Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Boxing Week Sale!

Country Pleasures Flyfishing
Boxing Week Sale....December 27-January 5

Selected Simms Waders 30% Off

Patagonia Rio Gallegos Waders 40% Off

Simms Freestone Mitts 50% Off

Selected Clothing from Simms and Patagonia 50% Off

Remaining Orvis Helios Rods 30% Off

Sage Vantage 4-piece fly rods now $150

Sage Flight 4-piece fly rods now $210

Patagonia Stealth Chest/Sling Packs  50% Off

Selected Simms and Redington Shorts 30% Off

Selected Fly Tying items 50% Off (includes all EP Fibers and Brushes)

SA and Orvis Wonderline premium lines starting at $30

All DVD Titles 25% Off

Redington Womens Clothing 25% Off

Simms Blackfoot Wading Boots 30% Off

Simms Dry Creek Boat Bags  25% Off

Patagonia Torrentshell Jackets  40% Off

In stock items only. No special orders. All sale items are final sale, no returns or exchanges.

Sale extends from December 27, 2012 until January 5, 2013.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Christmas Shopping in Havana

From the Old Havana Market.....for the person who has everything. 




A definite lack of iPads, Xboxes, flat screens, and the usual trappings associated with Christmases around home.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Feliz Navidad!...Palometa Style

A few customers and friends with 2012 Permit.

Wes S. with his first

Kevin S. cool photography..as usual.

Art F. with a first.


Jeff T. with an Abaco first.

Curtis B.

Steve D. with a big grin.

Hooray!

Dave P. with a nice fish.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Christmas Hours

Holiday Hours


Sunday, December 23 **Special Opening** 10 AM to 4 PM

December 24 - 10 AM to 2 PM

December 25 & 26 - CLOSED

New Years Eve - CLOSED

New Years Day - CLOSED

Regular winter hours apply on other days. Normal winter hours resume on January 2.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Country Pleasures.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Monday, December 17, 2012

A Little Different....

Came to the realization recently that Facebook, Blogs, Forums, etc. have been pretty much inundated with blatant "cyber-terrorism" of late. Every 30 seconds there's a new post with "this just in", "Christmas gift ideas", and so on. For most of you it's probably almost become like white noise, you probably hardly pay attention anymore. 


So, for the rest of the time until Christmas....no more propoganda, only good old fashioned fish photos, fish videos, and stuff like that.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Friday, December 14, 2012

Stocking Ideas!

Leathermans for fly fishers, Simms Pocket Knives
We received the pocket knives a couple of days ago and there's only a couple left!
Stop in this weekend if you want one.

Orvis Gift Ideas

Leather Trout Wrist Lanyards from Orvis

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Tips & Techniques-Washing Waders

Wader Care: Washing

Learn how you can extend the life of your Simms GORE-TEX® Waders and improve the performance over the life of the garment.





Monday, December 10, 2012

New Stuff from Hatch Reels

New hats from Hatch

Permit Tail T-Shirts

New PE backing! Same abrasive resistant properties as Gel Spun, only stronger, thinner...and it doesn't cut like Gel.


Fully re-stocked on Finatics! Including the 1Plus!


Sunday, December 9, 2012

New DVD's and Books!

GEOFISH VOLUME 1 MEXICO, THE EXPEDITION BEGINS
The plan is simple: bridge the language gap, convince the Federales that you’re not trying to smuggle cooking oil into the country to corner the market on cheap fish tacos and at the same time, spend little money, sponge off the local delicacies and see if you can kill stomach cramps with a combination of tequila and lack of sleep. Trying their best to avoid break-ins, break-downs, break-ups and broken rods, join four fish bums as they cover 8,000 miles of Mexican dirt in hopes of finding out-of-the-way locations—with fish, and escaping with captured memories. 102 min.

ORVIS GUIDE TO BEGINNING FLY TYING
Thorough & systematic approach to learning the art of fly tying. Leiser shows how to take such basic materials as hooks, threads, fur, & feathers & make them into effective flies that catch fish. B/w illus; 10x7 inches, 80 pgs.

