FFE 2014 Magazine by Flyfish Europe

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FLYFISH EUROPE MAGAZINE #3

SPRING 2014

Spring 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS -

SCOTT 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20

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THE WATERWORKS LAMSON 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

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SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS 128 132 133 134 135 136 138 139

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Ultimate Scandi Taper Atlantic Series/Scandi Extreme Skagit Series Spey Tips & Shooting lines Tippets/Leaders Mastery Series Sharkskin/Mastery Textured Supra/Professional/Air Cel

141 SMITH OPTICS

145 | ChromaPop Glass 146 | Techlite Polarized Glass 148 | Carbonic Polarized Glass

ARX Speedster Vanquish ULA Force SL Litespeed IV Velocity Guru HD Guru Konic II

SIMMS 55 67 79 95 101 107 111 119 120

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149 LOON OUTDOOR

Waders Footwear Outerwear Layering Sportswear Women´s Vests & Packs Hats & Tee´s Accessories

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Floatants/Sinkets Caddies/Line Care Tools Fly tying UV Gear Care/Indicators

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Petri Heil, 2013 was a great year! The G4Z and G4 Pro waders were launched and Speedster and Arx made it a record year for reels. In the fall Scott Radian won “Best Freshwater Fly Rod” at the IFTD show in Las Vegas and for the first time, a fly rod won the “Best of Show” award at a ICAST/IFTD fishing trade show ever. You can now cast the Radian rods at your local dealer. I have to share with you that in my 22 years in the trade I have never seen a demand for a fly rod like this before... In the spring FFE will launch a double-handed version of the Radian based on the same technology especially developed for our brand new UST Shooting heads. A full-frame version of the Speedster will become available in May/June. Please stay tuned on our web page and join us on Facebook for release dates ets. The benchmark of waders, the first new Simms G3 Stockingfoot Waders has just arrived at our warehouse. It looks like 2014 will be another great year for fly-fishers who appreciate high quality gear! Make sure to visit your local dealer before gearing up for your upcoming adventures. When you do; take a close look at the new wading boots from Simms. The new Vapor and G3 boots will blow you away! Continue to pursue your dreams, take time off to fish and try not to worry too much.

Jarle L. Kristiansen Flyfish Europe

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TEXT EIRIK FJELLDAL

PHOTO EIRIK FJELLDAL & WILLY FJELLDAL

Chasing Salmon and Seatrout with a flyrod is in many ways a life long learning experience. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about connecting to a feeling where `everything is in its right place` and how to get there through a set of skills and a certain mindset based on previous hard earned experiences. You need to make the river work for you. But how? Start by getting your basics covered for the season of 2014.

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The hardcore Scandinavian(Atlantic Salmon) flyfisherman needs, wants and dreams can arguably be defined in all the time, energy, pure doggedness and steadfast devotion they put into the chase after the ultimate prize. Silver. That is often how you are rewarded in this game and thereby also measured the time spent in the river, the time your fly spends swinging through the waters and how good you are at it. The ultimate judge and jury of your effort, skill and performance - A salmon or a seatrout that nails your fly! Salmon fishing is a craft that develops through hard work and experience. The more time you spend on the river under different conditions, the more complete of an angler you will become if you have the right mindset and focus. Learning about the different pools and how they work under different water levels and conditions, is invaluable knowledge and a great asset to help you be successful. Building up a base of knowledge on what works and not under different conditions may actually be key for success, and in many cases the exact thing that make some fishermen more successful than others. But everybody has to start somewhere. The Basics It all starts with having a well balanced and adapted gear. From your leader, shooting head, shooting line and of course the rod it self. It all starts with the first cast and learning the basics of a flycast. Your equipment should not be the limiting factor in the equation, rather your own knowledge and experience should.

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It all starts with having a well balanced and adapted gear.

Together with good casting skills, you are equipped with the tools and assets that will help you develop casting distance, accuracy and leader turnover. This is your number 1 homework - properly adapt your gear and practice casting skills. This may be the biggest favour you can do to your self for starters and your first step up on your own personal stairway to reaching salmon flyfishing heaven. You need to set yourself up for success right from the start, and not let your kit or casting skills be the limiting factor once you stand in the river. Believe me, it will make things easier to learn and so very much more enjoyable. Of course the fish don’t see how tight you can squeeze those loops and could`t care less about what brand your rod and reel is. Surely you can catch fish on a bad cast, but you are much less likely too. Gear problems and lack of casting skills are probably the number one reason and breeding ground for frustration that will take the edge out of what you really should be focused on - how you actually fish and how you manage your swing. Unfortunately, there are also many examples of beginners and intermediates who go wrong in obsessing about the cast at the exclusion of learning to properly swing the fly. Its how you present your fly that is key and what you should pay attention to first and foremost, after getting your gear tuned and have acquired decent casting skills. How you control and master the fly swing at the proper depth and at the right speed, is in many ways the very essence in salmon and seatrout fishing. It’s how you work your fly once it is in the river through mending the line up or down, creating the right amount of belly upstream or downstream that sets the pace of the fly. Bluntly said, a big downstream belly will move the fly fast, an upstream belly will make the fly move slow. Take some time for yourself to experiment and play around with a floating line. See how for example, holding the rod tip downstream affects your line belly and further affects the fly? FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

What happens when you hold the rod tip high versus keeping it low through the drift? What happens when you follow the fly with the rod tip through the drift? Learn to be good at managing your flyline through seams and eddies to keep your fly moving. Never forget that flyspeed is key to producing takes and more often than not in salmon fishing, speed is a very good thing. Play around with making casts at different angles across the river, also in tight positions and with little effort as possible without making to much unnecessary disturbance on the water. This is where the craft of salmon fishing lies and it has a price - mostly it comes with experience. Hard earned experience. It is the very key to unlock new levels of fishing and how good you will become at it. Alongside with keeping the faith that the pull will eventually come.

What often separates the novice from the experienced is that they have their line system properly sorted out. They know the properties of the different lines and when to use them and for what purpose. Conditions can change fast on the river and you should be prepared to meet whatever mother nature throws at you. This is a sport that often plays out on the `marginal level` it seems. For example the difference between using a sink 2/3 or a sink 5 could actually mean the difference between a hook up or not in a certain pool. Not to mention a significant rise in the water level as a result of heavy rain is often a `gamechanger` and results in a change of plans and how to go about it.

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A leap forward… Now take the challenge and invest time to learn the same with sinking lines. I can guarantee you it will not only elevate your fishing experience and enjoyment to another level, it will take your fly to places it definitely needs to be in order to get a hook up in many situations. Some of the best salmon fishermen I know are truly masters of managing sinking lines and it is perhaps the main reason why many of them hook up those 30 lb+ salmon every year.

And options are a good thing right..?

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You might want to spend some time to think through your line system and through the perspective of what river you will be fishing, how the pools look like and their character. Last but not least, when you arrive at the river of your dreams, you would want to be prepared for every possible scenario that meets you.

Zen…? Flyfishing is in many ways about connecting to a feeling and rhythm. Connecting with the right feeling where everything just flows and feels right. The rod and line almost feels like an extension of your arm and everything is done with the right timing and in a mindful state, but without actually thinking about it. A sort of heightened situational awareness where you feel the consistent pull of the line and motion of the fly as it works through the current. Casting and swinging salmon flies should almost be like your personal yoga or tai chi session where you feel and visualize. Where you are not only connected to your gear, but also connected to nature and always on the lookout for changes or signs that can influence what you’re doing and your plan.

Back to setting yourself up for success - having a proper system that includes everything from a floating line to a really heavy sinking line will give you options no matter what the conditions are like and for every situation. And options are a good thing right..?

It can be a drop in water level, a weather change, a little swirl at the end of the pool, a little silvery flash in the water, a tail fin that silently breaks the surface right where the sweet spot is. Indicating to you that a new fish have just arrived in the pool. So what is your plan?

Since most of us don`t have the opportunity to get our flies wet in «million dollar» pools teeming with agressive salmon. We have to settle for the fact that we are God-given a strike of luck and hit good conditions like right water levels, water temperature, right weather and fresh running fish during our week of fishing.

- Salmon fishing is a set of skills and a mindset. It all starts with getting youre basics sorted out. Well balanced and adapted gear and good casting skills. Then start to get proficient on you’re flyswing. Get connected to the right feeling and rhythm in you’re flyfishing. - Get to know the properties of you’re flylines. A sink 5 head have very different properties in the water than a sink 1/3/5 for example - learn when to use what based on the character of the pool and what you want to achieve. - Constantly keep building a base of knowledge of the rivers, beats and pools you fish. You can do this through a guide, internet, locals and of course your fishing buddies. Sharing experiences is truly one of the great things about this sport and we all have them in one form or another. An idea is to writing a fishing log and after a while you might start to see repeating patterns and get a more intimate knowledge for the river. Use your base of knowledge actively and incorporate it into you’re plan. If something worked under similar conditions 1 year ago in a certain pool, chances are it might work this year as well. Remember that many fish get caught during `bad conditions` as well. - Work consciously on fine-tuning and improving all you’re skills and not just casting. If you are ambitious in the craft of salmon fishing, explore and develop things like how to `read` the water/pools, line choice, flyselection, the choice of fishing method in different pools, different type of casts and performing them without disturbing the fish etc. - Flyfishing for salmon is like everything else that you want to be really good at - Its a craft and if you want to be good at it you have to do it a lot. Be dedicated and try to be systematic in you’re approach and have some discipline. Be open for that its a life long learning process filled with ups and downs. `Rome wasn`t built in a day`.. - Try not to become a `slave` of old traditions and conventions. Don’t be a `sheep that follows the heard` - try for example to fish for the secret salmon that don’t see many flies. Experiment and challenge you’re self, the reward might be that bonus fish you otherwise would not hook up with. Variation is the spice of life. - Don’t underestimate the importance of having good flies. You’re fly is what provokes or triggers the fish to take - after all, it is what the salmon see and reacts to. Remember flyspeed is key when fishing! - Don´t get lost in fly patterns. Having a box with 20 different patterns might be overdoing it, try rather to go for 5-6 different patterns and have each pattern in several sizes instead. - Pay attention to what goes on in the river and around it. Be concentrated and become `one`with yore surroundings. A fish jumping at the tail of the pool, increase/decrease in water level, weather changes etc - salmon fishing is a marginal business and changes creates opportunities that should be considered in you’re plan. FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

Started in a basement on Cook Street in San Francisco back in 1973 when Harry Wilson followed his dream of building a better fly rod. Being an accomplished engineer and angler, Harry left his job as an executive to pursue his passion for building the world’s finest fly rods. Incorporated in 1974, and named after Harry’s son, Scott, the company quickly became known for fine fiberglass fly rods. Innovations like the first five piece rods for backpacking and traveling anglers caught the attention of serious fishermen. In the early 70’s, graphite came on the scene. Scott was there to lead the charge, and was the company that realized this material allowed rod designers to build the first performance long light line rods. Scott introduced a new concept in fly rods in 1975, a 9 foot rod for a 4 line that opened the eyes of anglers around the world. In 1975, Harry Wilson hired his first employee, and he and his team developed and grew the company from Wilson’s basement to a rod company known across the globe in just a few short years.. With business booming, Scott moved to a new location across the Bay to meet the needs of increased demand. In 1993, Scott moved operations from Berkley, California to Telluride, Colorado. The Telluride facility soon began to stretch at the seams, and a new facility was built in Montrose, Colorado where we operate today, continuing our traditions of innovation and handcrafting every Scott rod.

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ARC MIL-SPEC III

Tech Spec.

ReAct

MIL-SPEC III

ReAct

Advanced Reinforced Carbon for reducing torque and increasing strength. Scott is the leader in carbon blank reinforcements. Our latest ARC technology adds hoop strength to our blanks without adding weight, and counteracts torque that can reduce casting accuracy and line control. ARC helps us create low-mass thin-walled blank designs by providing the most advanced reinforcement. And that’s just good ol’ science meets engineering meets design.

MULTI ARC MODULUS

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MULTI ARC MODULUS

Fine-tuned flex and recovery. Scott pioneered the use of multi modulus fiber lay ups in blank design. By varying the fiber tensile modulus along the length of the rod, we’re able to more precisely control the stiffness and recovery speed of our blanks. The result is a rod that loads and unloads more smoothly.

FIBERS WITH DIFFERENT MODULUS DESIGNED INTO SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF THE ROD FINE TUNES FLEX AND RECOVERY

Fine-tuned flex and recovery. Scott pioneered the use of multi modulus fiber lay ups

in blank design. By varying the fiber tensile modulus along the length of the rod, UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL GUIDES we’re able to precisely control the stiffness and recovery speed of our blanks. The GUIDES

UNIVERSAL GUIDES

result is a rod that loads and unloads more smoothly.

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TITANIUM MULTI AN INNER CORE OF REINFORCING ARC TECHNOLOGY MODULUS

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STRONG, LOW-MASS WALLS ARE MADE POSSIBLE USING ARC TECHNOLOGY

Advanced Reinforced Carbon reduces torque and increases strength.

Enhanced feel, incredible stability and unequalled performance. X-Core combines the industry’s leading composite technologies with cutting edge design.

10 out of 10 engineers (that’s all of ‘em!) agree that diameter is proportional to Scott is the leader in carbon blank reinforcements. Our latest ARC technology adds hoop stiffness and strength, and X-Core (Expanded Core) technology, delivers blanks that feel and maintain stability better than any other design approach. that can reduce strength to our blanks without addingtransmit weight, and counteracts torque FIBERFUSE We use fast taper mandrels with low-mass thin-walled blanks and proprietary RESIN ARC casting accuracy and line control. reinforcement to create rods that have stiffness with feel, and stability with sensitivity.

MULTI MODULUS X-CORE X-CORE

FIBERFUSE RESIN

This design helps the rod come alive in your hands. It’s a superior approach to the slow taper, thick walled designs that deliver stiffness at the expense of feel.

NATURAL TITANIUM FINISH

Our all new FiberFuse enhanced resin system uses new chemistry to create bonds between each graphite fiber that are over 20% stronger than conventional epoxy NATURAL TITANIUM resins. FINISH

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LARGER DIAMETER FOR INCREASED STABILITY LOW-MASS THIN WALL FOR TOUCH AND FEEL

SMALLER DIAMETER IS LESS STABLE THICK WALL DEADENS FEEL

FAST TAPER FOR POWER AND CONTROL

SLOW TAPER MUTES CONTROL

Enhanced feel, incredible stability and unequalled performance. X-Core combines the industry’s leading composite technologies with cutting edge design. Diameter is proportionTITANIUM al to stiffness and strength, and X-Core, or Expanded Core, technology delivers blanks that MIL-SPEC transmit feel and maintain stability better than any other design approach. NATURAL NATURAL

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FINISH We use fast taper mandrels with low-mass, thin-walled blanks and proprietary ARC rein-

forcement to create rods that have stiffness with feel, and stability with sensitivity. This design X-CORE helps the rod come alive in your hands. It’s a superior approach to the slow taper, thick MIL-SPEC walled III designs that deliver stiffness at the expense of feel.

Walk down a rod rack at your local fly shop and you’ll notice something different about Scott rods. The Scott Natural Finish is all about making your rod lighter, more durable, and better performing. We’re firm believers in the natural beauty of graphite. A natural finish blank is built to exacting tolerances. Scott’s advanced resin systems permeate the blank, leaving a durableVIBRATIONS finish that will stand up to years of abuse. COMPROMISE FEEL AND CONTROL REACT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES VIBRATIONS COMPROMISE FEEL AND CONTROL REACT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES

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BY SAPPING ENERGY FROM YOUR CAST BY SAPPING ENERGY FROM YOUR CAST

RECOVERYRECOVERY SPEED TOSPEED MINIMIZE VIBRATIONS TO MINIMIZE VIBRATIONS AND MAXIMIZE FEEL ANDFEEL EFFICIENCY AND MAXIMIZE AND EFFICIENCY

MIL-SPEC ARC III S2penetrates GLASSthe surface of the aluminum, creating the hardest, Our Mil-Spec III anodize S2 GLASS mostMULTI durable, and most corrosion resistant finish available. Mil-Spec III prevents galvanic reactions with dissimilar metals and is resistant to temperatures above 480C. MODULUS

S2 GLASS Scott’s proprietary S2 glass is an innovative highly unidirectional glass and epoxy composite that helps us continue to advance fiberglass rod design.

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MADE IN USA

Our glass rods are light, responsive, and exhibit the highest recovery speeds in fiberglass rods. Now you get all the feel of glass with high performance.

MADE IN USA

With the highest strength to weight ratio and corrosion resistance of any metal, our titanium guide frames let you worry about the fishing, and not about the salt.

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We use guides made from materials chosen ReAct ReActfor their strength, lightness, and corrosion MODULUS resistance. Frames are made from pure titanium - 65% lighter than equivalent stainless steel guides, and 100% corrosion resistant. Silicon carbide rings are diamond polished to create the smoothest surface of any ceramic material. Just like our frames, SiC is resistant to abrasion, corrosion, and thermal shock.

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UNIVERSAL GUIDES

REACT SIGNIFICANTLY REACT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES RECOVERYRECOVERY SPEED SPEED INCREASES TO MINIMIZE VIBRATIONS TO MINIMIZE VIBRATIONS AND MAXIMIZE FEEL AND MAXIMIZE FEEL AND EFFICIENCY AND EFFICIENCY

ReAct technology combines our X-Core design with a new complex materials and taper system to create a break-through in fast action rod design. Distance, control and accuracy are compromised by waves that vibrate in the rod, even after the cast has been made. Simply making the rod stiffer to stop these vibrations kills feel. ReAct counteracts energy sapping vibrations by speeding the recovery of the blank without the need to stiffen the rod with more material. This puts the feel in fast. And that’s a UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL GUIDES really good thing.

UNIVERSAL GUIDES

These new, patented, American made guides from Snake Brand feature radius feet which conform to the blank, have the best corrosion resistance, andGUIDES even have a UNIVERSAL self-lubricating finish to shoot line farther.

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ReAct EXCESS VIBRATIONS EXCESS VIBRATIONS COMPROMISE FEEL COMPROMISE FEEL AND CONTROL AND CONTROL BY SAPPING ENERGY ENERGY BY SAPPING FROM YOUR CAST FROM YOUR CAST

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MIL-SPEC III X-CORE

The all new T3h two handed and switch rods advance casting and feel with X-Core technology. Find out how easy it is to form tight flat loops and reach far off lies. Whether you like to skate or dredge there is a T3h optimized for your two handed fishing.

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Available in line weights 4-10.

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MIL-SPEC INTERNAL FERRULE MULTI X-CORE III ARC SLEEVE FERRULEMODULUS

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MULTI NATURAL MODULUS FINISH TITANIUM T3h SWITCH 1064/4 - Grip p Perfect for swinging small soft hackles and skating dries on your favorite trout waters. This rod will allow you to spey fish with smaller flies and light tippet. Discover the fun in taking two-handed tactics to the trout stream. TITANIUM T3h SWITCH 1106/4 - Grip p TheNATURAL choice for seatrout and smaller salmon on smaller FINISH waters where tight quarters call for a combination of spey and single-hand techniques.

T3h SWITCH 1108/4 - Grip p looking for a switch rod to handle NATURAL NATURAL A workhorse for anglers both sinking and floating lines. FINISH FINISH T3h 1286/4 - Grip o The perfect summer grilse rod. It handles floating lines and lightly dressed flies with ease. Perfectly matched with modern Scandinavian and Skagit shooting heads. FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

T3h 1287/4 - Grip o The perfect all-around two hander. This rod peforms equally well with floating lines or sink tips. Light and balanced, it’s a great choice when you need one rod to cover a wide variety of techniques throughout the season.

T3h 1409/4 - Grip o The backbone of the T3h lineup. This rod typifies the versatility and smoothness of the T3h series. If you need to cover lots of water and fish different water depths, this model is a great choice.

