Pole,
Pack and Paddle 16th Edition
Fly
Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks
Tues-Fri
11-7, Thurs until
Classes well
received…The
classes by Guides Marty Shaffner and Dave Duffey were extremely
well-received. Everybody picked up some
valuable new tips on trout and smallmouth flies and techniques, as well as
great pointers on tying deer hair bass bugs from Dave. Dave also pitched the Federation of Fly Fishers
(FFF) and we encourage you to join.
Applications are here. If you
missed Marty’s… but want a reschedule…email me.
’06 Fishing Classes…. Please make advance
reservations for all classes…Our next Intro
to Fly Fishing is Wed. Apr 12th… in the store from 7-9:30pm …$20 per person
for 4 or more students …casting included on Sat. am We’re happy to do individual casting classes
and the longer days make it easy. Just
email or call to schedule.
Beginners
Fly Tying…Thurs. evenings for 6 weeks by veteran professional tier Mickey
Reavis…$65. If you’re interested email
me asap!
New Flies: We’ve managed to squeeze even more flies into our boxes… new patterns like WD40s, Zebra
Midges, Thorax bead Zug Bugs, Llamas, soft hackle Pheasant Tails…and we’ve
added them in smaller sizes…like 20s and 22s
(yes, you really can tie them on…even I can!) We’ve also restocked on some great local NC patterns like Yellow
Sallys, Corey’s Calf Tail and others.
Some of these make great strike indicators that float well and are easy
to see when using a nymph (or two) as a dropper. Spring
Special: Buy 12 and save $2 OR get
a free fly box. And, if you’re
looking for some real deals…ask to see our “Buck
Box”…I know, it’s too good to be true (but it is) …Buck Box dry flies for $1
New Leaders and Tippet…Our leader selection has
been expanded for both fresh and saltwater and mono, copolymer and Flourocarbon. We’ve added more selections from Frog Hair
and we’re carrying the excellent
Delayed Harvest Stocking
again Apr 3 & 4…
Delayed Harvest anglers get a big boost
with this 2nd spring stocking.
Need more info or directions…just
ask or check ncwildlife.org for maps and designations. This
is a great opportunity to catch a bunch of fish, hone skills and build
confidence, especially during the first few days after they’re dumped in.
Rental Cabins…There are excellent rental
opportunities on Delayed Harvest and private waters in the Helton Creek and
50% off
We
have a 50% off rack as well with a variety of closeouts on jacket, shirts etc.
We’ll also have some other spring specials throughout the store…
Aleutian Sleeping Bag…This mummy bag by North
Face at $79 has been popular with customers shopping for a good bag at a good
price. The 20 degree rating is
legitimate from all reports and the bag weighs about 3 lbs. If you need a bag for a camper that’s 5’ or shorter, check out the North Face Blue Ridge…only $59 but very good
quality.
More Western
Mountaineering bags….
Yep, you’ve heard me beat this drum before…but, if you’re serious about
lightweight, max warmth, min. bulk, and longevity…get a quality down bag…and
you can’t beat those by
Sierra Designs Tents…Always a leader in tents
(many say the “best”), Sierra Designs
has got some great new models like the Electron and Lightning….especially if
you’re trying to shave pounds and ounces from your pack. We snuck these in a month or so ago and they
have sold great. If you’re tent
shopping, check out Sierra Designs.
Kayak
Used Boats…It’s rare to get them…but we have an
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Thanks for shopping with
us…
Richard