Pole,
Pack and Paddle 24th
Edition
Fly
Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks
Tues-Fri 11-7,
Thurs until
Tying Saltwater Flies…Begins Sept. 14 and runs for 4 weeks on Thurs.
evenings from
Cabin Rentals… If you are
fishing, hiking or biking around Mt. Rogers; Ashe County, specifically the
Helton Creek area; or the New River along Ashe/Allegheny; or streams in VA like
Big Wilson; here are good options: On
Helton… highmountaincabins.com and zydecomoon.com (being built…ready in
Nov.); on the New…riversidecanoeing.com (camping and furnished cabins) ; on Big Wilson highlandhideaways.com.
Sleeping Bag Maintenance….All sleeping bags benefit
from proper storage and maintenance. Always air out a bag thoroughly after a camping trip. Even if no rain, moisture from your body is
trapped in the insulation….dry it out when you get home. Store your bag loosely, in a large laundry bag, stretched out
under your bed or hanging in a closet… never stuffed tightly in its “stuff sack.” When dirty, spot wash with mild soap and a sponge. Or, hand
wash in a tub or washing machine. Be
careful. Many synthetic bag owners wash
their bags in the machine at home with no problems…but the potential is that
baffling could tear. A front loading
machine is more gentle. Quality goose down bags are
best washed by hand in a tub. Baffling
in a down bag is more susceptible to tearing, so be careful handling a soaking wet down bag. Then dry on low heat (or no heat) in a
commercial dryer. Need guidance?...check with the manufacturer... Dry cleaning is usually not a good option …
Custom Rod Website…it’s New… Rocky River Fly Fishing
has a brand new website on their custom rods.
Check it out at rockyriverflyfishing.com. Rod builder Sam Stitcher does excellent work
and he’s located just a few miles from here in Clemmons. You can pick
your blank and components. Also, if
you have an urge for a bamboo rod, Sam can fix you up
for only about $500
Winston Rod Special…Purchase any Winston WT or BIIx in stock between now and Sept 23 and get a free $150 Gift Certificate from
us. You can use the gift certificate
anytime, from the time of purchase to Nov. 1.
This is a great chance to get a premium rod. No other rod we’ve carried receives the glowing
praise the BIIx receives. (including premium rods from some others as well)
Ross Reel Special…Now until Sept. 23. Any Ross in stock…20% off*
Ross Flycast…50%
*(Cimarrons, CLAs, Rhythms and Evolutions)
Fishing Classes…. Please make
advance reservations for all classes…classes are cancelled 2 days
before the scheduled date, if there are insufficient signups.
Intro to Fly Fishing…4 hour intro class…$30…Wed eve. and
Sat am. Sept 13 & 16…
Casting “Tune up.”… Basic
casting lessons; Tune ups; Double-Haul…$15 an hour on Tues- Friday evenings…or early Sat. mornings…just call to
schedule.
Intro
to Salt Water… Tues. Sept 19th…2 hrs. Free ! Yes, Free
False
Albacore…want to go…not sure where to start…what you need…it’s easy…
Wed. Sept 20….2 hrs… Free! Another Free one!
(Remember…advance reservations required on all
classes)
Intro
to Fly Tying Classes…resumes in
mid-late Oct…email if interested…
classes run 6-7
weeks…loaner equipment provided…cost about $65.
Sept. SALES…We have end of summer sales throughout the store
and two 50% off racks of ladies and men’s clothing….check out these deals!!!!
Steelhead Trip to Penn…Fish for steelhead with local guide Marty
Shaffner…Oct. 22 in
New Fly Fishing Club…Here’s a great opportunity… www.carolinaflyfishingclub.org check out the web site. Meetings are the second Tues.
..gathering about
Winter Camping and Backpacking…In about a month we’ll
experience our first frost in the mountains, and winter weather can follow,
especially at the higher elevations. If
you enjoy the challenge of cold weather, now’s a good time to evaluate equipment
and make adjustments. On our website are two in-depth articles on winter outings… based on tried and true
techniques and good and bad winter experiences.
Maintaining Waterproof/Breathable Rain Gear…If you wear yours much, it
needs maintenance…. Clean it and
re-treat the outer fabric with products by Nikwax, Grangers, or Tectron. Gore-tex or other similar “membrane” is
always waterproof until punctured or worn away and requires no
maintenance. But, the outer fabric layer, to which the
membrane is bonded or laminated, does
require cleaning and water-repellent treatment… so the membrane can perform
up to it’s potential.
Thanks for
shopping locally.…we sincerely appreciate your business!
Richard