T3h 1357/4 - Grip o Our favorite rod for swinging flies with floating lines. Light in the hand and lively, this rod casts beautiful loops on mid and long belly lines. The perfect blend of power and finesse.

T3h 1509/4 - Grip o A great rod for big waters and the big fish you’ll find in them. The extra length helps form clean D-loops with long belly lines and controls swing speed at long distances.

T3h 1288/4 - Grip o Our top choice for modern spey techniques and shooting head systems. This rod handles floating and sinking tips easily and casts tight, precise loops. It has progressive power for compact casts off the tip or fully loaded casts that use the whole rod for long distance casting with the heaviest tips. T3h 1358/4 - Grip o A great rod for summer salmon fishing when early season dry line techniques unfold into heavier sink tips and larger flies.

T3h 1510/4 - Grip o A great choice for early season when fast currents and fast-sinking tips are the norm. Lots of power to wear down powerful mint bright fish, and reach those far seams with long casts. T3h 1610/4 - Grip o Our most powerful two hander for big or high water conditions. This rod makes very long casts with heavy tubes and handles fast-sinking tips with ease. If you fish early season runoff conditions in Russia or Europe this rod will become an indispensable piece of gear.

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T2h rods have a smooth power delivery and great stability when changing directions to make long pretty casts. Our blank technology helps eliminate torque that can cause poor loop shape and loss of distance. It also allows you to access power when you need it without over or under powering your casts. Available in line weights 5-10. FLEX PROFILE FLEX PROFILE

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NICKLE SILVER HARIKI FERRULE

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T2h 1458/4 - Grip i This rod balances light in the hands and casts tight clean loops effortlessly. Spot on for fishing floating or sink tip lines in the summer with feel and accuracy. When long distance casts are called for but you don’t want to jump up to a 9 or 10 weight rod, this is the choice.

T2h 1509/4 - Grip i A great rod for big water and big fish from BC to Russia. The extra length helps form clean D-loops with longer bellied lines and control fly speeds at long distances. This is the perfect big water swing rod.

T2h 1357/4 - Grip i A great overall tohander. Light and strong eough to wear down bigger fish.

T2h 1409/4 - Grip i The backbone of the T2h line up, the 1409/4 should be in any serious two handed angler’s arsenal. This rod typifies the versatility and smooth power transfer of T2h rods. If you need to cover lots of water and fish different water depths, this model is a great choice.

T2h 1510/4 - Grip i A great choice for fast currents and fast sinking tips. Lots of power to wear down big salmons... The rod will make you each those far seams with long casts.

T2h 1258/4 - Grip i A top choice for modern river techniques with shooting heads or Skagit lines. It has progressive power allowing for compact casts off the tip to fully loaded casts that use the whole rod to propel line great distances.

T2h 12510/4 - Grip i This short rod was developed specifically for salmon fanatics who plan their year around the migration of big brutal fish. Yes, it will handle 750 grains of line, and yes, it will beach a 20 kilo Atlantic Salmon.

T2h 1610/4 - Grip i This rod makes very long casts with heavy flies and sinking lines. If you fish early season with high waters this will be the tool to use.

An ultralight rod that can be fished either single handed or two handed for half pounders and for applying two handed techniques on the trout stream. This is the perfect size spey/switch rod when your favorite river is running big and those fish on the other bank once seamed out of reach, the 1085/4 T2h is your answer. It is an easy rod to load and it makes covering water effortless.

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Stealthy, light, and stable, L2h are the value high performance two handed and switch rods. Easy to cast, smooth and powerful, these rods have the recovery and positive tracking to handle aggressive short heads. And they’re handcrafted right in our Colorado shop. MIL-SPEC X-CORE III

Available in line weights 5-10. FLEX PROFILE FLEX PROFILE

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L2h SWITCH 1105/4 - Grip j A light switch rod that can be fished either overhead or two handed for half pounders and for applying two handed techniques for trout.

L2h 1256/4 - Grip k The L2h 1256/4 handles floating lines and lightly weighted flies with ease. A great choice for fishing lighter flies and tips on today’s Skagit and Scandinavian heads.

L2h 1409/4 - Grip k The all around work horse of the L2h series will cover most conditions with smooth power and crisp clean loops. A very adaptable rod that handles a variety of lines & tapers equally well. If you fish bigger water for heavier fish, this is it.

L2h SWITCH 1106/4 - Grip j This light line switch rod is perfect for targeting summer runs or for taking your two handed game to the trout stream.

L2h 1257/4 - Grip k Light, smooth and responsive, this is an ideal rod for most steelhead and salmon conditions. This rod casts beautiful long flat loops and has a progressive bending curve to supply power when it’s needed.

L2h SWITCH 1157/4 - Grip j A great all-purpose switch rod for small to medium sized rivers, sea trout, grilse and medium sized salmon. This rod has the grunt to lift heavy rigs and turn powerful fish.

L2h 1308/4 - Grip k A fast powerful rod that pairs well with Scandi heads or Skagit style lines. Great for sink tips, and short quick casting strokes.

L2h 1510/4 - Grip k The big gun. Take this rod on early season high water trips or when bigger rivers are swollen with rains or snow melt and long casts with heavy tips and big flies are called for. Sinking shooting heads, longer spey lines or Skagit. You’ll be well prepared.

L2h SWITCH 1158/4 - Grip j For heavy lifting in the switch rod category. Perfect for rivers where space is confined but you still expect to hook up with bigger fish, equally at home in Scotland as in Norway or Russia. Sinking lines and the new compact heads pair perfectly with this rod. FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

Radian

Until now, you’ve had to choose between a rod with power and line speed, or a rod with touch and feel. But thanks to Scott, those days are over.

Fast and Feel have finally come together. The all new award- winning Radian from Scott. We dramatically increased recovery speed with our new ReAct technology. By minimizing energy- sapping vibrations, ReAct creates SPEED fast RECOVERY action, high line speed rods with all the nuance and feel of a presentation rod. FASTEST

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There isn’t a finer production rod in existence. Features like titanium framed SiC stripping guides, custom reel seats with burled box elder spacers, the very top grade Portuguese cork, and the new patented Universal snake guides from American maker Snake Brand round out the most fully loaded rods to ever grace a rod rack. X-CORE

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RADIAN 854/4 - Grip l

Quick, sensitive, and light in the hand, the 854/4 is right at home in small and medium size rivers with small and medium-sized dries and lightly weighted nymphs. Incredible feel and touch paired with control and line speed make this pure fun to fish.

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This is the rod for dry fly and light nymph fishing when long leaders and fine tippets are matched with long casts and complex mends.

RADIAN 1004/4 - Grip l

The rod for nymphing specialists. If you fish high stick nymph techniques like Czech styles, this is the tool. Light enough to hold out all day with a sensitive tip for quick positive hook sets.

RADIAN 855/4 - Grip l

The 8’6” Radian loads at closer range than the 9 footer, making this rod well-suited to fishing small to medium size freestones.

RADIAN 905/4 - Grip l

Truly an all-purpose fast-action 5 weight. The Radian 905/4 can turn over big flies or 16 foot dry fly leaders over a wide range of fishing distances. A powerful butt section paired with a sensitive tip make this rod incredibly versatile and almost effortless to fish. FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

RADIAN 1005/4 - Grip l

A great rod for nymphing, or float tube. The longer length helps control line drag and makes roll casting easy.

RADIAN 906/4 - Grip l

The Radian 906/4 excels at delivering large and wind-resistant flies at longer distances, while offering a tip sensitive enough to protect tippet. When you need power to handle big trout, big flies and big winds, reach for this rod.

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Built off of the standard Radian 6 weight blank. Built with streamer and nymph fishing in mind, it is fitted with a wells grip and saltwater-safe anodized aluminum reel seat and a fighting butt.

RADIAN 956/4 - Grip l

The specialist streamer and nymph rod, the This is the rod to reach for when you’re fishing deep. Superb line control for long distance mending, and the power to deliver heavy nymph rigs.

RADIAN 957/4 - Grip m

Designed to handle both streamer and nymph fishing with large flies, the 957/4 offers great line control at distance balanced with a strong butt section to turn hard-fighting fish.

RADIAN 1007/4 - Grip m

A top choice for salmon and steelhead fishing with floating and intermediate lines. Very smooth with single hand spey casts and long roll casts, this rod also helps manage line and fly speed for perfect swings.

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The Radian 9 foot 8 weight has the tippet protection and mending abilities you won’t find in any other 8 weights. The Radian generates the line speed needed to turn over larger flies and still loads at closer range. A great crossover saltwater for that occassional trip to the flats.

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A favorite rod for stillwater fishing. This rod handles sinking and floating lines, long leaders and multi fly rigs with ease.

The rod of choice for large anadromous fish. Paired with a long-belly line, this rod excels at long distance roll casting and mending. A strong butt section with a tip that is able to protect tippet during wild fights with big fish.

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Quick and accurate with power to spare, the 907/4 is a great streamer rod. It’s sensitive tip protects tippet and keeps you in contact with the fly to detect subtle takes.

Our favorite single hander for swinging flies. This rod roll casts and single hand speys very well, and has the power for longer casts and big bright fish.

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The freshwater rods are appointed with blued nickel silver components like custom reel seats with amboyna wood spacers, hand made Snakebrand guides, real agate stripping guides in hand soldered nickel silver frames, strap and ring hook keepers, and unique grips turned from the very best Flor grade cork.

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A perfect light line rod for delicate presentations, close quarters fishing and smaller fish. It has a progressive smooth flex to help form beautiful loops with less line out and long leaders.

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One NATURAL of our favorite dry fly rods. It is exceptionally light in FINISHbalances beautifully, and casts accurately with the hand, very little effort. This rod is great for any dry fly application, but really excels at fishing spring creeks.

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A perfect all around rod. It balances lighter in the hand with its slightly shorter length, yet still has the casting and line control capabilities of its longer counterparts. This rod handles all dry flies, nymphs and small streamers with ease.

Our top all around rod is equally at home on fast moving rivers, spring creeks or stillwaters. It handles a wide variety of fly sizes and weights and delivers great performance across a wide range of distances.

When conditions call for larger fly sizes and heavier flies choose this rod. It has plenty of power and is tuned for distance. It’s great from the driftboat, or for casting sinking lines.

This rod is perfect for all round streamer fishing, river or stillwater. Do you want to cast a dry fly for sea trout or salmon? Look no further. It excels at roll casts, single hand spey casts and line control.

A truly high class rod. Take this jewel on your bonefish trip, or use it for fishing big streamers for sea bass, huge trout or why not, pike? It feels so balanced in the hand, a tool to be proud of.

A great choice for permit, small tarpon, big stripers, and the largest Pacific salmon. This rod handles sinking lines and big flies easily.

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The G2 combines compound progressive taper designs, multi-modulus lay ups, and thin-walled, natural finish blanks, fit with the finest componentry and craftsmanship. What does that mean? It means that the last few minutes spent on your hands and knees crawling into position below a big riser won’t leave you wondering if 7X tippet is a cruel joke. With a medium to fast Flex profile and the slight faster recovery speed this makes the G2, Scott’s X-CORE ultimate presentation tool.

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G2 774/4 - Grip b A great rod where short length is needed along with more power to handle bigger fly sizes and bigger fish.

FINISH Light and sensitive rod to reach for if you’re fishing for native TITANIUM trout with dry flies in small streams. This rod loads with a short line and flexes deeply during fights with smaller fish. This ultra light rod will float in small dries on very long leaders and protect the lightest tippets. This is a specialized rod for anglers looking for the lightest touch. NATURAL FINISH G2 773/4 - Grip a One of the finest small stream graphite rods ever built. If you prefer the speed of graphite rods but still want a rod with tons of touch and feel that is light and responsive, this is the rod.

G2 843/4 - Grip b

A great light line rod for small to mid sized waters where dry flies are the norm but the occasional light nymph may be used. FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

This rod has become legendary for its control, feel and precision in presenting dry flies on very long light leaders.

G2 844/4 - Grip b

One of all time favorite 4 weights for fishing small to mid sized waters. It casts beautiful tight loops, turns over long leaders and places dries with great accuracy. When you need to go to nymphs or light streamers, this rod handles the job easily.

G2 845/4 - Grip b

A great choice for tighter quarters fishing situations that call for heavier flies or larger wind resistant dries.

G2 885/4 - Grip b

This progessive loading 885/4 offers the perfect balance of sensitivity and power for delicate presentations at a wide range of distances.

G2 905/4 - Grip b

An all-purpose medium action 5 weight for those who cast with a more relaxed stroke. The 905/4 has a sensitive tip for superior tippet protection.

G2 886/4 - Grip b

Our favorite rod for technical tailwaters and spring creeks. Delivers flies with accuracy and delicacy, with a tip that can protect the lightest tippet.

If you’re going out for a day on the water where you’ll likely be fishing streamers and big nymphs. Power for the big stuff with a medium flex and softer tip to keep you in the game when the hatch starts.

This rod is for the dry fly enthusiast who needs to present smaller patterns on long light leaders. It will also handle hopper dropper rigs and small technical nymph set ups perfectly.

The rod for anglers who prefer a smoother deeper loading rod for their nymphing and streamer fishing. This rod has great feel and control with all but the heaviest flies.

G2 884/4 - Grip b

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Please see our website for all 15 models of the G2

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S4s

S4s rods give you a decisive edge in the salt. Their fast actions balance light in the hand and generate high line speed for quick spot-on presentations. With our industry leading reinforcement technology, S4s rods reduce tracking error and deliver outstanding durability so you can turn powerful fish quickly. Each component on S4s rods was selected for ultimate performance in harsh saltwater environments. They feature stealthy low glare finishes and the best corrosion resistance available MIL-SPEC from nickel titanium Recoil snake guides, to SiC strippers housed in full titanium frames to our fully machined reel seats featuring III X-CORE type 3 hard coat anodize finishes. X-CORE

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MULTI S4sMODULUS 905/4 - Grip h NATURAL high performance saltwater rod for smaller speAn ultralight FINISH TITANIUM cies. This rod is also an excellent choice for big aggressive trout fishing with streamers and hevy nymphs.

S4s 806/4 - Grip h An ultralight high performance saltwater rod for smaller species. This rod is also an excellent choice for big aggressive TITANIUM trout fishing with streamers and hevy nymphs. S4sNATURAL 906/4 - Grip h If youFINISH need very high line speed, distance and accuracy from a 6 weight rod, this is the choice. A great rod for sea trout off the coast or any light saltwater application. It also excels in freshwater when conditions call for heavy streamers or sinking lines. NATURAL FINISH S4s 907/4 - Grip h This rod casts very tight loops that cut through the wind with ease. It is perfect for general saltwater sea trout fishing, as well as a host of other species in our coastal waters. For the travelling fisher, this will cover most bonefish applications too. Very light in the hand, and very easy on the casting arm. FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

S4s 808/4 - Grip h The rod for close quarters shoreline work when targeting snook, baby tarpon and other mangrove dwelling species. It casts incredibly tight loops at all distances and is very easy to cast.

S4s 910/4 - Grip h The perfect rod for Keys permit, smaller tarpon and bruiser stripers. It handles large heavy flies with ease and accuracy. There’s plenty of power to turn powerful fish and boat them with confidence.

S4s 908/4 - Grip h This high performance all around saltwater rod is perfectly matched to most fly targeted saltwater species. Very easy to cast accurately and optimized for fly sizes 2 through 8. A great choice for sea bass, sea trout on windy days, bonefish in the tropics, you name it.

S4s 911/4 - Grip h The perfect Keys tarpon rod. It excels at the soft, long leader presentations needed to convince ocean side fish, and at putting a quick beat down on them when they eat the fly.

S4s 909/4 - Grip h The high performance choice for most types of saltwater fishing from permit to tarpon, this is a great all around saltwater rod. It should be part of any equipment list for a trip to the flats or inshore waters of the world’s oceans. S4s 810/4 - Grip h If you need to get a fly 20 feet under the brush to entice a big fish from the mangroves then have the power to pull it out of the sticks, this is the rod..

S4s 912/4 - Grip h This is the rod for big tarpon and light bluewater duties. It has proven itself around the world for its durability, accuracy and power. Whether targeting giant tarpon in Florida or Costa Rica, or chasing trevally in the Pacific or Africa, this rod inspires confidence. S4s 8813/4 - Grip h A powerhouse for light bluewater duty and the biggest tarpon. This rod casts both floating and sinking lines equally well and has lifting power for anything but the biggest bluewater gamefish.

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If you want top performance and maximum fun from your small stream fishing, F2 high performance glass rods are the choice. These aren’t about nostalgia or being retro. F2 rods are about getting the most from your small stream fishing by using the right tools for the job.

These rods form precise accurate casts with just a few feet of line and the leader, are great for underhand and bow and arrow casts, and load deeply under the pull of small fish, transmitting tons of feel. FLEX PROFILE FLEX PROFILE

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F2 774/3 - Grip e The choice for an all around high performance small stream rod. If you need to switch between dries and nymphs and even cast small streamers, this rod handles variety with ease. With the added length, it’s also a great choice for anglers who fish creeks up to their source and then fish the lakes, or who enjoy fishing glass on larger streams.

Our shortest lightest small stream rod. This rod will load and form loops with just a foot of line and the leader and place flies accurately in the tightest spots. And when that monster 4 incher takes the fly, you’ll feel this rod bend into the butt section.

This rod is a great choice for high performance small stream fishing that requires every trick in the bag. From bow and arrow casts, to roll casts, to laser tight loops, this little rod executes them all with ease and precision. This rod might be the most fun you’ll ever have fishing for the little ones.

The ultimate high performance creek fishing tool? We think so. More of us at Scott have this model in common in our personal rod collections than any other. That tells you something about how special this rod is. A perfect blend of balance, casting precision, and feel, this rod makes small stream fishing successful and fun.

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If you just love glass rods and can’t imagine fishing without one on that upcoming trip to also some of the wider rivers, this is your rod. It will handle longer casting distances and accurately place larger foam dries, nymph rigs and light streamers.

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A4 rods feature many of the technological and process innovations that have been features in top end Scott rods. A4 rods are smooth casting high line speed rods with very low physical weights. They recover very quickly and cast super flat, very precise loops, yet load progressively and transmit feel extremely well.

Like all Scott rods, design and craftsmanship are more than just blank design. Components and construction were carefully chosen to deliver top performance withX-CORE the anglers needs in mind. New grip shapes were turned from Super grade cork to provide greater feel, TiCh coated reel seats with self aligning slide hoods make rigging easy and protect the hardware from harsh elements, and TiCh stripping guides feature SiC inserts. The component group is truly best in class. FLEX FLEXPROFILE PROFILE

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A4 753/4 - Grip l

The A4 753/4 balances light in the hand and loads with a short line for fishing small dries and nymphs in close quarters.

A4 803/4 - Grip l

A great all around rod for smaller waters with dries and nymphs. The extra length helps when mending and roll casts.

A4 804/4 - Grip l

A great all around rod for smaller waters with dries and nymphs. The extra length helps when mending and roll casts are part of your small stream fishing.

The top choice for general trout fishing covering all water types and the most common fly sizes. Choose this instead of a 9ft rod for a lighter balance and feel.

A4 905/4 - Grip l

Light in the hand with a balanced action that fishes comfortably with a wide range of fly sizes. The do-everything trout rod of the A4 series.

A4 1005/4 - Grip l

Designed for ultimate line control in Czech and technical nymphing, the A4 1005/4 balances control with power.

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A great choice for all around light trout fishing with dries and nymphs when delicate presentations are needed. A great all-purpose rod for delicate presentations at short and medium distances. Handles larger dries and smaller nymphs with a strong butt to turn fish. FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

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An all-purpose 6 weight that handles large dries, nymphs, and streamers with ease. A great streamer and nymph rod for trout and grilse in larger rivers. The longer length allows for great line control at distance.

