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To All Forum Members, We regret that, due to a number of factors, the shop closed for business this past weekend. We do wish to thank all of the people who supported the shop for the last 36 years.

3 Days Only! November 24-26. Items up to 70% OFF.

If we might inject ourselves into your conversation, the statement that TU did nothing but improve aesthetics at Mallard Point isn't really accurate. The work done there was to deter bank erosion and improve foundation stability of that bank. Something that was pretty necessary considering the bank erosion and resultant instability left by the flood of 2013. As for Policeman's, that is private land and we, as a group, should be careful how much gas we throw on that fire lest we lose it completely.

Trout Unlimited Conservation Projects Come and meet members of T.U. Projects Committee, who will outline projects done recently and projects coming up. They have done a bunch of great stuff in the last year, with more projects to be done. Trout Unlimited focus on habitat projects has greatly improved over the last couple of years. This is the perfect opportunity for you to come and see how you can participate. If we use the resource, we should help the resource! All seminars start at 10:00 am and will end between 11:00 and noon. There is no charge and no pre-registration required. Simply drop by the shop and enjoy the seminar.

Only 3 of these left.. Sage Launch 590 (9’, 5 weight, 2 piece) $75.00 Sage Launch 586 (8’6”, 5 weight, 2 piece) $75.00 Redington Pursuit 690-4 (9’,6 weight,4 piece) $100.00

SCHOOL ROD SALE Time for us to update some of our flyfishing school rods at Country Pleasures. Hot deals on school rods with full warranty! * Sage SLT 490 (9’, 4 weight, 2 piece) $200.00 * Sage Fli 490 (9’, 4 weight, 2 piece) $100.00 * Sage Launch 690 (9’, 6 weight, 2 piece) $75.00 * Sage Launch 590 (9’, 5 weight, 2 piece) $75.00 * Orvis Clearwater 865 (8’6”, 5 weight, 2 piece) $75.00 * Sage Fli 586 (8’6”, 5 weight, 2 piece) $100.00 * Sage Launch 586 (8’6”, 5 weight, 2 piece) $75.00 * Redington Pursuit 690-4 (9’,6 weight,4 piece) $100.00 All rods are in immaculate condition. Give us a call at (403)271-1016 or drop by the shop to check them out.

As a matter of policy, we pretty much never respond to any opinion put forward on this forum, but this one cannot be ignored. Toolman, could you let us know when you have seen lower flow volumes at this time of year, as of this morning it was at 58 cms. And although no one can say that water temperatures haven't gotten in and around the low 20 celsius mark in years past, never can I remember a sustained duration of above critical temps. This is one of the factors that led to the ASRD decision on temporary closures. I can't believe that someone who proclaims to spend as much time as you utilizing a specific resource would even consider publicly posting dissent when the fishery is seeing a threat it has never seen before. ASRD gets our full support on this decision, as well as any further steps they deem necessary to protect our fisheries. Shame on you! Mike Gifford Country Pleasures

New Southern Albert a edition should be out in the next couple of weeks. They did a full revision.

This Saturday, May 2, join us for our Customer Appreciation Day. This event also includes the Orvis Demo Day, so you can try a ton of different Orvis rods. *Hourly Door Prizes *Draw for an Orvis Recon fly rod. *Store wide Customer Appreciation Specials. * Extra Special Sale Prices on Selected Items. * BBQ hamburgers, Goodies, and beverages for everyone.

In conjunction with our Customer Appreciation day on May 2, we are having a fly tying contest. There are 4 different divisions, dries, nymphs, streamers, and saltwater. Prizes for every division as well as a grand prize for best fly overall. Flies must be dropped off to shop by noon on May 2, 2015. Give us a call if you have any questions.

Phil is coming back to do one more Saturday Seminar, free to everyone. **Phil Rowley-Bugs for Stillwater** Saturday, March 28 - 10 AM - Country Pleasures Flyfishing Phil will explain all of the insects and food items relevant to stillwaters in this part of the world. Caddis, mayflies, boatmen, you name it. Phil's last seminar was awesome and this one will be great as well! Not a bad idea to come early as seats get filled up quick. All seminars start at 10:00 am and will end between 11:00 and noon. There is no charge and no pre-registration required. Simply drop by the shop and enjoy the seminar.

Flats Fishing Hot Points Mike Gifford presents a general "get started" presentation on flats fishing for the big four species, Tarpon, Snook, Bonefish, and Permit. And a little bit about Trevally and Indo-pacific Permit. - Suggestions on locations around the world for different species (DYI and Lodges). - proper gear and setups for species. - Things you should always remember to bring. - Tips and techniques for catching the different species. All seminars start at 10:00 am and will end between 11:00 and noon. There is no charge and no pre-registration required. Simply drop by the shop and enjoy the seminar.