Pole,
Pack and Paddle 46th Edition
Fly
Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks
Tues-Fri
Changes in store hours: Due to an out of town funeral, we’re closing
tomorrow (Sat. 20th) at
Saltwater Fly Fishing
Clinic…Saltwater
fishing is peaking and will be good into mid-to-late Dec. (and even later for
some species). For folks interested in
learning about fly fishing the salt, we’re holding
a 2+ hour clinic on Wed Oct. 31 starting at
New
Books for Hikers…Several new selections are on the shelf: Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge; Wildflowers of the AT; GPS Outdoors and Backpackers Hiking Light Handbook. These are excellent references for hikers and
backpackers enjoying the fall color and planning winter outings.
Fly Tying Classes…begin in October, and run
for the next 6-7 weeks. This is the best
way to learn tying…from veteran instructor Mickey Reavis. Cost will be approximately $65-75. Loaner equipment is available. Classes are on Thurs. evenings from
New Sleeping Bags…Our sleeping bag selection has been broadened for winter. Our best seller is the North Face
Prep now for Cold Weather
in the Mountains…The
latest weather feels great and it’s one of the best times to be outside. However, it’s important to be prepared. With nighttime temps in the 40’s, the highest
elevations in the mountains are dipping into the 20 and 30’s. Don’t get caught unprepared by sudden
temperature drops…pack and plan accordingly.
See our website for solid,
practical first-hand advice on backpacking in cold.
Winter Clothing is here… The first North Face and
Woodsman’s Pal in stock…You’ve probably seen
these advertised in a variety of national magazines. It’s a superb
cutting tool for campers, hunters, or anyone doing yard work or land clearing.
It does tasks better than a machete or brush axe and it’s only 17 inches
long and weighs 23 oz. Made in
New, lighter sleeping
pads…There
are several brands of excellent pads
on the market… lighter and more compact
than you may think. Just in are some of
the Pacific Outdoors Ether pads…a Backpacker Editor’s Choice award winner. Weight is only 22oz! Thickness is 2.5 inches…and it’s insulated…
at less than 1.5 pounds and smaller than a football…only $69.
New Fly Rods in Stock….Ross Reels has just introduced their new
rods. They look great and range from
$99 to $199. All are 4 piece rods and
come with a hard case and sock. And, we
have brought in new models from
Another New Book…Just
in is the new book Western NC Fly Guide by
J. Hall. It’s full of great photos and stream information on
many (not all) of the popular and some of the lesser known streams. Definitely one that any avid fly fisherman
will want…
Used 12 weight outfit…practically new: TFO 12wt TiCrx, Ross Canyon Big Game reel; 200+
yards of backing;
New Fly Fishing Books…The library has been expanded with several new titles: Go-to
Flies…101 patterns the pros use
by Tony Lolli; Barr
Flies..tie and fish the Copper John, Barr Emerger and dozens of others by
John Barr; Fishing
Knots (w/DVD)…brand new by Lefty Kreh;
Midge Magic..by Holbrook and Koch; Fly Fishing Guide to the Smokies by Don
Kirk…and there’s more
Fishing Classes
Intro to Fly Fishing… Nov. 7th (
On-Stream Fly Fishing
Clinic… Sundays or Mondays only; with reservations rigging, reading water,
deep nymphing, dry flies, wading, casting,
droppers, streamers, landing and
releasing fish and more…4 hrs. $85.
Remember…new hours on Sat…our new hours on
Saturday are
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