Pole, Pack and Paddle  58th  Edition

          Fly Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks

 

Carolina Mountain Sports…since 1998                May 23, 2008

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

Tues-Fri  11-7pm,       Thurs until 9pm ,        Sat 9-3

 

Opening Late on Tuesday May 27th…expect to be open by 2pm

 

Closed for a few days…Please note that we’ll be closed June 10-13. 

 

New Water Filter…the lightest and fastest on the market…the MSR Hyperflow Microfilter…weighs 7.4 oz and pumps 3 liters per minute!   You can’t beat that.  It’s field maintainable and can quick connect to a variety of water containers.  Cost is $99.  If you are shaving weight; looking for a new filter; or would like a faster fill rate…this is the one. 

 

New Stove…this one is hot…the MSR Reactor stove…the fastest, most efficient all-condition stove available.  Boils a liter in 3 minutes and maintains it’s efficiency longer than any other stove from base camp to alpine conditions.  It’s an integrated system that combines a new radiant burner with a high efficiency 1.7 liter pot. Because of the efficiency, burn time is increased significantly…and still using the standard MSR cartridge…an exceptional stove for a variety of conditions…$139.

 

Fly Tying Classes…An intermediate tying class will begin on May 29 at 7pm.   Not for beginners…but, if you have been tying and want to expand your fly selection and increase your skill…this may be just what you need.  Class will run for 6-8 weeks and the cost is $65.   If interested, let us know right away with phone #s and email addresses.

            Our “One Night Stand” classes  resume in June….specific date to be announced…

 

Fishing Transitions:  Delayed Harvest trout fishing ends on June 7 when regulations allow catching and keeping.  Watch the stocking schedules on the state web site…reports are that stocking is being increased now to avoid possible problems from low water and drought.  Wild Trout  streams may fish good into the summer, with sufficient water.   Smallmouth fishing should really begin to pick up…especially for fly fishermen.   We are stocking more smallmouth and largemouth flies in anticipation of a good summer fishery.  Last summer was great for smallies….so we’re scheduling a….

Smallmouth Clinic…If you want to start wading or floating the New and other rivers for this aggressive, hard-fighting bass… this clinic may be of interest.  June 4 from 7-9 pm… in the store.   Call or email to register…so we have a contact list with phone #s & emails… prior to May 31.  Cost is $10.  We’ll talk about tackle, leaders, flies, techniques, guide trips, wading and floating on your own, and where to go and what to do.

 

 

Can you Canoe?...Nothing is more versatile than a quality  canoe for camping, fishing, floating, hunting, family outings etc. and just enjoying the water…and when done right, they paddle great whether solo, tandem…or with a child or two.   We carry perhaps the finest canoes made today…Bell Canoes.   Many folks are “sorta familiar” with the paddling technique for two people.  Paddling solo, however, the canoe responds best with an extra seat in the center.  Learn the C-stroke if using a standard paddle…or try a long (8’ or more) double-bladed paddle, just like a kayak.   If fishing, a canoe anchor system is invaluable, especially in moving water.   Or, just get out and wade prime areas…anchor the canoe or tie it around your waist, and let it drift downstream.  Hauling bulky gear and extra rods is no problem…but use watertight bags where needed and tie loose gear in…

 

Used equipment:  we have excellent buys in barely used gear:  an Orvis Battenkill 8/9 line and backing; an Orvis Mid-Arbor IV;  a 12 wt. Temple Fork rod and Ross Big Game reel, backing and line; wooden canoe seats with padding;  

 

New Bi-focal Sunglasses…The have been very well received…a quality polarized lens with a small 2x-2.5x magnifying lens that fisherman really love…by Guideline.  $69-$89. 

 

Costa Del Mar Sunglasses…These are premium sunglasses  you will really enjoy….you won’t find any  better.   Eyes and the ability to see well are critical factors with fishermen on open water and wading a trout stream… $99-150…and we have them on sale at 25% off!

 

Riverside Canoe and Tube Rental…excellent canoes, kayaks etc.  and great service by the folks that run Riverside.  Located near Crumpler, between Jefferson and Sparta…this is a great stretch of river about 1:15 hours from Statesville.  They also have camping cabins that overlook the New.  check their web at  www.riversidecanoeing.com    

 

Sales:  Columbia/North Face mens /ladies  cotton and quick-dry shorts 20% off;  Columbia Tamiami UPF 40 quick dry shirts 30% off;  Diamondback Flawless premium fly rods w/case 20% off;  Simms & Redington Wading Jackets 30% off;  Kelty Slider 65 backpack 20% off;  Kelty  Grizzly day pack 50% off;  Kelty  0 degree Taku bag 50% off. 

                                               

Fishing Classes

Smallmouth Clinic…see description above…June 4…

             

Intro to Fly Fishing…  June 18 (7-9:30 pm)In-store “classroom”…… Outside casting  on an evening or Sat. morning.  …$35   (Topics: gear, lines, knots, flies, techniques, locations etc.)  Please register in advance.  

Individual Casting Classes…when requested …improve techniques; correct problems; double-hauls; correct practices drills, increase distance etc.   $15/hour…after 7pm.

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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