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On June 20, 2013 record rainfalls in southern Alberta caused severe flooding effecting hundreds of thousands. The CP family was also severely impacted by these events, we are proud to have stood together, many of you at our sides, in the face of such devastation and have begun the long, hard road of rebuilding. For the support you have give us, we cannot thank you enough. Days after the flooding we were approached by the amazing people at Patagonia, specifically our regional representative, Rob Owens of Onward Up, offering clothing for direct donations to the citizens of High River as well as for fundraising. How could we refuse!? Starting Saturday, July 6 select Patagonia clothing will be available at deep discounts (50-80% off) and all proceeds will benefit flood victims and Bow River restoration projects. In addition, CP will be distributing 13 boxes of Patagonia clothing directly to High Riverites. Stop by, browse around and help support our river and the citizens of High River, some of the hardest hit by the 2013 flooding. Please note, all Flood-specific sales are cash only and there are no returns or exchanges. All the best Mike, Kevin, Jason, Caitlin, Josh, Terry, Petar, and Emma Country Pleasures Fly Fishing

Country Pleasures Flyfishing, in Calgary requires full time and part time staff. Applicants are required to be experienced fly fishers. Prior retail experience is an asset, but not essential. A strong fly fishing product knowledge base is essential to these positions as well as good interpersonal skills. Compensation is above average for the industry for selected applicants. Full time position as well as summer, part time positions are required. Positions are in-store staff, not guiding positions. Please send resume to fax (403)271-5516 or e-mail info@countrypleasures.com Attn: Mike Gifford

Join us here at Country Pleasures on Saturday, April 27. Free food and drink, in-store specials, door prizes, and even a draw for a new Orvis Helios 2 fly rod!

CP is excited to begin its winter seminars this Saturday, January 5. Join Kevin Peterson to discuss some effective techniques for winter fly fishing on the Bow and other waters. 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. Limited seating is available. We hope to see you there!

Come on in and check out our boxing week sale on plenty of Simms, Patagonia, SA, Sage, and Orvis items plus much more! For a full item list check out the blog. We hope everyone had a great holiday season and all the best in the new year! Mike, Caitlin, Kevin, Jason, Josh and Terry

Country Pleasures is pleased to announce the initial line-up for Saturday Seminars for 2013. Each Saturday at 10:00 a.m. we host a free seminar on a fly fishing topic. We hope you can come and participate. Seminars are scheduled as follows: January 5 Winter Fishing in Southern Alberta Kevin Peterson shows us effective techniques for fly fishing available waters through the winter months. January 12 Efficient Fly Tying- Speeding up the process Jeff Thomson goes through tips on efficient, and speedy, fly tying. Helpful hints for beginner to expert fly tiers. January 19 Knots and Rigging Mike Gifford does a “how-to” for all your big game knots, connections,and leaders. For fresh and salt water applications. January 26 NO SEMINAR-FLY FISHING EXPO Make sure to plan on attending “Streamer Fishing”, presented by Kevin and Mike at the Expo. Details at http://www.flyfishingevents.com/ February 2 Baitfish Patterns Adam Rich ties his awesome baitfish patterns for fresh and salt water. Really cool stuff for Trout, Jacks, Sailfish, Roosterfish, etc. February 9 Fly Fishing for Coho Terry Antoniuk will show us the flies, techniques, and destinations for beach fishing for Cohos. February 16 Bull Trout Flies Like You’ve Never Seen Before Lance Chalmers ties some of the coolest Bull Trout flies we have ever seen. He, and his fishin’ buddies spend a bunch of time chasing Bulls. Should be one of the year’s best seminars. February 23 Maintaining Your Gear Mike will go through how to take proper care of your gear. After a day on the river or after a week’s Tarpon fishing. March and April seminars will be posted on our website in early February.

Inventory Clearance Sale “gotta make room for new stuff” *Orvis Helios Freshwater Fly Rods 25% Off *Orvis Helios Saltwater Fly Rods 30% Off *Sage Vantage and Flight Fly Rods 40% Off *All remaining SA Mastery Fly Lines 50% Off * Simms G4 Guide Boots 30% Off *Patagonia Freewheeler Max Rolling Duffles 30% Off * Patagonia Great Dividers 40% Off *Patagonia River Crampons 50% Off * All remaining Orvis Wonderlines $30 *Simms Flyte Jackets 40% Off * Simms Stone Cold Shirts 40% Off * Simms Pursuit GTX Low and Mid Shoes 50% Off * Selected items Fly Tying 50% Off(In-stock items only.)