All-purpose 7 weight with feel for short range casting and power to turn over larger streamers and heavy nymph rigs.

A4 1007/4 - Grip m

The 1007/4 is a great rod for long distance roll casting and single hand spey casting. And what better rod for reservoir trout?

A4 908/4 - Grip m

An 8 weight that handles both freshwater and most saltwater applications. Great feel and tippet protection matched with the power to turn hard-fighting fish.

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For those looking to swing flies for large ocean run fish with a single-handed rod, this is a great choice. The extra length allows for great line control and the powerful butt section can turn hard-fighting fish.

A4 909/4 - Grip m

A medium-fast, light, and responsive 9 weight that can handle both fresh- and saltwater fishing. Loads with a short line and has the recovery speed to deliver flies at distance. Pike? This is it..

Please see our website for all 22 models of the A4

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Few pleasures compare FAST to owning and fishing the finest bamboo fly rods. The truly great ones are works of art and highly refined fishing tools. Scott SC rods are masterfully crafted with the finest components and traditions, and they push bamboo rod building technology forward. The blanks are hollow built with stabilized nodes and butt swells. Sections are joined with hand made Hariki nickel silver ferrules. Each cork is selected for the highest grade and each piece of wood for its unique and expressive figuring. The hand made Snake Brand guides are wrapped in clear silk tipped with burgundy, and the full dip varnish work is impeccable. See for yourself why Scott SC bamboo rods are awarded and recognized as the finest. FULL

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Pure perfection for small stream dry fly fishing. A very light bamboo rod that casts crisp loops and lands flies with great delicacy.

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The perfect all around bamboo rod. This handles dries and nymphs with ease. The action is quick for bamboo as is the recovery. The rod balances extremely light in the hand and casts tight accurate loops.

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A great all around bamboo rod with a more traditional, deep loading action than its sibling, the SC6114. This rod casts everything from tiny dries to hopper dropper set ups. The longer length is great for bigger streams where mending and line control are needed. SC 7105/3 - Grip u The ‘big gun’ in the Scott SC bamboo line up. This rod will handle larger dries, nymphs and streamers. It is a powerful rod for fishing large rivers where bigger fish are common. Thinking of fishing bamboo on the Madison? This is your rod.

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THE ALLURE OF LURE FISHING

TEXT NICK HART

PHOTO HENRY GILBEY

Fly fishing the wonderful clear water flats of the copper coast for Bass. This technique lends itself perfectly to shallow water conditions, especially when the sun shines and a gentle south westerly prevails. But what happens if the climate decides not to play ball?

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THE ALLURE OF LURE FISHING

TEXT MARK TAYLOR

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PHOTO MARK TAYLOR & JONATHAN BOULTON

THE ALLURE OF LURE FISHING

Pumping winds coupled with energetic surf can bring life to the open coast, sending the Bass into a feeding frenzy, but this is no place for fly fishing tactics. I have tried it and would describe the experience as difficult ...bordering on purgatory! But there is another way and it has all the hallmarks that we so love about fly fishing.

Amassing a range of hard and soft plastic lures is appealing but there is no doubt that just like their fluffy cousins, each is designed for a very specific job. The actions vary immensely and it quickly becomes apparent that an awareness of how a lure “rides” in the water is paramount to success. Pick a deep diving lure and fish it over a gnarly piece of reef and you won’t be counting how many Bass have come your way but the cost on your credit card at the end of the month!

Lure fishing tackle is lightweight and becoming increasingly so, allowing a mobile approach to what is a supremely active method of targeting Bass, amongst many other species. Just this year for example I have also enticed Salmon and a good few Pike by adopting lure fishing methods. These are powerful fish, offering breathtaking sport that is amplified by the super low diameter nonstretch braid.

It’s hard to resist the multitude of colours and shapes that are marketed under equally appealing names. Zonk Gataride, Shoreline Shiner, Hound Glide and the Komomo should all feature in a well stocked box and scour the internet or better still visit your local lure specialist to find out what colours are hot right now. And be prepared to be disappointed; as quite often the popular shades sell out quickly, so it could be worth stocking up while you can!

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Everything can be felt, whether this is bumping a soft plastic lure over underwater obstructions or that electrifying feeling when something takes hold of the bait. To begin with I experienced many false alarms as even a rock can give a pretty realistic “bite” but with practice it is possible to treat the tackle like brail, quite literally reading the underwater environment like a book. This is fishing in high definition!

This is fishing in high definition!

So the gear has similar characteristics to fly tackle but what about the business end; the lures? If you have an obsessive or addictive personality then let me warn you now that these multicoloured lumps of fancy plastic are every bit as tempting as a box full of neatly tied flies. Let’s put it this way, I always seem to arrive back from my trips to Ireland with a bigger collection of shiny tackle than I set off with!

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TEXT HENRY GILBEY

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PHOTO HENRY GILBEY

THE TIGERS OF AFRICA

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TEXT HENRY GILBEY

PHOTO HENRY GILBEY

New lures are appearing (and disappearing) from the scene from season to season as the market builds an insatiable appetite for imports from Japanese companies such as Megabass and IMA. All over European shores, across the Channel Islands and over to Ireland sea anglers are beginning to put down their traditional bait rods and become involved with lure fishing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exciting time and a period which may even begin to shape the future of our passion. Take Simms products for example. Aimed at Steelheaders, Salmon anglers and Trout bums the world over but now marching their way into this new market as lure anglers begin to learn all about breathable waders, wading jackets and the benefits of layering. Exciting times and especially as lure fishing is pure simplicity. We need new anglers to take up a rod for the first time and this method needs very little in the way of casting instruction. Even small children can learn to throw a lure within a very short space of time. Get them hooked on something which is more than just camping out under an umbrella, take them to wilderness locations and help them to understand the fish which swim beneath those waves not just as a source of leisure (or food) but an important part of the whole ecosystem. There is an up and coming generation carrying the future of fishing in their hands; but first of all we need to inspire them. Could lure fishing be the way forward?

I am relieved that I followed this advice during a recent visit to Ireland. Situated on a remote headland with lure junkie Henry Gilbey we finally cracked the weather, as a perfect south westerly merged with the tide to produce simply mouth watering conditions. The lure of choice was the IMA Salt Skimmer (which is designed to fish on the surface), and during the next couple of hours I can only describe what I witnessed as one of the most exhilarating fishing experiences I have ever had. Time after time the fish smashed into these lures, sometimes appearing from the face of a wave or surfing a barrel in hot pursuit with the kind of agility that would put Kelly Slater to shame!

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...At that moment in time, not a chance!

While all this was going on a very experienced fly angler tried to get in on the action using a powerful ten weight, but gave up... the pounding surf was just too much. Lure fishing on the surface is every bit as visual as fly fishing and without doubt; far more practical when the coast blows up. I almost felt sorry for this fellow fluff chucker as he sat there while our lure rods bucked into life under duress of hard fighting, after hard fighting Bass. Truth be told I would have loved the opportunity to cast a fly at these buzzed up fish, but the conditions would have thwarted any attempt. Would I have preferred a day out casting dries at Trout or swinging a hair wing for Salmon? At that moment in time, not a chance! Try a surface lure for the first time and you will see what I mean. FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

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Our products uniquely reflect our drive for superior design. For us this means they must embody true innovation and meaningful improvement. You won’t see The Waterworks marketing “just another fly reel” or a “me-too” accessory. If we can’t do it better, we won’t do it at all. We thank you for your interest in our products, and we look forward to being a part of your passion for the sport.

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Arx is a purpose-built reel for Spey or switch casting a variety of lines with maximum line control and reliability. The continuing evolution of Spey and Scandi lines, shooting heads, flat mono, etcetera demands a reel that can help prevent line snags. Arx has a full cage to prevent line from escaping critical areas, and the gap between the case and spool is on the side of the reel to prevent thin lines from dropping into the space between. Normally a configuration like this would do a good job at preventing line fouling, but would preclude palming the reel. But as you can see from the photos Arx is carefully milled on the bottom third of the reel to expose a functional palming section. Even the drag knob has been designed to provide optimal grip without exposing a portion of the reel to line fouling.

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ARX 3 ARX 3.5 ARX 4

95 mm 101 mm 110 mm

30 mm 38 mm 38 mm

170 g 226 g 297 g

7,8 8,9 10,11

WF #8 WF #9 WF #10

125 yds 20# 150 yds 30# 275 yds 30#

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HARD ALOX

ARX SPECIFICATIONS

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OX AL

Format: Large Arbor Materials: machines 6061 Aluminum, stainless steel Finish: Hard AloxTM Weight: 170 g / 7-8 wt

The Speedster is a super-high retrieve rate reel with a narrower arbor, inboard mounted handle and an outer diameter significantly larger than our highest performing reels. The narrow arbor prevents line barreling, and the added circumference and inboard handle improve retrieve rate. Mate these features with our time tested smooth-as-silk, maintenance free drag system, classic Waterworks-Lamson styling and attention to detail, and you have what the name implies: A Hotrod of a reel.

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SPEEDSTER 1 SPEEDSTER 1,5 SPEEDSTER 2 SPEEDSTER 3 SPEEDSTER 3,5 SPEEDSTER 4

79 mm 89 mm 95 mm 101 mm 111 mm 121 mm

22 mm 24 mm 24 mm 26 mm 29 mm 32 mm

96 g 113 g 120 g 149 g 170 g 240 g

2,3 3,4 5,6 6,7 8,9 9,10

WF #3 WF #4 WF #6 WF #7 WF #9 WF #10

35 yds 20# 100 yds 20# 100 yds 20# 150 yds 20# 200 yds 20# 250 yds 30#

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SPEEDSTER SPECIFICATIONS

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OX AL

Format: Super Large Arbor Materials: Machined 6061 Aluminum, stainless steel Finish: Hard AloxTM Weight: 120 g / 5-6 wt

As the name implies, we created the Vanquish reel with just one thing in mind – total victory. And as the “form follows function” zealots we are, it all starts with the world’s smoothest, and now much larger and more powerful drag system. Delivering twice the torque of our previous salt water design, the Waterworks conical drag generates no stick-slip even at the line-snapping rates required by blue water anglers. To support this kind of torque, a new, much stiffer frame was created — one that transmits extreme loads with a simple, efficient and graceful structure.

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VANQUISH 4.5 LT* VANQUISH 5.6 LT* VANQUISH 7.8 LT* VANQUISH 8 LT* VANQUISH 10 LT* VANQUISH 10 VANQUISH 12 LT* VANQUISH 12

84 mm 89 mm 96 mm 105 mm 115 mm 115 mm 120 mm 120 mm

32 mm 32 mm 35 mm 38 mm 38 mm 38 mm 38 mm 38 mm

99 g 107 g 146 g 207 g 286 g 303 g 303 g 315 g

4,5 5,6 7,8 8 10 10 12 12

WF #4 WF #6 WF #7 WF #8 WF #10 WF #10 WF #12 WF #12

100 yds 20# 100 yds 20# 150 yds 20# 220 yds 20# 220 yds 30# 220 yds 30# 175 yds 30# 325 yds 30#

* “LT” suffix on Vanquish denotes lighter, open-spoke spool

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Format: Large Arbor Materials: machines 6061 Aluminum, stainless steel Finish: Hard AloxTM Weight: 107 g / 5-6 wt

Waterworks Force SL (Super Light) reels utilize a combination of subtle space-frame and complex CNC carved cross sections that make the SL rigid, rugged and yet as the name implies, featherweight. The vanquish-style integrated foot/ frame raises the reels’s center of mass making casting smoother and contributing to both a reduction in weight and greater rigidity. The high-grip drag knob makes fine-tuning the world’s smoothes drag system even easier. SL reels are finished in a unique clear Hard Alox.

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ULA FORCE 2 SL ULA FORCE 2X SL ULA FORCE 3 SL ULA FORCE 3X SL

83 mm 83 mm 89 mm 89 mm

29 mm 29 mm 32 mm 32 mm

84 g 82 g 95 g 96 g

4,5 5,6 5,6,7 7,8

WF #4 WF #6 WF #7 WF #8

75 yds 20# 100 yds 20# 100 yds 20# 150 yds 20#

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HARD ALOX

ULA FORCE SL SPECIFICATIONS

ARD

OX AL

Format: Ultra Large Arbor Materials: Machined Aluminum, stainless steel Finish: Hard AloxTM Weight: 84 g / 4-5 wt

2014 is Litespeed re-loaded. For years an iconic ultra-large arbor reel, Litespeed has now been refined for even higher retrieve rate, improved ergonomics, easier line management and less mass. Everything that was achieved in Gen 3 LS has been pushed farther. Narrower drag geometry has translated into a flatter spool surface for less knuckle dragging. A more aggressive drag knob has been made . . . well, more aggressive. Structural refinements such as the curved arbor have made a light reel even lighter, and this curved arbor (which we introduced in 1998) stores backing into a “diameter well” and keeps “working line” at a maximum radius to optimize everything we love about large arbor reels.

LINE

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3,4,5 4,5,6 6,7,8 8,9 10,11

WF #4 WF #6 WF #7 WF #9 WF #10

100 yds 20# 100 yds 20# 150 yds 20# 200 yds 20# 250 yds 30#

RD AL

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95 g 106 g 131 g 144 g 198 g

WEIGHT

28 mm 28 mm 32 mm 35 mm 38 mm

WIDTH

83 mm 89 mm 95 mm 102 mm 114 mm

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LITESPEED 1.5 LITESPEED 2 LITESPEED 3 LITESPEED 3.5 LITESPEED 4

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HARD ALOX

LITESPEED SPECIFICATIONS MODEL

ARD

OX AL

Format: Large Arbor Materials: Machined Aluminum, stainless steel Finish: Hard AloxTM Weight: 106 g / 5-6 wt

Velocity has always represented value for money: a large arbor, lightweight but durable reel with excellent drag performance; all at an affordable price. Three years ago were able to offer our Hard Alox finish, previously reserved for our highest-priced reels, as an added-value feature to Velocity. Now with the introduction of Velocity Nickel we give you the choice of yet another first in our range at this price: ported arbor to quicken line drying and produce the lightest Velocity ever. The Velocity Nickel is finished in the same beautiful type 2 anodize that we use on Guru, and is further accented with our trademark burnt-orange anodized drag cassette.

Format: Large Arbour Material: Machined 6061 Aluminum Finish: Hard AloxTM Weight: 116 g / 5-6 wt

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CAPACITY

VELOCITY 1 VELOCITY 1.5 VELOCITY 2 VELOCITY 3 VELOCITY 3X VELOCITY 3.5 VELOCITY 3.5X VELOCITY 4

80 mm 80 mm 84 mm 92 mm 92 mm 98 mm 98 mm 110 mm

28 mm 28 mm 28 mm 32 mm 32 mm 35 mm 35 mm 38 mm

110 g 110 g 116 g 138 g 138 g 155 g 155 g 196 g

1,2,3 3,4,5 5,6 7,8 8 8,9 9 10,11

WF #3 WF #4 WF #6 WF #7 WF #8 WF #9 WF #9 WF #10

75 yds 12# 100 yds 20# 100 yds 20# 150 yds 20# 225 yds 20# 200 yds 20# 250 yds 30# 250 yds 30#

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ARD

This reel stands for “heavy duty” and this version of Guru, unlike the standard Guru, has both a complete cage design (like the ARX) and type II finish in a pewter-tan color. Guru HD is a great affordable Saltwater and Spey reel. Guru features true large arbor ratios. Guru is available in 7 weight through 10 weight, and shares identical drag design and components with our most expensive reels. Guru is finished with a clear type 2 anodize. *HD Spools are not compatible with standard Guru

Format: Large Arbour Material: Machined 6061 Aluminum Finish: Clear Type 2 Weight: 173 g / 7-8 wt

GURU HD SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GURU HD 3 GURU HD 3.5 GURU HD 4

DIA

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE

CAPACITY

94 mm 100 mm 101 mm

32 mm 34 mm 38 mm

173 g 190 g 198 g

7,8 8,9 10,11

WF #7 WF #9 WF #10

150 yds 20# 200 yds 20# 250 yds 30#

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Guru entered the Lamson family as our lowest-priced fully machined 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 weight, and shares identical drag design and components with our most expensive reels. Guru is finished with a clear type 2 anodize. Choose between Guru Black for a stealth look, or the brighter Guru for a nice fansy finish.

Format: Large Arbor Materials: Machined Aluminum, stainless steel Finish: Type 2 Weight: 139 g / 5-6 wt Also available in a light bright color

GURU SPECIFICATIONS MODEL

DIA

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WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE

CAPACITY

GURU 1.5 GURU 2 GURU 3 GURU 3.5 GURU 4

80 mm 83 mm 92 mm 95 mm 110 mm

28 mm 28 mm 32 mm 35 mm 38 mm

133 g 139 g 159 g 147 g 207 g

3,4,5 5,6 7,8 8,9 10,11

WF #4 WF #6 WF #7 WF #9 WF #10

100 yds 20# 100 yds 20# 150 yds 20# 200 yds 20# 250 yds 30#

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Konic II delivers smart design and high performance in Lamsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most affordable reel. The same, super-smooth, fully sealed conical drag system and stainless roller clutch used in our more expensive reels are matched with machined components and pressure cast ALDC12 aluminum alloy spool and frame. Konic is anodized then finished with a 100% solid polyurethane coating to resist gouging and abrasion. Affordable reels just got a whole lot better.

Format: Large Arbor Materials: Pressure cast aluminum, stainless steel Finish: Anodize/ Polyeurethane Weight: 133 g / 5-6 wt

KONIC II SPECIFICATIONS MODEL

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KONIC 1.5 KONIC 2 KONIC 3.5 KONIC 4

78 mm 86 mm 94 mm 99 mm

25 mm 28 mm 30 mm 32 mm

125 g 133 g 173 g 193 g

3,4 5,6 7,8 9,10

WF #4 WF #6 WF #8 WF #10

100 yds 12# 100 yds 20# 200 yds 20# 240 yds 30#

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LINE STORAGE FORMAT

HARD ALOX FINISH

Our large arbor reels maximize the benefits of large arbor design All of our premium reels (Vanquish, Waterworks ULA, Litespeed by maximizing the arbor diameter-to-width ratio. The spool and Velocity) are offered in one fantastic finish only - a proprieis large in circumference and wide, so that line is stored in a tary shallow layer. combination of alloy selection and conversion coating that we The increased circumference provides high retrieve rate and call “Hard Alox”. The term Hard Alox is taken from the anodizing eliminates line coilCLUTCH memory. The wide, shallow line layer means process itself, wherein the aluminum surface is converted to there is little radiusMost change as linereels is pulled reel. This aluminumThese oxide. are often vulnerable to stress related failure, conpremium rely form on a the pawl type clutch mechanism. results in constantt drag torque By increasing coating thickness and zero-lash reducing porosity, our This amin ation and wear. All of our the reels employ a Torrington roller clutch. during long runs and Alox coating is much more durable thanand any rollers other reel. m eeliminates chanism relies Hard on the locking effect of a number of ramps to achieve the risk of tippets breaking due Hard Aloxare trumps the conventional ubiquitous 2 anotorque transmission. There no “teeth” or “steps”and to break off orType wear out. And to drag force gain.the zero-lash a finish which emphasizes gloss and color feel selection over featuredize, means instant engagement. This improves and eliminates durability. placeexperience of Type 2 we offera you enhanced resistance “spike” that the reel, line andInleader when typical pawl clutch hooks up. to abrasion, impact and corrosion and a look that tells the story of beauty which, while not being just “skin deep”, actually does DRAG SYSTEM start there. The drag system in all of our reels consists of a pair of CLUTCH precisely matched conical eleMost premium reels rely on a pawl type clutch mechanism. ments which are drawn together These are often vulnerable to stress related failure, contaminawith spring tension to produce variable rates of smooth rotation and wear. tional braking. By re-configuring the surface area of traditional All of our reels employ a Torrington zero-lash roller clutch. This disks into a pair of matching conical elements we were able to mechanism relies on the locking effect of a number of ramps seal the drag completely from moisture, salt and grit. And since and rollers to achieve torque transmission. There are no “teeth” the mass of the drag elements is centralized, the spool’s rotating or “steps” to break off or wear out. And the zero-lash feature mass is much lower which makes the reel more responsive to means instant engagement. light drag settings. Because the average radius of the contact This improves feel and eliminates “spike” that the reel, line and surface is much smaller (being conical rather than disk-shaped), leader experience when a typical pawl clutch hooks up. start-up torque is too low to measure. US Patent #5,915,639; other patents pending.

