Pole,
Pack and Paddle 53rd Edition
Fly
Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks
Tues-Fri 11-7pm,
Thurs until 9pm , Sat 9-3
Closures…closing early (5:30pm) Feb.
19th to do a False Albacore presentation at a nearby Trout
Unlimited meeting. And we’ll be closed March 7-10…but we’re not
fishing,…darnit…
A Successful Show…Thanks to everyone that
came by our booth at the show and helped make it so successful. We appreciate your business. If you were there on Sat. you know it was
extremely busy and we didn’t get a chance to visit with everyone. It’s too early to know what, if any, changes
may be considered for next year but I know show organizers are evaluating possibilities already.
Sales for Late Feb…all of our North Face and Columbia Gloves 50% off; Life is Good T-shirts
50% off; select winter coats are 60% off; Tilley’s winter
wool hat 50% off;
Zero Degree Sleeping Bags…North Face Snowshoe
(normally $199) and the Kelty Taku
(normally $150) now at 40 % off. Sci Anglers complete fly fishing outfit…$79. Redington mesh fishing vest…only $29…. All
More New Rods-with our
logo and name…That’s
right, Carolina Mountain Sports now has our “own” private label rod. CMS Appalachian Guide Series. Who’s making it?...we can’t say, but it’s ordered thru Targus and ships from
Hikers
Prep for Snow!...don’t get a false sense of security with the mild
weather we’ve had. Winter is still with
us for at least another 2 months…particularly if you’re a hiker or
backpacker. The deepest snows of the
year are typically those that fall in the mountains March thru April (and even
into May sometimes) If you’re headed
into the backcountry, especially above 4,000 feet, watch the forecast for the
mountains and be prepared.
Boot
Banter…I’ve been fitting boots on customers for over 12
years… and on myself for considerably longer (no comments please) …and there’s
much to consider. One factor is which length? Overall length or arch length. Typically
folks are concerned with overall length…but arch length (the distance from heel
to ball of the foot) may be more important.
When you apply arch length to boots size, you are getting a boot designed to bend where
your foot bends. That makes good sense
doesn’t it? But in many cases the
proper arch length means getting a shoe longer than you usually get. And, actually, that’s probably a really good
idea for a hiking boot…it’ll also be a little wider too and that can be a plus…especially
with thick socks. Think is over.
New Kelty Internal Frame
Pack…The
new “Slider” has just arrived. It’s a new… pretty technical internal frame
from Kelty…with some new features you haven’t seen on a pack before…mesh back
for coolness; waistbelt pockets, 2nd low volume hood; external pockets
and more…$230.
Diamondback Flawless Rods…These rods have gotten
great reviews. After casting several at
the recent Fly Fishing Show, we can see why.
They’re sharp looking rods and can really fling the line out there …Diamondbacks
have routinely been considered to be on par with rods costing much more. The new Flawless is carrying on the
tradition. They are 4 piece rods,
attractive, and great performers …all for only $250-299.
Popular items at the show:
It’s
always interesting to see what folks key in on at the fly show. Here are this year’s popular items: Winston Vapor rods $295; Sharkskin fly line $99 ; Cortland Pro Cast large arbor reel $70; Diamondback Flawless rods; Temple Fork Rods; books…especially W. NC Fly Guide.
Pro Guide Clinic…NEXT
WEEK… Only a couple of spaces left…Marty Shaffner,
top guide and teacher, is offering a clinic for almost anyone and the
price is right! On-Stream
Nymphing covers tactics and techniques: reading the
water, casting, mending, rigging, indicators and learning what most people do
wrong; approaching and positioning on
the run or hole to be fished; indicator
height; amount of weight; mending; setting the hook… an on-stream clinic, not a guided trip. Emphasis on learning techniques to improve success …on Helton Creek 9am-1pm
approx., Feb 23.. limited to 6…$40 per person. Not for the 1st timer …Contact Marty at www.tristateangler.com to register;
or let us know
Fishing Classes
Intro to Fly Fishing… Feb 27 (7-9:30 pm)In-store “classroom”……Mar. 1
Outside casting Sat. morning (7:45am-8:45
am). …$35 (Topics: gear, lines, knots, flies, techniques, locations
etc.) Please register in advance
Individual Casting Classes…when
requested and scheduled…improve techniques; correct problems; double-hauls;
correct practices drills, increase distance etc. $15/hour
Knots...knot problems…we’ll help with one or two
knots…just about any time…and it’s free.
Want an evening Knot Clinic?…just call to schedule…clinch, blood,
surgeons, Bimini twist; lock knots; Uni & Duncan; non-slip loop; Albright
etc.
On-Stream 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 per person. 1:45 from
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Thanks for
shopping (and ordering) local…Your business is important to everybody.