Pole, Pack and Paddle 

Fly Fishing Special Edition

Carolina Mountain Sports…since 1998                 Feb 22, 2008  Newsletter

123 W. Broad St. Statesville, NC  28677      704 871-1444       www.carolinamountainsports.com

Tues-Fri  11-7pm,       Thurs until 9pm ,        Sat 9-3           closed Sun. & Mon.

Closures…  we’ll be closed March 7-10…but we’re not fishing,…darnit…

Fishing Deals- Feb 22 thru Mar 1…one week only! Delayed Harvest fishing kicks off on March 3 & 4…and Hatchery Supported (catch & keep) begins about a month later.  Here’s some “killer deals” on existing stock to get you casting and hooking in style:

            Winston BIIx rods in stock…25% off

            Diamondback Flawless Graphite rods in stock….25% off

            All Columbia Fishing Vests….30% off

        All Columbia and North Face Rain Gear….30% off

            All waders (Dan Bailey,  Simms,   Chota)…15% off

            Columbia Fishing Shirts (Boneheads and Tamiami) …30% off

            Sci. Anglers Outfit…(rod, reel, line, leader, DVD) only $79

            Redington mesh fishing vest…only $29….

Chota wading shoes….10% off

         All fly reels…20% off

Costa Del Mar sunglasses… 25% off

            Ross Essence FS rods…now only $89

            W. NC Fly Guide by J.E.B. Hall….10% off

More 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 and more stuff on the 1/2 price rack…

“One Night Stand”…for Fly Tyers…is beginning for 2008 on March 18.  One night a month you and veteran instructor Mickey Reavis will  tackle something  new….a dubbing brush of rubber hackle for the rubber hackle wooly bugger; tying with Swishers Rub-a-dub;  Barr’s web wing Caddis and much  more…  All will make 2008 more productive.  Cost is $10.  Register to reserve a seat!

On-stream Nymphing/Fishing Clinic…pro guide Marty Shaffner has shifted his clinic to Sunday afternoon…that’s this weekend.  It’s a great opportunity and the price is right $40.  There are 1 or 2 slots still open…sign up NOW and don’t miss this chance to learn some really excellent technique…www.tristateangler.com

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.   It looks great; casts great;  comes with a great warranty, sock and hard case and all for the very reasonable price of $139.  The blank is turquoise green, wood and silver reel seat, and single foot guides….a very attractive rod.   We have these in 8’ 4 wt, 8.5’ 5 wt.,  9’ 4wt and 9’ 5wt.   Buy a CMS rod and get an Okuma Sierra Reel for half price…only $24

When it’s Springtime in the mountains…it can be cold “as all get out!”  Just recently was a good example….I left Statesville in shirtsleeve weather.  Two hours later I stepped out of my truck at about 3,500 feet elevation and it was 28 degrees with 30+ mph winds.   Be prepared for much colder weather than you might otherwise anticipate. 

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 …retailing for $250-299. (see the Fishing Deals)

Fly Tying Supplies expanded…As many of you realized at the Fly Fishing Show and from shopping with us, not only has our inventory of rods and accessories increased…so has our fly tying department.  In fact, many customers tell us that we have the largest and most professionally stocked tying department in the region.  And, if we don’t have it, we’re happy to try and order it for you.  Here’s a quick look at some of the new tying materials:  Swisher rubber hackle, Sculpin heads; Web Wing material; Ultra Thread 70 and 210 (great for spinning deer hair); Ultra Gel Spun, Kevlar Thread; Tiemco 2488 Hooks; Whiting Pro Grade dry fly saddles; loco foam; Montana fly hooks and legs….and more.

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…improve techniques; correct problems; double-hauls; learn good  practice 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 Statesville  10am-2pm approx.   Personal, intensive instruction for 1 or 2 people.     

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