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We're happy to share some exciting news from Fish Tales. FREE Seminar this Sunday March 15, 2015, 1:00 PM: All about Browns with Dave and Amelia Jensen We are excited to have Dave and Amelia Jensen join us for this session focused on brown trout fishing. During the session they may touch on some of the differences between Central Alberta and New Zealand trout fishing, cover how-to information on sight fishing, matching the hatch, fishing pocket water, and more. If the information they’ll be sharing is anything like their recent DVD “Stripped Down the Brown Trout Project” this is a must-attend session. Amelia and Dave Jensen are the publishers of Alberta Fishing Guide magazine and social media sites. Before taking over the Alberta Fishing Guide in 2014, they guided and outfitted on the Red Deer river and owned/operated Fortress Lake Retreat. They are passionate anglers and conservationists who spend time on waters throughout Alberta and (for a few weeks each year) in New Zealand. For more information about our seminars, visit our seminars page here: http://www.fishtalesflyshop.com/category/learn-how-to-fly-fish/fly-fishing-seminars/ NEW online store: http://www.flyshop.ca/ We're proud to announce the launch of our new online e-commerce site! This space will not be showcasing all that we have to offer. Instead we'll be focusing on product that has been discontinued and we want to make available to an internet audience. You'll see a wide arrray of product there now, and new product uploaded every week. For those of you who are local, you can even choose an "in-store" pickup option to save on shipping! For those of you who haven't visited our physical location in Calgary - please keep in mind this is a small sampling of what we have to offer. We have the broadest fly tying selection in western Canada, a great book and DVD selection, rods and reels from top manufacturer's, gear bags, vises, and much, much more. And although all those products aren't on this site you can give us a shout if you're on the hunt for new gear or an elusive tying product.- 1 reply
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Hello All, Fish Tales is pleased to announce an exciting week of events planned at the shop: Wednesday January 14: Open Vise Night with Fish Tales Staff Start Time: 7:00 PM Cost: Free Join Fish Tales staff members as we turn off the open sign and break out the vises. Once a month (except for July, August, September) we will gather together to share stories, re-stock the fly boxes and learn tips and tactics from one another. This event is free, open to the public and goes from about 7-9 p.m. Thursday January 15: Tying the "Gamechanger" with Terry Johnson. Start Time: 7:00 PM Cost: $35 (includes course materials) One of the latest innovations from FlyMen Fishing Co. is the articulated fish spine which is ”an innovative system of interconnected, articulated shanks that combine to form a multi-jointed “fish spine” upon which incredibly animate and realistic baitfish patterns can be tied. The future of articulation has arrived!” This product is being used by Umpqua and other fly manufacturers to create articulated minnow patterns unlike anything folks have created to date. Check out “Blane Chocklett’s Gamechanger” video here. Sunday January 18: Aaron Caldwell on Steelhead Start Time: 1:00 PM Cost: FREE Join Aaron for this session focussed on all things steelhead. Aaron Caldwell is one of Fish Tales’ guides for the first two-thirds of each season…. but come the third week of August for the last two seasons (and going forward) he’s off to his other guiding gig at B.C.’s Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp. Anyone who’s met Aaron during his day’s in the shop or during a day of guided fishing knows that angling is in his blood. His passion for tying, fishing, and the resource in general is boundless. During this session Aaron will discuss flies, lines, fishing tactics, and provide an overview of some of his favorite gear for targeting B.C. steelhead. First people in get the seats and coffee! We look forward to seeing you! -Your Friends at Fish Tales
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Please join the Fish Tales crew for two free upcoming events! SUNDAY APRIL 13, 1:00 PM: join Kurtis for a discussion on pike fishing that will help improve your odds when out stalking the waterwolf. He’ll discuss how to find pike; what flies work best, when and why; pike set ups; seasons for pike and more. He’ll also be tying a couple of his favorite pike patterns. This is part of our free Sunday seminar series that runs most Sundays from late October through December and mid-January through April. Seminars are open to anyone who wants to attend. Start time is 1 p.m. Sessions generally last one to two hours. First ones in get the chairs! WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 7:00 PM: Join Fish Tales staff members as we turn off the open sign and break out the vises. Once a month through the winter we will gather together to share stories, re-stock the fly boxes and learn tips and tactics from one another. This event is free, open to the public and goes from about 7-9. This Wednesday marks the last installment for spring of 2014, so be sure to drop by for lots of laughs! NEW VIDEO: Since March 2012, Fish Tales has been posting "Fish Face Friday" as a way to celebrate the start of the weekend. The crew has put together a new video montage of the first year of photos that will be sure to get you excited for fishing as our weather improves! Check out the new video here: http://www.fishtalesflyshop.com/2014/04/08/fish-face-friday-year-one-compilation-march-2012-march-2013/
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Please join us this Sunday, March 30 for our next free Sunday Seminar. During this session Max will touch on various tactics for fishing from shore; how and when to fish streamers; the best time for nymphing and more. Max is a Bow river guide who knows our local waters and is happy to share that knowledge. This is bound to be an informative and fun afternoon. This is part of our regular Sunday seminar series. All sessions are FREE and open to anyone wishing to attend. Sessions start at 1 p.m. and last for one to two hours. First ones in the door get the chairs!
