Fall Lineups Are Coming..Some Items On Sale

With Fall on our doorstep, fly fishing manufacturers are all introducing their Fall lineups. Consequently, we have limited numbers of a few items on special in preparation for new arrivals.

* Orvis Access Fly Rods now starting at $375, regular $470.

* Orvis Access Outfits starting at $480, regular $555.

* Simms Women’s Headwaters Waders $240, regular $399.95

* Simms Blackfoot Waders $160, regular $229.95.

* Simms Windstopper Foldover Mitts and Flex Gloves 50% OFF

* Howler Brothers Quepos Quilted Jackets $127.50, regular $170.

* Patagonia Women’s Icelandic Better Sweaters Jackets 50% OFF.

* Howler Brothers L/S Direction and Captain Shirts 50% OFF

* Howler Brothers L/S Silver King Shirts

Specials apply to in-stock items only. All items available at Country Pleasures Flyfishing or http://www.countrypleasures.com/store/

Steelhead Flies



Whole bunch of new patterns are now in stock for your upcoming Steelhead trip!



Orvis Access Rod Sale

While in-stock supplies last. Here in the shop, or available at http://www.countrypleasures.com/store/

Join Us At Black Fly Lodge

Join us for a hosted week at Black Fly Lodge, Abaco, Bahamas,
April 18-25, 2015.

Some of the biggest Bonefish you'll ever run across and a virtually unknown fishery for very large Permit

Maybe the nicest lodge and operation we have ever run across.

Contact us at the shop for more information and pricing.

Fly Boxes

There has been three customers in the last two days in the shop who lost a fly box with a LOT of flies inside.
Although it goes without saying it's best to hold on to your boxes and do up your zippers, you might want to write your name and phone number on your boxes in permanent marker. At least then you have the chance of a good samaritan saving you a bunch of money.

Fishing Reports - August 11

Bow River Report –August 11, 2014

The river got a couple of little flushes late last week thanks to some thunderstorms. That should get us through the rest of the summer without having to worry about water temperatures.

The Bow has fished a little more finicky during the last 3 or 4 days, not quite as good on the dry fly front as it had been. That should turn around now that there are a lot more Tricos. The caddis are still around in good numbers most evenings.

For nymphing, a Hopper-Dropper rig will work just fine. You might want to change it up and show the fish something different in the way of a foam bug. Try something more along the lines of a Cricket, Beetle, or Cranefly.

Streamer fishing has been good. The dry fly fishing was so good for so long a lot of people ignored the streamer fishing but if you give it a try, it’s pretty good.

Don’t forget, the Fish Creek boat launch closes on Saturday, august 16 for about two weeks for repairs. All other downstream launches are open.

Hatches: Tricos, Caddis

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, Chubby Chernobyl-Purple, Fat Albert, Two-Tone Para Ant,
Berrett’s Cricket

Crowsnest River Report – August 11, 2014

All reports from the Crow and area have been very good! Dry flies! Some very good terrestrial fishing.

Hatches: Golden Stones, Caddis, PMD’s, Green Drakes

Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive.
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Berrett’s Golden Stone-Barred Leg, Morrish Fluttering Stone,
R/L Stimulator-Orange, Film Critic-PMD, Neversink Caddis, Neversink Green Drake, Marabou Emerger-Green Drake, JC Special, Ants!

High Country River Report – August 11, 2014

It’s pretty much unanimous, everyone we know who has fished the high country, from the Highwood to Waterton, has had some pretty amazing fishing.
Lots of dry fly stuff happening.


Hatches: Golden Stones, Caddis, PMD’s, Green Drakes

Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Berrett’s Golden Stone-Barred Leg, Morrish Fluttering Stone,
R/L Stimulator-Orange, Film Critic-PMD, Neversink Caddis, Neversink Green Drake, Marabou Emerger-Green Drake, JC Special, Ants!

Super Slim Boxes Back In Stock

Super Slim Boxes from Orvis are back in stock. Super thin, vest and shirt models available.

We Know It's Hot Outside, But You Know What's Coming!

Perfect for Fall Steelheading, or cooler days in the jet boat, all remaining stock of Simms Windstopper Flex Glove and Windstopper Foldover Mitt are now 50% OFF. While supplies last.

Fishing Reports - August 5

Bow River Report –August 5, 2014

Fishing has gotten better and better as the last week has progressed. Lots of dry fly action, Hopper-Dropper is working well, and streamer fishing has been good as well.
Tricos have made their appearance!

McKinnon`s road and launch area are open. Having said that, we ask that people think twice about using McKinnon’s when we see heavy rainfall. The road will not support rain and vehicles in its present state. Carseland is now open for public use, a nice surprise. Lower city launches and Policeman’s launches open.
Be careful taking out at Policeman’s!

Hatches: Tricos, Caddis, Stoneflies

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, Chubby Chernobyl-Purple, Fat Albert, Two-Tone Para Ant.

Crowsnest River Report – August 5, 2014

All reports from the Crow have been excellent! Lots of stuff happening!

Hatches: Golden Stones, Caddis, PMD’s, Green Drakes

Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Crystal Bugger-Olive.
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Berrett’s Golden Stone-Barred Leg, Morrish Fluttering Stone,
R/L Stimulator-Orange, Film Critic-PMD, Neversink Caddis, Neversink Green Drake, Marabou Emerger-Green Drake,
JC Special, Ants!

High Country River Report – August 5, 2014

It’s pretty much unanimous, everyone we know who has fished the high country, from the Highwood to Waterton, has had some pretty amazing fishing.
Lots of dry fly stuff happening.


Hatches: Golden Stones, Caddis, PMD’s, Green Drakes

Streamers: Sleech-Olive, Silveys Sculpin Leech-Tan, Party Boy-Pink, Circus Peanut
Nymphs: B/H R/L Hares Ear, B/H Pheasant Tail, Copper John
Dries: Berrett’s Golden Stone-Barred Leg, Morrish Fluttering Stone,
R/L Stimulator-Orange, Film Critic-PMD, Neversink Caddis, Neversink Green Drake, Marabou Emerger-Green Drake, JC Special, Ants!

They're Here!

Everything you see here, except the boat, cooler, and anchor rope, is now in the shop.
Simms Fall 2014 lineup has arrived.