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TEXT STJANI BEN, BJÖRN K. RUNARSSON

PHOTO STJANI BEN, ARNAR HJALTSTED

Atlantic salmon – Salmo salar. Does it need an introduction? Sometimes referred to as the King of sport fish (at least by the Icelandic locals) it‘s aggressiveness, speed, runs and stamina make it a very popular fish to target with a fly rod. So much so that anglers from all over the world are willing to pay big sums of money to travel all the way to Iceland to chase these silver bullets. And Iceland is a wonderful destination to do just that.

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SALMON FISHING IN ICELAND

Iceland as a salmon fishing destination What makes Iceland such a great place for Atlantic salmon? Well for one the country is located in the North-Atlantic Ocean where the Atlantic salmon migrates to feed during winter. The country is very scarcely populated and as such still has a good number of clean water. And speaking of water; because the country is an island in the North-Atlantic it rains and snows a lot. Some years more than others but in general itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot. And so we have many rivers with fresh clean water. Salmon like that. Another thing that works in the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s favor are the very strict laws on salmon fishing set to protect the species from over fishing. As early as 1932 the first laws were set in Iceland banning all commercial fishing for salmon around the coast of Iceland within the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s jurisdiction at sea. Also there are strict laws on for how long and how many anglers can be fishing the same river each year. So in Iceland there are a lot of salmon rivers and these rivers produce a great number of salmon. So no wonder it is popular and has been ever since the 18th century when the first English anglers came over to fish for Atlantic salmon. Today that sector of the tourism industry has grown substantially and every year thousands of anglers from all over the world flock to Iceland to fish for Atlantic salmon.

Salmon fishing season According to the laws on salmon fishing the season is from May 20th to September 30th every year but no river can stay open longer than 105 days within that period. Some rivers that rely on smolt releasing programs can stay open longer or up to 120 days every year. The first two rivers to open for salmon fishing every year are the Nordura and Blanda Rivers and both open on June 5th. From then on until early July all the salmon rivers open up one by one depending on where they are located and when the runs usually start coming up the rivers. Usually the bigger fish come early, the fish that have been in the sea for 2 winters or more. After that sometimes huge runs of grilse (one sea winter fish) come up the river. When that happens you want to be ready by the river with a fly rod in hand. As the season progresses the runs become smaller and smaller and the longer the fish are in the river the harder it comes to get them to take your fly.

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SALMON FISHING IN ICELAND

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If you have ever been fishing in Iceland I’m sure you’ve heard of the hitch technique for salmon fishing.

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SALMON FISHING IN ICELAND

Hitching

Chances are that you’ll have different rates of current in even the smallest pools so even every cast you might have to work the fly with your free hand to fish it properly.

If you have ever been fishing in Iceland I’m sure you’ve heard of the hitch technique for salmon fishing. We get asked a lot about this method and we also tell our dry fly trout clients about it. The reason of course is that we love it ourselves. Also we sometimes hear the stereotypical views on salmon fishing as being something you do with a double handed rod (preferably a heavy one) with big tube flies on huge rivers, casting square, swing and then take two steps and cast again. Don’t get us wrong we love that style of salmon fishing as well but as our trout fishing friends and clients often tell us - they want that surface excitement and sight fishing they get in dry fly fishing for trout. Well that’s when we tell them about the hitch technique for salmon fishing.

This is why we prefer to use a single handed rod for the hitch method of salmon fishing. A floating line is also crucial to keep the fly on the surface rather than underneath. So if the current is too slow the fly sinks and then your free hand comes in use to strip the line, increase the speed of the fly and keep it on the surface. If the current is fast you risk having the water “frizz” behind the fly and we don’t want that either although that is preferred by some. You can cast the hitch tube square, 45° down or however you want as long as you can work it properly. We‘ve even caught fish by casting the hitch tube upstream and make it skate downstream. We prefer to use hitch tubes as we feel it makes things easier and less complicated than using flies and tying a half hitch knot on it. We keep a range of sizes of these tubes from what we call a “micro hitch” up to about an inch in size with a long black hair wing - a Sun Ray Shadow tied as a hitch tube. We adapt sizes to size and speed of water but we‘ve have also caught salmon on a micro hitch on a big river in fast current. We‘ve also caught a salmon on a big hitch tube in slow moving water on a small river so perhaps the message is - be creative.

What is hitching? To be honest we‘re not sure where that word comes from but basically the method requires the fly or tube fly to skate on the surface of the water, creating a “V” shape riffle on the surface that irritates the salmon (or whatever it does to it) and makes it either take it or splash its tail to it. Either way it gets your heart going and you’ve located the fish. The same applies to hitching as most fly fishing really, presentation is crucial. You have to work the fly the right way, meaning you have to have your left (or right if you are a lefty) hand to work the fly in the water. You have to speed it up or slow it down depending on the speed of current you are fishing in.

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You can cast the hitch tube square, 45° down or however you want as long as you can work it properly.

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SALMON FISHING IN ICELAND

Sight fishing for salmon

Final words

To quote a great angler, Craig Rist, from the movie The Source - Iceland - you can’t beat sight fishing for any fish but when you can do it for Atlantic salmon you can’t beat that. And he is right. Imagine this: you get to a small pool on a rocky river and you spot a salmon in a pool below. You get in position behind a rock with the salmon in clear view. You get the line length right and set up for the shot. As soon as the hitching tube or fly hits the water you make it skate across the pool with your eyes peeled on the salmon and then when the hitch skates on top of it you see the flash of silver, a splash and then when the fish turns around and starts to dive again you lift your rod tip. That is amazing fishing.

These methods described here don‘t always work but they are still our go-to methods most of the time. The reason is they are so much fun to do. Late in the season when the fish have been in the system for a while and the water is getting colder the fish tend to be reluctant to come up for the flies but we still try it anyway before putting something heavier on. When fishing early in the season or on prime time this is pretty much all we do and nowadays we have clients who simply don‘t want to use any other method, similar to some of our trout clients who only want to fish with dry fly. If you ever want to give these methods a try we have the rivers and the guides for you.

This reminds me - never ever strike on the splash! Always give the fish time to turn and dive again before lifting your rod and setting the hook.

Stripping

Info:

When stripping, presentation is the key as usual. You need to get in good position, angle your cast at least 45°, preferably a little tighter; mend when that is needed and then start the strip in very fast and short strips. Even that type of short fast stripping takes some practice but the results are fantastic. To have that silver bullet rush up to the surface and hammer your fly just below the surface is exciting to say the least. Just remember – don‘t strike! Let the fish turn around and pull on your line before raising your rod. Easy enough? Maybe if you‘ve never done any trout fishing but if you have we bet your reaction is to strike when that fish breaks the surface. Happens to us trout bums all the time and I guess old habits die hard.

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If you are interested in booking a trip to Iceland, Please contact Stjani Ben at: info@icelandangling.com www.icelandangling.com

AT SIMMS, WE BELIEVE IN MAKING PRODUCTS THAT WILL LAST LONGER AND PERFORM BETTER THAN ANY OTHERS ON THE MARKET. OUR FUNDAMENTAL GOAL IS TO KEEP YOU FISHING EARLIER AND LATER THAN OTHERS, AND OUR PRODUCTS PERFORM THE VERY BEST WHEN THE USER DOESN’T NOTICE THEM AT ALL.

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F I S H I N G

P R O D U CT S

Simms is an authentic fishing brand that manufactures high-qualtiy, durable, waders that are designed to deliver many seasons of use in the most extreme river and salt-water environments. Our products are made to withstand the day-in and day-out demands of professional fishing guides and hard core anglers alike. From our pinnacle G4 collection that represent the most feature-rich waders on the market using rugged 5-Layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric technology, down to our Freestone® collection which delivers the best value-to-durability ratio in the wader market. Simms waders represent the best waders on the market at all price points.

G3 COLLECTION

DESIGN TECH

The G4 wader models are the pinnacle of the Simms product line-up and feature GORE-TEX® 5-layer fabric technology that offers 25% more breathability. Combined with incredible durability and a feature-rich package, the G4 models are the best waders on the market.

The G3 Guide™ model waders have been updated to utilize the more breathable GORE-TEX® 5-layer fabric found in the G4 styles. The GORE-TEX® 5-layer, exclusive to Simms, offers fantastic durability from the mid-thigh down. The GORE-TEX® 3-layer fabric provides comfortable, lightweight coverage. DESIGN TECH

• 5-LAYER GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL LOWER • 3-LAYER GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL UPPER • PATENTED FRONT & BACK LEG SEAM CONSTRUCTION • AIR-MESH SUSPENDER SYSTEM • MADE IN THE USA

• 5-LAYER GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL LOWER • 3-LAYER GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL UPPER • PATENTED FRONT & BACK LEG SEAM CONSTRUCTION • MADE IN THE USA

HEADWATERS™ COLLECTION

FREESTONE® COLLECTION

The Headwaters™ collection features 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell in both the upper and lower zones, offering breathability, greater packability. The legs feature GORE-TEX® reinforced fabric combined with a front leg seam construction and articulated knees to provide all day comfort. DESIGN TECH • 3-LAYER GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL • FRONT LEG SEAM CONSTRUCTION • MADE IN THE USA

The Freestone® Collection represents the best value-to-durability and breathability ratio of any wader on the market today. Featuring Toray® QuadraLam™ waterproof / breathable fabrics and front leg seam construction with articulated knees. The Freestone waders feature the same high-density, anatomically lasted neoprene found throughout the Simms wader line.

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DESIGN TECH • 4-LAYER TORAY® QUADRALAM™ TECHNOLOGY • FRONT LEG SEAM CONSTRUCTION • IMPORTED

DESIGN & QUALITY CONTROL Each Simms wader is designed to allow for comfort in all fishing situations – sitting, kneeling, hiking and getting to your secret fishing hole. An “ease of use” is built into the measurements and we offer the widest range of sizes to accommodate almost every body type. All Simms waders are designed with reinforced critical wear zones in mind. From our patented, articulated front and back leg seam design found on our G4 and G3 series waders, to the use of more rugged, reinforcing materials in the lower leg construction of all of our waders. All of our waders feature anatomically correct left and right feet utilizing high-density neoprene and seam tape. Every wader in the Simms line-up is constructed to offer the greatest combination of durability and performance for the end-user. The combination of materials, designs and features ensures that there is a Simms wader for any angler or budget. Every pair of Simms waders is completely pressure tested with water before they are shipped to ensure the lowest leakage and return rates in the industry. We adhere to strict and rigorous methods of inspection throughout the production process to guarantee the highest quality waders.

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W A D E R T E C H N>OFEATURES LO GY GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL The optimum solution for anglers in extended and extreme conditions. GORE-TEX® Pro Shell is constructed with a robust backer to produce the most rugged and durable waterproof/breathable fishing waders available today. As the “Pro” name implies, Pro Shell is designed to meet the demands of professional guides and hard core anglers. Simms uses both 5-layer and 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell in our G4, G3 and Headwaters™ collections. 5-LAYER & 3-LAYER GORE-TEX® The 5-Layer GORE-TEX® features 2 layers of GORE-TEX® membrane plus an additional layer of shell fabric between the outershell and the lining which delivers the most rugged and durable wader construction available. In the 3-Layer GORE-TEX®, the GORE-TEX® membrane is bonded between high-performance lining and shell textiles featuring less wear and tear, and enhanced durability.

PATENTED FRONT & BACK LEG SEAM DESIGN All of our G3 and G4 series waders feature a patented front and back leg seam design. This allows for an unprecedented about of mobility and leg articulation in a wader, while eliminating seams and any seam wear issues from the inner leg critical wear zones. HOURGLASS STOCKINGFOOT All of our waders utilize the Simms’ hourglass neoprene stockingfoot design featuring 4mm, high-density neoprene in an hourglass shape. In addition, the anatomically correct left and right feet offer a better fit. WAIST HIGH CONVERSION All Simms chest high waders are designed to easily convert to a waist high for versatility in any fishing environment.

DURABLE SHELL FABRIC GORE-TEX PRO SHELL MEMBRANE HIGH-PERFORMANCE LINING

5-LAYER MEMBRANE

3-LAYER MEMBRANE

SEAM SEALING For durable waterproofness, GORE-TEX Products rely on GORE-SEAM tape applied by specially trained Simms personnel.

BUILT-IN GRAVEL GUARDS The Simms Gravel Guard features 2mm high-density, abrasion-resistant neoprene material with stainless steel boot hook and reinforced attachment design. The patented built-in construction ensures that the pulling & tugging of the gravel guard will not jeopardize the waterproofness at the attachment.

> WAIST HIGH CONVERSION > BUILT-IN GRAVEL GUARDS > HOURGLASS STOCKINGFOOT

GORE-SEAM TAPE

YKK® ZIPPERS

TORAY® QUADRALAM™ Toray® fabric technology was developed specifically for fishing waders. The QuadraLam™ fabric featured in the Freestone® wader collection, is a heavy-duty engineered fabric with a microporous waterproof coating that utilizes 2-layer coated fabric, a single membrane layer and a tricot backer to offer improved durability.

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Simms utilizes fasteners built to withstand the harshest environments and YKK® provides the best solutions to meet those needs. All Simms GORE-TEX® waders features nylon YKK® zippers to minimize corrosion and provide high performing, durable wear.

The angler evolution has been distilled to three simple steps: Catch a fish. Catch many fish. Catch the fish. Wise words, but limiting. In reality you define your fishing quest. And wherever it leads, G4Z® stockingfoots are built for the pinnacle with new 5-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric that bolsters durability and enhances breathability by 25 percent. Powered by the most feature-rich mix on the market, G4Zs include YKK® waterproof center-front zipper for easy access/optimal ventilation, plush handwarmer pockets to toast frozen digits fast, and everything you need for an evolved wader that goes way beyond the basic.

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Adjustable stretch spacer mesh/elastic suspenders provide the most advanced & comfortable suspender system available Most feature-rich wader in the Simms line: • Comfortable lined hand warmer pockets provide room for heater packs, offer quick/easy hand warm-up & convenient hand placement •

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KEY FEATURES:

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2 Retractor docking stations; G4Z includes 1 Simms Retractor Included Super-fly Patch Built-in low profile belt loops with high-quality 2” elastic belt featuring Simms Large zippered chest pockets

Extended YKK® Aquaseal waterproof center-front zipper in the G4Z allows easy access for quick relief & additional ventilation; the center-front zip also allows for easy on/easy off New 5-layer GORE -TEX® fabric found in the seat, waist & throughout leg with 25% more breathability

+ Built-in Gravel Guards feature ultra abrasion-resistant material for added durability G4

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FABRIC TECH: New 5-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell Technology in lower. 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell Technology in upper STOCK SIZES: 17 Stock Sizes – Refer to chart page COLOR: GREYSTONE

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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 ultraquiet 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, G4s feature the largest zippered chest pockets available on any Simms waders, plus a flip-out tippet tender to keep all your river mainstays in tow. G4 Pro. Guides’ pick for the future of fishing seasons in session.

//////////////////////////////////////////// KEY FEATURES: Comfortable lined hand warmer pockets provide room for heater packs, offer quick/easy hand warm-up & convenient hand placement Adjustable stretch spacer mesh/elastic suspenders provide the most advanced & comfortable suspender system available Largest zippered chest pockets available on Simms’ waders Flip-out Tippet Tender™ pocket includes patented built-in Retractor Super-fly Patch & 1 Simms Retractor included Built-in low profile belt loops with high-quality 2” elastic belt New 5-layer GORE-TEX® fabric - only featured in the G4Z & G4 Pro Waders found in the seat, waist & throughout leg with 25% more breathability Built-in Gravel Guards feature ultra abrasion-resistant material for added durability

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FABRIC TECH: New 5-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell Technology in lower. 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell Technology in upper STOCK SIZES: 20 Stock Sizes – Refer to chart page COLOR: GREYSTONE

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INTERNATIONAL FLY TACKLE DEALER

Powered by 25-percent more breathable GORE-TEX® 5-layer Pro Shell fabric, 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 design, with integrated utility tabs that house an arsenal of in-river essentials. Patented front and back leg seam construction delivers an articulated fit that fights wear zones, bolsters wader longevity, and maximizes mobility either in the drift boat or hiking for riches well beyond road’s end.

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KEY FEATURES:

GORE-TEX® 5-layer fabric featured throughout legs for increased durability NEW reach-through hand warmer pocket with stormflaps & microfleece lining NEW zippered Chest Pocket & Integrated Utility Tab NEW Removable Flip-out Tippet Tender™ pocket with dual-entry zippers & retractor docking station

Patented front and back leg seams provide articulated fit, maximum comfort and mobility

Abrasion-resistant, more durable built-in gravel guard

G3 GUIDE PANT ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

+ NEW waistband construction with integrated belt loops & high-quality 2” elastic belt featuring Simms Trout buckle

+ Double snap closure at front waistband with YKK® AquaSeal® waterproof fly zipper

+ Patented front & back leg seams provide articulated fit, maximum comfort & mobility

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FABRIC TECH: GORE-TEX® 3-layer Pro Shell Technology in upper / GORE-TEX® 5-layer Pro Shell Technology in lower - 25% more breathable COLOR: GREYSTONE SIZE: Waders offered in 25 Stock Sizes Pants offered in 14 Stock Sizes – Refer to chart page

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With more river days clocked than a merganser and her chicks, the cadre of guides running multi-day floats, humping over hills, and replenishing nonstop flies lost to the back of your head remain fly-fishing’s top ambassadors. That’s why Simms built its Guide Wader to perform to the level of those whom, from first cast to last call, represent the guts of the wear-and-tear faction. Guide Waders feature front leg seams to combat inside-leg abrasion leaks. They also utilize GORE-TEX® 3-layer fabric throughout the legs, reinforced fabric in the front leg panel for unparalleled durability, and articulated knees for superior leg movement when kneeling before the fishing gods for big tips..

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KEY FEATURES:

GORE-TEX® 3-layer fabric featured throughout legs with reinforced fabric in front leg panel for increased durability Wader lower features front seam construction with articulated knee to offer generous fit Unique front seam & articulated leg design for roomier calf fit – added circumference in a Size Large is approximately 2” Zippered Flip-Out Pocket included

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Adjustable elastic 1.5” suspender with YKK® non-locking buckles

Built-in low profile belt loop with nylon wading belt

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FABRIC TECH: 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell Technology COLOR: STERLING SIZE: Offered in 14 Stock Sizes. – Refer to chart page FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

From mountain rivulet to brackish estuary your journey starts with Simms Headwaters™ Stockingfoots, combining primetime value with a heaping dose of in-river innovation. Lightweight GORE-TEX® 3-layer fabric enhances maneuverability, while GORE-TEX® reinforced fabric in front leg panel—along with new front leg seam construction—steps up durability when and where it counts. Cinch the top of the wader via an adjustable shock cord to keep essential heat in and weather out, and source the Headwaters today for wallet-friendly meets guaranteed Made in USA performance.

