* Ernie and Diane are Retiring!
Ernie and I are excited to announce that after 31 great years in the flyfishing business, we have decided to retire and do more fishing and traveling. Beginning in September, all merchandise will be at least 20% off regular prices. Sale will not include Ernie's collectibles.
We want to thank you for being a part of our life these past years, and appreciate your loyalty and patronage. We have greatly enjoyed being your flyfishing shop and hope to see you during or closeout to thank you personally.
Tight lines,
Ernie and Diane - Ernie's Casting Pond
* Sacramento River Guide Special Deal!
We still have some weeks of summer left; the kids are going back to school on Monday if they haven't already returned. This is the slow time of the year for me, but the fishing has been very good. The hot days have bought on some big hatches. Particularly early in the morning and occasionally in the evenings. So I have decided to offer a "Late Booking Special" whereby if you book trip within 24 hours of when you want to go I'll do it at a huge discount. How much I here you ask? $250 instead of $350. I am going to be strict on this one, if you want a day more than 24 hours away then the normal rate applies. It is subject to availability of course. If you ring or email the evening before and the next day is available then you get it cheap. If it's not, then you are out of luck. I am only doing this for a while to see how it works out. I obviously want to make money, so if you suddenly find yourself free for a day and you would like to make the trip to the Lower Sac to fish, you are going to effectively get your gas paid for, maybe your motel as well if you drive a Prius...and I get some cash to put gas (diesel) in my Hummer.
There even has been some dry fly action on occasions lower down the river, that's fun providing you don't expect a ton of fish. My clients have been catching some nice Steelies too, up to four pounds, but I am sure there are some bigger ones out there.
Contact: Barry Foster; barry@barrytheguide.com; (530) 524-4186 (cell).
NCC/FFF Conclave, Festival of Fly Fishing, October 11-12, 2008
Mark your calendars! Friday, October 10th to Sunday, October 12th, 2008
There will be exhibitors and vendors from the Central California Area. Don't miss the seminars, speakers, casting instruction for all levels including kids, fly tying arena plus fly rod building competition between affiliated clubs. Then there is the Friday evening chili/BBQ,
Saturday evening dinner with awards, live auction, silent auction and raffle. Sunday will be devoted to special casting classes and on-the-water seminars.
RVerŐs are welcome to stay overnight at Flag City (near I-5) and discounted motel accommodations are being arranged. More information is at www.nccfff.org.