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Well folks, March has definitely “come in like a lion.” To help keep you warm despite the frigid temperatures, Fish Tales Fly Shop is having a 3-day sale on select clothing. For Saturday, March 1, 2014 through Monday, March 3, 2014 customers will save 20% on the select products (while supplies last) from Simms and Patagonia. Check out this link for some products available: http://www.fishtalesflyshop.com/2014/03/01/march-in-like-a-lion-sale%E2%80%A6-three-days-only-march-1-3-2014/ Also, what better way to spend a frigid Sunday then learning how to improve your nymphing techniques from one of Canada’s leading competition anglers – John Nishi. You can apply what he shares with you to your nymphing strategy in the coming months. John has been a representative on Canada’s fly fishing team for several years. Here is a brief bio on John (found online at the Innovative Fly Fishers.com forum.) “I started competitive fly fishing in 2003 while attending the 1st Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships and Conservation Symposium in Manitoba, with a hard-core & talented group of fishers from the Northwest Territories. I particularly enjoy competitive fly fishing for the camaraderie, travel and immersion in new landscapes and cultures, and continual learning opportunities it presents.” As always, seminars start at 1:00, are free and open to the public, and first ones in the doors get the seats! Hot coffee will be available to warm you up!
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Happy New Year Everyone! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and would like to welcome in the New Year with some free upcoming events at the shop: This Wednesday, January 15: OPEN VICE NIGHT 7-9 Join Fish Tales staff members as we turn off the open sign and break out the vices. Once a month through the winter we will gather together to share stories, re-stock the fly boxes and learn tips and tactics from one another. This event is free, open to the public and goes from about 7-9. This Sunday, January 19: Free Sunday Seminar - Kelly Oikawa – Tying with CDC Please join Kelly Oikawa this Sunday as we host our first Free Sunday Seminar of 2014. Kelly will be venturing up from Lethbridge to share his knowledge and expertise on the topic of tying with CDC. Many of you have seen his flies in Fly Fusion or while surfing the web and it will be a huge pleasure to watch his artwork happen live and in the shop. As always, seminars start at 1:00, are free and open to the public, and first ones in the doors get the seats!
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Thank you all who braved the weather this past Sunday to sit in and hear Mike Venhuis discuss salt water flies. Join us this Sunday as Fish Tales staffer Sean Britt shows us some tying techniques for his go-to patterns for the Bow. Sean focuses a lot of his Bow River time on the off-season and will focus his favorite patterns and discuss tactics on this season. This is part of our free Sunday seminar series that runs most Sundays from late October through December and mid-January through April. Seminars are open to anyone who wants to attend. Start time is 1 p.m. Sessions generally last one to two hours. First ones in get the chairs! In-store session starts at 1 p.m.
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Thank you all who braved the snowy weather this past Sunday to sit in and hear Todd Clark discuss nymphing tactics. Great questions from everyone, even the little ones! Please join us this Sunday, November 10 at 1:00 PM when guide Mike Venhuis will discuss salt water flies. During this session you’ll be introduced to some of the standard patterns for saltwater and how to tie them. Mike has spent time exploring flats in Cuba, Cook Islands, and Mexico. During this session he’ll tie a few of his go-to patterns and talk about prepping your fly box for a saltwater adventure. This is part of our free Sunday seminar series that runs most Sundays from late October through December and mid-January through April. Seminars are open to anyone who wants to attend. Start time is 1 p.m. Sessions generally last one to two hours. First ones in get the chairs!
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Thank you for everyone who came out last weekend to our Customer Appreciation Event and Sunday Seminar. It was great to see so many familiar faces and some new ones! Please join us this Sunday for our next free seminar: nymphing tactics. This is a great seminar for beginners and experienced alike! What you’ll hear about: - Favorite nymph patterns for the Bow River. - Different setups for successful nymphing. - Reading the water. - Tips and tactics to increase your chances of success. As always, no pre-registration required. This seminar will take place in-store on Sunday, November 3. The session starts at 1 p.m. and first ones in get the seats!
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Please join the Fish Tales family for a fun packed weekend! Saturday October 26: Fall Customer Appreciation Day. Please join us as we celebrate our one year anniversary in our expanded space! There will be food, beverages, door prizes and sales on: -select Sage and Reddington rods -Reddington, Dan Baily and Simms waders -Korkers, Simms and Reddington boots -select Patagonia clothing Sunday October 27: This will be the second installment in our Free Sunday Seminar Series that will occur now through spring. This week features Wayne Posyluzny who will be discussing fishing the non-insects for trophy trout. Other than the leech, which is often and widely used, there are many other patterns that are often overlooked. Join him for this session focused on the often-overlooked patterns: mice, frogs, tadpoles, and snails often produce trophy trout. Tips, tactics and equipment will be covered. All seminars start at 1:00 and first ones in get the seats!
