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For the Ninth of Twelve days of Christmas at Country Pleasures.... Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, purchase a Simms Headwaters Chest Pack and receive a "Fishing Supplies" package at no charge. Includes 2 Leaders, 2 Tippet Spools, Aquel Floatant, Loon Streamline Line Cleaner, and 2 Thingamabobber Indicators.

Sunday and Monday Only December 12 & 13! All remaining stock of Simms Pursuit Sandals 40% OFF

2011 IF4 tickets now for available at CP The Calgary show is on Thursday, January 27 - doors open at 6:30 - the show starts at 7:30. Tickets are $15.00 each. Get yours today! Merry Christmas!

Country Pleasures Friday, December 10th and Saturday, December 11th only..... Buy One Simms Water Bottle with Derek DeYoung artwork or Simms Camo and get a second bottle of equal value for 50% OFF.

Tuesday and Wednesday only... Buy a pair of Simms Guide Boots and get a pair of Simms Guard Socks FREE!

We have no partridge in pear trees... However, we do have the following specials to help out at Christmas: Simms Guide Windstopper Jackets 25% OFF Patagonia Island Hopper S/S and L/S Shirts 50% OFF Patagonia R1 Pullovers 25% OFF Casio Pathfinder 1500 Tide Watches Reg $395 Now $250 ** Perfect for the saltwater fly angler Simms LED Keychains (Trout or Tarpon) Now $9.95

Only 5 days left on the Fly Tying Sale. Ends at 5 PM on Saturday, December 4.

Everything Fly Tying is on sale for a limited time.30% OFF everything in the fly tying department. Only for a limited time on in stock items , stock up for tying season and save some money at the same time.

This school is perfect for beginner fly fishers who wish to learn the basics of fly fishing. We'll teach you all the basics to make you an informed, educated and independent fly angler! A great gift for your significant others, kids, parents, or for the whole family. 2011 will mark the 30th year for Country Pleasures Fly Fishing Schools. Over the years we have taught thousands of people - both men and women - to fly fish and we are confident that nobody does it as well as Country Pleasures. This school is perfect for beginner fly fishers who wish to learn the basics of fly fishing. Classes are based on a one-day format, commencing at 8:30 am and finishing by approximately 4:30 pm. Cost is $125 for all instruction and equipment, just show up and have fun! Enrollment Dates 2011 * Saturday, April 30th * Saturday, May 14th * Sunday, May 15th * Sunday, May 29th * Saturday, June 11th * Sunday, June 12th * Saturday, July 9th * Sunday, July 10th * Sunday, August 7th Also available in gift certificate form, a perfect gift, let them pick the date! A confirmation letter will be forwarded approximatley two weeks prior to the school. Enrollment is limited to sixteen students per session, with two instructors present at all Schools. All elements of the sport will be covered in the day (examples below). Come and join us for a proper introduction to this fascinating sport. We are confident that we can get you started properly in fly fishing. Topics covered include * » basic fly casting * » knot tying * » tackle selection and care * » basic entomology and fly selection * » presentation techniques * » wading safety * » and more ... With purchase of tuition includes a significant store discount to help you make your first purchase as an educated fly fishing consumer. This option allows you, the angler, to pick the equipment that suites you best since as you will find out, not all rods, reels and lines are made equal! Special note: Country Pleasures will provide all tackle and equipment for the students to use during the schools. In fact, we would sincerely recommend that students not buy tackle prior to taking the School because they will be much better educated consumers after the School.

Want to learn how to tie your own flies? This course is designed for the beginner tyer, teaching you techniques and patterns that are not only easy, but they work! Each School comprises eight lessons, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm on eight consecutive Monday nights starting January 17, 2011, for a total instruction of sixteen hours. All lessons will take place in the shop, with a maximum enrollment in each school of seven students, so there is lots of chance for individual attention. The tuition is $140 (plus GST) and each student will be responsible for supplying their own tools and materials during the course. All tools and materials are available at Country Pleasures. Enrollment is taken on a first-come first-served basis and a complete list of necessary tools and materials will be delivered to registrants at the time of registration. During the School students will learn to tie nymphs, streamers and dry flies, including local favourites and new patterns such as the San Juan Worm, Bead Head Nymphs, C.D.C Caddis, Stimulators, and Clouser Minnows. All flies are chosen for their effectiveness in local waters as well as the techniques required for their tying. Join us for your introduction to this fascinating hobby. Call, email or stop in for more information.

