Pole,
Pack and Paddle 27th
Edition
Fly
Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks
Tues-Fri 11-7,
Thurs until
STORE NEWS:
On Saturday Nov. 11, we will be closed
all day…yes…”gone fishin’.”
Winter Chill Busters
Terramar long underwear in
several weights. Terramar is
one of the industry’s leading manufacturers of warm underwear that excels in
moisture transport and wicking. No hype…just good, dependable performance
at a good price…about $25 for a top or bottom…silk, polyester, and polyester
& wool blend…
Specialty
gloves… an excellent neoprene glove by Chota if you need waterproof; fingerless fleece and wool gloves when
you need dexterity for a variety of outdoor tasks; and fleece mitts that flip open to expose the finger tips by Chota;
thin liner gloves; and
traditional ski and fleece gloves.
Neck gaiters pull down over your head
and cover the entire neck area…and you can pull them up to cover cheeks and
nose…and maybe ears.
Trooper
Hats
lined with soft, warm rabbit fur…are really toasty …. Remember,
50-75% of body heat is lost from the head
and neck….hmmmm.
SALES…
TENTS: MSR Hubba (solo)tent…20% off;
Kelty
MSR Tarp Tents….50% off
SALES
CLOTHING: Columbia & North Face fleece
pull-over zip neck…was $45…now only $36;
North Face waterproof/breathable jacket with removable fleece liner…$229
now only $189…
SALES
FLY FISHING: Ross Flystart reel………….50%
off… now $30
Ross Evolution reels…..20% off
Ross Rhythm reels….30% off
Ross
Cimarron reels….20% off
Winston Rods in stock…$100 gift
certificate with each purchase
Diamonback Diamondfly 2pc 8wt…30% off
SALES
SLEEPING BAG: W. Mtneering down bags…Highlite & Caribou
(30-35 degrees)….30% off
Wear that lifejacket…Yea, yea…how many times have you heard that and
thought “well, I can swim…the river is shallow…the water’s not that cold…I can
hold onto the boat.” The recent death
of an athlete on the
Steelhead Trip to Penn…Fish for steelhead with local guide Marty Shaffner… there are plans for an early Nov. or a late Nov. trip…don’t
wait to book a spot. Check Marty and Jeff Payne’s web site…tristateangler.com…
Cold weather clothing…consider this: Each season there are new products and
synthetic materials with great claims for insulating ability, moisture
transport and lightweight. Despite all
these advances, and some are quite good, it’s still hard to beat good old wool clothing whether its pants,
shirts, sweaters, socks, gloves etc. In many instances, it performs better….and it
may already be in your closet, thrift shop or surplus store. Check our web site for detailed cold weather camping guidance.
Tips for Toasty Toes: Insulate the whole body including neck
and head. The body diverts blood from
the feet (and hands) to keep torso and head warm. Insulate those areas at the start before
they feel chilled. Your feet will stay
warmer. Insulate the legs….blood flowing down uninsulated legs is cooled
thus less effective keeping your feet warm.
Wear good wool socks (quality
wool is comfortable and doesn’t itch), with wool liner socks…or two pairs of
wool socks. Boots must fit loose to accommodate extra socks. If boot fit is snug…you are restricting circulation
and feet chill quickly. Waterproof socks or thin neoprene socks
can work great…they keep foot perspiration from dampening your insulating layer
of socks…don’t knock it unless you’ve tried it….this “vapor barrier” principle
is effective in cold weather…
Just Stuff It!...Good advice for your sleeping
bag. Routinely customers complain they
can’t roll up their sleeping bag and get it back into the “stuff sack.” And routinely they are amazed to learn it shouldn’t be rolled, but stuffed
instead. Grab the foot section and push
it all the way to the bottom of the stuff sack.
Then grab handfuls of sleeping bag and stuff …packing tightly as you
go. Rest the bottom of your stuff sack
against your foot so it doesn’t slide.
Not only will it pack smaller…it’s better for the insulation…
Thanks for
shopping locally.…we sincerely appreciate your
business!
Richard