FishTales

Join Bow River guides Terry Johnson and Dee Chatani this Sunday when they'll talk about what they take with them in their boat bags. Hear about some of their 'go-to patterns' and must-have gear during this informal session. We received great feedback about this seminar format after the Aaron/Jeff discussion in January. Looking forward to hearing what these two guys have to share. Discussion starts at 1 p.m. and will last one to two hours. Chairs are limited. Everyone welcome. Next week's seminar features Wayne Posyluzny tying boatman patterns. Other dates to keep in mind: Saturday, March 26 - Fish Tales Customer Appreciation Day - watch here and on our Facebook page for additional information. Sunday, April 3 - Seminar focused on Archealogy for Anglers presented by archeologist and Fish Tales staffer Sean Britt. We have limited availability for some prime weeks on upcoming trips to Cayo Coco, Cuba as well as in spring fly tying courses. Please contact the store for additional information. #626, 12100 Macleod Trail Calgary, AB 403-640-1273

If you're dreaming about your next trip to fish the flats and looking for tying tips and new ideas you won't want to miss this session. Aaron is an accomplished and creative tyer who will demonstrate techniques for tying favorite saltwater patterns during this session. Patterns to include: the Bauer's Flats crab, Creeper and Grassy Wonder.... Tying demo starts at 1 p.m. and will last one to two hours. Chairs are limited. Everyone welcome. Next week's seminar is round two of "What's in the Bag" featuring local guides Terry Johnson and Dee Chatani talking about what they take with them for a day on the water. The first session of this with Aaron Caldwell and Jeff Thomsom received great reviews. Other dates to keep in mind: Saturday, March 26 - Fish Tales Customer Appreciation Day Sunday, March 27 - Wayne Posyluzny tying boatman patterns (seminar session runs 1 - 3) We have limited availability for some prime weeks on upcoming trips to Cuba as well as in spring fly tying courses. Please contact the store for additional information. #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273

This combination seminar from two lake fishing enthusiasts - Wayne Posyluzny and Ken Hutchinson - will focus on techniques for fishing lakes. Wayne will discuss area lakes and fishing leech and minnow patterns. Ken will discuss chironomid techniques. Both men are keen lake anglers with several years of experience. In combination or alone they have a wealth of knowledge. Join them this Sunday when they'll share techniques they use to improve their catch rates on lakes. The presentation begins at 1 p.m. and will last for one to two hours. Chairs are limited. This is Wayne's first lake seminar of the season. Mark your calendar for March 27 when he'll be tying boatman patterns including the Jennings Ultimate Boatman. Next week's seminar will feature Aaron Caldwell tying flies for bonefish. #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB T2J 7G9

Join Craig Robillard - local tier, angler, and Trout Unlimited supporter - for this presentation featuring the always popular and effective bead head prince nymph. Craig will also demonstrate the JT Pupa and variations of that pattern. Seminar starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 27 and will last 1 to 2 hours. Seats are limited. Seminar is free for anyone interested in attending. Next week's seminar features two lake fishing enthusiasts - Wayne Posyluzny and Ken Hutchinson - discussing area lakes (Wayne) and chironomid techniques (Ken). #626, 12100 Macleod Trail Calgary, AB 403-640-1273

Join Kurtis Giles - long time local angler and tyer - for this session where he’ll demonstrate some favorite techniques and patterns. Kurtis has been in the Calgary fly fishing industry for about 13 years now, and you've likely spotted him on the Bow or a local mountain stream now and again, likely sporting Roughriders gear. Stop by to check out some of his creative tying techniques and patterns. Fish Tales seminars are free and open to anyone interested in attending. The session will last 1 to 2 hours. Fish Tales' following seminar will be on Sunday February 27 when local tier Craig Robillard will present “The prince and the pupa." #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB 403-640-1273

Join Jeremy Davies - local commercial tyer and creator of the “Evil Weevil” - for this session where he’ll demonstrate some favourite techniques and patterns. Jeremy is one of Calgary’s most prolific and creative commercial tyers. He’s also a regular contributor to Fly Fusion magazine. Stop by to check out some of his creative tying techniques and patterns. Fish Tales seminars are free and open to anyone interested in attending. The session will last 1 to 2 hours. Fish Tales' next seminar will be on Sunday, February 20 when Kurtis Giles will demonstrate streamer tying techniques. #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB 403-640-1273

