Category: Simms Fly Fishing Product Review

  • 2014 Simms Glove Line Up

    2014 Simms Glove Line Up

    Simms has gotten into the the techincal glove market big time and we have them all in stock here at the Kingfisher. Just like with their waders Simms went all in with the development of their glove line.   Simms G4 Glove GORE-TEX® waterproof performance for hard-working hands For hands used to hammering throttles and…

  • 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 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 Simms Riprap Wading Shoe

    A Review of the Simms Riprap Wading Shoe

    Fishing environments can throw plenty of obstacles at your feet. And Simms recognizes that a performance shoe, just like your boots, must keep pace with these blistering underfoot demands. The RipRap has a casual look and feel, but it’s ready to dodge, weave, and punch back thanks to wading boot technology such as StreamTread™soles. Features…

  • A Review of the Simms Oceantek Boot

    A Review of the Simms Oceantek Boot

    Description From Montauk stripers in skinny-water to marching for bull redfish in the thick of fall, Simms’ OceanTek™ Boot is engineered to exceed the demands of the sea. Boots are powered by an ultra-grippy non-marking Vibram® outsole and feature 360-degrees of rock-stomping rubber rand durability. Neoprene lined and sized for Simms waders or guard socks.…

  • A Review of the Simms Flats Sneaker

    A Review of the Simms Flats Sneaker

    Many of the most rewarding flats missions involve little more than an ankle-deep stroll on an incoming tide. There you’ll find numerous underwater microenvironments: from white sand to coral, volcanic rock, and lemon shark infested turtle grass. But no matter where your feet land the Flats Sneaker keeps you within casting range, with over-the-ankle coverage…

  • A Review of the Simms 2014 G3 Guide Boot

    A Review of the Simms 2014 G3 Guide Boot

    Simms’ G3 Guide™ Boot has blazed more miles than any other wading boot in existence—and it’s just warming up. Advancements to this year’s incarnation include the guide-approved performance of a RiverTread™ platform featuring proprioception, which minimizes rigid underfoot materials for enhanced feel whether on the trail or in the water. Vibram® IdroGrip outsoles add to this…

  • A Review of the Simms Vapor Wading Boot

    A Review of the Simms Vapor Wading Boot

    From high-elevation rivulets to coring into no-man’s land with nothing but bear mace and Ramen noodle rations, Simms’ new Vapor Boot gets you into the thick of it—faster. Its lightweight, minimalist design is maximized by a VaporTread™ platform/4.0mm Vibram® MegaGrip rubber outsole that effectively bridges the worlds of superior hiking speeds and traction-enhanced wading performance. Features…

  • A Revew of the Simms Rivershed Boot

    A Revew of the Simms Rivershed Boot

      Description Hell hath no furry like a river scorned. And with the easy-cleaning capabilities of this Cleanstream™inspired boot it takes little more than a quick rinse and scrub to keep the AIS demons at bay. Housed in a full perimeter of burly rubber, Riversheds™ fuse the exceptional support and durability of a true hiker,…