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Lightweight GORE-TEX® 3-layer fabric in light color offers a versatile solution for fresh & saltwater environments

GORE-TEX® reinforced fabric in front leg panel for added durability Front leg seam construction to help eliminate inseam abrasion issues Chest pocket design & adjustable shock cord cinch at top of wader Built-in belt loop at center back; nylon wading belt included

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FABRIC TECH: 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell Technology COLOR: SAND SIZE: Offered in 13 Stock Sizes – Refer to chart page

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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 Pro Shell build, combined with the mobility and abrasion stymieing skills of front leg-seam construction. A new waistband with integrated belt loops houses a best-in-class 2-inch elastic belt, featuring Simms’ Trout buckle for added style points.

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KEY FEATURES: Lightweight: GORE-TEX® 3-Layer fabric GORE-TEX® reinforced fabric in front leg panel for added durability NEW convertible upper with innovative extension system at waist allows easy conversion from pant to chest high wader NEW waistband construction with integrated belt loops and high-quality 2” elastic belt featuring Simms Trout buckle Front leg seam construction to help eliminate inseam abrasion issues Abrasion-resistant material for more durable built-in gravel guards

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FABRIC TECH: 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell Technology COLOR: SAGE SIZE: Offered in 15 Stock Sizes. – Refer to chart page FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

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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. The trek into Slough Creek’s upper meadows is a haul by most standards. And when you’re lugging several days’ worth of gear, provisions, and a rod in hand, you can’t beat the stop-and-go capabilities of this stalwart pant. Freestones® keep you warm and dry when it counts, with the performance to check off all the niches on your fishing hit list.

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Center seam construction with articulated knees for added mobility External chest pocket with hook & loop closure, reach-through hand pocket & flip-out pocket Built-in belt loop at center-back; nylon wading belt included Improved abrasion-resistant material for increased durability 4-layer Toray® QuadraLam™ Technology

FREESTONE® PANT ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

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Center seam construction with articulated knees for added mobility Built in, adjustable belt Improved abrasion-resistant material and built-in gravel guards 4-layer Toray® QuadraLam™ Technology

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FABRIC TECH: 4-layer QuadraLam™ Technology with Toray® waterproof fabric COLOR: MINERAL SIZE: Waders offered in 7 Stock Sizes Pants offered in 5 Stock Sizes – Refer to chart page

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WA D E R Y T N A R R WA THE BEST WARRANTY IN THE WADER BUSINESS There are two kinds of wadersâ&#x20AC;Śthose that leak and those that will leak. At Simms, we stand behind every product we make, and we believe that we offer the best wader warranty in the business. When Simms waders do fail, we view every case as an opportunity to exceed your customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expectations.

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OF WADER

We will stand behind our waders for the useful life of the product, which varies by use and style of wader. Professional guides, who may wear a wader for over 200 days in a year, will wear out their waders faster than the average customer who might only fish 20 days per year. Also, your customer should expect to get more wear from our G4Z or G4 Pro Waders than our Freestone Wader. All waders that are returned for repair are thoroughly evaluated by our Repair Center professionals. The wear and tear of the wader is evaluated to determine whether we will do the repair for no charge (warranty issues), or if there will be a charge involved (non warranty issues).

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INFORMATION ON OUR WEBPAGE

Learn about care & maintenance for your Simms Waders, and other important details to increase the lifespan for your waders. The Repair Center, About Repairs and Simms Product Videos are great tools for you and your customers. Found at www.flyfisheurope.com

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Bodies come in all different shapes and forms! That is why Simms offer waders in so many sizes.

LARGEST GIRTH (Chest, Waist or hip)

The only way to be absolutely sure that you buy the wader with the optimal fit for you is to try it on at your local dealer. This will be essential for the life of your wader as well as for your own comfort.and your fishing experience for a long time.

ML L (9 - 11) L (12 - 13) LS LK LKS LL (9 - 11) LL (12 - 13) XL XLS XLK XLL XXL XXLS XXLK XXLL 3XL 3XLS 4XL

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STOCKINGFOOT UK & Euro sizes

LARGEST GIRTH (CHEST, WAIST OR HIP)

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FOOT SIZE US

EUR

7-8

6-7

38 - 39

89 - 91cm

79 - 81cm

94 - 97cm

79 - 81cm

7-8

6-7

38 - 39

99 - 102cm

84 - 86cm

9 - 11

8 - 10

42 - 44

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99 - 102cm

74 - 76cm

9 - 11

8 - 10

42 - 44

104 - 107cm

84 - 86cm

9 - 11

8 - 10

42 - 44

104 - 107cm

74 - 76cm

9 - 11

8 - 10

42 - 44

99 - 102cm

89 - 91cm

9 - 11

8 - 10

42 - 44

109 - 112cm

84 - 86cm

9 - 11

8 - 10

42 - 44

109 - 112cm

84 - 86cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

109 - 112cm

79 - 81cm

9 - 11

8 - 10

42 - 44

114 - 117cm

84 - 86cm

9 - 11

8 - 10

42 - 44

114 - 117cm

79 - 81cm

9 - 11

8 - 10

42 - 44

109 - 112cm

89 - 91cm

9 - 11

8 - 10

42 - 44

109 - 112cm

89 - 91cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

119 - 122cm

89 - 91cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

119 - 122cm

79 - 81cm

9 - 11

8 - 10

42 - 44

124 - 127cm

89 - 91cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

119 - 122cm

94 - 97cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

130 - 132cm

89 - 91cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

130 - 133 cm

84 - 86 cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

135 - 137 cm

89 - 91 cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

130 - 132cm

94 - 97cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

140 - 142 cm

89 - 92 cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

140 - 143 cm

84 - 86 cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

150 - 152 cm

89 - 91 cm

12 - 13

11 - 12

44 - 46

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RIVERTREAD™ PLATFORM

STREAMTREAD™ PLATFORM The STREAMTREAD™ platform is designed for the angling enthusiast looking for all-round, heavy-duty wading footwear. All the styles that feature the STREAMTREAD™ platform have been proividing our faithful with years of reliable, trustworthy wading confidence. The die-cut footbed offers a sturdy, wading-reading deck and the molded TPU heel clip offers secure heel-hold & lateral stability for all day wading security. Die-cut and molded single density EVA midsole creates cushioning for all day wading comfort. Die-cut, full coverage TPU retention plate allows for maximum rigidity and cleat retention for heavy duty wading. All of this wrapped in a molded VIBRAM® IDROGRIP® rubber outsole with 3MM multi-directional lugs for slip resistance in water and toe protection.

The New RIVERTREAD™ platform is designed for the demanding angler looking for the best wading footwear on the market. RIVERTREAD™ features Simms’ latest engineered components to maximize comfort, performance, and slip-resistance. The molded 3D footbed with arch support and ball flex aligns the foot for all day comfort and optimizes biomechanics. Molded dual-density EVA midsole creates extra cushioning for hiking comfort and enhances proprioception. A Molded and minimal TPU rentention plate allows lightweight cleat retention and enhances proprioception. A molded Vibram® Idrogrip® outsole with 4mm self-sharpening multi-directional lugs permits long lasting traction on trails, slip resistance in water and toe protection.

FEATURE MOLDED 3D FOOTBED WITH ARCH SUPPORT & BALL FLEX

MOLDED DUAL-DENSITY EVA MIDSOLE

BENEFIT

FEATURE

ALIGNS FOOT FOR ALL-DAY COMFORT & OPTIMIZES BIOMECHANICS

DIE-CUT FOOTBED

OFFERS A STURDY, WADING-READY DECK

MOLDED TPU HEEL CLIP

HEEL-HOLD & LATERAL STABILITY FOR ALL-DAY WADING SECURITY

CUSHIONING FOR HIKING COMFORT & ENHANCES PROPRIOCEPTION DIE-CUT OR MOLDED SINGLE-DENSITY EVA MIDSOLE

MOLDED & MINIMAL TPU RETENTION PLATE

MOLDED VIBRAM® IDROGRIP® OUTSOLE WITH 4MM SELF-SHARPENING, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL LUGS

BENEFIT

PROVIDES LTWT. CLEAT RETENTION & ENHANCES PROPRIOCEPTION

LONG-LASTING TRACTION ON TRAILS, SLIP-RESISTANCE IN WATER & TOE PROTECTION

CUSHIONING FOR ALL-DAY WADING COMFORT

DIE-CUT, FULL-COVERAGE TPU RETENTION PLATE

MAXIMUM RIGIDITY & CLEAT RETENTION FOR HEAVY-DUTY WADING .

MOLDED VIBRAM® IDROGRIP® RUBBER OUTSOLE WITH 3MM MULTI-DIRECTIONAL LUGS

SLIP-RESISTANCE IN WATER & TOE PROTECTION

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VAPORTREAD™ PLATFORM

CLEANSTREAM™ DESIGN

The New VAPORTREAD™ is designed for anglers looking for an innovative piece of footwear that is both trail-ready and wading-ready perfect for accessing remote, prisitine backcountry fishing holes. The molded 3D footbed with arch support and ball flex aligns the foot for all day comfort and optimizes biomechanics. A molded TPU heel clip secures the heel and adds lateral stability for all day hiking and wading. The molded dual-density EVA midsole creates additional cushioning for hiking comfort and enhanced proprioception. Trying to reduce weight for the trail a molded, minimal TPU retentioin plate was hidden between the midsole and outsole to provide light weight cleat retention and to enhance proprioception. For long lasting traction on trails, slip resistance in water and toe protection, a revolutionized molded VIBRAM® IDROGRIP® rubber outsole with self-sharpening multi-directional lugs was created.

FEATURE MOLDED 3D FOOTBED WITH ARCH SUPPORT & BALL FLEX

CleanStream™ is a design philosophy that runs through our line of wading footwear. While not specific to a product feature, this designation does indicate that the product includes features and/or materials that are more resistant to “hitch-hiking” organisms – have less exposed stitching, fewer ridges & pockets and utilize non-absorbent materals – all making the boots easier to inspect, clean and dry faster. All of these elements assist anglers in doing their part to prevent the spread of invasive species.

BENEFIT ALIGNS FOOT FOR ALL-DAY COMFORT & OPTIMIZES BIOMECHANICS

VIBRAM® SOLES Vibram® soles are built from the bottom up and are designed to overcome very specific obstacles on a variety of terrains. Vibram® invests heavily in research and development of products never overlooking even the most minute detail. Vibram® soles boast innovative compounds and technical sole patterns, specifically developed to meet the challenges of many different environments and applications.

MOLDED TPU HEEL CLIP

HEEL-HOLD & LATERAL STABILITY FOR ALL-DAY HIKING & WADING

MOLDED DUAL-DENSITY EVA MIDSOLE

CUSHIONING FOR HIKING COMFORT & ENHANCES PROPRIOCEPTION

MOLDED, MINIMAL & HIDDEN TPU RETENTION PLATE

PROVIDES LTWT. CLEAT RETENTION & ENHANCES PROPRIOCEPTION

MOLDED VIBRAM® IDROGRIP® OUTSOLE WITH 4MM SELF-SHARPENING, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL LUGS

LONG-LASTING TRACTION ON TRAILS, SLIP-RESISTANCE IN WATER & TOE PROTECTION

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BOA® LACING SYSTEM The BOA® Lacing System provides custom-comfort with smooth, even closure and no pressure points. Easy, one-handed adjustment with a secure hold that is built to last. Featuring a wire lace made of 49 strands of aircraft-grade stainless wire cable and bombproof nylon reel guides that are designed to take all of the abuse that you can throw at them. The system is designed to be easily user-repairable and replaceable.

Step into Simms’ G4 Boa® Boot and elevate your fishing experience thanks to an asymmetrical Boa® system that delivers an articulated, secure fit over and across the instep. Underneath the G4 chassis you’ll find an advanced RiverTread™ platform that minimizes rigid materials in exchange for maximized proprioception—your ability to feel and adapt to an ever-changing underfoot environment. In addition, Vibram® Idrogrip outsoles provide great grip across slick underwater obstacles via multi-directional lugs—compatible with all Simms’ AlumiBite™ and HardBite™ cleats and studs. Inside the boot is an environment hardwired for warmth and comfort, featuring a lined neoprene finish, cushioned where you need it most and ultra-smooth for easy on/off performance.

INTERNATIONAL FLY TACKLE DEALER

FULLY-LINED WITH NEOPRENE FOR WADING WARMTH, CUSHIONING, & EASY-ON/EASY-OFF

RIVERTREAD™

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BOA® CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR EASY-ON/EASY-OFF AND A PRECISION, ON-DEMAND FIT.

NEW RIVERTREAD™ PLATFORM FOR GUIDE-R EADY WADING PERFORMANCE, SUPPORT & TRACTION

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A WATERPROOF PU-COATED LEATHER & TPU-COATED TEXTILE UPPER

FABRIC TECH: A waterproof PU-coated leather & TPU-coated textile upper with an asymmetrical Boa® Closure System & full neoprene lining; Built on the Simms RIVERTREAD™ Platform with a 4.0mm Vibram® Idrogrip rubber outsole. APPROX WEIGHT SIZE 10: 1633g. SIZE: US; 7-14 UK; 6-13 Euro; 40-47

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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 great-grip equation thanks to multi-directional lugs—compatible with all Simms’ AlumiBite™ and HardBite™ cleats and studs. Additional features include a TPU molded heel clip for a positive, locked-in fit, as well as neoprene internals that deliver cushioning where it counts for superior wading warmth, comfort, and easy on/off activation. The felt G3 combines all-day wading comfort with the angler-appreciated underwater traction of a 12mm felt outsole, compatible with all Simms’ AlumiBite™ and HardBite™ cleats and studs.

PARTIALLY-LINED WITH NEOPRENE FOR WADING WARMTH, CUSHIONING, & EASY-ON/EASY-OFF

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RIVERTREAD™ TPU MOLDED HEEL CLIP FOR POSITIVE HEEL FIT & HIKING SECURITY.

NEW RIVERTREAD™ PLATFORM FOR GUIDE-R EADY WADING PERFORMANCE, SUPPORT & TRACTION

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A WATERPROOF NUBUCK LEATHER & TPU-COATED TEXTILE UPPER

FABRIC TECH:

Waterproof nubuck leather & TPU-coated textile upper, RIVERTREAD™ platform/4.0mm Vibram® Idrogrip rubber outsole /12mm Felt outsole. APPROX WEIGHT SIZE 10: 1678g. FELT: 1724g. SIZE: US; 7-14 UK; 6-13 Euro; 40-47

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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, with the lightweight capabilities of your favorite runner. Fishing nirvana awaits.

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KEY FEATURES: CleanStream design utilizes high abrasion-resistant panels with water repellent treatment for minimal water absorption & easy cleaning TM

Partially-lined with neoprene for wading warmth, cushioning & easy-on/easy-off Full perforated neoprene lining with closed-cell foam and full-coverage molded rubber toe cap Full perimeter rubber offers superior durability and ease of cleaning Non-corrosive hardware with high quality nylon laces Waterproof synthetic leather rubber coated ballistic panels

FABRIC TECH:

Waterproof synthetic leather & ballistic textile upper; STREAMTREAD™ platform/3.0mm Vibram® Idrogrip rubber outsole APPROX WEIGHT SIZE 10: 1678g. SIZE: US; 7-14 UK; 6-13 Euro; 40-47

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Simms’ RiverTek® is redefining what anglers have come to expect from a high performance wading boot. Its revolutionary Boa® Lacing System lets you lace up ultrafast—with the one-handed twist of a dial—while its unobtrusive, clean design gives you a step up in the fight against Aquatic Invasive Species. And as for the ice-encrusted laces of steelhead seasons past? Winter on the OP’s Hoh, Bogachiel, and Sol Duc systems never looked so good.

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KEY FEATURES: CleanStream design elements include a waterpoof synthetic upper, minimal exposed stitching & BOA lacing system to helpeliminate debris TM

Partially-lined with neoprene for wading warmth, cushioning & easy-on/easy-off Enclosed housing for smoother operation in sandy & silty wading Neoprene lining with closed-cell foam & full-coverage moldedrubber toe cap Center seam construction with articulated knees for added mobility TPU heel clip for added stability

FIELD ®REPAIR KITS ®

FABRIC TECH:

Waterproof synthetic leather & ballistic textile upper; STREAMTREAD™ platform/3.0mm Vibram® Idrogrip rubber outsole/12mm Felt outsole APPROX WEIGHT SIZE 10: 1678g. FELT: 1451g. SIZE: US; 7-14 UK; 6-13 Euro; 40-47

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M3 BOA

& M2 BOA

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 include a synthetic leather, textile, and scratch rubber upper that, combined with an anatomical top collar, work with your feet for all-day, blister-free trailblazing. Internals are precision lined with plush neoprene where it counts, generating warmth, redefining comfort, and guaranteeing on/off ease whether it’s time to rally—or rest—your dogs.

new! ANATOMICAL TOP LINE COLLAR FOR ALL DAY HIKING

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VAPORTREAD™ PARTIALLY-LINED WITH NEOPRENE FOR WADING WARMTH, CUSHIONING & EASY-ON/EASY-OFF

SIMMS’ NEW VAPORTREAD™ PLATFORM FOR AN ENGINEERED BALANCE OF FAST HIKING & WADING PERFORMANCE

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A NEW LIGHTWEIGT, FAST & MINIMAL WADING BOOT WITH A SYNTHETIC LEATHER, TEXTILE & SCRATCH RUBBER UPPER

VAPOR

FABRIC TECH:

Synthetic leather, textile & scratch rubber upper; VAPORTREAD™ platform/4.0mm Vibram® Megagrip rubber outsole. APPROX WEIGHT SIZE 10: 1450g. SIZE: US; 7-14 UK; 6-13 Euro; 40-47

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The Freestone® is a classic Simms design revamped with CleanStream™ and StreamTread™ technologies to address all your contemporary fishing needs. Features include abrasion-resistant panels with water repellent treatment for minimal water absorption and easy cleaning, as well as Simms’ signature Nylon speed lacing-system for a lightweight, bomber boot at a fantastic price. Simms has reintroduced felt to a selection of its wading boot line-up, including the Freestone®. Felt has solid grip, it’s lightweight, and offers advantages in certain wading environments. Please follow clean angling practices, limit felt soles to single watersheds, and help keep these vital resources healthy.

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CleanStream design utilizes high abrasion-resistant panels with water repellent treatment for minimal water absorption & easy cleaning TM

Rubber toe & heel provide protection from abrasion Padded collar & tongue EVA wedge with rubber midsole StreamTread™ Platform Synthetic construction

FABRIC TECH:

Synthetic full-grain leather upper; STREAMTREAD™ platform/3.0mm Vibram® Idrogrip rubber outsole/12mm Felt outsole APPROX WEIGHT SIZE 10: 1905g. FELT: 1700g. SIZE: US; 5-16 UK; 4-15 Euro; 38-49. FELT: 7-14 UK; 6-13 Euro; 40-47

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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 and Schoeller®-dynatec panels for unmatched support and puncture resistance.

Bonefishing in the Bahamas, Tarpoon in Florida? but they are also great boots for kayakingfishing for coastal Sea trout aswell... With Honeycomb outsole lug pattern channels water and creates leading edges for better grip on slippery surfaces and muddy or rocky flats bottoms. If you’re looking for a substantial easy to slip into bargain, look no further.

FABRIC TECH:

APPROX WEIGHT SIZE 10: 1315g.

APPROX WEIGHT SIZE 10: 1043g.

Perforated neoprene upper; non-marking vulcanized cup rubber platform.

Synthetic nubuck leather & mesh upper; cup rubber platform/non-marking Simms gum rubber outsole

SIZE: US; 8-14 UK; 7-13 Euro; 41-47

SIZE: US; 7-14 UK; 6-13 Euro; 40-47

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GUIDE FLIP

FABRIC TECH:

EBBTIDE FLIP

According to statisticians, one out of every five mountain-town locals no matter what the forecast throws, fails to function in anything other than flip-flops. Since no 12-step program is currently available for the afflicted, Simms adds another pair of wicked “four-season” Flips to the mix.