Trade in any fly rod- new, old, extremely old- and get 20% off a Helios, Access, or Superfine fly rod from ORVIS. Offer valid until July 31, all rods must be "fish-able" and will be donated. Offer applies to in-stock items only so don't wait!

Join us for a special presentation by Capt. Clint Kemp, from Marsh harbour, Abaco, Bahamas and David Byler on the Black Fly Bonefish Club. Capt. Kemp is one of the better known and talented flats guides in the Bahamas as well as a very entertaining fellow. Should be a spectacular slide presentation on this great Bonefish and Permit fishery in Abaco and the world class lodge they operate. All are welcome, presentation is free! Starts at 7 PM, at Country Pleasures Flyfishing, Willow Park Village.

Part and Full Time employees needed for Calgary fly shop. Great summer job! Applicants must have fly fishing knowledge and enjoy working with people. Resumes can be sent to: Country Pleasures Flyfishing 100-10816 Macleod Trail South Calgary, Alberta T2J 5N8 or by email: info@countrypleasures.com

Door prizes will be drawn every hour and prizes include: Gift certificates, hats, Patagonia Stealth Chest Pack, Sage DXL Waist Pack, Maui Jim Sunglasses and t-shirt packages! Did we mention home-made snacks and goodies by a professional chef? So, see you there

The Country Pleasures 30th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Day is next Saturday, June 2 here at the shop from 8 AM to 5 PM. Everyone is welcome, customers new and old! Come join us celebrate 30 years! Door prizes from Sage, Maui Jim, Patagonia, Simms, Willow Park Village, and Fishbum will be drawn on the hour, every hour starting at 9 AM. Storewide sale with 10% off everything in the shop! Selected items from Patagonia, Sage, Simms, and C & F at 30% Off Selected items from Scientific Anglers/Mastery, Simms, and Orvis at 50% Off All rods will be available for test casting. In addition, our Accuracy Casting Competition starting at noon with some fantastic prizes! There are 3 divisions: Open Category 1st prize - Sage VXP 590-4 Fly Rod 2nd Prize - Sage 4550 Bronze Fly Reel 3rd Prize - Simms Deyoung Tarpon Water Bottle Womens Category 1st Prize- Redington Deschutes Jacket 2nd prize - Simms Womens Flyaway Shirt 3rd Prize - Simms Deyoung Print Hat Pro Category 1st Prize - Patagonia Stealth Chest Pack 2nd Prize - Mastery Sharkskin Fly Line 3rd Prize - Simms G3 Guide Wallet The pro category is for guides, shop employees, and anyone in the flyfishing industry. All guides and shop employees welcome to come and show your stuff! Women can enter the open category, pro or the women's category. We hope you can drop by for this event! All of you made the last 30 years possible!

SniperJ, nope that wasn't us. We just started FF101's today, a great weekend to kick it off!

Only a few more spots open this weekend, so if you were interested in attending please give us a call before we're full!

Orvis Fly Fishing 101 courses are a great opportunity to learn the basics of fly fishing, completely FREE of charge. Starting this weekend, CP and Orvis are excited to bring FF101 courses to Calgary. These two hour lessons are a quick primer to the sport of fly fishing, a great chance to get outside and learn what fly fishing is all about. Whether its for you, your spouse, friends or the kids, join us this weekend for an introduction to fly fishing! After completion of the course, you will receive a FREE Trout Unlimited Membership, a FREE Federation of Fly Fishers electronic Membership (includes an electronic copy of Flyfisher Magazine) and store discounts. Call, email or stop in to reserve your spot as limited space is available. We hope to see you there!

