Packs

Howler Brothers Decal Selection Packs
Now available at the shop.
9 various Howler Decals  $11.95

Dave and Brian's Excellent Adventure!

From St. Brandon's Atoll, Indian Ocean

Saturday Morning Seminar-January 18

Saturday Seminars start again this Saturday!

Free, starting at 10AM, here at the shop. Most seminars run about 90 minutes. This week's seminar….
NEW FLY TYING PRODUCTS
Tying flies with some of the new products introduced in the last while. Several new items, most notably we'll be showing how to use the Copic Marker Airbush System for several different applications.
Hope to see you here!