Pole,
Pack and Paddle 44th Edition
Fly
Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks
Tues-Fri
11-7, Thurs until
End of Summer Sale….
Our biggest sale ever…but it is winding down. Most summer items are ½ price and there’s lots of other
clothing and equipment reduced in price… Canoes,
Tents, Fly Rods, Backpacks, Sleeping Bags and more.
Fall is
great for Hiking and Backpacking-get ready…We are rapidly moving in to one of the best
seasons for enjoying all the hiking trails in W. NC. Are you ready? Here’s some things consider: Do your boots
still fit?...it’s a fact, feet change as we age. How’s the condition of your pack?...do buckles need replacing and straps need
re-stitching? How about that stove?...does the pump still work?…is the liquid
fuel too old? Does that Gore-tex rain
jacket need a good wash and retreating
of the outer fabric? Does that mummy
bag still fit?...does it need a good cleaning and airing out? How about minor tent repairs and seam sealing?...or replacement of lost
tent stakes? Does that headlamp need a
fresh set of batteries (or bulb if not LED)?...need replacement no-drip candles
for the candle lantern? Has your water
bottle or hydration system grown a “culture” of something over the summer?
Check out your gear now. That way you can avoid that last-minute
crunch when you want to head outdoors that first nice fall weekend.
Dates we’ll be closed…we won’t be open two
weekends this month. We’ll be closed on Fri. & Sat. Sept. 14 &15;
and the next weekend Thurs.,Fri.,and
Sat.,Sept. 20, 21, & 22
Fly
Fish
“One Night Stand…” Our one night stand fly tying class for Sept. is the
fourth Thursday…Sept. 27th ( this
a change from the normal schedule)
It will focus on the Thunder Creek streamers; Mickey Finns and maybe a
“sneaky pete”- tied slider… These
streamers are excellent patterns for trout and bass….email to reserve a seat.
New Ross Rods!...That’s right Ross Reels
company is branching out with the introduction of 3 series of rods. These are the most popular lengths and
weights and the prices start at only $99 for a 4-piece rod. Demos should be here in a few days.
Winter Clothing is
arriving…hard
to believe isn’t it….that first winter frost may be only a month away in the
mountains and temps will start dipping into the low 50s and 40s in the
Piedmont. So, it’s not surprising that
winter clothing is arriving and will be going up on the racks in next week or
so. We’ve already received our
Buffs are Here…but what is it?... It’s multifunctional headwear,,, For most, it’s best as a neck and face protector to shield the skin
from excessive exposure to the sun and wind.
Very popular with fishermen…especially those on the water in boats, hour
after hour, and in tropical climates. Protect yourself from the sun…get a
Buff!.
Fishing Classes …
Intro to Fly Fishing… Sept. 18 (
On-Stream Fly Fishing
Clinic… Sun. or Mon. only; with reservations_ rigging, reading water,
deep nymphing, dry flies, wading, casting,
droppers, streamers, landing and
releasing fish and more…4 hrs. $75.
Casting Clinics…$15/hr need a starter
class or a refresher; need tighter loops; want to learn the double haul
etc… 7pm (Tues, Wed, and Friday) Just let us know in advance.
Keep a Keen Edge….Got a knife that needs
to be sharpened? We routinely sharpen pocket knives, sheath knives, kitchen
knives (even most serrated blades)… Price is reasonable and we’ll try to do it
while you wait…
Fall Fishing…Fresh and
Salt…Fall
is one of the best times of the year for fishing. “Delayed Harvest” trout fishing resumes in 3 Weeks…Oct. 1 and will be good through the winter.
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campgrounds in
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