BOUTIQUE LE REPÈRE DES MOUCHEURS ~ LANDMARK FLY SHOP

Sunday, March 04, 2012

Vision At The Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum

Vision At The Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum

Vision Canada will make it's show debut at the Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum, which this year is part of the New Brunswick Sportsman Show in Moncton from March 23rd to March 25th, 2012. For many in the region it will be a first look at Vision's product lineup, including the first looks at the Vision Mag fly rods , the Ace Skagit lines, Siks DH fly rods, Opas Wading Jackets,and new Kura Waders. We will have a large compliment of rods, reels, lines, accessories and of course waders and clothing and the new Vision 2012 Yearbook. So come and check us out. We will be in booth 606 near the event stage and we will have some swag to give out while it lasts.

You will be hearing a lot more about Vision in Canada in 2012 so this will be a good chance to see what we are all about, and see why we are more than just another option, we are a real solution. The most complete line of fly fishing products, from a company known for being innovative and providing the best service and support in the business. Vision has become the most successful fly fishing company in Europe, and it is not by accident. It is truly, by design.

So come and check us out. Get your hands on the rods and reels, see the lines up close and check out the Sonically Welded Kura waders, the six piece Siks Double Hand Rod and the powerful new Mag rod. You won't be disappointed.

Monday, January 09, 2012

LANDMARK FLY SHOP VIDEO SECTION / SECTION VIDÉO REPÈRE DES MOUCHEURS

Winter stocker's was shot on the Yamaska river in Quebec at the winter trout opener in late December. It felt good to have fish back on the fly!

We had bad weather (cold and rainy) but we managed to record some good shots.

WINTER STOCKER fut tourné sur la Yamaska au Québec à l'ouverture de la saison hivernale en fin décembre. C'est toujours agréable de prendre du poisson à la mouche après des semaines d'attentes!

La météo n’a pas été très collaborative (froid et pluvieux) mais on a quand même réussi à avoir des séquences potables !

VISION Two-handed salmon rod, Atlantic salmon and Lithuanian salmon river.

AIRFLO SKAGIT COMPACT

AIRFLO SKAGIT SWITCH LINE

Deep In Backing Pike Attacks

Les Soies RIO / RIO FLY LINES

Sage: Fly Fishing Is An Art Of Observation

RIO Scandi Short VersiTip Fly Line

Sage ONE

Jocelin et Sonie

Thursday, December 01, 2011

More Dam Removals Needed in Main

More Dam Removals Needed in Maine

Has appeared =in the ASF News Page

November 28th, 2011

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD

November 19

Deirdre Fleming: More dam removals needed to continue Atlantic salmon resurgence

When John Burrows started out with the Atlantic Salmon Federation a decade ago, public support for dam removal was minimal and government funding was rich, he told a room full of fly fishing brethren last week. These days, he said, the opposite is true.

But just as hard economic times are starting to pinch salmon restoration, something incredible is happening: The salmon are starting to return.

Burrows, director of the New England Programs for Atlantic Salmon Federation, rallied his Trout Unlimited friends Tuesday night to help advocate for dam removal in southern Maine. Because it's working, Burrows said.

"This year they were found in the East Branch of the Penobscot River. It's the first time in 25-plus years Atlantic salmon swam in the shadow of Katahdin," Burrows said.

This year, 63 wild Atlantic salmon returned to spawn in the Kennebec River, compared to 16 five years ago. In the Saco River, 94 returned, compared to 29 five years ago. And in the Penobscot River, the numbers are 3,123 compared to 1,469. It was the third best year for returns in that prized salmon water in 35 years of passing fish at the Veazie Dam, Burrows said.

But with changing economic times, Burrows said, fishermen and fishing groups need a call to arms. So he stood before his Trout Unlimited chapter in Portland and asked them to join the federation's newest effort to remove the first three dams on the Mousam River in Kennebunk.

The Mousam has 12 dams and 340 miles of river that is inaccessible to sea-run fish, exactly 99 percent of the river, making it the least accessible Atlantic salmon river in Maine. Public support can help, said Burrows.

"I just was at a meeting for the Royal River Dam. There were 60 people there. Nobody was saying, 'You can't take that away.' People are much more thoughtful at meetings like that than they were a decade ago," Burrows said. "Today, river restoration is not a crazy idea."

That said, Maine is behind the times.

In Pennsylvania, hundreds of dams have come down, and dozens have come down in New Hampshire, Burrows said, whereas in Maine, just 24 have been removed in the past 25 years.

"The pace is picking up. People see the benefit. It's not a foreign concept now," he said.

For years, fishermen around the Penobscot River scoffed at the moratorium on fishing for Atlantic salmon in the historic salmon pools.

But when you read the information brochures put out by the federation and the reasons for trying to save Salmo salar, which means "leaper," and then hear it's working, this movement draws people in.

Atlantic salmon adorn the earliest art, found on cave drawings in France that date to 25,000 years ago. It's a part of the mythology of Scotland and Ireland. And as the ASF points out, many First Nation communities settled along Atlantic salmon rivers.

The fighting game fish always has been impressive. A record 83-pound salmon was caught in Ireland in 1882, according to the federation. North America's largest recorded Atlantic salmon was a 55-pound fish caught on Quebec's Grand Cascapedia River in 1939.

There are several fish passages the federation is focused on restoring and dams it hopes to remove. If the trend of growing salmon numbers can continue for five to 10 years, Burrows said, taking the fish off the Endangered Species List could be up for discussion.

