Category: Fly Fishing Product Reviews

  • A review of the Sage Accel Spey Rod

    A review of the Sage Accel Spey Rod

    Coming from Sage in August The Sage Accel Two-Handed Spey fly rod series is a new medium-fast action rod series that includes single hand, switch and spey rods. For the Accel Two-Handed Spey fly rod Sage has reinvented its G5 blank technology that was so well loved in the now classic Z-Axis series and the VXP series that the…

  • A Review of the Sage Salt Fly Rod

    A Review of the Sage Salt Fly Rod

      The Sage Salt fly rod takes advantage of Sage’s new Konnetic technology. Konnetic technology uses new materials combined with pioneering manufacturing methods and processes. This technology incorporates an optimized ratio of Sage’s proprietary resin to exclusive high modulus aerospace-grade carbon fiber. The construction methods used on the Sage Salt fly rod include Sage’s Advanced…

  • A Review of the Simms Windstopper Hoody

    A Review of the Simms Windstopper Hoody

    For years, Wyoming guides have rallied to eliminate “wind” from their judicious dialects. Say it. You’re doomed. Refrain and you might live to fish another day. When it rockets upstream, gusts down, and throws broadside sneak attacks, fight back and stay fishing with Simms’ proven WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell Hoody. Updated features include a longer length…

  • A Review of the Simms Bulkley Jacket

    A Review of the Simms Bulkley Jacket

      As kids we dreamed of Disneyland, “the happiest place on earth.” But since discovering the Bulkley, we’ve found a new source for supernatural fun. Simms’ Bulkley jacket combines a GORE-TEX® 2-layer shell, with the innovative all-weather insulation of PrimaLoft® ONE technology. River-inspired features include corrosion-fighting Nylon YKK® zippers and sliders, super-sized chest and fleece…

  • A Review of the Simms Hyalite Rain Jacket

    A Review of the Simms Hyalite Rain Jacket

    Description From sea level to summit, lightning-charged weather has a knack for the dramatic. When it spits and snarls, keep it calm and comfortable in Simms’ waterproof/breathable Hyalite Rain Shell. Shell tech includes a YKK® water-resistant zipper with tough nylon components for massive water resistance and minimum corrosion over time. Throw on the three-point storm…

  • A Review of the Simms 2014 Headwaters Convertible Wader

    A Review of the Simms 2014 Headwaters Convertible Wader

    Description Optimized for absolute functionality across rivers of opportunity, Simms’ Headwaters Convertible delivers top up—or down—performance depending on your fishing preferences. Wade aggressively, for instance, by taking advantage of chest-high capabilities, then cash in on waist-high comfort via an intuitive extension system for seamless conversions. Additional features include the easy-breathing benefits of a GORE-TEX® 3-layer…

  • A Review of The Simms 2014 G3 Guide Stockingfoot Wader

    A Review of The Simms 2014 G3 Guide Stockingfoot Wader

    Description Powered by 25-percent more breathable GORE-TEX® 5-layer Pro Shellfabric, Simms’ G3 wader just got revamped for a lifetime of in-river marching orders. Wrap raw hands in the convenience of a reach-through warming pocket with stormflaps and micro-fleece lining, then reach for everything you need for successful fishing missions via an intuitive zippered chest pocket…

  • A review of the Simms 2014 G4 Pro Stockingfoot Wader

    A review of the Simms 2014 G4 Pro Stockingfoot Wader

    Description From backyard boat ramp to AK tent camp, Simms’ G4 Pro wader is “lived in” by more professional guides than all others combined. Rugged and ultra-quiet 5-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell technology in the seat, leg, and waist takes stay-dry to the next level—enhancing your internal A/C capabilities with 25 percent more breathability. In addition,…

  • A review of the Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Wader

    A review of the Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Wader

    Great waders do not have to break the bank. Simms’ Freestone® Waders are engineered for strength, with center-seam construction to combat abrasion leaks and articulated knees for uninhibited mobility. And as for that South Island backing-packing mission that’s been gnawing at your imagination for years? Well… now you have an excuse to splurge. Features Center…

  • A Review of The Simms Headwaters Guide Hip Pack

    A Review of The Simms Headwaters Guide Hip Pack

      Streamlined, ergonomically-inclined, and built with a bulldozer blade’s worth of versatile storage, Simms’ Headwaters Guide Hip Pack is the largest hip pack in the lineup. Features include a molded front panel that safely stows a grip of gear and opens into a large workbench for convenient steam-side use. The main zippered compartment has an…