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We're happy to share some exciting news from Fish Tales. FREE Seminar this Sunday March 15, 2015, 1:00 PM: All about Browns with Dave and Amelia Jensen We are excited to have Dave and Amelia Jensen join us for this session focused on brown trout fishing. During the session they may touch on some of the differences between Central Alberta and New Zealand trout fishing, cover how-to information on sight fishing, matching the hatch, fishing pocket water, and more. If the information they’ll be sharing is anything like their recent DVD “Stripped Down the Brown Trout Project” this is a must-attend session. Amelia and Dave Jensen are the publishers of Alberta Fishing Guide magazine and social media sites. Before taking over the Alberta Fishing Guide in 2014, they guided and outfitted on the Red Deer river and owned/operated Fortress Lake Retreat. They are passionate anglers and conservationists who spend time on waters throughout Alberta and (for a few weeks each year) in New Zealand. For more information about our seminars, visit our seminars page here: http://www.fishtalesflyshop.com/category/learn-how-to-fly-fish/fly-fishing-seminars/ NEW online store: http://www.flyshop.ca/ We're proud to announce the launch of our new online e-commerce site! This space will not be showcasing all that we have to offer. Instead we'll be focusing on product that has been discontinued and we want to make available to an internet audience. You'll see a wide arrray of product there now, and new product uploaded every week. For those of you who are local, you can even choose an "in-store" pickup option to save on shipping! For those of you who haven't visited our physical location in Calgary - please keep in mind this is a small sampling of what we have to offer. We have the broadest fly tying selection in western Canada, a great book and DVD selection, rods and reels from top manufacturer's, gear bags, vises, and much, much more. And although all those products aren't on this site you can give us a shout if you're on the hunt for new gear or an elusive tying product.- 1 reply
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Hello All, Fish Tales is pleased to announce an exciting week of events planned at the shop: Wednesday January 14: Open Vise Night with Fish Tales Staff Start Time: 7:00 PM Cost: Free Join Fish Tales staff members as we turn off the open sign and break out the vises. Once a month (except for July, August, September) we will gather together to share stories, re-stock the fly boxes and learn tips and tactics from one another. This event is free, open to the public and goes from about 7-9 p.m. Thursday January 15: Tying the "Gamechanger" with Terry Johnson. Start Time: 7:00 PM Cost: $35 (includes course materials) One of the latest innovations from FlyMen Fishing Co. is the articulated fish spine which is ”an innovative system of interconnected, articulated shanks that combine to form a multi-jointed “fish spine” upon which incredibly animate and realistic baitfish patterns can be tied. The future of articulation has arrived!” This product is being used by Umpqua and other fly manufacturers to create articulated minnow patterns unlike anything folks have created to date. Check out “Blane Chocklett’s Gamechanger” video here. Sunday January 18: Aaron Caldwell on Steelhead Start Time: 1:00 PM Cost: FREE Join Aaron for this session focussed on all things steelhead. Aaron Caldwell is one of Fish Tales’ guides for the first two-thirds of each season…. but come the third week of August for the last two seasons (and going forward) he’s off to his other guiding gig at B.C.’s Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp. Anyone who’s met Aaron during his day’s in the shop or during a day of guided fishing knows that angling is in his blood. His passion for tying, fishing, and the resource in general is boundless. During this session Aaron will discuss flies, lines, fishing tactics, and provide an overview of some of his favorite gear for targeting B.C. steelhead. First people in get the seats and coffee! We look forward to seeing you! -Your Friends at Fish Tales
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Back by popular demand, Fish Tales is happy to announce our annual Spey-O-Rama this Sunday, April 27 at 1:00 PM. The last of our free Sunday seminars, this on-river session will be the same format as previous Fish Tales Spey-O-Ramas. A Fish Tales staffer will give a brief spey-casting demonstration which will be followed up with the opportunity for all attendees to try out a two-hand setup. Fish Tales demo rods and line setups will be available to all attendees and we encourage folks who already have gear to bring it along. Location: Bankside in Fish Creek Park. Session will run from 1 – 3 p.m. (weather permitting) Please dress for the weather including waders. No pre-registration required. Given the forecast, please call the shop to inquire as to the status of the seminar....
