Pole, Pack and Paddle  32nd  Edition

          Fly Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks

 

Carolina Mountain Sports…since 1998     Jan. 31, 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., Mar.  Revised Class Schedule…Page 2}

 

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… 3 days at a New Location…the Merchandise Mart on Independence… free presentations, classes,  semi-private ($75 approx) lessons, are great opportunities to learn /improve…admission is $14   Parking  $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. 

 

Stuff & compression sacks…totally waterproof…If you haven’t been paying attention, Outdoor Research has redone much of their line of accessories.  The Hydrolite Dry Sacks and Hydroseal Drycomp (compression) sacks are ultralight and totally waterproof.  At approx. $18 and $32, these will keep your gear, clothing, sleeping bag totally dry….

 

Ultralight Bivi Mummy…An overbag or bivouac sack that is just about all you ever need to protect your sleeping bag.  Less than 7oz!  Yep, less than ½ pound!  Repellent but breathable top, and silicon impregnated bottom.  Only $60.   Combined with an ultralight tarp you have a great shelter.  More versatile, much lighter, less expensive and “safer” than a Gore-tex bivi…. If you’re trying to save weight and go light…this is definitely one to consider.

 

Survival..”Camping & Wilderness Survival” by Paul Tawrell is one of our best selling books.  It’s a great resource for anyone that spends much time in the outdoors.   Even if you’re not worried about surviving an adverse situation, you’ll find lots of outdoor lore and info that appeals to almost everyone.   350 pages crammed full of material and pictures for $25. 

 

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

 

Fresh/Salt Fishing School…We’ll be closed Sat. March 31 while instructing at NC/SC Sportman magazine’s fishing school in Columbia, SC…    The schools are excellent  and there are instructors on all aspects of salt and freshwater fishing; displays by some manufacturers and companies; lunch is provided…plus some other free stuff…www.southcarolinasportman.com.   Interested???... want to  carpool...let me know. 

 

 

 

SALES  (updated)

            All Rainpants…1/2off…. MSR Duralite cooksets….40% 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 dry bag/backpack…1/2 off…now $65       All Kelty Camo Packs….save 40%....      MSR Mini Works water filter….was $79….now only $59…   W. Mountaineering 30 Degree down bags…30% off   Columbia long sleeve sport shirts…Half Price!

 

  

Fly Tying Classes…REVISED… Register ASAP to reserve space…space is limited…

           

            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 & Fishing S. Appalachian Trout Flies …Guide Marty Shaffner….

                        2 evenings Feb. 20 & 21…7-9:30ish….$25…materials provided…bring tools.

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

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

 

Fishing Classes …      

        Intro to Fly Fishing…Richard Griggs…Tues. Feb 23  7-9….casting  Feb 24…$30

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

            Intro to Fly Fishing…Richard Griggs… Wed. Mar. 7…7-9:30p …casting Mar. 10…$30

 

Please remember, advance registration is important due date changes, weather, etc.

 

Other Clinics…We’re planning some backpacking, canoeing, kayaking and other outdoor skills clinics…If you’re interested, let us know and watch for details in future newsletters.

 

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 for easy storage and lockup in trunks and center console boats.  Prices range from $80-$110 for most. 

 

 

        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!