EBBTIDE FLIP; Water-resistant synthetic. GUIDE FLIP; Waterproof leather. APPROX WEIGHT SIZE 10: 450g. SIZE: US; 8-13 UK; 7-12 Euro; 41-46

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HARDBITE™ STUD –

HARDBITE™ STAR CLEAT

HardBite™ Star Cleats are developed specifically for use with Simms StreamTread™ and VaporTread wading boot soles. We do not recommend you to use them with any other boots. Use separately or in combination with our HardBite™ Studs.

FELT

Our HardBite Boot Studs for felt soles easily convert felt wading boots to studded. Do not use “HardBite™ Boot Studs for Felt” on StreamTread™ outsole. They are too long and will damage your boots. *Use the same placement pattern as on the StreamTread™ soles. (Showed Below)

ALUMIBITE™ STAR CLEAT

HARDBITE™ STUD –

AlumBite™ Star Cleats A new cleat from Simms that is specifically engineered to fit with the Simms StreamTread™ and VaporTread lug pattern - utilizing corrosion-free aluminum to conform to micro-surfaces of rocks.

VIBRAM

Head is identicall with the felt version, BUT the length is adjusted to prevent it to go through the outsole of the StreamTread™ soles.

new!

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WEATHER IS CAPABLE OF E LICI T ING A MYRIAD OF EMOTIONS FROM TH LICITING THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO PLAY BY ITS NONRULES. THERE’S THE INTOXICATION OF LI FTING FOG TO USHER IN THE DAY’S FIRST SPEY CAST ON A RAINFOREST RIVER. OR THE PARALYZING COLD-SWEATS DELIVERED BY A BUZZING ROD AND SPARKS ON THE HORIZON. WEATHER IS LUKEWARM AND LOVING; SNOW-BLOWER COLD AND, WHEN UTTERLY UNCOOPERATIVE, FULL OF A LITTLE CONSPIRATOR CALLED MISERY. WITH THIS MIXBAG IN MIND, SIMMS BRINGS YOU THE MOST INNOVATIVE ® ALL-SEASON GEAR FOR 365 DAYS OF MISERY PROOF PERFORMANCE. GORE-TEX FABRIC TECHNOLOGY—FROM PRO-SHELL ® TO PACLITE —FIGHTS BACK WITH THE MOST WATERPROOF, TEAR-RESISTANT, BREATHABLE FABRICS ON THE MARKET. ® ® WHILE WINDSTOPPER AND PRIMALOFT KNOCK THE GUSTS OUT OF MA NATURE’S LUNGS WITH INSULATION EQUIPPED TO DEACTIVATE INDECENT EXPOSURE FROM THE ELEMENTS. SIMMS OUTERWEAR 2014. WHERE CUTTING-EDGE COMFORT COMES STANDARD.

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F I S H I N G

P R O D U CT S

GORE-TEX® FABRICS

WINDSTOPPER® FABRICS

GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL The optimum solution for anglers in extended and extreme conditions. Outerwear is waterproof, exceptionally lightweight and offers the ultimate in breathability, durability and extended comfort. Constructed with a woven backer, GORE-TEX® Pro Shell garments slide easily over other layers and offer exceptional tear strength and internal abrasion-resistance. Featured in our Slick Jacket, the G4 Pro™ Jacket, ProDry™ Jacket & Bib. GORE-TEX® SHELL GORE-TEX® Shell is waterproof, lightweight, durable and breathable. It’s designed to provide excellent, long-lasting performance in a wide range of conditions. Featured in our Acklins, G3 Guide™, Guide, Headwaters™ & Bulkley Jackets and the Contender Jacket & Bib. 3-LAYER GORE-TEX® The GORE-TEX® membrane is bonded between high-performance lining and shell textiles featuring less wear and tear, and enhanced durability.

Most anglers have experienced a windblown day on the water - many including rain, sleet or snow. Any one of these elements might be enough to drive you inside if you aren’t wearing the proper gear. WINDSTOPPER® fabrics include two key features to make your fishing experience more comfortable: • WINDSTOPPER® membrane blocks 100% of blowing wind offering total windproof protection. • All Simms WINDSTOPPER® fabrics feature DWR to keep water absorption to the absolute minimum - even with lofty fleece. WINDSTOPPER® SOFT SHELL offers total windproofness and maximum breathability, combining the comfort of a soft mid-layer and the water resistance of a shell in one garment. Featured in our WINDSTOPPER® Hoody, ADL Jacket & ADL Vest.

DURABLE SHELL FABRIC GORE-TEX MEMBRANE ®

HIGH-PERFORMANCE LINING 3-LAYER MEMBRANE

SEAM SEALING For durable waterproofness, GORE-TEX Products rely on GORE-SEAM tape applied by specially trained Simms personnel.

GORE-SEAM TAPE

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PRIMALOFT® INSULATION PRIMALOFT® ONE is the highest performing insulation on the market for warmth, water resistance, softness and compressibility. PrimaLoft® ONE is an ultra-fine microfiber insulation that is as warm, soft and lightweight, and is warmer wet or dry than all other insulations. Featured in our Bulkley & Fall Run Jackets & Fall Run Vest. PRIMALOFT® SYNERGY is an advanced multi-denier continuous filament insulation engineered for superior warmth, softness and loft. PrimaLoft® SYNERGY is constructed of both fine and ultra fine denier continuous filament fibers. This fiber composition results in an insulation that raises the performance bar of continuous filament insulations. Featured in our ExStream™ Jacket & Pant.

HOOD & CUFF DESIGN Because fishing is a four-season pursuit full of mixed variables, Simms pours thousands of hours into outerwear R&D for a stacked lineup of rugged all-weather performers. From hood to cuff, each Simms jacket is designed to allow for comfort in all conditions, in any fishing environment. Simms Outerwear – where cutting-edge comfort comes standard. FULLY ADJUSTABLE STORM HOOD • The hood cinches around the face, including a full lockdown to minimize water entrance – even in the nastiest conditions. • A simple tug of the drawcord pulls the hood tight around your head. Once the rear adjustment is secured, the hood provides full visibility and functional ease-of-movement. • Microfleece-lined collar provides added protection from the elements.

YKK® ZIPPERS YKK Fastening Products Group create The Big Difference for our customers — fastening solutions intelligently integrated with the finished product to provide the highest quality, most durable gear. Zippers, metal buttons and snaps, and Nylon buckles — all earn the YKK® brand. The big difference begins with their obsession to ensure that every individual component renders maximum value to the finished whole. That commitment instills quality and value into every product. Simms utilizes fasteners built to withstand the harshest environments and YKK® provides the best solutions to meet those needs. All Simms outerwear features nylon YKK® zippers to minimize corrosion and provide high performing, durable wear.

SHINGLE CUFF™ eliminates line catching while providing an adjustable, water tight cuff. Featured on our Slick, Guide & Women’s Guide Jackets. DRY CUFF™ utilizes super durable materials combined with a hook & loop tab system to provide an easy-to-use cinch for circulation-cutting dryness. Featured on the G4 Pro™, G3 Guide™, Headwaters™ GORE-TEX®, Bulkley, WINDSTOPPER® Hoody, ExStream™, GORE-TEX® Paclite®, ProDry™, & Contender Jackets.

SHINGLE CUFF™

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DRY CUFF™

The stormproof G4 Pro™ is cutting-edge equipped to keep you dry, warm, and comfortable via 3-layer GORE -TEX ® Pro Shell fabric, and it features an intuitive array of fishing-first elements at your finger tips. Jackets are kitted with 7 storage pockets; 2 bellowed chest pockets, 2 zippered chest pockets, 2 zippered tippet pockets and 1 large back pocket. Quick drying microfleece-lined hand warmer keep your digits frost-free in subzero temps, while water-resistant pit zips allow you to air out the funk when the fishing heats up. Simms G4 PRO™. Expert abused. Angling-addict approved.

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Adjustable storm hood, adjustable cuffs and adjustable shock cord hem

Heavier nylon fabric in shoulders & lighter nylon fabric in body

Full length YKK VT9 Aquaguard Vislon water-resistant zipper with zipper flap for additional protection ®

+ Quick-drying, microfleece-lined hand warmer pockets with zipper closure +

7 storage pockets including 2 bellowed chest pockets, 2 zippered chest pockets, 2 zippered Tippet pockets and 1 large capacity back pocket

2 Patented built-in retractors

The only Simms rain jacket featuring water-resistant pit zips

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FABRIC TECH:

3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric; 100% Polyester face COLOR: GUNMETAL SIZE: S-XXL

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When global storming rains fury on your fishing rituals, source active warming from Simms’ GORE-TEX® G3 Guide™ Jacket. From the top down, the adjustable storm hood is a first-rate barrier, while adjustable cuffs and the shock cord hem add a secure seal against sneak weather attacks. Quick-drying, microfleece-lined pockets offer respite for hands in need of recirculation and once you’ve effectively outplayed the weather, lighter nylon fabric in the body means convenient packability where and when it counts.. G3s use 3-layer GORE-TEX® Shell fabric to repel raging weather, heavier nylon fabric in shoulders for durability, and lighter nylon fabric in the body for precise packability when it’s time to get up and go.

//////////////////////////////////////////// KEY FEATURES: Heavier fabric in shoulders for additional durability and lighter nylon fabric in body for enhanced packability Adjustable storm hood for protection and visibility 2 zippered Tippet pockets & 1 large back pocket 2 Patented built-in retractors Quick-drying, microfleece-lined hand warmer pockets with zipper closure Five storage pockets including two bellowed chest pockets, two zippered chest pockets and one large capacity back pocket Watertight stretch cuffs keep water out when you’re casting or landing a fish

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FABRIC TECH: 3-layer GORE-TEX® Shell fabric; 100% Polyester face COLOR: BLACK OLIVE/DK. ELKHORN, CATCH CAMO ORANGE SIZE: S-XXL

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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 via large integrated chest pockets for fly boxes and tip-wallets, coupled with internal organization for river mainstays such as sunglasses, tippets, and leaders. Watertight, adjustable cuffs and a dual draw-cord waist keep the dank out, while plush hand warmer pockets with interior pass-thru zips allow you to access waders lying within, without breeching your external bulwark.

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3-point cinch storm hood with drop collar construction

New fit designed for warm weather, less layering & improved mobility

Full length YKK® VT9 Aquaguard® VT10 CF lightweight/ flexible zipper with interior storm flap for added protection

+ 2 large chest pockets capable of storing a “6-pack” of fly boxes with internal organization, 1 interior chest pocket with magnetic closure

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2 large hand warmer pockets with YKK® VT9 AquaGuard® VISLON® ultra water-resistant zips and interior pass-thru zips for access to inside of jacket Watertight adjustable cuffs & dual draw-cord adjustable bottom hem

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FABRIC TECH:

3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric; 92% Nylon, 8% Elastane; 100% Nylon backer interior COLORS: FURY ORANGE, BLACK SIZE: S-XXL

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Simms’s staple Guide Jacket is a no-frills 3-layer GORE-TEX ® fortress engineered for high-energy pursuits that require warmth, breathability, and hydrophobic excellence. The new storm-hood design houses billed fishing hats without unzipping the jacket, while hand pockets with built-in heaterpack holders provide oven-like warmth when the weather turns subzero.

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3-layer

GORE-TEX®

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FABRIC TECH: Shell fabric; 100% Polyester face

COLORS: BLACK OLIVE SIZE: S-4XL

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Simms’ no-frills Headwaters™ GORE-TEX® Jacket is a stormproof fortress featuring a plush fleece and taffeta liner for bolstered warmth when weather turns from calm to cantankerous. Nylon YKK® zippers and zipper sliders minimize corrosion to transcend fresh-and saltwater duties, while generous chest pockets and fleece-lined hand warmer pockets deliver safe haven for hands and a home for everything from fly boxes to loose items in need of secure, soak-free storage.

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KEY FEATURES:

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Two large bellowed chest pockets for fly boxes Storm flap over YKK® center-front nylon zipper Adjustable stretch cuffs keep water out when casting Patented built-in retractor D-ring at center back neck seam 100% Nylon ripstop face fabric

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FABRIC TECH: 2-layer

GORE-TEX®

Shell fabric; 100% Polyester Face

COLOR: LODEN SIZE: S-XXL

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As kids we dreamed of Disneyland, “the happiest place on earth.” But since discovering the Bulkley, we’ve found a new source for supernatural smiles. Simms’ ® Bulkley jacket combines a GORE-TEX 2-layer shell, with the innovative all-weather ® insulation of PrimaLoft One technology. River-inspired features include corrosionfighting Nylon YKK® zippers and sliders, super-sized chest and fleece lined handwarmer pockets, and the water-resistant convenience of easy-cinch cuffs.

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KEY FEATURES: 100g in body/60g in sleeves & hood for warmth without bulk PrimaLoft® One insulation offers the best warmth-to-weight ratio available while compressible and soft

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Nylon YKK® zippers & zipper sliders minimize corrosion from saltwater user

Generous chest pockets and fleece-lined hand warmer pockets

Comfortable, water-resistant, easy cinch cuffs

Longer length with adjustable shock cord hem offers flexibility for all wading & boat situations

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GORE-TEX®

FABRIC TECH: 2-layer shell with

PrimaLoft®

One insulation

COLORS: BLACK SIZE: S-XXL

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Simms’ award-winning ProDry™ GORE-TEX® jacket is a proven game-changer when it comes to exceptional foul weather performance. It’s built ultra-tough with ProShell fabric tech for 100-percent waterproof and windproof comfort in the burliest elements and features a longer cut that’s perfect for boat use. Advanced engineering comes in the form of two low profile large-capacity chest pockets with ample room for renegade stowaways and zippered microfleece-lined hand warmer pockets to hide your hands from the heinous. When the skies break, stow the 3-point cinch storm hood and open your eyes to the reality you’re the last man still fishing.

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KEY FEATURES:

+ 100% waterproof and windproof featuring state-of-the-art

GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric technology for superior performance

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Extreme Wet Weather rated - up to 22” of rainfall per hour and Guaranteed to Keep You Dry®

Stretch fabric in shoulders & elbows for flexibility & comfort Two low-profile large capacity chest pockets & two zippered microfleece-lined hand warmer pockets with built-in heat pack pockets

+ 3-point cinch, stowable storm hood, water-tight adjustable cuffs,

adjustable waist and full length YKK® VT9 AquaGuard® VISLON® water-resistant center-front zipper with zipper flap for additional protection

FABRIC TECH:

3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric; 100% Polyester face COLORS: JACKET; FURY ORANGE, STEEL GREY BIB; STEEL GREY SIZE: S-XXL

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When weather deals an open-hand slap to the system, fight back from head to toe. Simms’ Contender Jacket and Bib series is rated for extreme wet weather, featuring GORE-TEX® Shell fabric tech that delivers 100-percent waterproof/windproof performance. Throw up the expansive storm hood to counteract a freak deluge from all angles and cast all day in comfort thanks to articulated jacket-sleeve engineering.

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KEY FEATURES: JACKETS:

Watertight stretch cuffs keep water out when you’re casting or landing a fish Adjustable storm hood for protection and visibility 2 large bellowed & 2 zippered chest pockets, bellowed back pocket BIBS:

2 microfleece-lined hand warmer pockets, zippered chest pockets thigh cargo pocket, full length YKK®

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VT9 Aquaguard® Vislon® water-resistant zipper with zipper flap +

Knee-length leg zips, adjustable Velcro® ankle system & adjustable, + comfortable elastic suspender system

FABRIC TECH: 3-layer GORE-TEX® Shell fabric; 100% Polyester face COLORS: JACKET; DK. GUNMETAL, DK. GUNMETAL/CATCH CAMO BIB; DK. GUNMETAL SIZE: S-XXL

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INTERNATIONAL FLY TACKLE DEALER

Bonefish roam from French Polynesia to the Bahamian fringes and beyond—and so should you. When it’s time to take flight, pack light and stay bone dry in Simms’ Acklins Jacket, featuring 3-layer GORETEX ® Shell fabric with a rugged, rip-stop 20-denier face. Full-length pitzips dump unwanted heat while doubling as stash pockets. The 3-point cinch storm hood with drop collar construction is fully customizable. And articulated sleeves and a fitted design maximize mobility for all-day casting comfort.

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3-point cinch storm hood with drop collar construction

New fit designed for warm weather, less layering & improved mobility

Full length YKK VT9 Aquaguard VT10 CF lightweight/ flexible zipper with interior storm flap for added protection

+ Venting & low profile bellow zippered chest pocket + +

Articulated sleeves with VELCRO® cuff closure & adjustable bottom hem with kill switch d-rings Extended length mesh-lined hand pockets with 2 way zipper for easy access

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FABRIC TECH:

3-layer GORE-TEX® Shell 100% Nylon 20 Denier ripstop face & tricot backer; 100% Polyester mesh lining pockets & vents COLORS: AUTUMN LEAF, GREEN APPLE, NIGHT SHADE SIZE: S-XXL

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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 Jacket. 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 hood, cinch down adjustable Velcro® cuffs, and add a dose of action-adventure to the wetweather melodrama. Enter Simms’ Hyalite Rain Pant, with a ripstop waterproof-breathable construction and twoway side-leg zippers that minimize corrosion, while boosting ventilation. Additional pant features include a belt-looped adjustable elastic waist, an internal drawcord system for customized fit, and steadfast Velcro® ankle cuffs for a watertight seal that won’t leave you soaked.

//////////////////////////////////////////// KEY FEATURES: Waterproof/breathable construction + 3-point adjustable storm hood YKK® VT9 AquaGuard® VISLON® water-resistant zipper with Nylon components for maximum water resistance & minimum corrosion Adjustable Velcro® cuffs & zippered hand pockets

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FABRIC TECH: Ripstop waterproof-breathable construction COLOR JACKET: BRIGHT RED, TIIDAL BLUE, AGAVE, GUNMETAL COLOR PANT: GUNMETAL SIZE: S-XXL

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Anglers on the move will welcome the superior warmth-to-weight performance—even when wet—of this impressively compressible PrimaLoft® insulated piece. ExStream™ Jackets come equipped with the on-off convenience of a fully customizable 3-point cinch storm hood. Store a grip of gear and thaw cold claws in zip hand-warmer and chest pockets and storm into the great white with a jacket built to dodge an Arctic bullet. ExStream™ Pants deliver cutting edge warmth-to-weight performance even when wet. Convenient drop-in style hand warmer pockets help thaw rigid digits. And an adjustable waistband with internal Velcro® hook-and-loop tabs ensure an exacting fit and, coupled with soft brushed-tricot lining, ultimate comfort no matter what the forecast.

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Insulated, 3-point cinch removable storm hood & soft, brushed tricot lined collar

Superior loft & highly compressible PrimaLoft® SYNERGY insulation offers

excellent warmth-to-weight even when wet

+ Full-length YKK® corrosion-resistant front zip + Chest pocket with zip closure + 2 large hand warmer pockets with YKK® zip closure + Adjustable waistband with internal Velcro® hook & loop tabs, soft brushed tricot lining, & external belt loops

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FABRIC TECH:

70 denier, 100% Nylon Diamond weave fiber-proof fabric; PrimaLoft® SYNERGY (120g Body, 100g Sleeves); Primaloft® SPORT (60g Hood, Collar & Lower sleeve cuffs) COLORS: DK. GUNMETAL SIZE: S-XXL

synergy

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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 and narrower body that, combined with a bolstered collar, deliver ample reinforcement in any and all conditions. Hunker under a 3-point cinch storm-hood, thaw your frozen meat in plush handwarmer pockets, and never speak the dreaded “W” word again.

