Country Pleasures
100, 10816 Macleod Tr. S.
Calgary, Alberta, T2J 5N8
Phone: (403) 271-1016
Fax: (403) 271-5516
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Our Team - The Staff of Country Pleasures
Mike Gifford
Mike has resided in Southern Alberta for most of his life and has extensive experience fishing the Bow, the Crowsnest and the waters of Southeastern British Columbia. In the mid-1980's he guided anglers on the Bow River.
Mike has extensive fishing experience both in freshwater for trout, bass, and pike, and in saltwater for such diverse species as tarpon, bonefish and trevally. Mike resides in High River with his wife, Maureen, and his daughter, Caitlin, both of whom are enthusiastic and experienced fly fishers. If you have not had the opportunity to meet Mike, drop by the shop and do so.
Caitlin Gifford
Caitlin grew up fly fishing and started working in Country Pleasures at the age of 14. Her experience extends from Trout fishing all over Southern Alberta and British Columbia to stalking Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit in the Carribean. She has also developed an unhealthy interest in Steelhead. Currently in her second year of University, Caitlin works full time in the shop during the summer and part time during the winter while working on her degree in Environmental Science. With her experience we are sure that you will find Caitlin informative and helpful. And her friendly manner and sense of humor will keep you smiling.
Brent Piche
Brent grew up in Southern Alberta and has fly fished since he was eight. He spends a significant amount of time on Alberta waters, fishing year round. He enjoys hunting Bull Trout in Southwest Alberta, and fishes the Bow through both the summer and winter months. He is an accomplished fly tier, producing some exceptional and innovative patterns. He seems to have developed some sort of affliction related to Steelhead over the last couple of years which is bad for him but good for you if you need someone to show you how to tie Intruders.
Zach Southgate
Zach started fly fishing at the age of seven on small creeks in the foothills as well as on the Elk River in BC. He has now worked two summers with us. Zach fishes a TON!, any free time is spent on the water.
Zach prefers fishing dry flies, but enjoys fishing nymphs and streamers as the need arises.
Kevin Peterson
Kevin has been fishing the Bow for about 25 years now. Those of who are older remember the young guys bummin' flies and pestering fish on the Royal Bank in the late 80's. Kevin was one of those kids. He worked in the shop while attending High School in the early 90's and has guided for the last 15 years on the Bow.
He has fished extensively in both fresh and salt water, spending a bunch of time in the Florida Keys and Belize. He enjoys lots of different fishing including Pike, Steelhead, and backcountry fishing. He spends a lot of time in the outdoors hunting, birding, and fishing.
We are excited to have Kevin on staff. You'll find him to be astonishingly friendly and knowledgeable.
Feel free to contact our staff by phone (403) 271-1016 or by e-mail.