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Hi Bandee, I've fished them for over a month on the bow as well as the crow..they're awesome, and have no complaints about them at all.

Hi Bhurt, We'll be adding more videos as we finish them, including more flies for trout in Southern Alberta, as well as posting lots more product reviews. Give the intruder a swing on the Bow at night, or try tying it in 'trouty' colors and fish it during the summer. It moves some big fish! - CP Staff

Just a quick note for everyone. We received another large shipment today with a bunch more boots with vibram soles (and a bunch of other stuff). There is another round of boots and packs from Simms arriving middle of next week.

We have added another video to our fly tying section. The General Practitioner Intruder. There are also several others available at http://www.countrypleasures.com/fly_tying.htm There are also several fishing videos available at http://www.countrypleasures.com/fly_fishing_videos.htm Hope you enjoy!!!!!

We have another fly tying video up on our site. The G.P. Intruder. Check it out at http://www.countrypleasures.com/fly_tying.htm#

The Vibram Boots range in price from $155.95 to $264.95, with the Pursuit Sandal (completely new this year) comes in at $119.95. We should be seeing our next Simms shipment by tomorrow, so give us a call or come check out the new gear.

Not all models, but most are offered in the Streamtread. The following are available with Vibram: G4 Guide Boot Guide Boot Rivershed Boot Headwaters Boot Freestone Boot Women's Headwaters Boot Pursuit Shoe Pursuit Sandal

Skyguy, give us a call or check out our online store. http://countrypleasures.com/store/ (403) 271-1016

Both. Most of their 2008 models are available in Vibram (though they're updated), with a new addition in the G4 Guide (similar to the G3, which is only available in felt, but a whole lot lighter). They also have come out with a new lower end which is only available in felt.

Once I heard about the change from Felts to Vibram (Streamtread) from Simms, I was a little sceptical, until I saw how they performed. Our first demo of the Vibram sole was at our shop, with our Simms rep only being able to show us the sole by itself. To test just how sticky the sole was, we sprayed glass cleaner over glass, and tried to slide the sole over the glass, and to our surprise, it didn't even stutter to a stop, it just stopped. It was pretty exciting to watch, especially with the news that Simms would no longer be manufacturing felts after 2009. Already New Zealand has banned felts, and with SE Alaska having felts made illegal after 2011; Simms has stepped up and pushed the business in the right direction. A few months later we got our first shipment of the Simms Vibram boots in, and I was quick to get a pair. I have had too many bad experiences with felt soles (including a life-endangering one) that I was very excited to get rid of my old pair, and went fishing with them the next day. They were truly unbelievable. I've been using the boots for over a month now, and have to say, they are truly the best boots I’ve ever worn. I’d put them between 90-100% of the grip of felt in the water. However, any lack of grip they have in the water, makes up for it a thousand times over with the grip on the shore. There shall be no more fear of wet grass hills; there is no more snow and ice build up on the felts. There is no more ice skating on the shelves and with a quick rinse the boots still look brand new, unlike felts which would already started to deteriorate with a month’s use. Another bonus is the ease of which to stud these boots. Simms has manufactured specially made carbide studs which give the best in traction, and can unscrew for ease of use (great for winter fishing, and the ability to take the studs out so your friend with a drift boat doesn’t get mad at you) The Bow is not the ultimate in slippery, but we’ve heard reports from as far as the Umpqua, Kalum, Vedder and more in which the Vibram boots, studded with the special studs, are equal to superior of the studded felt that preceded them. Come give them a try, you’ll quickly be impressed.

We have had a few people calling and e-mailing about the end of year seminar draw. The TCX rod which will be drawn for on Saturday is the 690-4 (9 foot 6 weight 4 piece). Hope to see you at the seminar.

Hi Everyone, Join Country Pleasures on Saturday, April 4th at 10 am for our final seminar of the season. April 4 - DRY 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. This is our final seminar of the season, and what better time to learn about the dry-fly opportunities we have in Alberta, and the chance to win a top-end Sage fly rod. All attendees will also be entered in a draw to win a Scientific Anglers GPX fly line. ** At the end of this seminar the season ending draw for a Sage TCX fly rod will be made.** THE ORIGINAL SEMINAR PRIZES, EXTENDED FOR 2009!!!, 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 SAGE TCX FLY ROD TO BE HELD ON APRIL 4TH, 2009. THE MORE SEMINARS YOU ATTEND, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES. Feel free to contact us at the shop!

