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Archive for April, 2009

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FLY SHOP

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

I realize I’m biased, being a  Fly Shop Owner but … as this economic turmoil continues, please try to remember your local fly shop’s existence depends totally on your support. It might be a good idea to forego some of the Ebay deals and “big-box” stores to give some support to your local Fly Shop. You may be passing up a few dollars in savings but think about every dollar NOT spent in a full service Fly Shop may add up to the closing of that business. The end result could be no more Fly Shops, no more advise, no more Fly Shop near the River you’re going to, no more help with fly selection or hatch charts or water conditions and no place close to check out the gear you’re considering buying. Think of a world with 2 Cabelas in each state and Ebay as your only option for fly fishing gear, information, advise, teaching and help! What if you HAD to go to Cabelas or Ebay when you needed a few things … not very convenient! We (Fly Shops) need your support and appreciate it. Thanks!

Gene Ercolani – Owner A.A. Outfitters

Tags: Fly Shops
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PRODUCT REVIEWS – 4-29-09

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Quick review of a few products we’ve been using at A.A. Outfitters.

One of our local Guides, Mark , has tried the new Simms Rivershed Streamtread Boots, with vibram soles. Mark reports the vibram soles, without studs provided better traction in the stream than his previous brand with felt and studs! Our Simms Rep also reported using the Simms Boots with Streamtread Vibram Soles in Montana, with very good results. These boots are comfortable, provide great traction, and will last for years … like all Simms products.

Rio Gold Fly Line – I’ve used this line for Trout in a WF4 last season and a few times this season and it’s a great all-around line for Trout. Casts and shoots well, floats high, easy pick-up and a nice presentation.

Simms Goretex Waders – ALL models have sold like crazy here at A.A. Outfitters and it’s extremely rare to find someone who doesn’t love the Simms Goretex Waders. The G3 Guide Wader is out biggest seller and I’ve been wearing a pair for awhile … they’re great.

Gene Ercolani – Owner A.A. Outfitters

Tags: Rio Gold Fly Lines, Simms Goretex Waders, Simms Wading Boots, Streamtread Vibram Soles
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POCONO FISHING CONDITIONS – 4-29-09

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Fishing’s been good the first few weeks of Trout Season, here in the Poconos. Low, clear water for this time of the year and warm temperatures (HOT temperatures) made bugs and fish very active. Good dry fly fishing with Caddis, Blue Quills, Red Quills and Hendricksons. Me may be “in between” hatches for awhile as with the hot temperatures making the Hendricksons and Blue Quills and some Caddis hatch in full force and it’s cooled off so it may be awhile till Sulphurs, March Browns, etc start. Water levels are  very low for the end of  April and we need lots of rain.  The upper Lehigh has been very good while the Lehigh River below the Dam still has water temps in the upper 40s and therefore fishing has been a bit slower…..this will make for good fishing in the weeks to come below the dam, as many of the recently stocked fish still remain in the River. Stop in the Shop in Blakeslee or give us a call at A.A. Outfitters 800-443-8119 for more info.

Tags: Lehigh River Fishing, Pennsylvania Fly Fishing, Pocono Fishing, POCONO FISHING CONDITIONS
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FISHING REPORT – POCONOS, 4-20-09

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

PRETTY GOOD OPENING WEEKEND OF TROUT SEASON! WEATHER HAS BEEN GOOD GENERALLY AND WATER CONDITIONS EXCELLENT! WE SAW HENDRICKSONS, BLUE QUILLS AND LITTLE BLACK STONES HATCHING FOR THE PAST WEEK OR SO WITH AIR TEMPS IN THE 60S AND 70S AND FISH FEEDING ON THE SURFACE. WE SHOULD HAVE WARM TEMPS AGAIN BY THE END OF THIS WEEK AND AGAIN, FISHING SHOULD BE GOOD. GIVE US A CALL OR STOP IN A.A. OUTFITTERS, IN BLAKESLEE, PA. PHONE 800-443-8119.