"It can happen, but not for another decade. In the '70s and '80s there were 3,000 to 4,000 fish returning to the Penobscot. To have a wild fishery, a lot more hard work needs to happen, Burrows said.

Staff Writer Deirdre Fleming can be contacted at 791-6452 or at:

dfleming@pressherald.com

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Vision Fly Fishing Canada Win Silver 7 Weight Fly Rod Contest

Vision Fly Fishing Canada

Win A Vision Silver 7 Weight Fly Rod

Win A Vision Silver 7 Weight Fly Rod - It's twofold. If you already like this page, you are in. If you want to be in twice, send a photo of your home waters, favourite fishing spot, to info@teamvision.ca. We will post it in a gallery and there is your second entry. The draw happens when we break 500 likes on this page. We are at 459 now.

So pimp this page out, recommend it to friends, share it to your wall, whatever. You could be swinging a Vision Silver fly rod in 2012.

here is the facebook link https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vision-Fly-Fishing-Canada/115486068496312 to register

2011 has been a good year for Vision in Canada. We have gained sales and exposure all across the country, and so we thought it was time to celebrate a bit. So now is your chance to win Vision's Silver Fly Rod. A 9 foot, 3 piece, 7 weight one to be exact. The Silver is a fast action bullet shooting rod designed for fishing Coastal Sea Trout and Salmon. The Silver is not afraid of high winds, salt water or high rivers. The Silver looks the part too. It's light Silver/Blue blank colour is matched by it's aluminum reel seat. It comes complete with a Dark Blue Cordura tube and a full Vision Warranty.

So how do you win? It's simple really. Email a photo of your favourite waters to info@teamvision.ca. You are entered. Or, go to ourFacebook Page and click the like button. You are entered. Even better, do both, and you will be entered twice. Our favourite photo will be selected for another yet to be named prize. The draw will take place when the Facebook Page reaches 500 likes. So spread it around. The sooner we get the there, the sooner the Silver finds a new home. Best of luck too everyone.

Vision Fly Fishing. There has never been a better time to Join The Cult.

Visit Our SHOP Website http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_VISION_canne_SILVER.htm

Jocelin & Sonie

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Vision: Ikon Zip Waders

Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Review

Vision: Ikon Zip Waders

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_VISION_waders_fr.htm

The first thing you notice about the Ikon Zip waders is of course the large zipper running down the front. In Europe zippers on waders are nothing new and in the U.S. the design benefits of using zippers on waders has only recently started to take hold.

The inclusion of a zipper on waders has many advantages. First, being able to unzip the wader makes putting the waders on incredibly easy. There is no real difference between putting on a regular pair of pants and zippered waders. All of the extra length and bulk from the upper part of the waders is open and you literally just step in and then zip them up. The ease of entering and exiting the waders also stresses the seams less, which can lengthen the life of the waders. Second, when taking the waders off or just unzipping them to relieve the bladder the zipper could not be anymore convenient. Third, the zipper allows you to help regulate temperature. On a hot day you can unzip the waders part way to let in some fresh air and for winter fishing I have found it helpful to partly unzip the waders when walking upstream against a strong current to keep from building up a sweat.

In addition to the zipper the Vision Ikon Zip waders feature six layers of F3.5 waterproof breathable material on the lower leg and three layers of F3.5 on the upper sections. By varying the number of layers of material to high and low stress points Vision has created a durable yet extremely lightweight pair of waders. The Ikon Zips are avaliable in size XS-XXL with the additional regular, long, short, and king sizing. The waders also have a water resistant front pocket on the outside and a zippered inside pocket for keeping your car keys and cell phone.

The neoprene feet are contoured for both left and right feet and have built in gravel guards and lace hooks. The gravel guards work great and at the end of a long day fishing a fine gravel and sandy stretch of river my wading boots were completely free of debris.

The Ikon Zips have elastic suspenders with fully adjustable buckles and quick release clips on the front. They also have small attachment rings just below the quick release clips, which can be used to attach a Vision chest pack or any number of accessories. The clips are small and if you decide not to use them they will not get in your way.

The waders also come with an elastic wading belt with a quick release clip. I found the elastic belt a nice touch and it can be cinched down tight enough to keep water out without binding. I did, however, find the belt loops on the waders a bit lacking. There are two thin loops on either side of the zipper and when putting the waders on the belt kept wanting to slip one of the loops. A third loop on the back of the waders would be a nice addition to help keep the belt in place when entering or exiting the waders.

The cut of the Ikon Zips is great! One reason I found these waders to be so nice is that they are not too baggy. The legs have plenty of room to wear layers for winter fishing and yet they do not have so much material that the legs rub against each other.

The other day I wore a thick military base layer with a pair of heavy fleece pants over top and the waders fit just right. The F3.5 material did a nice job keeping sweat from building up and at the end of day I was warm and dry.

In Sum

After wading with Ikon Zips I don't think I can go back to un-zippered waders. The Ikon's fit great and they have all the right features and more that one would come to expect from a top of the line wader. The 6/3 layering of F3.5 material makes for a light durable wader. Additionally, the cut of the wader was just about perfect. If you are in the market for a new set of waders, then without hesitation I recommend the Ikon Zips. Now I just need to figure out a use for my old set of waders.
A big thanks to Vision Fly Fishing and Steelhead Angler for sponsoring this review. I was not compensated in any other way for this blog post.