What’s new at Country Pleasures and www.countrypleasures.com Country Pleasures continues to be the most experienced Fly Fishing travel specialist in Western Canada. We have been serving the needs of the traveling fly fisher for over 25 years. . We have arranged a special pricing week at Turneffe Flats, Belize for the week of November 7-14, 2009. For just $2573.09 per angler you can experience this beautiful lodge and the excellent fishery it utilizes (This reflects 2 for 1 pricing). This is a wonderful place to begin your addiction to Saltwater Angling, and we would be thrilled to have us included in your introduction to the amazing world of saltwater fly angling. For more information, go to http://www.countrypleasures.com/turneffe_flats_vacation.htm The new Orvis Helios Ion. The brand new Helios Ion is like no other rod. Literally one of the lightest rod you will have ever picked up. It weighs less than your average pair of forceps, at just over an ounce, yet has the power to punch into the Albertan wind, lay a caddis down delicately, and catch the biggest brown you've ever set your eyes on. This is a rod you really have to pick up, put a line on and cast to believe. It's truely remarkable. Simms 2009 Line-up Come check out the revolutionary line-up that Simms has to offer in 2009. The lightest, fastest drying fly fishing shirt we've ever seen in the Ultralight Shirt, the outstanding new Streamtread sole boots and a brand new Freestone Zippered wader, at a price that won't sink your budget (plus a whole lot more). We have also got in a good selection of Women’s Waders and Technical shirts A New Fly Tying Video - Shows how to tie one of the most effective steelhead patterns for Coastal BC, but also one of the deadliest style of flies for the Bow River. Learn how to use different materials like Rhea and Guinea to give the greatest amount of movement in the water. http://www.countrypleasures.com/fly_tying.htm Click Popsicle intruder on the right hand side. Fly Tying Materials For the last week we've been getting many new fly tying materials, and the walls are fully loaded so stop on by and get your fill of new materials. If you have any questions, comments or just want to talk fishing in general, stop on by or give us a call. We have a great deal of information on our website, and our online store.

Just so everyone knows, there are only 2 seminars left to get your name in for the draw for the Sage TCX, a rod that retails for over $900!

Hi Everyone, Join Country Pleasures on Saturday, March 28th at 10 am for our tenth seminar of the season. March 28 - FISHING DOWN UNDER Mark Dietz shows us some of his favourite nymph patterns for Southern Alberta. Mark has over 30 years of fly fishing and tying experience, and this is certaintly not a seminar to miss if you want to learn to tie and fish nymphs more effectively. All attendees will be entered in a draw to win a Scientific Anglers System X Nymph Box, with a collection of proven nymphs for Southern Alberta. THE ORIGINAL SEMINAR PRIZES, EXTENDED FOR 2009!!!, 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 SAGE TCX FLY ROD TO BE HELD ON APRIL 4TH, 2009. THE MORE SEMINARS YOU ATTEND, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES. Feel free to contact us at the shop!

Hi Everyone, Join Country Pleasures on Saturday March 21th at 10 am for our ninth seminar of the season. March 21 - WHAT'S NEW IN CRABS See a selection of new patterns for Permit using some great new materials. All attendees will be entered in a draw to win a selection of Permit flies. THE ORIGINAL SEMINAR PRIZES, EXTENDED FOR 2009!!!, 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 SAGE TCX FLY ROD TO BE HELD ON APRIL 4TH, 2009. THE MORE SEMINARS YOU ATTEND, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES. Feel free to contact us at the shop!

We have had several customers ask us about our regular trip to Christmas Island of late and wished to clear up why we have not offered this trip after so many years. We have not offered this as a scheduled shop trip for 2008 or 2009 after offering it since 1986. To clarify, there is as of September 2008, no jet service from Honolulu to Christmas Island. It is being serviced by a Gulfstream G1, this being a 17 passenger turboprop configuration. After making this trip in the G1 about 5 years ago (the last time jet service was lost) we have determined the the 5 1/2 to 6 hour flight one way in cold, noisy conditions is not to our level of standards for our trips. Until jet service is restored with evidence of staying in place for an extended period we will not be offering this trip as a scheduled shop trip. Mike Gifford Country Pleasures

