Pole, Pack and Paddle  37th  Edition

          Fly Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks

 

Carolina Mountain Sports…since 1998     May 12, 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

 

Closed June 7, 8 & 9…attending SE Conclave Federation of Fly Fishers (Thurs-Sat)

 

New…Emergency Radio…just in…a versatile emergency radio.  Not only does this have AM, FM and your VHF-TV frequencies,  it also has an emergency light, NOAA Weather Radio with alert,  flashlight, flashing light and siren and the ability to recharge most cell phones and the radio itself.  Or, it uses AA batteries.  Just the thing when severe weather is a possibility or the power is already out….all for only $65

 

New…BIG HEAD Caps…Can’t find a cap big enough?  Look no further.  We are now stocking models from the Big Head Cap Company.  That’s right.   Sizes start at 7 ½  and go up from there.  And, they have many other models of hats and caps to choose from. 

 

New…North Face Equinox ultralight bag…35 degrees…2lbs 1 oz…Polarguard Delta insulation (the best) …chest heat baffle…forehead comfort tube…vaulted footboox…chest pocket…storeage bag and compression sack…and more…all for $149!

 

New Improved Air Mattress…Air Mat by Exped… Great for backpackers and ultralight campers.   Only 19 oz! and  3 inches thick when inflated, and folds up smaller than a 1 liter water bottle.  Ultralight..ultracomfort for only $40.

 

New…Orikaso FOLDING bowls, cups and plates…ultralight, takes no space to pack

and the new SPORKS….trying to reduce weight and get more space in your pack…try these.

 

New Shirts…Looking for a cool, quick dry shirt for spring and summer…check out Tamiami by Columbia.  Either long or short sleeve these are great.  It’s a polyester shirt with vented back and double chest pockets and rated UPF 30 for sun protection.   Great for fishing, hiking, paddling.  Also in are a variety of tech t-shirts by Columbia and North Face and the always popular Bonehead by Columbia. 

 

Canoes for versatility…You can’t beat a canoe for versatility.  Cruising, camping, fishing…canoes are excellent and we’ve used them up and down the east coast, saltwater and fresh, and in Canada.    The Bell Canoe Company’s Northwind, Morning Star and Yellowstone are perhaps the best canoes made today with the most efficient hull designs.  Yep, even better than most by that well-known company in Maine (and I have one of those also).  Looking for a great canoe …look at Bell.   Stop in…check them out…ask questions…  “Nothing paddles like a Bell…”

 

 

 

Rent a Canoe or Kayak…One of the best  places to rent from and float the New River State Park  in NC is Riverside Canoe and Tube Rental.  Great folks to deal with and quality equipment.  And, they are happy to shuttle fishermen...  Call at 336 982-9439 or check their web site riversidecanoeing.com.  They also offer cabins, camping and bike rentals.

 

Hauling boats,bikes and gear…need to cartop a boat, lumber or ladders? … haul more luggage, gear,  or  bikes.  Check out the carriers (cartop and hitch) from Thule (tooly)…the leader in racks and offers the most variety….   (we have a used Barrecrafters rack for SALE… fits a many vehicles with factory racks…$85…and hauls two canoes, kayaks etc.  And a used Yakima rack and kayak stackers for small sedans….$150)

 

Rental Cabins/Houses on Helton and Mitchell…These are NICE.  Check out mitchellriverhouse.com and zydecomoon.com on Helton.  Lodging worth knowing about!

 

Fishing Classes    …     

        Intro to Fly Fishing… May 23 (7-9pm)….casting May 25  7-8:15pm.  …$30

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

                        (classroom on the 23rd in the store and casting is outside on the grass)

            Casting Tuneup…$15/hr need a refresher; struggling with false casting; need tighter loops; want to learn the double haul etc.   We’ll schedule evenings at 7pm (Tues, Wed, and Friday) Just let us know; we’ll check the calendar and work it in.

            NEW!  Fly Tying 1,2, 3…. A basic introduction for 1, 2 or 3 evenings at $15/hr.  No equipment needed.  If you just want to sample tying and see if it’s for you…try this. 

          NEW!....On-Stream Fly Fishing Clinic… Offered most Sundays and Mondays  with advance reservations_ rigging, reading water, deep nymphing, dry flies, wading, casting,  droppers, streamers,  landing and releasing fish and more…4 hrs.   $75.  On Helton Creek in Ashe County 1:45 from Statesville  9am-1pm approx.   1-3 people is the max.

 

Rental Gear…We rent tents, sleeping bags, Thermarest sleeping pads, backpacks and a few other accessories like stoves and filters.  We even rent fly rods… Prices vary…and if you purchase a similar item within 30 days…we deduct the rental fee. 

 

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        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.