Thanks to everyone who joined us to watch Jim's presentation on Photography and Fy Fishing. This week...Part 2! Lynda will be here to cover the editing side of things. Learn how to improve, enhance, even alter (just kidding!) your fishing photos. Lynda will also discuss different types of software. Should be very informative! Fly fishing Photography Part 2 with Lynda McLennan **Special Presentation** Lynda concludes this two part series by presenting on how to make your fishing photos better with the use of digital alteration. 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. Although we will make every attempt to present the seminars as outlined above, topics are subject to change without notice. If you have a topic you would wish covered in a seminar, please advise the staff

Fly Fishing Photography Part 1 with Jim McLennan **Special Presentation** Saturday, March 17, 10 AM - Country Pleasures Flyfishing Jim McLennan beings this first instalment of a two part seminar on photography by discussing fly fishing and photography. Most of you have seen some of the amazing photography from Jim and Lynda McLennan. Drop by the shop to not only see some great shots but learn from the pros how to take spectacular shots while fishing. Next week (March 24) is part 2, with Lynda McLennan, presenting on how to make your fishing photos better with the use of digital alteration. 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. Although we will make every attempt to present the seminars as outlined above, topics are subject to change without notice. If you have a topic you would wish covered in a seminar, please advise the staff

Introducing the Intruder (& other Steelhead patterns) Brent Piche ties some of his most prized possessions, steelhead intruders and ties some other popular patterns, with a twist of course. You can also check out Seminar topics at our web site – www.countrypleasures.com – by following the links to Seminars. 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. Although we will make every attempt to present the seminars as outlined above, topics are subject to change without notice. If you have a topic you would wish covered in a seminar, please advise the staff.

Special two-part presentation on photography at Country Pleasures. These are free presentations! March 17, 2012 10 AM Country Pleasures Flyfishing - 100 Willow Park Village Fly fishing Photography Part 1 with Jim McLennan Jim McLennan brings this first instalment of a two part seminar on photography by discussing fly fishing and photography. Fly fishing Photography Part 2 with Lynda McLennan Lynda concludes this two part series by presenting on how to make your fishing photos better with the use of digital alteration. No registration is required. Just drop in (ealry if you want a chair). Hope to see you there!

The Rio Gold Distance Challenge will be held in Calgary on April 14, 2012. The event will be held in conjunction with the Sage Demo Day, presented by Country Pleasures Flyfishing. Sage Demo Day Join Ruben Breitkreutz, Sage regional representative, and CP staff on the river to try out new rods, single, two handed and switch. To get your rod arm warmed up for the upcoming season CP staff will be giving casting tune-up lessons FREE of charge. Rio Gold Distance Challenge Each competitor will receive a 3 pack of 9 ft, 5X leaders for entering, and the top three casters will win a fly line of choice; First place wins a fly line up to $75 in value, 2nd place any line from the new, award winning Avid Series, and the 3rd place will win a Mainstream fly line. The results of each event will be posted on RIO's Facebook page, with the winning casters names and the distance they cast. The event will be held on the Bow River on April 14, 2012 from Noon until 4 PM. If you wish to attend, drop us a line at info@countrypleasures.com Hope we see you there!

Tying Bass Bugs and How to Fish Them. Garry Rauch, a bass fanatic, shows us some of his favorite patterns, shows us how to fish them and shares some of his adventures while fishing. You can also check out Seminar topics at our web site – www.countrypleasures.com – by following the links to Seminars. 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. Although we will make every attempt to present the seminars as outlined above, topics are subject to change without notice. If you have a topic you would wish covered in a seminar, please advise the staff.

Saturday Morning Seminar Saturday, February 25, 10 AM Country Pleasures “A TALE OF TWO GUIDES” Two Bow River guides, Kevin Peterson and Jeff Thomson, walk us through their boat bags and fly boxes. See what each carries for gear and ammo, as well as techniques they use when they’re “at work”. You can also check out Seminar topics at our web site – www.countrypleasures.com – by following the links to Seminars. 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. Although we will make every attempt to present the seminars as outlined above, topics are subject to change without notice. If you have a topic you would wish covered in a seminar, please advise the staff.

Friends Of Fish Creek Katie from the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park will be presenting on Watershed Stewardship. Katie will explain the various programs the Friends do to make Fish Creek Park better for all of us. You'll learn plenty about the area, its inhabitants and the simple things you can do to help protect it. A bit different, but don't miss this one!" You can also check out Seminar topics at our web site – www.countrypleasures.com – by following the links to Seminars. 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. Although we will make every attempt to present the seminars as outlined above, topics are subject to change without notice. If you have a topic you would wish covered in a seminar, please advise the staff.

Streamer Fishing 101. Mike Gifford will present on some of his most effective techniques for fishing streamers, from foot and from the drift boat. You can also check out Seminar topics at our web site – www.countrypleasures.com – by following the links to Seminars. 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. Although we will make every attempt to present the seminars as outlined above, topics are subject to change without notice. If you have a topic you would wish covered in a seminar, please advise the staff.