May 2012
In This Issue
Great New Products
Spring Special
Fishing Report
Used Drift Boats
Repairs & Maintenance
Caption Contest
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Spring Fishing!
Dear Friends, 

We hope you all had a good winter and we are looking forward to seeing you on the many rivers of the country. Thanks to you, at Hyde Boats we had one of our best years last year, and we are looking forward to a great 2012.

We'd like to thank all of you for your continual support of Hyde Boats! As YOUR biggest fans, we'd love any feedback you have for us on ways to further enhance our products or services to you!
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Drift Boat Motor Mount
Drift Boat Motor Bracket < In the past, mounting a motor on a drift boat has been difficult due to the distinct transom angle. Hyde Drift Boats has eliminated this problem by creating a lightweight platform that slides over the transom of most drift boats. The unique design provides superior strength, since it is supported on both sides. The motor mount is constructed of high-grade aluminum and will accommodate virtually any motor suitable for a drift boat. Buy here                                                         
               Rod Tube Liners

 > Our rod tube liners work as replacements in Hyde Boat rod tubes and other boat brands. They contain a cloth divider to allow two rods to be stored (with out tangling your lines in the tube). Also, check out our full rod tube assemblies that can also be retrofitted to many brands, makes, & models of drift boats.

Dan Bailey Waders (55% off!)


< Dan Bailey BLOW OUT!
Over 50%
off all Dan Bailey waders, boots, & reels. We have chest and waist high waders available. Act now while supplies last!

                   
                  Adjustable Foot Brace

> Always have just the right length for your legs on the foot brace. Excellent for fishing groups that have rowers of different heights. This brace can be retrofitted to most brands, makes, and models of drift boats.

Yeti Cooler Seat Assembly
< Yeti Coolers can also be used in your drift boat (in place of a Hyde aluminum storage box). Retrofitting a Yeti into your boat with Hyde's attachment kit is easy. Call us for details!

               Drift Boat Covers
Aqualon Boat Cover



> Keep your boat's finish in great shape with a sturdy travel cover! Now with built-in pockets for your rear leg brace, these covers are better than ever! Get yours today.

200,001 Flies Only $1.50 (each)
Hyde Fly Shop and Premium Flies
Just in! Over 1 hundred
new
fly patterns (in addition to the thousands of fly patterns we already have in inventory!) Come in to the
Hyde Fly Shop
and get stocked up with flies for the season. We carry only the highest quality flies available from manufacturers like Umpqua, Montana Flies, Solitude, and more... We also carry TFO rods, reels, and sell Idaho Fishing Licenses. Call (800) 444-HYDE for current fishing reports on our local waters.
Spring Special!
New Spring Special includes:
- 2012 Hyde Professional Series 16.8' High Side Drift Boat (choose your colors)
- 2012 Hyde Deluxe Drift Boat Trailer
- Front and Rear Pedestal with Tempress Fishing Seats
- Double Lid Rowers Storage Box
- Front and Rear Leg Braces
- Oars
- Anchor
All for only $6,995! Only a limited quantity available at this price, please call (800) 444-4933 for remaining inventory.
Pro Staff Fishing Report
Tennessee Tailwaters
It's been a well known fact that fishing in the Smokies has been pretty good. Heck, it's April, so it's more or less a given that the streams in the Smokies should be fishing well. But the tailwaters? How are they fishing? Well... It is April, the flows are perfect, and the bugs are starting to hatch. Most of the fish we're catching are on nymphs. A #16 Beadhead Pheasant Tail or Zelon Nymph has been the fly of choice. We're also see some pretty good caddis hatches on the Holston so dry fly opportunities are only getting better. No real hatch of Sulphurs on the Clinch yet, but it's only a matter of time.

Ian & Charity Rutter - 865.448.0467 - R & R Fly Fishing - Townsend,TN

Shenandoah Valley (VA)
Shenandoah National Park/ Blue Ridge Parkway/ GW National Forest Brook Trout Streams: These streams are in great shape and the fishing so far this Spring has been fantastic.  They are very spooky and will only become more so as summer nears.  This week you will find Little Yellow Stoneflies, Gray Drakes, March Browns and even a few Sulfurs starting in the southern sections.  6x tippet will help but you can still get by with 5x.  We have done well with our Mr. Rapidan Parachute in #16, Brown Delta Wing Caddis #14 or #16 and Murray's Little Yellow Stonefly dry #16.

This year Murray's Fly Shop Celebrates it's 50th Anniversary.  We are having a celebration party on May 19, 2012 from 4-7 pm in downtown Edinburg, VA.  Tickets are $15 and includes live music, food, drinks and raffle prizes (available by calling 540-984-4212 or at www.murraysflyshop.com).  All proceeds go to Earth Korps - a non-profit located in Edinburg, VA that is tirelessly cleaning trash out the the Shenandoah River and it's tributaries.

Jeff Murray - 540.984.4212 - murraysflyshop.com - Edinburg, VA

Snake River (Idaho)
Well the rivers are high! Henry's Fork is high and going for greatness. Check the flows on box canyon as this may be the only good float. The South Fork is still in good shape (8000 cfs today) and mostly clear. The run off is starting in Eastern Idaho with temperatures in the 80's some days. Fall river, lower Henry's Fork, and Warm River stretches are high and off color.

Jim (Bear) Peterson - 800.444.4933 - Hyde Drift Boats - Idaho Falls, ID  
Used Drift Boats
More Used Drift Boats are available (shown in our listing online). There are used drift boats coming in and out daily, so call (800) 444-HYDE for the most current updates also our online used boat listing is updated regularly.

Featured Used Drift Boat
Used 2000 Hyde 16.8 High Side Drift Boat $5,295 #1033

This 2000 Hyde 16.8 High Side Drift Boat was just traded in to Hyde! It includes a bow storage compartment with door, front storage box with Tempress fishing seat, a double lid rowers storage box with low back rowers seat, a rear pedestal with Tempress fishing seat, front and rear leg braces, rowers foot brace, rod storage tubes, raised level floors for passenger and rower safety and comfort, side anchor system, EZ Pull anchor assembly, trailer, oars and anchor for $5295.00.
Repairs and Maintenance
  
Hyde Repairs all makes and models Spring is upon us, get your boat ready for the season!
The Hyde Service and Repair Team is able to do boat tune-ups and repairs on any brand, make, or model of drift boat! Give us a call to schedule your boat at (800) 444-HYDE(4933) ext.108. 

Caption Contest
Write a caption for the images below for a chance to win prizes from Hyde Boats!
 
  We'll post the top few responses online and show the contest winnersTop contestants will receive a FREE Hyde T-Shirt from the Drift Boat Store.com!

Email us your responses (you can check for winners on the caption contest page). Thanks for joining in and good luck!



View the winning captions      < (from our previous contest)
 
1st Place - "Let's throw him back, we're limited out!" (Drew Anderson)
2nd Place - "In the penalty box again!" (Rob Bridge)
3rd Place - "The all new Hyde-A-Bed" (Mark Brodie)

See other great captions on our
We look forward to talking with you!Hyde Drift Boats Sales Team
(800) 444-HYDE(4933) - Email - 1520 Pancheri Dr. Idaho Falls, ID 83402
 
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