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We've received a few inquiries about business hours during Easter weekend. We are open for regular business hours all weekend.... Good Friday - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Easter Sunday - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Easter Monday - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. With the excellent weather in the forecast, we hope everyone gets to wet a line and have a Hoppy Easter!
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Please join the Fish Tales crew for two free upcoming events! SUNDAY APRIL 13, 1:00 PM: join Kurtis for a discussion on pike fishing that will help improve your odds when out stalking the waterwolf. He’ll discuss how to find pike; what flies work best, when and why; pike set ups; seasons for pike and more. He’ll also be tying a couple of his favorite pike patterns. This is part of our free Sunday seminar series that runs most Sundays from late October through December and mid-January through April. Seminars are open to anyone who wants to attend. Start time is 1 p.m. Sessions generally last one to two hours. First ones in get the chairs! WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 7:00 PM: Join Fish Tales staff members as we turn off the open sign and break out the vises. Once a month through the winter we will gather together to share stories, re-stock the fly boxes and learn tips and tactics from one another. This event is free, open to the public and goes from about 7-9. This Wednesday marks the last installment for spring of 2014, so be sure to drop by for lots of laughs! NEW VIDEO: Since March 2012, Fish Tales has been posting "Fish Face Friday" as a way to celebrate the start of the weekend. The crew has put together a new video montage of the first year of photos that will be sure to get you excited for fishing as our weather improves! Check out the new video here: http://www.fishtalesflyshop.com/2014/04/08/fish-face-friday-year-one-compilation-march-2012-march-2013/
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Please join us this Sunday, March 30 for our next free Sunday Seminar. During this session Max will touch on various tactics for fishing from shore; how and when to fish streamers; the best time for nymphing and more. Max is a Bow river guide who knows our local waters and is happy to share that knowledge. This is bound to be an informative and fun afternoon. This is part of our regular Sunday seminar series. All sessions are FREE and open to anyone wishing to attend. Sessions start at 1 p.m. and last for one to two hours. First ones in the door get the chairs!
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Come join us this Sunday, March 9 as avid fly tyer and angler, Alan Youell demonstrates his flies for the grand slam species. Alan’s spent a lot of time targeting bonefish, permit, and tarpon in many places including Hawaii, Belize, Cuba, and the Bahamas. He is a passionate and precise tyer whose flies continue to prove their worth in numerous fishing situations. This is part of our regular Sunday seminar lineup. As always this session is free and open to anyone who wants to attend. The session starts at 1 p.m. and will last one to two hours. First ones in the door get the chairs and the coffee!
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Well folks, March has definitely “come in like a lion.” To help keep you warm despite the frigid temperatures, Fish Tales Fly Shop is having a 3-day sale on select clothing. For Saturday, March 1, 2014 through Monday, March 3, 2014 customers will save 20% on the select products (while supplies last) from Simms and Patagonia. Check out this link for some products available: http://www.fishtalesflyshop.com/2014/03/01/march-in-like-a-lion-sale%E2%80%A6-three-days-only-march-1-3-2014/ Also, what better way to spend a frigid Sunday then learning how to improve your nymphing techniques from one of Canada’s leading competition anglers – John Nishi. You can apply what he shares with you to your nymphing strategy in the coming months. John has been a representative on Canada’s fly fishing team for several years. Here is a brief bio on John (found online at the Innovative Fly Fishers.com forum.) “I started competitive fly fishing in 2003 while attending the 1st Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships and Conservation Symposium in Manitoba, with a hard-core & talented group of fishers from the Northwest Territories. I particularly enjoy competitive fly fishing for the camaraderie, travel and immersion in new landscapes and cultures, and continual learning opportunities it presents.” As always, seminars start at 1:00, are free and open to the public, and first ones in the doors get the seats! Hot coffee will be available to warm you up!
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Happy New Year Everyone! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and would like to welcome in the New Year with some free upcoming events at the shop: This Wednesday, January 15: OPEN VICE NIGHT 7-9 Join Fish Tales staff members as we turn off the open sign and break out the vices. Once a month through the winter we will gather together to share stories, re-stock the fly boxes and learn tips and tactics from one another. This event is free, open to the public and goes from about 7-9. This Sunday, January 19: Free Sunday Seminar - Kelly Oikawa – Tying with CDC Please join Kelly Oikawa this Sunday as we host our first Free Sunday Seminar of 2014. Kelly will be venturing up from Lethbridge to share his knowledge and expertise on the topic of tying with CDC. Many of you have seen his flies in Fly Fusion or while surfing the web and it will be a huge pleasure to watch his artwork happen live and in the shop. As always, seminars start at 1:00, are free and open to the public, and first ones in the doors get the seats!