GENE ERCOLANI – OWNER A.A. OUTFITTERS

Tags: Fishing Conditions in the Poconos, FLY FISHING IN THE POCONOS, Pocono area Fishing Conditions
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A.A. SPRING SALE EVENT – THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Thanks to all who supported us at A.A. Outfitters on Saturday, April 11 for our Spring Sale Event. The day was a success and more importantly … lots of fun! We’ll be picking the Free Drawing Winners and calling the Winners on Tuesday, April 14.

Tags: Fly Fishing Sales
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A.A. OUTFITTERS SPRING SALE EVENT – 4-11-09

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

HERE’S A REMINDER ABOUT OUR SPRING SALE EVENT AT A.A. OUTFITTERS – SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2009. STOP IN THE SHOP, IN BLAKESLEE FOR SOME GREAT DEALS, REFRESHMENTS, RAFFLES, AND TO SEE ALL THE NEWEST PRODUCTS FOR 2009.

AMONG THE FEATURED ITEMS ON SALE FOR THIS ONE-DAY-ONLY SALE WILL BE: DISCOUNTED CLOSEOUT SAGE FLY RODS AND OUTFITS, DISCOUNT CLOSEOUT CLOUDVEIL AND SIMMS GORETEX WADERS, CLOSEOUT FLY REELS FROM ROSS, SAGE AND LAMSON, SIMMS CLOSEOUT VESTS, 10% OFF ALL BOOKS AND DVDS, ALL DAIICHI HOOKS ON SALE, SUNGLASSES ON SALE, FLY BOXES ON SALE, CLOSEOUT CLOTHING DISCOUNTS, FELT SOLE WADING BOOTS ON SALE, FLY LINE CLOSEOUTS , SELECT FLY TYING MATERIALS ON SALE AND MORE.

WE’LL ALSO BE RAFFLING OFF SOME SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS FLY LINES, C&F FLY BOXES, FLY SELECTIONS AND MORE …

A.A. OUTFITTERS - BLAKESLEE, PA. PHONE 800-443-8119.

Tags: FLY FISHING DISCOUNTS, Fly Fishing Sales
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FISHING CONDITIONS FOR THE POCONOS – 4-5-09

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

WE’VE BEEN GETTING SOME MUCH-NEEDED RAINFALL LATELY, WHICH IS GREAT. HOWEVER, IT’S BEEN COLD LATELY. YESTERDAY AT A.A. OUTFITTERS IN BLAKESLEE, IT WAS 38 DEGREES AT NOON WITH 30 MPH WIND GUSTS AND INTERMITTENT RAIN! SO, NEEDLESS TO SAY, WE HAVEN’T BEEN OUT MUCH. WATER LEVELS ARE PRETTY GOOD. FORECAST IS FOR ON AND OFF RAIN AND COLD TEMPERATURES (HIGHS IN THE LOW 50S AND LOWS IN THE 30S) FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK. WHEN WE’VE HAD NICE DAYS, WE’RE GETTING REPORTS OF BLUE QUILLS, LITTLE BWO AND LITTLE BLACK STONEFLY HATCHES, WITH SOME SURFACE FEEDING HERE-AND-THERE. STOP IN THE SHOP, A.A. OUTFITTERS IN BLAKESLEE FOR MORE INFO AND THE LATEST FLY GEAR. GIVE US A CALL 800-443-8119.

Tags: POCONO FISHING CONDITIONS
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SIMMS WADING BOOTS WITH STREAMTREAD- VIBRAM RUBBER SOLES

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

WE’LL BE GETTING IN ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF THE NEW SIMMS WADING BOOTS WITH VIBRAM SOLES IN ABOUT A WEEK. WE HAVE A DECENT INVENTORY OF MOST MODELS AND SIZES NOW, BUT THESE ARE SELLING QUICKLY. WE SHOULD HAVE ALL SIZES AND MODELS NEXT WEEK. AS USUAL, SIMMS HAS PROVIDED THE BEST WADING BOOTS AVAILABLE  AND THESE BOOTS OFFER A GREAT VALUE …. THESE BOOTS WILL LAST FOR YEARS . STOP IN THE SHOP – A.A. OUTFITTERS IN BLAKESLEE, PA. OR ORDER ONLINE AT www.aaoutfitters.com

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