Pole, Pack and Paddle  31st  Edition

          Fly Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks

 

Carolina Mountain Sports…since 1998     Jan.  3, 2007  Newsletter

123 W. Broad St. Statesville, NC  28677      704 871-1444       www.carolinamountainsports.com

Tues-Fri  11-7,  Thurs until 9pm , Sat 9-4

{Jan. & Feb. Class Schedule…Page 2}

Guided Fishing Trips..special deals..  a guided trip/float trip for trout  at a little better price? …now’s the time.   Check with Jeff Payne or Marty Shaffner at tristateanglers.com for a Jan/Feb discount. 

 

Closed during Fly Show… FEB 1-4 we’ll be closed for our booth setup on Thurs. Feb. 1 and, of course, closed Fri. and Sat.  manning the booth.  Normal hours resume on Tues. Feb. 6

 

Charlotte Fly Fishing Show…Feb. 2-4…flyfishingshow.com… Three days at a New Location…the Merchandise Mart on Independence… a great show and I recommend it highly.  The free presentations and classes, as well as the semi-private ($75 approx) lessons, are excellent opportunities to learn and improve.   Daily admission is $14. We will again be selling show passes for $10.50…that saves $3.50.   If you want a show pass, please order ASAP and pay in advance. ..by Jan. 10.  Parking at the Mart is $6

            More Good News… register for a class by the Carolina Fly Fishing Club; get a free membership in the Federation of Fly Fishers and related benefits. 

 

Headlamps…How did we survive without good quality, dependable headlamps to keep hands free for camp chores, fishing and hunting tasks in the dark, plumbing repairs, flat  tire changing, and sorting thru attic junk?   There are several good brands…our favorite for the money is the Princeton Tec EOS…1 watt LED and 3 brightness levels with 3 AAAs.   $43

 

New Presentation fly tying Vise by Renzetti…Combining the great features of the Traveler with some of the benefits of the more expensive vises…the 2000 may be just the new vise for you.   Much larger and heavier base;  one way ratchet turning lever;  two angle adjustments to arm etc. …only $265

 

SALES 

            All  MSR Cooksets….30% off

            Coleman Exponent external frame Youth Pack…half price…now only $45

            Eureka  Tetragon 8 Tent  (4 person)  …was $115…now only $85

        North Face waterproof dry bag/backpack…1/2 off…now $65

            Kelty Gunnison 2 tent (2 person) …was $150…now only $119

        All Kelty Camo Packs….save 20%

        MSR Mini Works water filter….was $79….now only $65

        Sweetwater Water Filter…. Half Price!...now only $38

        W. Mountaineering 30 Degree down bags…30% off

        Columbia long sleeve sport shirts…Half Price!

 

  

Fly Tying Classes…Winter is fly tying …here’s your chance to learn and improve

                        Register ASAP (phone or email) to reserve space…space is limited…

            Tying & Tactics for Tailwaters…Guide Marty Shaffner….Jan 16 & 18

                        2 evenings…7-9:30ish….$25…materials provided…bring your own tools.

                        (Morgan’s Midge, Snowshoe Hare Comparadun, Yellow Thoraxed PH,  Caddis emergers & more)             

            Tying Select Patterns…professional tier Mickey Reavis…begins Feb 12th

                        Mon.  eve  7-9pm for 4 weeks…$40 …materials provided (experience required)

            Fundamentals of Tying class…Mickey Reavis…begins  Feb. 15th…for 6-7 weeks

                        Thurs. eve. 7-9pm …classes cover all the basics…$65… some loaner tools…

                        Learn nymphs, dry flies, streamers, tools, techniques, materials provided

            Tying & Tactics for Smallmouth…Guide Marty Shaffner…Feb. 27 & 28…$25…7-9ish

                        Successful flies for area and how to tie…materials furnished…bring tools

 

Fishing Classes …

        Intro to Fly Fishing…Richard Griggs… Wed. Jan 24…7-9:30p …casting Jan. 27…$30

                        (equipment, lines, knots, flies, accessories, techniques, locations etc.)

            Choosing Trout Flies and Techniques…Marty Shaffner….Feb 21…7-9…$10

 

            Intro to Fly Fishing…Richard Griggs…Tues. Feb 20  7-9….casting  Feb 24…$35

 

Winter’s Still Here… we still have mitts, gloves, long underwear (unsurpassed in performance by any brand…and less expensive too),  warm hats,  wool socks ( superior to any synthetic), waterproof breathable shell jackets and great insulating layers.  One of the best insulating layers on the market is the Redpoint by North Face.   Light, compressible, thin Primaloft insulation in vests and jacket…. Excellent…more versatile than polyester fleece. 

 

New Ross Reels…Shopping for a backup reel or maybe a new one at a bargain price?  The Ross Flystarts are in…check them out.   Adj. drag, smooth,  looks good…starts at $39.

 

New Multi-piece Spinning Rods… excellent 3-piece spinning rods by Temple Fork.   If you’re a backpacker or traveler you’ll love these.  It makes taking that spinning rod a lot easier.  And, even if not packing, it makes storage and lockup in trunks and center console boats, a piece of cake.  Prices range from $80-$110 for most. 

 

Backpack Banter… Fit, Fit, Fit…that’s the key to comfortable packing.  Fit can only be determined by trying it on with weight; and every brand and model can fit differently.  Torso measurement is important but it’s only one aspect.  Look at chest thickness; size of waist; amount of lumbar padding; neck length & location of head pocket; head clearance…  

 

        Thanks for shopping local… with the proliferation of chain stores and internet shopping, we sincerely appreciate our customers who seek specialty equipment, local knowledge, first-hand experience and service.  Your business is important to us.

Thank you!