LOW AND CLEAR
An exploration of life in the disappearing wilderness of the West, Low & Clear unfolds with moments of humor and pathos, success and failure, as J.T. and Xenie find themselves on a fishing trip that could be their last.


THE ORVIS ULTIMATE BOOK OF FLY FISHING
Secrets from the Orvis Experts. For novice & expert anglers alike, from the world’s most respected name in fly fishing. Covers trout technique & secrets for rivers & lakes, plus the worlds of fly fishing for bonefish, striped bass, permit, bluefish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, & steelhead. Full-color photos & drawings t/out; 8.5x11 inches, 352 pgs.


ORVIS GUIDE TO SALTWATER FLY FISHING
Curicione addresses the specific needs & opportunities of saltwater. A thorough & practical guide to all aspects of saltwater fly fishing--flats, surf, inshore, & bluewater. B&W photos & illus t/out; 7.5x9 inches, 224 pgs.




Saturday, December 8, 2012

Palometa Club - November 16-23

The gang, led by Kevin Peterson all got back from The Palometa Club a couple weeks ago. Took us a while to get a report up and not everyone has sent us their pictures. Curtis and Jen B. were very prompt with their photos so we'll post them.

Weather for the week wasn't perfect. The first day was absolutely stunning and Curtis hooked 3 Permit. The rest of the week was kind of a mix some decent weather, some not so good with cloud being the hated enemy.

Even with a little instability, everyone had a bunch of quality shots at Permit every day. When they weren't messing with the Permit, Bonefish, Snook, and Tarpon were the order of the day.

Sounds like Kevin and Raza had some issues with Permit being hooked and then things going awry. That is the nature of the beast. Kev continues to be infatuated, and haunted, by the nasty critters.

The biggest news for us was that Jen B., on only her second trip ever flats fishing, hooked a Permit later in the week. Couldn't happen to a nicer person. Sounds like in between looking for Permit she laid a sound licking on the Bonefish of Ascension Bay.

Most of the party were first timers and once again everyone came back raving about the guides, the lodge, Kaye (Dick was still in Alaska), the food, and all of the staff. It is a pretty cool place...that just happens to be infested with Permit!

Hopefully the others get us some photos we can share.




Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Jay's Affliction

Short video done by our very own Jason Eggleton about a year ago. Took this long for him to let us put it up.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Stocking Stuffers

Orvis Safe Passage Sling Pack
Cast and fish with total freedom. Our most popular pack allows the angler to wear it over one shoulder completely out of the way, but still have quick and easy access to all your gear. Large main compartment can hold multiple fly boxes, tippet spools and accessories. Plier sheath is designed to accommodate your favorite fishing plier with a secure attachment point for the safety lanyard. Forcep sheath on the shoulder strap for immediate access. Magnetic anchor in the forcep pocket securely holds tool in place. Zinger attachment point with magnetic anchor keeps tools from swinging around. Fly-drying foam patches inside. Adjustable shoulder strap and girth strap included. Fly fishing packs in cloudburst, digital camo. Weight: 1 lb. 
Dimensions: 15"H x 9"W x 3½"D. Capacity: 472 cu. in.
$ 94.95

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Stocking Stuffers

Orvis Practicaster
Practice fly casting anywhere including the comfort of your own living room with this practice fly rod. Practicaster perfectly imitates the cast and allows you to develop and improve the exact motion used in a real cast. You can immediately see results and understand the correct motion for perfect timing and loop formation. Two-piece rod in Helios olive with burgundy wraps, cork grip, and green line with orange fly for easy visibility. 47" overall length and comes in its own storage tube. Carry it anywhere, practice anywhere, and see immediate improvement.


•The ultimate carpet putter for the avid fly fisher.
•Innovative learning tool helps improve casting stroke and develop technique for loops.

•Can be used indoors or out.

•For all ages.

In stock $44.95