Fish Tales is opening for extended hours on Friday and Sunday during the Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition this weekend. The shop hours during the show are: Friday, January 28 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m Saturday, January 29 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (regular hours) Sunday, January 30 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you're headed to the show: Norm Norlander's in the Fish Tales booth when he's not in the tying demonstration theater. Stop by to get some hints on rotary tying techniques. Terry Johnson's talking about flats fishing in Cuba in the presentation theater on Friday from 3:45 - 4:45 Aaron Caldwell's doing a saltwater tying workshop - Grand Slam Tying - on Saturday from 2:30-4:30 (pre-register) David Blair & Terry Johnson are providing 15-minute free casting sessions for kids throughout the weekend (pre-register.) In-booth rod-building technique demonstrations throughout the weekend. In-booth tying demonstrations throughout the weekend. We have clearout sale prices on discontinued Korkers boots, Dan Bailey and Redington Waders, and rods from Sage, GLoomis, and TFO. Prices are the same at the shop and the show. Our primary goal at the show is to "show off the new stuff." There's lots of new fly tying products from Enrico Puglisi, Hareline, Montana Fly Company, Gamakatsu Hooks, new Tubeology tube fly system, and more. We'll also have a selection of new books and DVDs including "Skagit Master 2" and "Off the Grid." Plenty of other new stuff to see at the show and in the store. 626, 12100 Macleod Tr, Calgary, AB 403-640-1273

Join Dan Jackson at Fish Tales Fly Shop this Sunday for discussion focussed on taking better fish photos. Dan's had photos published in the Canadian Fly Fisher and runs hipwader.com. He's an avid fly angler who's fished all over Alberta and Ontario. He's also fished the flats in Cuba, Belize and Guatemala. He's an FFF certified fly casting instructor. Photography is Dan's other passion. He'll share some of his images and invites attendees to bring in their own. Discussion will include ways to enhance example photos. This will be an interactive seminar. Should be interesting.... Fish Tales seminars are free and open to anyone interested in attending. The session will last 1 to 2 hours. We do not have a seminar scheduled for January 30 (Fly Fishing Exposiation) or February 6 (Superbowl). Fish Tales' next seminar will be on Sunday, February 13 when commercial tyer Jeremy Davies will be in to demonstrate some of his patterns including the Evil Weevil. 626, 12100 Macleod Trail Calgary 403-640-1273

Trout Unlimited Canada Bow River Chapter 18th Annual Used Equipment Sale Saturday April 30th 10 am-12pm South Calgary Community Association 3130 – 16 St. SW *** Garage Sale Format *** call now to reserve your own sale table $20 each - limited numbers available Table Setup 9-10 AM Sale 10 AM - 12 PM Cleanup 12- 1 PM Sell your own used fishing gear or your boat: • $20 table charge, some restrictions apply • You sell, you get the best deal possible • NO Consignment charge To book your own table, or for sale information, contact: Craig Robillard (403) 251-4803 h (403) 968-8788 c craiglr@gmail.com http://www.tucanada.org/TUC_chapter_BowRiver.php

Generally the TU Swap is in April. I've got an email into the co-ordinator of the event and will post this year's date once I receive confirmation.... Hopefully in the next day or so. Nancy Fish Tales

Join us on Sunday, January 16 at 1 p.m. when local guides Aaron Caldwell and Jeff Thomson talk about what they take with them for a day on the water. This will be an interesting one as the guys will welcome comments and discussion from everyone in attendance. Who knows where this will go???? Fish Tales free seminars run on Sunday afternoons starting at 1 p.m. Sessions are open to anyone interested in attending. For a list of upcoming seminars visit our website. Next week's seminar is "Fly Fishing Photography - How to take better fish pictures with Dan Jackson." 626, 12100 Macleod Tr. Calgary, AB 403-640-1273

Join Fish Tales staffer Matthew Slater on Sunday, January 9 when he'll be demonstrating how to tie three of his favorite tube fly patterns. a leachcone head zonker stripwater-boatman Matthew's an innovative and resourceful tier. Tying demo starts at 1 p.m. and will run for 1 - 2 hours. As always seminars are free to anyone who wants to attend. Next week's seminar will focus on "What's in the bag" - a discussion between Aaron Caldwell and Jeff Thomson - Bow River guides. Visit our website for a complete list of upcoming seminars.

