Showing posts with label christmas gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas gifts. Show all posts
Dec 15, 2023
Gift Certificates make a Great Gift!
Nov 24, 2023
John's Wish List and Gift Ideas
Items listed below are definitely on my Christmas “Wish-List'' and for good reason. I don’t have them yet! Each item is high quality to ensure years of service to your fly fishing addiction.
STOCKING STUFFERS
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| Light yet durable to last for years. |
Fishpond has one of the best retractors, I believe on the market. Made of durable 60/60 Aerospace aluminum with a 33” cord, and the cord is 130 pound test braided nylon this little jewel has some reach and will give you years of use. Also sports a “Carabiner” type clip to keep it secure.
MILDLY PRICED
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| Everything at your ready without being in the way! |
If you are like me, when I’m fishing, I need a system to hold everything I may need for the day, BUT, the last thing I need is for that system/pack to be in my way. The Fishpond Switchback Pro Wading System solves both issues. A few things I like about this system: #1. It’s beautifully designed to carry what you need and with quick access, yet #2. The ability to slide the pack back and forth keeps everything out of the way until you need it. #3 It holds my net lower on my back and out of the way, unlike some of my other older packs where the net is held higher near my shoulders and often would snag on branches and brush and being 6’5” this was an annoying issue that the Switchback Pro System solved.
TOP OF THE LINE PRICED
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| Winston Air2 Max rod is a thing of beauty! |
Without a doubt, the new Winston Air2 Max rod, which replaced the Alpha+ and Air2 Salt rods. Condensing and creating an easy casting rod that will shine in saltwater and freshwater situations that you find yourself in. If you require a rod that has feel with reserved power, this is your rod. Winston has done a great job, hitting a home run, with the new Air2 Max”! I don’t own this rod, yet, but I will. I’ve not had the pleasure of fishing this rod yet, but was deeply impressed with it casting on our casting platform. So much so, that when the time comes for me to need this rod, I will buy it! Unless of course Santa brings me one! I could only wish...
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| Cerecoil Stripping guides and Recoil Snake guides. Compared to normal stripping and snake guides these help eliminate bent guides. |
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Gorge Fly Shop Team - 541.386.6977
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Nov 20, 2023
Callum's Gift Ideas
Stocking Stuffer
Fishpond Headgate tippet holder is a great gift for any fisherman/woman in your
life. They make them in two sizes. The regular size can fit up to 7 standard tippet spools
and includes an integrated line cutter. THe XL can fit 5, 4 inch spools or 13 standard
spools. The regular size is perfect for anyone from a beginner to a guide. The XL is
great for guides and Saltwater specialists. Even if they have a tippet holder already,
adding another one can be very useful for greater organization.
Mid Priced
There is nothing worse than getting to the water and forgetting a critical piece of
outerwear. This tote is a great size for all their essential outerwear for a day out on the
water. The integrated padded changing mat will help save their waders neoprene
booties and the mesh side ports will help the drying process before they get home to
hang dry. Once dry throw all your gear back in and you're ready to go for another outing.
They come in two different colors: a camo olive drab and Anvil which is a lovely grey.
High Priced
With rods and reel prices going up, it is evermore important to protect your
investments. This case has room for two 9.5 ft rods broken in half with dividers for each
rod section with the reel attached to the rods. The case also allows you to fully rig up
two single hand rods with flies on then break them down in half to store. By doing this
your rods are protected but can be ready to fish in a moment's notice. I have taken this
case on multi day raft trips through class IV rapids and this case kept my rods safe and
sound with integrated tie down points and crush proof construction.
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Gorge Fly Shop Team - 541.386.6977
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Nov 7, 2023
Simms Cardwell Collection
Simms Cardwell Collection offer PrimaLoft warmth, with durability and comfort that will surprise you. Choose your style, vest, hooded jacket, or the ever popular shacket. Great gift option, but you might want one for yourself.
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Gorge Fly Shop Team - 541.386.6977
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Dec 9, 2022
Wish List 2023
We've given some great gift ideas for items we the staff strongly approve of. Now here is an official wish list of items we'd like to receive this holiday.
Abel TR Custom
Everything you want in a trout reel and darn good looking too. With so many custom colors and graphics the Abel TR can be ordered to fit your personal style. Custom orders take time so shop our selection of In Stock Custom Abel TR Reels. We have several customs to choose from with plenty of time to get it wrapped and under the tree.
Simms Gore-Tex ExStream Foldover Mitts
Shop Gloves
My original Flyweight Vibram boots have been the most comfortable, lightest pair of wading boots I've ever had the pleasure of using. With miles and miles of walk/wade and wet wade conditions my old flyweights are showing some serious wear yet hanging in there and still my "go to" wading boots. Been wanting to try this new Flyweight Access model. The New Vibram Idrogrip Flex soles are optimized for wet-slip resistance. The originals were pretty grippy so I can't wait to try this even grippier sole out.