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Join avid fly tyer and angler, Alan Youell for this session focused on flies for the grand slam. Alan’s spent a lot of time targeting bonefish, tarpon, and permit in several places including Cuba and Belize. He is a passionate and precise tyer who’s flies have proven themselves in a variety of fishing situations. His tying materials will likely range from EP fibers, to Fly H20, to the new UV2 materials from Spirit River. This is part of our free Sunday seminar series that runs most Sundays from late October through December and mid-January through April. Seminars are open to anyone who wants to attend. Start time is 1 p.m. Sessions generally last one to two hours. First ones in get the chairs!
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Hello All, Our Free Sunday Seminar series continues this week. Sunday, Feb. 17th Fish Tales staff member and archaeologist Sean Britt will give a presentation about what type of archaeology anglers may encounter while on their travels at home and abroad. He will give some examples of what to expect, explain the process of what to do if you encounter an archaeological find and explain how this can help our fisheries. Next Sunday, Feb. 24, Tom Cutmore, local professional tyer and guide, who ties exclusively on the Norvise will demonstrate why its his vise of choice. Tom will demonstrate how to efficiently set up your tying bench and use your tools to improve your technique and speed. The Norvise is marketed as the vise to “Tie Better Flies Faster.” If you are interested in Production Fly Tying, this is the seminar to watch. Stop by and let Tom show you how it works. These presentations are part of our free Sunday seminar series that runs most Sundays from late October through December and mid-January through April. Seminars are open to anyone who wants to attend. Start time is 1 p.m. Sessions generally last one to two hours. First ones in get the chairs! Also, a fresh pot of coffee will be on!
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Fish Tales has some great free events this week we would like to share with everyone. Our first one is this Thursday, January 17 starting at 7:00 PM. Come by the shop after hours to check out Tales and Tying. Simply bring your vice and materials. This is a great opportunity to to tie with other anglers, share stories and learn new flies! Or, at the very least, its an opportunity to get out of the house and possibly even avoid some chores! Also, this Sunday, January 20, is our second free Sunday Seminar of 2013. Join Doug McLean for this session dedicated to tying flies with Enrico Puglisi (EP) tying materials. EP synthetics fibers have grown in popularity in the past few years but can be a bit tricky to work with – especially initially. Doug has been using EP materials for several seasons and proven their effectiveness on numerous fishing excursions – close to home and abroad. Join him as he demonstrates some of his favorite techniques and patterns tied with these effective materials. Our Sunday Seminar Sessions start at 1:00, but first ones in the door get the chairs! To see all our events, updated news, sale items and list of complete seminars and sessions check out our website at www.fishtalesflyshop.com. We look forward to seeing you!
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Happy New Year! Please join us tomorrow, Sunday January 13 at 1:00 PM for our first Free Sunday Seminar of 2013. The topic will be Saltwater 101 presented by Fish Tales owner David Blair. David has travelled extensively throughout much of Cuba, and has visited several other saltwater destinations – Cook Islands, Christmas Island, Bahamas, Belize. Dave will share some stories and information that will help with planning for your next saltwater fishing adventure. What you can expect: Equipment recommendations and overview. Destination information with a focus on Cuba Species specific information Tips and tactics to improve your next saltwater flats experience. Questions and answer session. This is part of our free Sunday seminar series that runs most Sundays from late October through December and mid-January through April. Seminars are open to anyone who wants to attend. Start time is 1 p.m. Sessions generally last one to two hours. First ones in get the chairs!
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Please join us this Sunday, December 2, for our next free Sunday seminar! This seminar will feature Fish Tales crew member Kurtis Giles who will be tying up some of his favorite streamers. Kurtis will go over these favorite patterns and discuss some tactics for using them on the water. Our seminar begins at 1:00 and is free and open to the public. Also, back this year is our "Christmas Wish List Book." This is an opportunity for all those anglers who have been good all year to walk around the store with a list and clipboard and check off all the things you hope Santa will bring you. Then, when Santa asks what you want for Christmas your list is already compiled! Santa can either come on in and grab the list from the book or call us and we can compile it for them. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!
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Please join the staff this Sunday, November 25, for our next free Sunday seminar! This seminar will feature Fish Tales crew member and guide Jeff Harrop who will be tying up some of his favorite dries for the Bow River. Jeff will go over these favorite patterns and discuss some tactics for using them on the water. Our seminar begins at 1:00 and is free and open to the public. Looking forward to seeing you then! For CFL fans, not to worry, as you know the Grey Cup begins at 4:00 and we promise to have you home well in time for the game!
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Please join the staff this Sunday, November 18, for our next free Sunday seminar! This seminar will feature Fish Tales crew member Sean who will be tying up some of the entire crew’s favorite nymphs for the Bow River. Sean will go over these favorite patters of ours and discuss some tactics for using them on the water. Our seminar begins at 1:00 and is free and open to the public. Looking forward to seeing you then!
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Every have that itch to build your own rod, but just don't know where to begin? Please join long time rod builder, instructor and Fish Tales crew member Wayne for our second free Sunday Seminar of the season. "An Overview of Rod Building" will begin at 1:00 PM in the shop and will be filled with great information for those interested in signing up for a course this winter or venturing out on your own! Sunday seminars are free and open to the public. They begin at 1:00 and run through the off season. For more information on this or other upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.fishtalesflyshop.com.