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Banks, Bobbers and Boats; Bow River Nymphing. Saturday, February 4, 2012 10 AM Country Pleasures Flyfishing Jeff Thomson ties a few of his favorite nymph patterns and outlines his most effective techniques for fishing them from shore and the boat. 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.

Little Bugs and Emergers Mike Gifford will be tying emergers for Southern Alberta. From Mayflies to Midges. Hard to believe he’s actually tying Trout flies. * Special note: We got a bunch more chairs for people at the seminars. Hopefully everyone gets one but show up early to make sure! 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, January 7, 2012 10 AM Country Pleasures Flyfishing Scenic Rick and Dry Fly Hackle. Rick Harding will tie some of his extremely nice patterns, show different hackle and techniques. Rick is one of the better fly tiers we have ever seen, especially dry flies and emergers. He has been fishing and guiding in Southern Alberta since the early 80's, operating Streamside Guide Service, one of the first major outfitters on the Bow. You can also find Rick down at the FF Expo at the end of the month doing presentations. 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.

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Added a few more items to the list above. Please call or stop by for a much more extensive list.

Country Pleasures Flyfishing 30th Anniversary Clearance Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope you are having a good holiday season and Santa was good to you! The countdown to 2012 has begun, to us, symbolizing thirty fantastic years of serving the fly fishing community. To celebrate, starting December 27, Country Pleasures will be having its biggest sale ever! We couldn't think of a better way to thank-you for helping us reach this milestone. Product discounts from 10 to 60% off! Stop in and check out the sales, products at these discounts won't last long! Some featured items: * Sage X13 fly rods 25% Off *Helios Freshwater rods 25% Off * Simms Runabout Shells 60% Off * BUY A DOZEN FLIES-25% Off * Simms Guide Jackets 40% Off * Simms Headwater Waist & Back Packs -25% off There are lots of other items on sale*! Come in to see the full list of sale items and hurry in while quantities last! Come January, we have a few very special events: Winter Saturday Seminars resume January 7th and continue through to April. These are FREE seminars on a variety of fly fishing topics open to everyone. No registration required, just come on in! Seasons of the Skeena Presentation with Chad Black and Jeff Bright. Join Chad and Jeff on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7 PM to hear about the nearly year round salmon and steelhead fishing opportunities on the Skeena system featuring the amazing photography by Jeff Bright. There is no charge, simply come on in and enjoy an evening of photos, stories and fun. We also have a few openings remaining in our April Vokey Fly Tying Workshops. These are a can't miss opportunity! April will doing an Intruder workshop on Monday, January 30, 2012 and a Learn to Fly Tie workshop on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Both begin at 6PM and include all materials. Workshops are $75 (including materials), give us a call to book before its too late! The CP team wishes everyone a very Happy New Years and all the best into 2012 Mike, Maureen, Caitlin, Brent, Kevin and Zach *Sale applies to in stock items only. No special orders. Not available with any other offers or discounts. All sales final. No exchange or refund on sale items.

CP is very excited to announce two tying workshop with April Vokey. Gather around our comfortable tying table and observe, evaluate and conquer every tying step as April walks each student through the fly tying process. Students are required to bring their own tools, however, all materials will be provided. A few spare vises and tools may be available for those in need and with prior arrangement. Steelhead Intruder Workshop with April Vokey Monday, January 30, 2012 Country Pleasures Flyfishing - Willow Park Village - 6 PM Cost: $75 Pre-registration is required One of the great things about fishing for B.C.'s wild steelhead are the animated and lively flies that seem to attract these feisty fish so regularly. Join April Vokey of Fly Gal Ventures as she shares some of her favourite B.C. steelhead patterns, techniques and materials. Learn to fly tie Workshop with April Vokey Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Country Pleasures Flyfishing - Willow Park Village - 6 PM Cost: $75 Pre-registration is required Join April Vokey of Fly Gal Ventures for a fun-filled evening of fly-tying as she helps to demystify general questions that intrigue many beginner fly-tyers. We’re aware that beginners learn at different rates and patient ‘one-on-one’ time ensures that no one gets “lost” at the table. Each step is explained slowly and thoroughly, providing additional bits of information and alternative techniques along the way. Enjoy learning the steps of basic fly-tying on your first fly of the evening and then venture into your own creations as you proceed to complete a second. Each wrap will put you one step closer to stocking your fly box! These special events require preregistration and full payment so call, email or stop in to reserve your spot! A great gift idea for yourself or a fishing buddy!