Hi Jbort, To kind of keep it simple and short, on the Bow a general pattern of Stonefly emergence goes as follows: (Keep in mind that if winter keeps hanging on these times might be later, but these are in an average year) Mid-April - Early Black Stonefly (Little guys that I've never seen the fish do much with) Mid-May - Skwalas (these can be good) nad Sallys (another little guys, only light colored, that the fish never seem to eat) Late June/Early July - Golden Stones (This is the one evryone talks about) There are a few Salmonflies (very large species of stonefly) on the Bow but not really enough to make an impact like some of the other species. Hope this helps, Mike Gifford

Hi Everyone, Join Country Pleasures on Saturday March 14th at 10 am for our eighth seminar of the season. March 14 - STONEFLIES WITH RUSS WEBB Russ is one of the best tiers we are aware of and his Stonefly dry patterns are amazing. Be sure to attend so you can tie for next July. All attendees will be entered in a draw to win a foam/rubber leg tying package. THE ORIGINAL SEMINAR PRIZES, EXTENDED FOR 2009!!!, 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 SAGE TCX FLY ROD TO BE HELD ON APRIL 4TH, 2009. THE MORE SEMINARS YOU ATTEND, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES. Feel free to contact us at the shop!

Hi Everyone, Join Country Pleasures on Saturday March 7th at 10 am for our seventh seminar of the season. Mongolia Come and see video and slides from the trip to the Ur River in Northern Mongolia in September 2008. All attendees will be entered in a draw to win a copy of Fish Bum Diaries -River Wolf. For you steelhead junkies, be sure to stop by, as we'll have a little something for you too drool over as well. THE ORIGINAL SEMINAR PRIZES, EXTENDED FOR 2009!!!, 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 SAGE TCX FLY ROD TO BE HELD ON APRIL 4TH, 2009. THE MORE SEMINARS YOU ATTEND, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES. We are the only shop in Calgary to have the new Simms 2009 gear in stock! Come check out the revolutionary new Vibram soles, the unbelievably light COR3 Fabric, the new Headwaters pack line, and the always reliable outerwear, as well as many others Also, don't forget about our online store, now featuring a staff selection of the week. Perfect for those that don't have the easy access to a fly shop. The Online Shop is available through our Main Website, or by clicking the link Country Pleasures Online Fly Shop. Or read more about it on the forum at http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=7309 Feel free to contact us at the shop!

Just wanted to let everyone know there two new videos on our website. One from Patagonia, Chile and a new Tarpon video. Check them out at: http://www.countrypleasures.com/fly_fishing_videos.htm If they don't automatically start playing for you, right click the video and hit play.

Hi Everyone, Join Country Pleasures on Saturday February 28th at 10 am for our sixth seminar of the season. TARPON The title says it all. We will tie our favorite Tarpon patterns and then present a selection of videos from the 2008 saltwater season. If violent eats and jumping fish offend you please show caution. All attendees will be entered in a draw to win a selection of Tarpon flies. THE ORIGINAL SEMINAR PRIZES, EXTENDED FOR 2009!!!, 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 SAGE TCX FLY ROD TO BE HELD ON APRIL 4TH, 2009. THE MORE SEMINARS YOU ATTEND, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES. We are the only shop in Calgary to have the new Simms 2009 gear in stock! Come check out the revolutionary new Vibram soles, the unbelievably light COR3 Fabric, the new Headwaters pack line, and the always reliable outerwear, as well as many others Also, don't forget about our online store, now featuring a staff selection of the week. Perfect for those that don't have the easy access to a fly shop. The Online Shop is available through our Main Website, or by clicking the link Country Pleasures Online Fly Shop. Or read more about it on the forum at http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=7309 Feel free to contact us at the shop!

Mike Gifford will be tying. See ya all there tomorrow (muffins supplied, as always!)

Hey everyone, Just letting everyone know that our fly tying section on our site is getting more videos by the week, Hope they help you out a bunch, or encourage new ideas (if you need any help with any of the flies on here, or just a quick question about anything fly tying or fishing related, feel free to stop by the shop or give us a call..we're here to help) http://www.countrypleasures.com/fly_tying.htm

If anyone wants a quick note of what kind of stuff will be tied, here's a link to our fly tying video section http://www.countrypleasures.com/fly_tying.htm See ya all there on saturday..