Please note the following changes to our regular hours during the holiday season..... Friday, December 24 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 25 - CLOSED Merry Christmas Sunday, December 26 - CLOSED Friday, December 31 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 1 - CLOSED Happy New Year. Other than the dates noted above our hours remain the same.... Monday - Friday 9 a.m - 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wishing you all the best during the holiday season and to start the NEW YEAR! Fish Tales Fly Shop Ltd. #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB T2j 7G9 403-640-1273

We now have the 2011 IF4 tickets available. 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! Fish Tales Fly Shop 626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB 403-640-1273

Oops.... The seminar is today (December 5) at 1.

Join Dave for this session that will focus on Fish Tales' 2011 saltwater destinations. He's just returned from Christmas Island and Cuba - both destinations that Fish Tales will be returning to in 2011. Discussion will focus primarily on bonefish but will include information on permit, tarpon, and other flats species. He'll also talk about the equipment needed to have a successful trip. Seminar starts at 1 p.m. First ones in get the chairs. Hope to see some of you there. Fish Tales Fly Shop Ltd. 626, 12100 Macleod Trail Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273

Please join us this Sunday, November 21 for a streamer fishing seminar presented by Kurtis Giles. Kurtis will discuss line choice, favorite flies, reading the water, and more. Seminars run from 1 - 3. First people in the shop will have the best chance at chairs...and coffee! Check out our website for information on upcoming courses including the recently added Streamer Tying with Kurtis Giles that starts November 24. We've got lots of new product arriving daily. Plenty of gear on sale, too! Stop by the shop to check things out. New products include: Sage and Redington Apparel Magazines (Fly Tyer and Hatches) New DVD titles including "Eastern Rises" and "Fish Eye 4" A full selection of 2011 calendars including "Women in Waders and Saltwater Flyfishing. Fish Tales Fly Shop Ltd. #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273

Please join us this Sunday, November 13th, for the next installment in our free seminar series. This week's seminar will be a great opportunity for tyers to learn about the benefits of rotary vises. Jeff Thomson - Bow River Guide and commercial tyer - will demonstrate tying techniques on his Norvise. Seminars run from 1 - 3. First people in the shop will have the best chance at chairs...and coffee! Check out our website for information on upcoming courses including the recently added Streamer Tying with Kurtis Giles that starts November 24. We've got lots of new product arriving daily. Plenty of gear on sale, too! Stop by the shop to check things out. New products include: -DVDs (Eastern Rises and Rivers of a Lost Ghost to name two) -books (including restocking of the popular The Alaska Chronicles) -Sage apparel -magazines (Fly-Fishing in Saltwater, Hatches, Fly-Fusion) Fish Tales Fly Shop Ltd. #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273

Learn some nymphing tactics from one of the Bow River's premier nymphing guides this Sunday, November 7. Todd will touch on: Setting up your rig. Favorite flies. Reading the water Other tips and tactics to make you a better nymph angler. Next week's seminar will be a great opportunity for tyers to learn about the benefits of rotary vises. Jeff Thomson - Bow River Guide and commercial tyer - will demonstrate tying techniques on his Norvise. Seminars run from 1 - 3. First people in the shop will have the best chance at chairs. Check out our website for information on upcoming courses including the recently added Streamer Tying with Kurtis Giles that starts November 24. We've got lots of new product arriving daily. Plenty of gear on sale, too! Stop by the shop to check things out. Fish Tales Fly Shop Ltd. #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273

Thanks for joining us for the fall spey-o-rama. We'll do another one in the spring. Watch here for information.