December 10 - PATTERNS FOR THE YUCATAN AND ASCENSION BAY Mike Gifford will tie go-to patterns for Mexican Permit. This is the last seminar before Christmas. 2012 seminars will be posted next week. 2012 Seminars start on January 7. 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.

"AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?" JEFF THOMSON ANSWERS QUESTIONS AND DEMONSTRATES PROPER TECHNIQUES AND COMMON MISTAKES IN FLY TYING" 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.

Kevin Peterson will show tactics, gear, and flies for the winter season on the Bow. Kev gets out a bunch during the winter and knows the river at this time as well as anyone. 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 SEMINARS FALL 2011 Country Pleasures is pleased to announce the line-up for Saturday Seminars for Fall 2011. Each Saturday at 10:00 a.m. we host a free seminar on a fly fishing topic. Come and participate. Seminars are scheduled as follows: November 26 – WINTER FISHING ON THE BOW Kevin Peterson will show tactics, gear, and flies for the winter season on the Bow. Kev gets out a bunch during the winter and knows the river at this time as well as anyone. December 3 – “AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?” JEFF THOMSON ANSWERS QUESTIONS AND DEMONSRTATES PROPER TECHNIQUES AND COMMON MISTAKES IN FLY TYING Jeff will tie several of his cool patterns: Beetle, CDC Ant, Slickwater Caddis, Squirrel Prince, Girdle Bug, Soft Hackle, Foxy Clouser, Slump Buster, Strip Leech, Double Bunny December 10 – PERMIT PATTERNS FOR THE YUCATAN AND ASCENSION BAY Mike Gifford will tie go-to patterns for Mexican Permit. 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.

CP wishes to invite you to a special event on August 26th at 7PM. Simon Gawesworth will be at Country Pleasures for a presentation and meet&greet. Everyone is welcome! There will be door prizes, give-aways, a presentation on "Understanding Fly Lines" and a short film. Don't miss this chance to visit with a world renowned fly caster, instructor, and author. Please let us know if you will be attending so we have an idea of attendance (info@countrypleasures.com, 403-271-1016 or stop in!) Hope to see you there. Caitlin

The remaining populations of pure WCT are certainly very few in numbers and these populations themselves are often extremely small, less than a few hundred individuals which is an issue in itself. According to the last published genetics report, there were no Yellowstone Cutthroats or various hybrids in the Castle system (Appendix 2 @ [url="http://www.srd.alberta.ca/BiodiversityStewardship/SpeciesAtRisk/DetailedStatus/AmphibiansFishReptiles.aspx)[/url] Its also true that many cutthroats have been able to "escape" the rainbow invasion by heading upstream into cooler waters but this isn't a good thing. The populations of cutts tend to be isolated from each other which can lead to serious problems. Inbreeding, and at a higher risk of extirpation due to things like landslides, or reduced spawning areas from increased fine sediments due to logging. We're talking about populations that can be small as a few dozen individuals. Check out Dave Mayhood's (a local Fisheries Biologist that specializes in WCT) website for links to relevant published papers on WCT, on logging effects and other land use effects. http://www.fwresearch.ca/Library.html I really urge everyone on this forum to spread the word about this proposed logging because like Paul said, it isn't too late. There is a list of individuals to email, please do so. Take the time to express your concern stating the fragile nature of a threatened species like WCT and maybe someone will take notice. Caitlin CPs

A quick video we did up of another favorite. http://vimeo.com/20941433 Hope ya like it, and if you have any requests let us know! CP Team CP has a new facebook page, check it out and "like" it keep up to date on new products, fishing reports, pictures, videos and much more!

A quick video we did up last night with Brent's favourite steelhead fly. http://vimeo.com/countrypleasures/Springflingintruder Hope ya like it! CP Team CP has a new facebook page, check it out and "like" it keep up to date on new products, fishing reports, pictures and more!

SOCKS FOR ESOX (Flies for Pike) Kevin Peterson will show how to tie his go-to flies for Pike. 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. Check out the new facebook page!

BULL TROUT FLIES & TECHNIQUES Brent Piche will show some of his beastly flies for Bull Trout, and what he finds effective for techniques on our rivers. He'll cover his personal tackle choices, as well as ways to fish his monster bugs. A popular seminar last year with some pretty cool tying techniques, he has a few new tricks up his sleeve as well. 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.

MIKE'S PERMIT BOX Mike Gifford will go through which flies he carries for Permit and tie a selection of his favourites. All of the patterns have caught Permit and are relatively easy to tie. You'll see how to tie the pattern that caught two Super Slams and a number of Grand Slams in 2010, all four species on the same fly!