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Thank you all who braved the weather this past Sunday to sit in and hear Mike Venhuis discuss salt water flies. Join us this Sunday as Fish Tales staffer Sean Britt shows us some tying techniques for his go-to patterns for the Bow. Sean focuses a lot of his Bow River time on the off-season and will focus his favorite patterns and discuss tactics on this season. This is part of our free Sunday seminar series that runs most Sundays from late October through December and mid-January through April. Seminars are open to anyone who wants to attend. Start time is 1 p.m. Sessions generally last one to two hours. First ones in get the chairs! In-store session starts at 1 p.m.
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Thank you all who braved the snowy weather this past Sunday to sit in and hear Todd Clark discuss nymphing tactics. Great questions from everyone, even the little ones! Please join us this Sunday, November 10 at 1:00 PM when guide Mike Venhuis will discuss salt water flies. During this session you’ll be introduced to some of the standard patterns for saltwater and how to tie them. Mike has spent time exploring flats in Cuba, Cook Islands, and Mexico. During this session he’ll tie a few of his go-to patterns and talk about prepping your fly box for a saltwater adventure. This is part of our free Sunday seminar series that runs most Sundays from late October through December and mid-January through April. Seminars are open to anyone who wants to attend. Start time is 1 p.m. Sessions generally last one to two hours. First ones in get the chairs!
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Thank you for everyone who came out last weekend to our Customer Appreciation Event and Sunday Seminar. It was great to see so many familiar faces and some new ones! Please join us this Sunday for our next free seminar: nymphing tactics. This is a great seminar for beginners and experienced alike! What you’ll hear about: - Favorite nymph patterns for the Bow River. - Different setups for successful nymphing. - Reading the water. - Tips and tactics to increase your chances of success. As always, no pre-registration required. This seminar will take place in-store on Sunday, November 3. The session starts at 1 p.m. and first ones in get the seats!
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Please join the Fish Tales family for a fun packed weekend! Saturday October 26: Fall Customer Appreciation Day. Please join us as we celebrate our one year anniversary in our expanded space! There will be food, beverages, door prizes and sales on: -select Sage and Reddington rods -Reddington, Dan Baily and Simms waders -Korkers, Simms and Reddington boots -select Patagonia clothing Sunday October 27: This will be the second installment in our Free Sunday Seminar Series that will occur now through spring. This week features Wayne Posyluzny who will be discussing fishing the non-insects for trophy trout. Other than the leech, which is often and widely used, there are many other patterns that are often overlooked. Join him for this session focused on the often-overlooked patterns: mice, frogs, tadpoles, and snails often produce trophy trout. Tips, tactics and equipment will be covered. All seminars start at 1:00 and first ones in get the seats!
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Please join us for our third year of this fun and slightly competitive event. Rio’s area sales representative, Ruben Breitkrutz will be in town to moderate the event and provide some casting tips to participants. This year David Blair and Terry Johnson will also be on-site to provide casting tips to anyone looking to fine tune their cast. David, Terry, and Ruben are all certified fly casting instructors – we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from guys who really know their stuff. This is also a great chance to test drive some different rods. We’ll be bringing several along for folks to try including selections from Sage, GLoomis, Temple Fork, and more. We will be hosting this event on dry land so you’ll only be focused on your cast. Location to be determined. This event will start at 1 p.m. and will take place in the south field of the Southwood Community Association located at 11 Sackville Drive SW, about 5 minutes from the shop. Check out our Facebook page for additional details. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
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Join avid fly tyer and angler, Alan Youell for this session focused on flies for the grand slam. Alan’s spent a lot of time targeting bonefish, tarpon, and permit in several places including Cuba and Belize. He is a passionate and precise tyer who’s flies have proven themselves in a variety of fishing situations. His tying materials will likely range from EP fibers, to Fly H20, to the new UV2 materials from Spirit River. This is part of our free Sunday seminar series that runs most Sundays from late October through December and mid-January through April. Seminars are open to anyone who wants to attend. Start time is 1 p.m. Sessions generally last one to two hours. First ones in get the chairs!