Pole,
Pack and Paddle 29th Edition
Fly
Fishing, Backpacking, Canoes & Kayaks
Tues-Fri
11-7, Thurs until
New Books…for fly fishermen: Tactics
for Trout by Dave Hughes…great info and specifics on techniques you don’t
hear much about; Nymph Fishing Rivers & Streams by
Rich Hafele…brand new and beautifully illustrated on nymphs and techniques from
a biologist…also with a DVD; Fly Fishing for Bonefish by Chico
Fernandez… awesome book with great photos by one of the big names in fly
fishing…excellent info for anyone interested in saltwater; Fly
Fishing Small Streams…John Gierach… author needs no intro and this book is
a classic and well worth the read; Morris on Typing Flies by Skip Morris…this
is also a brand new release and it’s
a superb book for any tyer or fisherman.
Not on basics but different patterns and specifics. Great pics of flies and the real thing…and techniques. (new books for hikers/campers listed in
a previous newsletter)
New Fly Line…
Lost and Found…a reel/line were left in the store… missing one??? No guessing please!!!!
Ever lost a fly box (or other) on the stream??? Put you name and phone on your gear….Most fly
fishermen seem honest enough…except maybe regarding numbers and size…
Other NEW PRODUCTS:
Camo
Packs…we have several styles of camouflage day packs and backpacks that are
great for hunters…all top quality by Kelty.
“BYOB” Bag. Neoprene bags that are great for carrying 1
or 2 bottles of wine, or other… Not only does the neoprene protect from
breakage…but it insulates as well ….
Knives…we
have added 15 models of folding
knives from Buck, Gerber, Boker, Primble, Case, Winchester and others. Need something
specia?… browse our 700+ page catalog.
Normal delivery is about 5 days.
Albright
Fly Rods… new company but fine rods.
Started by Jim Murphy after his company (Redington) was sold. We have two inexpensive models:
Albright
3X Dry shirts… great fishing, hiking or casual shirt..big chest pockets;
vented back, button down collar etc… highly water repellent and definitely “quick dry.” But, the amazing
thing is…they are cotton--high tech performance - cotton comfort… only $39
NOAA
Weather Alert Radio… small and compact…great for staying in
touch with changing weather conditions and the Alert automatically warns you of
severe weather..
Stocking
Stuffers…we’ve also added some new items that make great “stocking
stuffers…bottle belts, “biner” lights, bear bells, solar radios, key ring
thermometers etc.
Cold Weather Tips: Warm feet are a result of insulating properly the
entire body…starting with the head and neck.
However, sometimes modifications are in order for various reasons. A major factor keeping feet warm is keeping
legs warm and that means long underwear and insulated or fleece pants. Sometimes, folks complain long underwear restricts
movement. Grab your scissors and cut
off underwear just above the knee. Your waist to knees are insulated but nothing
now restricts knee motion. For the shin
and calf, shift to over-the-calf socks especially the thick wool ones by Smartwool,
marketed as hunting socks. If you find your boots (or waders) are too
tight in the foot and restrict circulation, grab the scissors. Cut off the foot of the sock (maybe do this with a warn pair…) and use the upper portion only to insulate from ankle to knee.
Sometimes this lower leg insulation may be all that’s needed…it has
actually worked quite well cross country skiing; hiking; downhill skiing; and
for wear inside fishing waders….
Sleeping Warmer: With colder
weather, campers may need to increase the amount of insulation underneath their bag.
Usually this is simply done by layering a piece of a closed cell pad (Ridgerest,
Ensolite etc.) on top of their Thermarest mattress, under hips, back and
shoulders. If weight is not critical, a
blanket etc. on top of your Thermarest
will help.
Some folks still recommend sleeping
“nekkid,” but the popularity of that
suggestion, as far as keeping warm, seems to have dwindled since the 60’s and
70’s. Now the better recommendation may
be to sleep in one or two layers of clean, dry
polyester or wool long underwear, and wear a hat, even in a hooded
bag.
Make sure you have taken in plenty of fluids and eaten a high calorie supper…and …have a high
calorie late night snack…. More winter
tips are on our website…
Map reading made easier…if you don’t want to
carry around some cheap 2X reading glasses, or resort to the magnifier on your
compass, visit a local copy shop. Have
them photocopy the section of the map
you’re interested in… but have it enlarged 110%-120%. Copied in color and then laminated can make
map reading a lot easier.
Thanks for
shopping locally.…we sincerely appreciate your business!
Richard