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KEY FEATURES: Updated fit for improved comfort with longer length & narrower body

Improved collar & 3-point cinch storm hood design for better fit Full-length YKK® VISLON® center front zip with interior storm flap for added protection

Hand warmer pockets with secure zip closures & chest pocket with zip closure; + adjustable cuffs

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WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell with100% Polyester face; 100% Polyester microcheck fleece backer COLORS: FURY ORANGE, CATCH CAMO ORANGE, BLACK SIZE: S-XXL

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Fall migrations go in several directions. Upstream for giant browns en route to their natal dancing grounds. And virtually any points north, east, south, and west, depending on which direction you travel to intercept banner autumn fishing. Wherever you roam, throw on a Simms’ Fall Run Jacket and vest for lightweight, packable performance in the form of PrimaLoft® One insulation. Fall Run Jackets and vests feature a winning warmth-to-weight ratio and the water repellency to take on wet conditions the world over.

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Lightweight, DWR 20d mini-ripstop 100% Nylon shell with PrimaLoft® ONE insulation (60g Body) COLORS JACKET: FURY ORANGE, BLACK, NAVY, SWAMP COLORS VEST: BLACK SIZE: S-XXL

Simms’ ADL jacket and vest keeps you casting through mixed shoulder season weather thanks to WINDSTOPPER® technical fleece in a DWR rain-repelling finish. Soft-shell cuffs, neck, and side panels increase durability, while the lined collar bolsters next-to-skin comfort and helps contain heat. Source chest pockets with zip closures for fishing essential safe-housing and drop your frozen mitts into perfectly placed hand warmer pockets with an interior stash compartment awaiting digital devices and more.

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FABRIC TECH: WINDSTOPPER® Technical Fleece with 100% Polyester face; 100% Polyester microcheck fleece backer COLORS JACKET: BLACK, NAVY COLORS VEST: BLACK, NAVY SIZE: S-XXL

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MONTANA WOOL

DESIGN CORE LAYERS Our Core Layers offer excellent comfort and performance in next-to-skin applications. These highly breathable, moisture wicking layers keep you warm and dry by actively absorbing water vapor molecules (caused by sweat) and allowing them to evaporate on the surface of the fabric. A core component to keeping you warmer and on the water longer. MID LAYERS Our Mid Layers bring excellent breathability together with high thermal insulation values. They allow moisture vapors to escape, while keeping your body’s dry heat closer to your skin. Mid layers are great for extra warmth on a cool day or as an under layer in extreme conditions.

The Montana Wool collection utilizes wool from a unique supply chain of fibers sourced from Montana farms and ranches, washed, and made into yarn, fabric, and garments in the US. Simms Montana Wool reinforces the “Buy Local” phenomenon and creates a correlation between fishing, Montana, and “Made in USA” products. Simms is dedicated to supporting both Montana’s resources and its communities. Montana Wool is featured in the Montana TechWool Zip Top.

THERMAL LAYERS Simms Thermal layers utilize the best thermal insulation fabrics available. They capture your body’s heat and create a convective heat layer, keeping you warmer when active. Also highly air-permeable, Our thermal layers are designed to interact with Simms award-winning outerwear styles, allowing for maximum breathability on wet and windy days on the water. POOR PERFORMING LAYERING SYSTEM

HIGH PERFORMANCE LAYERING SYSTEM

SIMMS OUTERWEAR LAYER

SIMMS OUTERWEAR LAYER AIR-PERMEABILITY ALLOWS MOISTURE TO PASS THROUGH TO SHELL AND THERMAL INSULATION KEEPS DRY HEAT CLOSER TO BODY

LOW AIR-PERMEABILITY PREVENTS MOISTURE VAPOR FROM ESCAPING TO SHELL POOR WICKING PERFORMANCE SENDS MOISTURE BACK TOWARDS SKIN AND BODY HEAT IS USED TO EVAPORATE MOISTURE

MOISTURE WICKING FABRICS ABSORB AND EVAPORATE WATER VAPOR AND KEEP THE BODY DRIER AND WARMER

MERINO WOOL Merino wool is exceptional for performance outdoor wear because the fabric is excellent at regulating body temperature by keeping you warm on cold days and cooler on warm days. It has an superior warmth-toweight ratio compared to other wools, in part because the smaller fibers trap body heat. It draws moisture (sweat) away from the skin to provide outstanding moisture management, the wool fiber absorbs and releases 10X the moisture of synthetic fibers. The extrafine fibers of Merino wool offer comfortable, no shrink next-to-skin layering without itch or odor.

CORE3™ COR3™ Technology – exclusive to Simms – is designed to offer exceptional performance and comfort in all fishing environments. The COR3™ Technology fabric finish has a UPF rating of 30 or greater, properties to minimize odor and outstanding wicking performance for important moisture management.

POLARTEC THERMAL PRO Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabric is a visually dynamic and technically advanced insulation fabric. Featured in our Axis Hoody, Thermal Pro® provides excellent breathability, quick-dry, durable performance.

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The hoody evolution goes from street stealth to last call comfort to heavy hitting fishing companion in Simms’ most superior incarnation yet, the Axis. Powered by Polartec® ThermalPro® fabric, this best-in-class piece is quick drying, features no-sweat breathing capabilities, and packs unbeatable warmth-to-weight performance. Stretch fabric equals unhindered mobility. Patented hydrophobic cuffs won’t catch water when it’s time to release the beast. And the full-zip design, with appreciated hand-warmer pockets, delivers awesome protection against unseasonable elements. Throw up the hood and soldier into the future with the next-generation Axis.

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Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabric offers outstanding warmth without weight, has excellent breathability & dries quickly

Patented hydrophobic cuffs prevent water from wicking up sleeves Full zip hoody with two zip hand warmer pockets & a bonded stretch woven pocket

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91% Polyester/9% Lycra® Polartec® Thermal Pro® 300 Gram Stretch Grid Fleece (body); 90% Polyester/10% Spandex DWR Hydrophobic fleece cuffs COLORS: SIMMS ORANGE, BLACK SIZE: S-XXL

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100% Merino Wool COLORS TOP: BOULDER, BLACK, CHARCOAL COLORS PANTS: BLACK, CHARCOAL SIZE: S-XXL

Odor-free is the best gift you can give to your tenting accomplices. Stick to the essentials this season with the ingenious warmth-to-weight performance of Simms’ Downunder Merino layering system. The Mid Zip Top and pants regulates body temps across high-altitude ups and downs, while flat seam construction combined with flatlock stitching delivers natural stretch and comfort for a full range of fishing motions.

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A requisite layering piece from Simms’ Montana Wool collection, the new Techwool Zip Top uses local ranch and farm sourced wool fibers for a moisture-dumping, heat-holding beast true to the company’s Made in Montana roots. The clean-wearing top features insulation against the elements thanks to 21-micron wool fibers, while a fleece-lined collar and flatlock stitching provide ultimate next-to-skin comfort for versatile performance on and off the river.

FABRIC TECH:

100% MONTANA WOOL COLOR: GUNMETAL SIZE: S-XXL

This mid-weight baselayer insulates and wicks just like the lightweight layer, but provides a little more insulate on cooler days. The top is built for casting, the 4-way shoulders stretch fabric and 2-way stretch in the bodymove with you and the zip allows you to ventilate when the temperature warms up. These thin, wader lining pants and top go with you through the fall and early spring.

FABRIC TECH:

Polartec® fabric technology with SPF 40 sun protection & Power Dry® 4-way stretch fabric in shoulders and 2-way stretch in body COLOR: DK. ELKHORN SIZE: S-XXL

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Think of the Guide Fleece Bib as polar insulation against all things bleak. Bibs feature stretch stirrups to easily slide into waders and are built with 4-way stretch fleece for superior warmth, breathability, mobility, and moisture wicking performance.

FABRIC TECH:

92% Polyester/8% Spandex COLOR: COAL SIZE: S-XXL

Championed by Simms’ endorsed force of professional guides. Take advantage of articulated elbows for a quick double-haul to the far bank, a zippered chest pocket for convenient storage, and classic ¼-zip styling for absolute on-off changeups. An updated fit uses durable 4-way stretch fleece fabric that bundles warmth, breathability, and wicking with full-range fishing mobility. TM GUIDE MID FABRIC TECH:

92% Polyester/8% Spandex COLOR: DK. ELKHORN SIZE: S-XXL

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Arctic char have a penchant for brine-y meanderings across some of the most inhospitable climates on the planet. For char in the gnar, or anywhere cold creeps onto the scene, throw on Simms’ Waderwick Thermal Top for stacked warmth. Plush, light-wearing Microfiber fleece enhances thermal and wicking properties that beat storms into submission. The anti-pill finish is always smooth. And the ½-Zip easy on-off convenience and self-fabric cuffs of this leading layering piece are equally slick.

KEY FEATURES: New Microfiber fleece is a soft, light wearing fleece with excellent thermal & wicking properties 1/2 Zip for easy on/off Self fabric cuffs

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100% Polyester Microfiber fleece COLORS TOP: NAVY, GUNMETAL, BLACK COLORS BOTTOM: GUNMETAL SIZE: S-XXL

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100% Polyester with COR3 Technology COLORS TOP: BLACK, OCEAN BLUE, GUNMETAL COLORS PANTS: BLACK, GUNMETAL SIZE: S-XXL

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0,44 Liters and very hefty. These mugs showcase a few of the best of Derek’s Abstract Fish Face Series Mugs. Available in Brown Chubby, Salmon & Sea Trout Face, Microwave safe, but not dishwasher recommended. Imprinted in the USA.

Heavy duty glass, 0,47 Liters Pilsner Glasses. These glasses showcase a selection of some of the best of Derek’s Abstract Fish Face Series Pilsner Glasses. Available in Brown Trout Face, Sea Trout Face & Rainbow Trout Face, Microwave safe, but not dishwasher recommended. Imprinted in the USA.

We are proud to be able to offer brand new iPad cases. Case-Mate of Atlanta, Georgia creates the most high-quality, unique and functional Ipad cases on the market. This paired with colorful, innovative DeYoung artwork in 2 different fish species to choose from. Sea Trout Face & Brown Trout Viking. Fits iPad 2,3 &4

Virtually unbreakable, high quality plastic iPhone cases have Derek’s hottest paintings printed on them. Pick from 2 different levels of protection for your iPhone 4/4s & 5 –Tough & iPhone 4/4s & 5 – Tough Extreme.

Tough 4 Panel Sea Trout iPhone 5

Tough Brown Trout Torquoise iPhone 4/4s

Tough Brown Chubby iPhone 5

Tough Extreme Sea Trout Face iPhone 4/4s

Tough Extreme Trout Viking iPhone 5

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COLLECTIONS G4

GUIDE SERIES Fishing guides don’t punch 9-to-5 clocks. Schedules are determined by feeding fish, oceanic opportunities, and rivers with no snooze buttons. Born of rigorous field-testing and inspired input from Simms’ team of professional Guide Ambassadors, the Guide Series includes many of Simms’ staple products—from high-performance shorts and pants to technically advanced fishing shirts that fight UV, breathe with aplomb, and help regulate core temperature for cutting-edge comfort. Built to withstand the demands of marathon fishing sessions and seasons in flux, hard-core and casual anglers will appreciate built-to-last engineering, as well as fishing-specific features and accessories.

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Fishing is a demanding pursuit. It caresses all curves of the globe. And it knows no limits when it comes to varied climates across a full spectrum of fish-rich environments. Enter the G4 lineup, a benchmark setting series of fishing-specific shirts and pants built to go the distance. The pinnacle of Simms’ Sportswear collection, the G4 series uses technically advanced materials for bolstered durability, and comes equipped with UPF30 to UPF50 ratings to combat harmful UV rays during extended sun exposure. Designs include feature-loaded architectures, and demonstrate cutting-edge construction techniques—such as TriComponent and Action Back Patterning. DESIGN

FABRIC TECH & FEATURES

• TRICOMPONENT • ACTION BACK • LASER CUT & WELDED

• COR3™ • UPF 50 • COOL CONTROL™ • QUICK-DRY

• COR3™ • COOL CONTROL™ • INSECTSHIELD® • DURAPELPLUS®

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WELDED

TRICOMP

COOL CONTROL™

COR3™

LIGHTWEIGHT

UPF 50

UPF 30

COR3™ FABRIC COR3™ Technology – exclusive to Simms – is designed to offer exceptional performance and comfort in all fishing environments. The COR3™ Technology fabric finish has a UPF rating of 30 or greater, properties to minimize odor and outstanding wicking performance for important moisture management.

ANTIMICROBIAL WICKING

COOL CONTROL™ Cool Control™ is a cool touch fabric technology that utilizes recycled Jade stones that are converted into a fine powder and implanted into the yarn. This technology is ideal for warm fishing environments and offers a sustainable solution for cool wearing garments that provide anti-odor, wicking and quick-dry performance.

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• UPF 30, UPF 50 • QUICK-DRY • INSECT REPELLENT • WATER-RESISTANT

INSECT SHIELD®

QUICK-DRY

WATER-RESISTANT

LIGHTWEIGHT

INSECT SHIELD® REPELLENT Insect Shield repellent apparel provides long-lasting, effective and convenient personal insect protection. The active ingredient in Insect Shield is so tightly bonded to the fabric fibers that it retains effective repellency throughout the lifetime of the product. This is well beyond the lifecycle of most other products on the market which typically last only a number of washes.

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Simms’ expanded line of Solarflex offerings continues to deliver ultimate sun protection, bolstered by technically superior designs that fit and perform flawlessly for all on-the-water applications. Anglers will welcome the high-quality UV protection inherent in these mainstay pieces. Solarflex products come equipped with Simms’ COR3™ technology, UPF30 and UPF50 ratings. They also feature comfort enhanced fabrics and flat seam construction which means these styles perform under simmering heat –and look and feel great in the process.

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For passionate anglers life can be distilled into two distinct universes: time spent on the water doing, and time spent off it dreaming. Where those worlds collide you’ve entered the realm of lifestyle. The products in Simms’ Off-Water collection feature technical properties such as wicking and UPF30 sun protection, but the design lines and feature sets cater more toward casual quests. FABRIC TECH & FEATURES • UPF 30, UPF 50

FABRIC TECH & FEATURES

• QUICK-DRY

• COR3™

• UPF 30 & UPF50

• WICKING

• QUICK-DRY

• WATER-RESISTANT

• WRINKLE-RESISTANT • TEFLON STAIN & WATER-RESISTANT

TEFLON®

COR3™

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UPF 30

QUICK-DRY

WATER-RESISTANT

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UPF 30

SUN PROTECTION

WICKING WRINKLE-RESISTANT

DURAPELPLUS®

At Simms, sun protection is a critical component of our sportswear offering. Through a combination of fabric construction, design and finish, we offer a wide range of clothing that features a minimum UPF of 30 (very good) up to UPF of 50 (excellent). UPF sindicates how much of the sun’s UV radiation is absorbed. A fabric with a rating of 30 will allow only 1/30th of the sun’s UV rays to pass through and will reduce your skin’s UV radiation exposure significantly.

PERFORMANCE COTTON Our cotton and cotton blend fabrics feature technical finishes and processing that makes them more suitable for fishing and outdoor activities. Cotton is known for its comfort, breathability and softer handfeel and with the additional performance Simms adds, styles featuring cotton and blends provide versatility for a broad range of activities. FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

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Featured in the ColdWeather Pant, DurapelPlus water-resistant finish helps keep you warm and dry on the colder fishing days.

TEFLON® DuPont™ Teflon® water and stain-resistant for superior comfort and performance is featured in the Morads LS & SS Shirts.

One dynamic shirt to rule diversified fishing applications, Simms’ Taimen Tricomp LS boosts casting and rowing range-of-motion thanks to Action-back patterning, while durable ripstop nylon fabric breathes easy, dumps moisture, and dries quickly. Additional features include strategic knit paneling and UPF50 sun-shielding COR3™ tech, harmonized with the A/C-like feel of Cool Control™ fabric throughout the sleeves. Anglers will also appreciate welded and mesh-backed zippered chest pockets that deliver fly-box storage, rugged cording and accessory tabs to secure tools, and the sunglasses cleaning heroics of a fulltime chamois conveniently located inside the shirt’s hem. FABRIC TECH: 100% Nylon Knit; 72% Polyester/23% Nylon/5% spandex; Stretch Woven Pockets: 85% Nylon/15% Spandex; COR3™ & Cool Control™ fabric technology COLORS: Lead

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Double your haul and row for broke in Simms’ GT Tricomp LS shirt, with Action-back patterning for flexibility across a range of fishing motions. Born at the junction of supreme fit meets fullyloaded fishing function, shirt architecture includes patterned, knit-activated stretch coupled with quick-drying, rugged UPF50 nylon fabric. Mapped knit panels deliver sun-shielding COR3™ protection and the temperature-regulating comfort of advanced Cool Control™ tech, while two laser cut-welded, zippered chest pockets are fly box compatible. Source the sunglasses chamois conveniently located at the shirt’s hem for enhanced focus at all times. FABRIC TECH: 100% Nylon; Knit (sleeve): 72% Polyester/23% Nylon/5% spandex; Knit (underarm & side panel):100% Polyester; Stretch Woven Pockets: 85% Nylon/5% Spandex; COR3™ & Cool Control™ fabric technology COLORS: Grey

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Spring in the Rockies means baetis littered back eddies, the off-key chorus of awakening cicadas, and overtime for guides chasing hatches of playoff proportions. For fishing seasons without sleep, Simms’ Guide LS shirt is a feature-rich river ally—always at the ready. Pro-inspired architecture stems from easy-wearing, quick-drying nylon fabric kitted with UPF50 sun protection. When the heat flares, stay fresh thanks to a vented mesh-lined back panel that amplifies airflow. Roll up sleeves, lock them in place with button retainers, and cast all day in comfort. And keep it simple, smart, and in-focus with fly box compatible chest pockets and a sunglasses cleaning chamois at the shirt’s hem. FABRIC TECH: 100% Nylon ripstop fabric COLORS: Tidal Blue, Cork, Grey, Lead

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Mind-blowing hatches on the Henry’s Fork are good, but there are certain bugs—of the satanic biting varieties—that aren’t. The BugStopper™ LS wards off the agitators with Insect Shield® fabric protection that stays potent the expected life of the garment (70 washes). Updated features include a lightweight moisture-wicking blend of polyester, nylon, and COR3™ tech-enhanced fabrics, with zippered fly box compatible chest and internal license pockets. Multiply your hours outside with UPF50 protection, extended Sun Cuffs, and articulated sleeves engineered for more casting—and less swatting. FABRIC TECH: ® 57% Polyester/43% nylon with COR3™ & Insect Shield COLORS: Thyme Mini Plaid, Tidal Mini Plaid

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Give freedom a chance in the best fishing shirt you won’t necessarily wear fishing. Simms’ Espirito SS features streamlined cuts in three plaid colorways dialed for onand off-the-water use. Function occurs at the junction of plush cotton feel meets superior moisture management and UPF30 sun protection. Chest pockets—one button-secure and one zippered—come perfectly placed for gismo foraging hands, while Simms’ new Slim Fit tailoring simultaneously shaves weight and packs on streamlined style. FABRIC TECH: 55% Cotton/45% Tencel COLORS: Nightfall Block Plaid, Simms Orange Block Plaid, Wheat Block Plaid

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Open your eyes to concrete-free vistas, then kick through the sagebrush toward cool waters in Simms’ Big Sky LS shirt. A Bozeman original, this active button-down comes fully equipped with the right mix of cotton-like feel, UPF30 sun protection, and classic western styling. Features include a vented, moisture-wicking mesh lined back panel that dumps unwanted heat, internal license storage for staying legal, and sunglasses safekeeping in the left chest pocket. Traditional fit comes standard. FABRIC TECH:

57% Polyester/40% Nylon/3% CDPET

COLORS: Concrete Plaid, Wine Plaid, Sagebrush Plaid

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On the water, Simms’ classic Guide Pant with updated fabric, trim, and mobility-enhancing inseam cuts is ready to step into the verde and make its own history. Features include a mash up of quick-drying, moisture wicking fabric embedded with UPF50 sun protection and a water-resistant finish. Stash a fly box in the convenient cargo hold, while your keys and licenses slip easily into a zippered thigh pocket for all-day safekeeping. The pant’s hidden, adjustable waist is made from brushed tricot for prime moisture management and comfort, while articulated knees make everything from wet wading to casting from the boat deck effortless..