Simms Men's Flyweight Access Wading Boot
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Why not a Flask - High Camp Flask
Here we go again...Been dropping hints all over for one of these flask. Again, something I likely won't buy for myself but sure would like to have one. The hard part is choosing which one. High Ball Shaker is certainly attractive. The Torch Flask is your pocket companion. The Firelight 375 would be a great fit on my overnight trips while the Firelight 750 could keep you going for long haul. I think I would start with a Firelight 375. What's your choice?
Christmas Island 2023
Maybe you already have all the gear you need. If you're fully equipped than it's time to do some Fly Water Travel. We have just the opportunity. This trip has been 3 years in the making and is set to go on May 2nd, 2023. Join Travis and Lyndsey for a week long of fly fishing fun in the sun, and on the warm flats of Christmas Island.
A custom Burkheimer would be one of the most cherished fly fishing gifts one could give. But who has 3-4 months to wait for a custom built fly or spey rod. Well you don't have to wait. We have many custom models In Stock and ready to ship today! Maybe a 3113-4 Classic Trout Spey or the 4114-4 Vintage Trout Spey is sure to turn some heads. A 7134-4 is the all around perfect steelhead rod but you'll have to decide between Classic or Vintage because right now we have both. Is there a BC trip in your future? We got 8134-4's in Vintage or Classic. Maybe a special single hand trout rod is more your fit, we have those too in regular actions as well as DAL (Deep Action Load) actions.
Burkheimer
Merry Christmas
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Gorge Fly Shop Team - 541.386.6977
"Fly Fish the World with Us"
Nov 24, 2022
Greg's Gift Picks - 2022
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| Team Member Greg Darling |
Big Ticket:
Outcast OSG Stealth Pro
If you want to take your fishing experience to a new level than look at doing your own river floats. Stealth Pro has opened up my fishing world to new adventures and reviving old worn beaten paths. More than just transportation, Stealth Pro can become your fishing platform with the ability to float over deep water and reach areas not accessible on foot. For bigger rivers the OSG Clearwater is the clear choice. As of this writing we have both boats in stock but they don't hang around for very long.
G.Loomis NRX+ 788-4 Swim Fly
Middle Ticket:
Galvan Torque Fly Reels
There is good reason Galvan Torque is one of our top selling reels. Just like the NRX this blue #7 is clamped onto, Torque just goes to work and finishes the job. We also keep an amazing stock of sizes and colors.
Simms Dry Creek Z Backpack
TRU Zip is smooth and easy! Way better than the old version. Finally got some drink or rod tube pockets. Net sleeve is handy too. Includes a great waist belt that easily removes. Dry Creek Z Backpack has been exceptional in all my travels this year and look forward to abusing it some more next year.
Simms Coldweather Pants
Great for cold weather wading and great around the yard in the winter time.
Stocking Stuffer
Simms Taco Bag
From truck beds to river floats there is all kinds of uses for the Simms Taco Bag. Everyone luvs a good taco!
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Gorge Fly Shop Team - 541.386.6977
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Nov 22, 2022
Charlie's Gift Picks - 2022
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| Team Member Charlie Piette |
Big Ticket:
Winston Air II 596-4 - INCLUDES FREE FLY LINE
It’s time to get serious about winter trout fishing! On many days, indicator nymph fishing is the best game in town. The Air II 596 gives you a little extra reach for managing your line. It has enough power to combat the wind with a weighted rig, but a soft enough tip to double as a great dry fly rod when the hatch comes off. It’s a home run gift for the trout angler on your list.
Price Point:
Stocking Stuffer:
Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Pouch
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Gorge Fly Shop Team - 541.386.6977
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John's Gift Picks Christmas 2022
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| Team Member John Garrett |
BIG TICKET:
Winston Boron III TH MS (Microspey) 3106-4
Shop Winston Boron III TH-MS Microspey Rods
Gone are the days of having to duct tape your rod tubes together when traveling just to make it easier to do so. It’s been a long time coming, not because this is new to the market, but that we now have them in stock and it’s the easiest way to travel with Spey rods, reels and essentials. I think of all the money I have tied up in Spey rods and reels and how difficult it is to move them around when traveling abroad or just to my local river while at the same time protecting my investment. These vaults are crush resistant and super durable, the only thing that’s getting crushed here is hopefully a few Steelhead.
PRICE POINT:
Simms GTS Spey Rod & Reel Vault
Shop Rod Cases
With room for a couple hundred flies, if you were to run out, you might look for a new hobby. What I like about these boxes is that you don’t have to insert the hook point into the silicone pad itself, which eventually would ruin it but you simply insert the hook into the tight pre-slotted grooves. At first I didn’t have much confidence in the holding power of the slots, but I must say, they hold the flies extremely well. They are also fairly streamlined and not too big that I can't just throw them in my wader pouch and go.
STOCKING STUFFER:
Fishpond Tacky Pescador Fly Boxes
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