Simms Wader Rebate Program Started today. Here how it works: Recycle your old breathable wader and trade up to Simms. Get a $50 rebate on G4Z, G4 Pro or G3 Guide™ series waders or $25 rebate on any Headwaters™ series wader. You get GORE-TEX® waders, a fat rebate, and Simms will recycle your old wader for you. Offer good at Country Pleasures and while supplies last. How Does It Work? Easy, Really. 1. Sign Up For Voucher. Click Link Below and Sign up for the voucher. 2. Print Voucher Delivered to Inbox. 3. Bring Trade-In Breathable Wader + Voucher to Country Pleasures 4. Receive Rebate On the Spot. http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/recycled_...F3-YST3EaTmQNSA

Summer SALES and SPECIALS!!! Sage ZXL Fly Rod. 690-4 Demo, full warranty. $450 (regular $800) Sage 99 Fly Rods. 599-4 and 699-4 Demos, full warranty. $450 (regular $805) Sage 4500 and 4500CF Reels. Buy a reel and recieve either a SA Mastery Sharkskin Line or a Orvis Wonderline (W3) Trout Line plus backing for FREE. Redington WOMEN`S Kenai Full Zip Jacket (Soft Shell). 40% OFF. Now $62.97 Was $104.95 Redington WOMEN`S Shasta Hoody. 40% OFF. Now $39 Was $65 Redington WOMEN`S Ruby Long Sleeve Shirt. 40% OFF. Now $39 Was $65 Redington WOMEN`S Madison Capri. 40% OFF. Now $42 Was $70 Applies to in stock items only, no special orders. Cannot be used with any other coupons or offers. Prices and items are subject to change without notice.

Eric, Simms has one of the best warranty you could ask for. If the leaks have occurred within a month of purchase you can return them to the place of purchase for an over the counter exchange (will need proof of purchase and date) Country Pleasures Staff

Good News Ladies and Gents! New Staff, New Stuff and more things exciting! CP welcomes new-ish staff member: Kevin Peterson: Many of you will recognize Kevin's face from the early ninety's when he first worked at Country Pleasures and we're pleased to welcome him back to the shop atmosphere. Kevin has been guiding the Bow for fifteen years and can't even remember when he started fly fishing. Kevin's always up to date with the latest fishing reports since he makes mutliple trips to the river each day to "keep an eye on her" and would willingly give up eating and sleeping hours in order to be fishing. You'll find Kevin a joy to talk to, and a great addition to the CP staff. CP also welcomes back Zach Southgate after a long year of studying hard: Zach comes back to CP this summer after gaining a ton of fly fishing experience over the last eight months. From fishing the Bow on all his free weekends and possibly missing a class or two (we won't tell your folks, Zach), Salmon fishing Vancouver Island, fishing Manitoba with the Canadian Youth Fishing Team and the list goes on. Now that Zach has his own truck, expect to see him in every moving and non-moving body of water in a 200 km radius of the shop. We just received a HUGE shipment of books and DVD's, some new titles, some old and others that you've never heard about. Some highlights include: Of Wind & Tides. Stu Apte. Dances with Sharks. Dave Ames. Great Fishing Lodges of North America: Fly Fishing's Finest Destinations. Paul Fersen. Lafontaine's Legacy. Al & Gretchen Beatty. Spey to Z. Topher Browne. Fly Fishing Stillwater Secrets. Jack Dennis Raising the Ghost, Dry Fly Steelheading. Fly Boys. Running Down the Man. Hustle and Fish. Rollcast Productions. Articulated Streamers. Kelly Galloup. Streamer Flies for Trophy Trout. Kelly Galloup. Tying and Fishing Stillwater. Brian Chan. Fly Patterns for Stillwaters. Phil Rowley. Tying Furled Flies-Patterns for Trout, Bass, and Steelhead. Ken Hanley. Modern Midges. Rick Takahashi. High Rollers, Fly Fishing for Giant Tarpon. Bill Bishop Jr. Clouser Flies. Bob Clouser. Angling the World, 10 Spectacular Adventures in Fly Fishing. Roy Tanami. Good Life Wasted or Twenty Years as a Fishing Guide. Dave Ames. And other great titles from John Geirach and Thomas McGuane. Check out the blog for more info: CP Blog Be on the look out for more great items from Sage and Simms!