Join Maxwell, Chris, Kurtis and other speycasters on the banks of the Bow for this hands-on session. This is a great opportunity to cast demo outfits and discuss line setups with Fish Tales representatives and other attendees. We’ll have a range of spey/switch rods as well as the Airflo Scandi and Skagit kits on hand. Location: Bankside Time: 1 – 3 This is our first Sunday seminar of the Fall 2010/Winter 2011 series. Our next seminar will be on November 7 when Bow river guide Todd Clark will be discussing nymphing techniques for the Bow. On November 14 join Jeff Thomson for a seminar on tying on the norvise. Watch our seminar page for more details about these and other seminar topics. Check out our courses page for information on Levels I and II fly tying, Grand Slam tying, and rod building courses. Fish Tales Fly Shop #626, 12100 Macleod Tr 403-640-1273

Happy Thanksgiving! We'll be closed on Monday, October 11. We are open tomorrow - Sunday, October 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Effective Tuesday, October 12 we are switching to winter hours as follows: Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. We'll begin our Fall/Winter seminar series on Sunday, October 24 with an on-river "Spey-O-Rama." Watch our website, facebook group page, and flyfishcalgary for details about this and other seminars. Fish Tales Fly Shop 626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB T2J 7G9

Temple Fork Outfitters - BVK Rods Fish Tales is pleased to be one of the first retailers in Canada to showcase these new rods from Temple Fork Outfitters. Available now for you to cast in line weights 5 through 8. Additional rod weights will be available later this year. Check out the specs for this new lightweight, fast action series of rods. These 9' 4-piece rods range in price from $280 to $320. Unbelievable value for money! Come by to try one out. *** Fall course schedule now on-line. Course options include Level I tying, Level II tying, Grand Slam tying, and Rod Building. Call the shop to register. Fish Tales Fly Shop Ltd. #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB 403-640-1273

G-Loomis Pro-staffer Rick Whorwood will be in town for the launch of G-Loomis' NRX series. Many of you will recognize Rick from his attendance at past Western Canada Fly Fishing Expo's. From Rick's website.... "With fly rod in hand, Rick has pursued Atlantic salmon in Norway and Canada's eastern provinces. He's sought after steelhead in British Columbia and on the tributaries of the Great Lakes. Rick has saltwater fished the eastern seaboard from Kennebec Maine to the Florida Keys. In the summer months, you can find him searching for trout, bass, carp, pike and even pan-fish on his local streams and lakes. For over two decades he has been an accomplished fly tyer and fly fisher. Rick has been profiled or published articles in: The Toronto Globe and Mail, The Hamilton Spectator, Fly Tyer, Fly Fusion and The Atlantic Salmon Journal to name a few. A guest tier and speaker throughout Canada and USA his flies have been highlighted in many books and periodicals. In 2004, Canada Post commissioned Rick to tie a Full Dressed Jock Scott. The reproduction was replicated and released on Canadian ¢.50 stamp in February 2005. As a member of the “hand picked” G.Loomis focus group Rick influenced the design of the G.Loomis Roaring River Two-Hand Rods, which were unveiled in September 2004 at the Fly Dealers Tackle Show in Denver Colorado.As a Master Single Hand and Two Hand Casting Instructor with the Federation of Fly Fishers, he has spent many hours teaching the art of fly-casting by providing casting courses to novices and experts alike." "On Friday, August 13th every fish's WORST nightmare comes true." Rick will be on hand to answer your technical questions about the NRX series during Friday night's NRX worldwide launch. Please let us know if you're planning to attend.

Join Fish Tales on Friday, August 13 at 8 p.m. for the official launch of G-Loomis' NRX Series. Fish Tales is proud to be one of only two retailers in Western Canada to host an official launch of the G-Loomis NRX fly rod lineup. From the G-Loomis website - "The NRX is the culmination of what we have been doing at G.Loomis since day one. We have been continually striving to build the best rod on the planet. Laminates, resin, mandrels, components and the know how you expect from us. These NRX rods look like nothing we have built before. They feel better than anything we have built before. We aren't talking about a little better here or a little lighter there... What we are saying so there is no confusion... " This is the Best Fly Rod Ever Built!" Period!!" Click to hear Steve Rajeff, chief rod designer, explain some of the wow appeal of the NRX rods. Launch starts at 8 p.m. Please email the shop if you're planning to attend (to help us plan for food/drink.) Watch here for additional information about the launch. Fish Tales Fly Shop #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273