Pole,
Pack and Paddle 33rd Edition
Fly
Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks
Tues-Fri
11-7, Thurs until
{Feb., Mar. Revised Class Schedule…Page 2}
Charlotte Fly Show…we thought it went quite
well and a lot of folks seemed to agree.
Based on the info passed to exhibitors… we’ll be in the same location
next year and again for a 3-day show…with Friday open until
After
Show Deals: We’ve left some items
marked down … still bargains left…at
least 20%...and some to 50%. A sampling: Winston
WT rods, Ross Evolution Reels, Diamondback 8wt 4pc rod, Korkers
size 10 wading shoes, miscellaneous
premium fly lines, Columbia shirts, Islander nets (nice…made in NY), Cortland Precision leaders, and more…
Delayed Harvest Trout Stocking…On March 1 & 2, the
hatchery trucks roll! For the catch
& release folks this is the spring kickoff on the “Delayed Harvest”
designated streams. “Hatchery
Supported” streams (catch and keep) don’t open for fishing until April.
Equinox Katahdin backpack…Do you want
ultralight?...at a great price….this is it.
3,350 cu. in. …weighs 26 oz. and
cost only $110. This is a sweet backpack
for folks that want to “chop” pounds off the back and make the switch to ultralight.
Special Clinics…in the store…FREE…about 1-2 hours…please
pre-register NLT 1 week prior…
Canoeing…Mar. 21…
Knots
to Know…Mar.
27…7pm…”hands on”…bowlines, half
hitch, stopper knot, truckers, sheet bend…
Kayaking…Mar 28…
Backpacking…April 4…
17oz
10’ x 10’ Tarp…You read it right…1lb 1 oz and 100 square feet of
coverage. These make a great ultralight shelter, tarp over a hammock or just extra rain
protection around the campfire.
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….and if you book now for a trip later in the year…you’ll also
save some $$$.
New Fly Fishing Books are
in…Bob
Clouser, Chico Fernandez, A.K. Best and more…
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.
Virginia Fly Fishing
Festival Apr 21-21…not
as big as the
SALES (updated)
All Rainpants…1/2off…. MSR Duralite
cooksets….40% off; Coleman Exponent external frame Youth Pack…half price…now only $45;
Fly Tying Classes…REVISED… Register ASAP to reserve space…space is limited…
Fundamentals
of Tying class…Mickey Reavis…begins Feb. 15th…for 6-7 weeks
Thurs. eve.
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.
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!