The summer issue of Drake magazine just arrived this morning. As usual, ther's some cool stuff in there!

NOW in stock WATERPROOF fishing packs! Sage Typhoon DXL Waist Pack- Small Sage Typhoon DXL Waist Pack- Large Check out the Online Store for more info or stop in and check them out in person. The full line up of Typhoon packs, bags and backpacks will be in stock upon their availability from Sage.

Only just over a week left before this deal is done! Please note we do commence our summer hours as of Monday, so will be open at 8 am and on Sundays. Have a great long weekend!

What better way to start your fishing season than buying a new Helios or Hydros rod (Visit the Orvis Rod section on our Online Store.) and getting one of our best-selling reels for FREE, the Battenkill Mid Arbor. Call or come in for more details. Offer limited to in stock items only, no special orders. Not valid with any other discount or promotional offer. Valid until May 31, 2010.

Just a quick heads up to those of you travelling to go fishing in Cuba in the next while.... Effective May 1, 2010, legislation passed in early March come into law in Cuba stating that all foreign visitors entering Cuba must possess valid Travel Medical Insurance. Should you not have it you must purchase it from the Cubans and they'll likely be expensive. Nobody completely understands the possibilities of Capitalism like a Communist! You MUST present certificate showing you have medical insurance at immigration/customs when entering the country. Approved insurance carriers are RBC Insurance, Medjet, CIBC Insurance (that we know of right now) RBC Insurance is probably the cheapest at around $60 for a week. MAKE SURE YOU TAKE CERTIFICATE SHOWING YOU HAVE THE INSURANCE! Didn't want anyone getting caught without it!!! Have fun when you go! Country Pleasures

Yep! Thank goodness for shipping mistakes. Probably won't last long and we can't imagine being able to sell it this cheap again.

Country Pleasures has a limited amount of the highest quality Rhea in assorted colors for the one-time low price of $6.95. We received a double shipment, supplier gave us a smoking deal, so were passing the savings along!

A WEEK IN THE LIFE - PATAGONIA, CHILE Slide and Video presentation on trout fishing in maybe the most beautiful settings we have ever seen. All attendees will be entered in a draw for a “gnarly” Foam Bug Selection. EXTENDED FOR 2010!!!, AT EACH SEMINAR WE WILL BE DRAWING FOR FREE PRIZES. ONLY THOSE ATTENDING THE SEMINAR WILL QUALIFY. FLY LINES, GEAR, FLY TYING SUPPLIES, ETC. WILL BE GIVEN AWAY AT EACH SEMINAR. IN ADDITION, EVERY TIME YOU ATTEND A SEMINAR, YOUR NAME WILL GO INTO A DRAW FOR A ORVIS HELIOS FLY ROD TO BE HELD ON APRIL 10, 2010. THE MORE SEMINARS YOU ATTEND, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES.

As the Orvis Dealer in Alberta, we can guarantee that the Hydros has the 25 year guarantee. The Orvis Site has not been updated yet in their warranty section.

FAVORITE FLIES WITH RUSS WEBB Russ is one of the best tiers we are aware of and his flies are amazing. All attendees will be entered in a draw to win a foam/rubber leg tying package.

FAVORITE FLIES WITH SCENIC RICK Rick Harding has fished and guided around Southern Alberta and B.C. for the better part of 3 decades. Come and see his favorite patterns for Brown, Rainbow, and Cutthroat Trout. All attendees will be entered in a draw to win a dry fly supply package (floatant, shake, etc.)