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News from Fish Tales -  Calgary's friendliest fly shop...

June 2011

SALES

Don't miss out on these great offers:
  • Save 30% on all in-stock SAGE Z-Axis single hand rods.
  • Save 25% on in-stock TFO Series 1 rods.  
  • Save 20% on in-stock G-Loomis Xperience rods.
  • ALL CROCS on sale 25% - 60% off!
  • Reduced pricing on Redington shirts and  G-Loomis and Sage hoodies/fleece.

STORE NEWS

Recent arrivals include:

  • Dan Bailey 2011 edition Lightweight waders. 
  • Full line of Korkers 2011 series of wading boots. 
  • Expanded selection of GoPro HD cameras and accessories.
  • Select Echo rods
  • Gierach's newest title: "No Shortage of Good Days"

STAFF UPDATES

We have a couple of new faces around the shop.... Join us in welcoming Andy Brown and Matt Sparrow who will be working with us throughout the season.

Congratulations to Calum MacKay and Matthew Slater -Fish Tales staffers - who've just finished high school. Calum is off to University in the fall where he'll work toward an engineering degree. Matthew is taking some time off school so he can be on the water as much as possible.

 

DESTINATIONS

BOW RIVER - We know it's right in our backyard.... We also know anglers travel great distances to fish the Bow River. We are proud of the guides we work with and confident they'll work hard to give you a memorable Bow River day. Float cost is $550 for one or two anglers. Contact the shop for more information or to book your choice of dates.
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CHRISTMAS ISLAND - Join Terry from November 22-29 , 2011 for a week of fishing for bonefish and giant trevally at Christmas Island Outfitters. Check out our video from last year's trip. Give us a call or visit the website for more information. Limited spaces available. Book early to avoid disappointment.
THE AMAZON - Agua Boa River Lodge - New destination for 2012. Join David from February 25 - March 3, 2012 for this angling adventure that'll have you targeting peacock bass and other exotic species with your fly rod.Currently FULL. We are awaiting word on additional availability. Contact the shop if interested.
CUBA - Join Fish Tales Fly Shop/Cuba Flats Fishing in Cayo Coco, Cuba where you'll target bonefish, permit and tarpon. We have regularly scheduled trips to the region from April 7 through June 16, 2012, but can help you arrange guided fishing in Cuba any time you're interested in traveling to the region. 
SUMMER COURSES
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Now that summer's officially begun we all want to make the most of the season.
If you're just getting started in fly fishing consider signing up for Fly Fishing Level 1. It's a thorough introduction to the sport - we'll have you casting 30 feet by the end of the day. We offer small classes with high student to teacher ratios -particularly for the casting session. Great value at $95 for the day - which includes lunch, a booklet to take home with you, and use of our gear for the course.  
Level II Fly Fishing courses are ideal for people who have logged some time on the water but want to improve their skills and success rate. Students need to be self-sufficient with knots, gear setup, etc. so we can focus on teaching you to read the water, roll cast a nymph rig, watch for rising fish, etc.... Course fee is $95 for the day. We recently added 3 new Level II dates.
Our Bug Identification classes (July 23) allow students to revert to childhood as they turn over rocks and look for critters. The 3-hour hands-on session is limited to 8 participants. Course fee is $35 per person.
Private lessons can improve your fishing skills whether you're just starting out, looking to learn some basic spey casts, or working on nymphing or dry fly tactics. Book a private lesson and increase your odds.Lesson times are flexible to your schedule. Lesson fee is $50/hr for one or two people.   

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