Category: Fly Fishing Product Reviews

  • A Review of the Waterworks Lamson Guru Reel

    A Review of the Waterworks Lamson Guru Reel

      Newly introduced in 2009, Guru entered the Lamson family as our lowest-priced fully machined fly fishing  reel. The signature arm-style element on the frame combines with open spokes to maximize structural strength and minimize weight. As with our other reels, Guru features true large arbor ratios. Guru is available in 4 weight through 10…

  • A Review of the Simms Hyalite Rain Pant

    A Review of the Simms Hyalite Rain Pant

    From awakening to backcountry showers within a one-man tent to the carwash effects of class IV rapids, the unrelenting wet calls for a packable pant that delivers dryness on multiple levels. Enter Simms’ Hyalite Rain Shell, with a ripstop waterproof-breathable construction and two-way side-leg zippers that minimize corrosion, while boosting ventilation. Additional pant features include…

  • A Review of the Fishpond Nomad Boat Net

    A Review of the Fishpond Nomad Boat Net

    The Nomad Boat Net is the largest composite net in the world. We designed the Nomad Boat Net to handle the needs of anglers who are catching (and releasing) very large fish. We’ve landed 25lb carp, huge rainbows, and bone fish in the net during testing. Like other Nomad nets they are comprised of a…

  • Fishpond has some sweet new stuff coming in 2015

    Fishpond has some sweet new stuff coming in 2015

    Denver, Colo. (July 21, 2014) – Fishpond, inc, is excited to unveil its new 2015 product line-up, including the introduction of CYCLEPOND™ fabric made from recycled commercial fishing nets throughout many more of the brand’s line of luggage, gear bags, packs and more. Sourced from fishing nets used to for ocean fishing, fishpond’s CYCLEPOND fabric…

  • Fishpond Collaborates with Chaco

    Fishpond Collaborates with Chaco

    That’s right Fishpond and Chaco got together and produced some SWEET new sandals and flips.  Here at the shop we sport sandals 8-9 months out of the year LOL. So we are more than a little excited to see these puppies hit the floor.  These are 2015 product and we should be seeing them in…

  • A Review of the Simms Slick Jacket

    A Review of the Simms Slick Jacket

    Description When rainfall powerwashes the Pacific Northwest, find returns of ocean-bright steelhead and seek fortress-like shelter in Simms’ new Slick Jacket. Propelled by GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric, with stretch, the Slick flows with your body for superior mobility, while the ultraclean outside-in design delivers snag-free performance from hood to bottom hem. Features include ample storage…

  • A Review of the Simms Solarflex Guide Glove

    A Review of the Simms Solarflex Guide Glove

    Crank on the oars, pole into a head-on wind toward tails at 11, and give your hands hope against harmful UV rays with Simms’ guide-approved gloves. Solarflex™ Guide Gloves feature plush UPF50 stretch fabric on the back of the hand, full-coverage cuffs, and water-resistant goat leather palms. Added material bolsters protection in the index and…

  • A Review of the Fishpond Cloudburst Gear Bag

    A Review of the Fishpond Cloudburst Gear Bag

    Our favorite thing to say about this bag is that it’s “often copied, but never duplicated.” But we keep that to ourselves, because the Cloudburst Gear Bag has gunwale hooks (the competition is always flipping their boats), an integrated waterproof cover (it is always raining on the competition’s side of town), and our signature waterproof…

  • A Review of the Fishpond Blue River Chest Pack

    A Review of the Fishpond Blue River Chest Pack

    One of our most popular packs, for a number of good reasons. The Blue River Chest/Lumbar pack is a great alternative to a vest, with the versatility to be worn as a lumbar, chest or sling pack. Regardless of how you wear it, everything you need on the water is right at your disposal, and…

  • A Review of the Fishpond Westwater Lumbar Pack

    A Review of the Fishpond Westwater Lumbar Pack

    Little brother to the Westwater Guide, the Lumbar Pack is fishpond’s answer to all those folks wanting big features in a size suited for a day on the bonefish flats or just an afternoon jaunt to a spring creek when the clouds are coming in. Water resistant, it keeps your flies and accessories dry, and…