We like fishing gear. We even like trying out new fishing gear and then writing what we think about it. Right now there are 229 posts about gear on our web site, and we often hear from folks that they’d like to see more. Not to worry – we’ve got a bunch in the works…
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Waterproof Backpacks for Wading
If you’re fishing in an environment where you’re on your own for more than a few minutes and deep wading might be involved, a true waterproof backpack is a really good idea. This is definitely the case at BC West on the Dean River. Many runs on the Dean can take an hour or more…
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10 Great Fly Fishing Gifts
Ho ho ho! Today’s topic is simple – 10 fly fishing gift ideas from $20 to $120. Have at it! Abel Nippers Yes, $50 nippers. They’re really nice and make a fantastic gift. Simms Patch Fly Box. It’s a little fly box that velcroes on to the fly patch on your jacket. Cool idea. The Little…
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Simms Shoes
Last week we told you about Simms‘ new dedication to camo. Today it’s all about shoes. Simms has 5 new shoes coming in early 2011. They’re all good looking shoes with some fishing-specific features, and several in particular we think are pretty cool. The Harbor Shoe that you see above is one of 3 that…
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Camo!
We recently got a walk through of the Spring 2011 product line from Simms, and over the next little while we’re going give you some of the highlights from our standpoint. Today we’re starting with a category of product that is maybe not the most technical but we think is pretty cool nonetheless – camo…
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Simms Wading Staff Recall
Today we’re helping our friends at Simms Fishing Products get the word out on a voluntary recall of some of their wading staffs. If you’ve purchased a Simms wading staff this year, have a read below for more details. Simms Fishing Products 61 Evergreen Drive Bozeman, MT 59715 877-789-6555 SIMMS FISHING PRODUCTS RECALLS WADING STAFFS…
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Simms Headwaters Sling Pack Review
When You Want A Sling Pack If you’re fishing for bonefish or steelhead or salmon, you don’t need to bring 42 different gizmos out on the water. You need a fly box, a few spools of tippet, your pliers and maybe just a few other gadgets. You’re also going to spend most of your time…
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Simms G3 Guide Pant Review
We like waist-high waders. There are plenty of situations in the world of angling where chest-high waders are overkill. If you’re fishing out of a driftboat or wading a shallow stream, you’re probably never going to wade in water deeper than your waist. Compared to chest waders, pant-length waders are cooler (temperature-wise, we mean), more…
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Simms Guide Windstopper Jacket Review
We like softshells because we think they’re a great compromise between warmth, comfort and breathability. The fact is, most of the time you’re on the water, a true hard shell like Gore-Tex is more waterproof, but less breathable and comfortable than it needs to be. We like hoods because they keep rain, cold air,…
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Simms Headwaters Reel Briefcase Review
We got really good feedback on our first video blog post last weekend, so we’re going to make a go of the video thing! Thanks to everyone who got in touch. Today we present a review of the Simms Headwaters Reel Briefcase. This is a simple, well-designed reel case that’s big enough to hold the…
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