Spring Steelhead Fishing, Terrace BC, 2011 If you were at the International Fly Fishing Film tour on Thursday night, or at the Fly Fishing Expo this past weekend, you likely saw the Fly Nation trailer for the Skeena drainage. There is no better time to experience the best steelhead drainage in the world then this spring. With an unbelievable Fall run in 2010, this could be the spring fishery of the decade. Plus, there is no netting to intercept what could be the next world record. You'll stay at the Yellow Cedar Lodge, a spectacular facility located on the banks of the famed Skeena,just West of Terrace. Along with the gourmet cooking of Red Seal chef Alf Leslie, The lodge features a mixture of private single and double bedrooms, a bar and games room. It also includes a lounge, gym and cardio equipment room, sauna, hot tub, wrap around porch, and a large dining area and bar for sharing daily fishing stories! This is possibly the prettiest lodge in Northern BC. This trip is a great introduction to some of the most aggressive spring fish in the world, as well as a perfect trip for the experienced angler. On the multitude of river's available , you'll swing large bugs for some of the largest steelhead of the year. You'll get to fish some of the coolest, most intimate coastal streams. Some of these rivers don't require a long cast or a huge mend, and can offer some of the largest fish of the year. The later dates also offer opportunities for some of the Chromest Chinook Salmon around. These fish will test every last bit of gear you own, and are arguably the strongest freshwater fish in the world. Available Dates are the following: -- April 4 to 10 -- April 17 to 23 -- May 1 to 7 -- May 8 to 14 These dates will fill up quick, so contact us ASAP! Please contact the shop at info@countrypleasures.com or (403)271-1016 for rates and booking information.

New video clip from fishing the Bow River 2010, hopefully it'll reduce some cabin fever and get you out on the river! Bow River: The Rising If you haven't seen this one from last summer, check it out too Bugs, Browns and Big Eats

This Saturday, January 22..... PRODUCTION TYING WITH JEFF THOMSON Tricks to speed your tying. Perfect for saving time when stocking up on your failsafe patterns for next season. Jeff is a long time guide on the Bow as well as a commercial tier, supplying flies to several shops. 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.

TYING STEELHEAD FLIES We'll go beyond the typical Intruder tying (not that we won't tie at least one!) and show some newer bugs that are easy to tie, but have proven themselves. We'll also cover some of the fly rigging that is commonly questioned, and might tie a classic bug or two as well. This is a great time to ask questions, share stories with fellow steelhead addicts and feel free to bring your own creations as well. See you at the shop! 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 Expo Sale January 10 until January 30, 2011 • Sage 4500 Series Reels 25% OFF • All book titles and selected DVD titles 25% OFF • Simms Guide Windstopper Jackets 40% OFF • Casio Pathfinder 1500 Tide Watches $250 Reg $395 • Simms Headwaters Chest Packs 40% OFF • Orvis Quick-Dry T-Shirts $20 Reg $34.95 • Simms Ultralight Shirts $99 Reg $149.95 • All Simms T-Shirts $20 Reg $39.95 • Simms Primaloft Insulator Jackets and Vests 40% OFF • All 2011 Calendars $9.99 Reg $16.99 • Simms LED Light Keychains $9.95 Reg $19.95 • Simms Freestone Vibram Wading Boots 40% OFF • All Redington & Simms Womens Clothing 50% OFF • Simms Pursuit Sandals 40% OFF • Orvis Montana Morning Sweatshirts $20 • All Redington Womens Waders and Boots 30% OFF • Maui Jim Sunglasses 25% OFF • Simms Guide Wading Boots 25% OFF • Simms Rivershed Cardigans and Sweaters 25% OFF Hurry in while supplies last. Items sold out prior to Expo will not be available. Valid only for in stock items only. No Special orders. Cannot be combined with any other offers. No returns or exchanges on sale items.

Seminars are starting again for the winter of 2011. This Saturday, January 8th, the seminar will be: TYING WITH THE NEW ENRICO PUGLISI PRODUCTS Mike Gifford will tie some neat new patterns using some of the new tying products from EP for this year. Not only saltwater, but a bunch of freshwater patterns as well. Puglisi introduced several cool new products this year that make tying not only his patterns, but others, super easy. Hopefully you can make it! 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.

For the Twelfth day of Christmas at Country Pleasures... Now until Dec 31, all Orvis and Sage rods are 15% OFF Get the rod you didn't get for Christmas and get it cheap!! Happy New Year everyone, thanks for a making 2010 an awesome year. Good luck and tight lines in 2011! Applies to all in stock items