From claustrophobic casts through thick jungle to long strides across mile high topography, Simms’ Arapaima Pant flows with state-of-the-art tech for massive function across myriad environments. Tough nylon fabric dries quick, wicks moisture with aplomb, and blocks harmful UV rays with a top UPF50 rating and a water-resistant finish. Stash gear inside wideberthed zippered cargo and back pockets. Secure tools and keys via strategically placed cording details and Hypalon® tabs. Then bushwack farther afield, with articulated knees and the moisture managing comfort of a brushed tricot-lined waistband.

FABRIC TECH: 100% Nylon fabric

COLORS: Concrete

COLORS: Concrete, Cork

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Coldweather Pant. Ultimate heat delivery comes courtesy of a DurapelPlus® water-resistant finish and textured fleece lining. Additional features include toasty handwarmer pockets, adjustable cuffs to seal in circulation. Simms’ ColdWeather Shirt offers a quick-dry solution and features chafe-free, off-shoulder seams for added comfort. Stash fly boxes in two super-sized, top-close chest pockets. And stay all-around rad in ultra-warm, brushed-flannel plaids.

FABRIC TECH:

PANTS; 100% Nylon shell, COR3 technology and DurapelPlus finish SHIRT; 100% Polyester fleece lining

COLORS: PANTS; Dk. Elkhorn SHIRT; Redwoow Plaid, Black Olive Plaid

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CREWNECK

Simms’ Waypoint LS is a crewneck with coordinates, blending big style, best-in-class moisture wicking, an antimicrobial finish, and the UPF30 sun protection of Simms’ advanced COR3™ fabric tech. Flat seam construction throughout maximizes next-to-skin comfort. Crewneck engineering saves your skin from unrelenting rays for all day on-the-water performance. And raglan sleeves promote unrestricted mobility across an ambitious itinerary of fishing missions.

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Simms’ Headwaters™ Hip Pack is an agile day-tripper designed tUnder the hood of this mid-weight all-season standout lives the UPF30 sun protection, wicking performance, and appreciated antimicrobial finish exclusive to Simms’ COR3™ fabric tech. Minimalist, lucid style stems from clean lines, a traditional fit, and flatseam construction. From skiff runs to coastal streets to National Park beats and beyond, whatever the mission holds hunker down with this full-time hoody for exceptional head-to-hem comfort.

FABRIC TECH: 100% Polyester with COR3™ technology

FABRIC TECH: 100% Polyester with COR3™ technology COLORS: White, Concrete

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A hoody, indeed… for friends in need. Day in and day out, Simms’ Badge of Authenticity Hoody is a consummate companion from river time to beer-in-hand recline. This logoed incarnation delivers durability in the form of split-stitch double-needle sewing on all seams, and offers a sanctuary for cold hands with its standard kangaroo pocket.

FABRIC TECH: 80% Cotton/20% Polyester Fleece

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Simms’ Women’s Guide Jacket is fishing armor for your cat woman-like reflexes. Dodge aerial assaults from sinking tips, gusty winds, and torrential downpours with flannel backed 3-layer GORE-TEX® Soft Shell fabric. Retrieve gadgets/tools from perfectly placed streamlined zippered chest pockets in a split second. And when the weather turns from friend to foe, brace for battle with watertight storm cuffs and a lightweight adjustable hood.

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+ GORE-TEX® Soft Shell technology provides excellent protection in a soft, comfortable fabric

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Two streamlined zipper chest pockets accommodate gear and house a hidden built-in retractor Lightweight adjustable hood stows away easily in zippered collar Storm cuff featuring watertight stretch fabric inner cuff with self-fabric over cuff

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3-layer GORE-TEX® Soft Shell fabric with flannel backer COLORS: GUNMETAL SIZE: S-XXL

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KEY FEATURES: GORE-TEX® 5-layer fabric featured throughout legs for increased durability Women’s specific cut features higher chest and patented front/back leg seam construction to minimize wear & offers improved fit Quick-drying microfleece-lined hand warmer pocket & zippered chest pocket Adjustable elastic suspenders with YKK® non-locking buckles Built-in belt loop at center-back; nylon wading belt included ®

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GORE-TEX Paclite Shell fabric; 100% Polyester face COLORS: STERLING SIZE: 7 Stock Sizes. S, M, MS, MF, L, LS, XL

HEADWATERSTM Simms’ ultra-tough Headwaters™ Boot is optimized for all-day comfort with a narrower women’s specific fit.CleanStream™ technology is your go-green solution to easy cleaning by way of a synthetic leather upper, while the rugged toe box and heal wrap bolster durability for performance off the sidewalk and in the thick of fish. SIZE: US; 5-12 UK; 3-9 EURO; 35-43

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Step onboard and into an ocean of fishing opportunities in this lightweight button-down that’s built to perform. The Attractor LS Shirt features articulated patterning for ease of motion and quick-drying fabric kitted with the sun-blocking benefits of UPF50 COR3™ technology. Access flies and additional essentials via two zippered chest pockets, while accessory tabs secure tools and a chamois at the shirt’s hem delivers fog-free living for your go-to shades. FABRIC TECH: 100% Polyester with COR3™ Technology COLORS: Pool, Nightshade

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Ample atmosphere and expansive fishing opportunities are Montana mainstays—and so is Simms’ hardworking Big Sky LS Shirt. This western-style standard puts hot weather on hold thanks to sun blocking COR3™ tech coupled with Cool Control™ anti-odor, wicking, and quick-drying performance. Additional features include the motion enhancing benefits of a contoured fit, while back venting and Dryline® moisture wicking mesh deliver awesome air-flow for all-day casting comfort. FABRIC TECH: 41% Polyester/40% CD/19% Nylon with COR3™ & Cool Control™ fabric technology

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Simms’ Solarflex™ Hoody & Crewneck continues its reign as a legitimate fishing force, with a new UPF50 rating for maximum shielding where and when the sun wants in. Powered by COR3™ fabric tech, benefits are a triple serving of wicking performance, antimicrobial prowess, and a win for skin in the form of full-time UV protection. Flat seam construction means no-chafe comfort, while overall coverage is bolstered by a longer body and finger loops to keep sleeves where they belong. FABRIC TECH:

100% Polyester with COR3™ Technology

COLORS: HOODY; Sandbar Island Print, Reef, Script Print CREWNECK; Reef Script Print, Grey, Sandbar

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Simms’ Headwaters™ are built to be abused, featuring Guaranteed to Keep You Dry® GORE-TEX® fabrics in a feminine fit from top, down. The women’s specific cut has a higher chest for wading deep and front/back leg seam construction to minimize wear. Plush handwarmer pockets set the circulation dial to defrost, while an external stretch mesh pocket is a friend to essential river stowaways.

KEY FEATURES: GORE-TEX® reinforced fabric in front leg panel for added durability Women’s specific cut features higher chest and patented front/back leg seam construction to minimize thigh wear and offers improved fit & comfort Quick-drying microfleece-lined hand warmer pocket External stretch mesh pocket with hook & loop closure Built-in belt loop at center-back; nylon wading belt included PANT

Set your GPS to wander-mode and step into the fly-fishing pant with no set agenda—other than to move freely, everywhere and anywhere. Simms’ contoured, durable, and quick-drying Drifter Pant comes equipped with comfortable 100-percent nylon fabric that wicks moisture and blocks harmful UV rays at a UPF50 rating. Storage of the no-shortage variety stems from two slash-hand pockets and zippered accessory stash options, while a snap secure CF closure and an accessory loop provide more arsenal to your amble.

FABRIC TECH: 100% Nylon fabric COLORS: Stone

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GORE-TEX® Pro Shell Technology COLORS: Sage SIZE: 14 Stock Sizes. S, SF, SS, M, MS, MF, L, LS, LF, XL, XLS, XLF, XXL, XXLF

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Taking its cue from the hard-charging Drifter Pant, this quick-drying short blends unabridged style with proven fishing functionality. Features include a contoured fit for a streamlined silhouette, durable 100-percent nylon fabric with UPF50 sun-shielding prowess, and a full array of accessory-ready pockets. A snap secure CF closure and accessory loop come standard.

FABRIC TECH: 100% Nylon fabric COLORS: Stone

The Rogue Fleece Hoody, now in a women’s cut. Step into full fleece comfort—featuring draw-cord adjustments, plush handwarmer pockets, and full center front-zip—and embrace your villa incognito against the damp and dreary.

TEE’S

The iconic Simms trout represents a Bozeman-based commitment to banner fishing and easy-wearing clothing engineered for the pursuit. Throw on the Fish Script T-Shirt, with plush 100-percent soft-combed cotton, and behold the gateway to this comfy cosmos.

FABRIC TECH: 100% Polyester bonded DWR Softshell fabric

FABRIC TECH: 100% soft combed Cotton jersey

COLORS: Olive, Flint

COLORS: Black, Lt. Blue

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HEADWATERS™ PACKS No two fishing trips are ever alike. And whether from backyard to backcountry, or cityscape to salty expanse your gear needs are never static. Now, thanks to Simms’ innovative new Headwaters Pack series, you can customize your pack for every new angling adventure. We provide the architecture—you adapt it to house your gear. Compression molded panels fold down to provide a customizable Work Bench at your fingertips. Interior and exterior loop Velcro fabric allows you to patch on Simms accessories and to keep loose flies from getting lost. Magnetized exterior tool ports provide secure storage and ultrafast access. Like the best in architectural design, Simms Headwaters™ packs offer the form that allows you to create the function. Reinvent the interior workspace for specific expeditions. Whether you’re out on a quick mission or a multi-day adventure, Ripple Foam waistbands and back panels, bring the ultimate in fit and comfort. Introducing Simms’ Headwaters™ lineup. Equipped with limitless advantages, wherever fishing takes you.

INTERIOR STORAGE

Stretch mesh storage compartments for storing multiple fly boxes, reels, tippets, and any other neccessities.

RIPPLE FOAM WAISTBAND Non-water-absorbing and highly breathable mesh-covered foam waistband and back panels provide fully cushioned support and excellent temperature control

EXTERIOR PATCH PANEL

MAGNETIZED TOOL PORT

Hook in Flies and Patch-On Accessories to the pack’s exterior for quick and easy access.

Laser-cut holes for docking SIMMS Retractors with a magnetized hypalon sleeve to hold tools in-place and keep them snag-free.

WORK BENCH

ACCESSORIES & ADD-ONS

All Hip, Chest, and Sling Packs come with integrated compression molded panels, which fold down to create a Work Bench.

All Hip, Chest, & Sling Packs include a Patch Tippet Tender and Patch Flotant Tender for easy access on the Work Bench. Add on Foam Boat Patch, Patch Fly Box, or Super Fly Patch (See Accessories Section).

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HEADWATERS™ CATCH & RELEASE MODULAR ATTACHMENT SYSTEM Simms has developed a Catch & Release modular attachment system to make it faster and easier to configure and customize select models of our technical Headwaters™ fishing packs. Catch & Release features a fast, easy and secure magnetic attachment that’s practically self-connecting. The Headwaters Full Day Pack and ½ Day Hydration Pack both feature Catch & Release attachment points on the front shoulder straps and also on the rear of the pack. Catch & Release enables anglers to quickly add or remove the Headwaters Chest Pack, creating an integrated front/back system. Reconfiguring the system on the fly is a cinch, so you can quickly and easily adapt your gear to your angling needs whether you’re bushwhacking with all your gear or wading deep with minimal gear or anywhere in between. The attachment itself is sleek and low profile to minimize line catching.

DRY CREEK™ PACKS & BAGS When anglers need to transport precious cargo that can’t get wet, point them toward our Dry Creek™ line. We’ve constructed these packs and bags from 420-denier, double-coated polyurethane for the ideal balance of extreme streamside ruggedness and lightweight performance. We’ve also given our Dry Creek™ packs and bags an outer polyurethane coat to shield against damaging UV. And, to minimize weight, we’ve strategically employed a 70-denier, single-coated polyurethane nylon coat in our Dry Creek™ pack and bag interiors.The construction process we use for our Dry Creek™ line ensures unsurpassed quality. We take die cut pieces and radio frequency (RF) weld them to bond the seams together on a molecular level to create waterproof seams. In addition, we use laminated zippers, which, with proper care, will remain weather-resistant and corrosion-resistant for a lifetime of angling adventure.

VESTS We design our fishing vests knowing that organization is a big part of angling success. We place pockets and accessories so your hands can locate tippet spools, strike indicators and nymph boxes without hassle. We also use high-tech breathable fabrics and treatments, including DuPont™ Teflon® water and stain-repellent, for superior comfort and performance in weather conditions that range from balmy to abysmal.

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This multitasking superhero outperforms them all, with more than 20 intuitively placed pockets that maintain everything from flies and fly boxes to split-shot, licenses, cell phones, spools, leaders, and more always at the ready. Its breathable, padded collar and stretch fabric shoulders help disperse the load, while keeping you cool and comfortable during high-exertion days on the water. With more than 20 intuitively placed pockets that maintain everything from flies and fly boxes to split-shot, spools, leaders, and more always at the ready. Its breathable, padded collar and stretch fabric shoulders help disperse the load, while keeping you cool and comfortable during high-exertion days on the water.

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+ Breathable padded collar & stretch fabric shoulders + 100% Nylon woven fabric with DuPont™ Teflon® finish + +

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2 patented built-in retractors with magnetic docking station Most feature-rich vest in the Simms line: 22 pockets: • 2 Thermolaminated zippered pockets • 4 patent-pending molded foam pockets on chest front • 2 large horizontal pockets • 2 vertical/4 horizontal interior pockets • 6 bellowed pockets • 1 split back pocket • 1 bellowed back cargo pocket 100% non-corrosive zippers and sliders

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100% Nylon woven fabric with DuPont™ Teflon® finish and 100% polyester mesh lining COLOR: GUNMETAL , KHAKI SIZE: S-XXL

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The Guide Vest -strategically built with 24 pockets to house an arsenal of lock-cracking fishing supplies -keeps you covered. Guide Vests feature two patented built-in retractors for tools, non-corrosive zippers and sliders, and a breathable, padded collar to keep you cool and comfortable when the fishing gets heated. COLOR: GREYSTONE, KHAKI SIZE: S-XXL

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Simms’ Vertical Guide Vest is organizational life-support in the form of large bellowed pockets, with vertical dividers that keep sunglasses free from scratchy car keys. Sixteen additional stow-pockets cover all your riverside storage wants, while a breathable padded-collar, non-corrosive zippers and sliders, and convenient draw cord adjustment equal custom fitting and ultimate comfort. COLOR: KHAKI SIZE: S-XXL FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

Freestone rivers such as Montana’s Madison are prime examples of unimpeded elegance. The Freestone® Vest takes that same free-flowing ideal and translates it into a streamlined,15-pocketed organizational breathe of fresh air for successful days on the water. COLOR: SAND SIZE: S-XXL

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FULL DAY BACKPACK

Skip river gridlock and make haste for upstream seclusion in Simms’ most technical backpack yet. The Headwaters™ Full Day has a chasmic 30 Liters of storage accessed via a large zippered compartment. Inside, stretch mesh dividers add intuitive organization for raingear, layering options, and all destination essentials. Break out the rods and elevate your angling thanks to Catch & Release modular convenience that allows you to dock or disembark with Simms’ Chest and Hip Pack options via rock-solid magnetic attachments. Packs ride comfortably thanks to a breathable mesh back and a plush strap system, while three hardworking levels of high Denier fabric enhance durability.

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Simms’ Headwaters™ Chest Pack features a fluid design that ushers all your fishing necessities to the forefront. A full-fledged member of the Catch & Release modular system, Chest Packs synch with various Headwaters™ packs for integrated carrying options. On its own and in charge of organizational priorities, the main zippered compartment stores fly boxes, reels, and a bevy of accessories and tools. Flip out and fold down its compression molded front panel for a convenient workspace that, combined with Simms Add-On components, can be easily tweaked to your specific fishing requirements. Capacity: 3 Liters

Capacity: 30 Liters

HIP PACK

Simms’ Headwaters™ Hip Pack is an agile day-tripper designed to expedition anywhere in pursuit of good fishing. Source on-thewater prowess in the form of a bomber, compression molded front panel that drops down into a functional workspace, while the pack’s main zippered compartment has stretch mesh dividers and enough capacity to hold multiple fly boxes, tools, and accessories. Customize your program from Hip Pack to piggyback with Simms’ intuitive Catch & Release modular system that marries this pack with its Headwaters™ Full Day or 1/2 Day Hydration colleagues via rock-solid magnetic attachments. Capacity: 5 Liters

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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 stream-side use. The main zippered compartment has an internal divider for simplified organization, while stretch mesh pockets bolster the pack’s chaos-conquering powers. Load it up and lug it far thanks to a ripple-foam, cushioned waistband and a stretch mesh water bottle pocket located at the bottom of the pack—designed to balance weight. Capacity: 8 Liters

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SLING PACK

The king of sling, Simms’ innovative Headwaters™ incarnation has a catch-free design that delivers appreciated over-the-shoulder performance. Streamlined engineering keeps gear trim to your back and perfectly balanced for enhanced casting comfort. Unzip its main compartment and load up with large fly boxes, a water bottle, and multiple tools and accessories. When it’s time to regroup and switch systems, the compression molded front panel doubles as a fold-down workspace that, combined with an array of Simms’ Add-On options, equates to a fully customizable ally in the field. Capacity: 5 Liters

LARGE SLING PACK

Simms’ Headwaters™ Large Sling rides comfortably across one shoulder for the freedom to make delicate casts in close or deliver long-distance deposits to far off banks. The pack’s genius stems from the seamless ability to bring it from back to front to back again, when it’s time to switch up the program. Access the guts via two zippered compartments, with stretch mesh pockets and 15 Liters of gear swallowing capacity. Additional features include an exterior stash pocket, removable floatant and tippet-spool retainers, and a compression-molded front pocket that folds out for a customizable workspace that travels anywhere.. Capacity: 15 Liters

GEAR BAG

Step off the water and step onto fold-out mud mat convenience, with the dry/wet storage separating HeadwatersTM Gear Bag. Bags feature a massive dry-goods top with external rod tube straps, and mesh vents in the bottom wet-compartment to help combat mildew. Capacity: 68 Liters

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1/2 DAY BACKPACK

For short-hop performance that won’t leave you parched, Simms’ Headwaters™ 1/2 Day Hydration Pack houses everything you need—and nothing you don’t. Ultra-rugged fabric with a water-shedding DWR finish engulfs 15 Liters of advanced river-shuffling storage. Keep pliers, nippers, and fishing tools in check via an accessory compartment, while the main zippered pouch has stretch mesh gear dividers for always-awesome organization. Bundle the 1/2 Day Pack with additional Hip and Chest Headwaters™ options thanks to the convenient Catch & Release modular system, featuring rock-solid magnetic attachments. Capacity: 15 Liter FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

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DUFFEL BAG

Made with the highest quality materials, use this bag because it’s easy to pack & unpack and durable enough for all of your fishing expeditions. Capacity: S-64L, M-122L, L-184L

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DAY PACK

One-day excursions can feel like mini-marathons when it comes to covering long distances in short time. Lighten your load and push farther with this nimble 27-oz. water-resistant, ultra-comfortable pack, featuring padded shoulder straps, lumbar back support, removable rod straps, and secure housing for everything from electronics to your second set of unsoaked clothing. Capacity: 19 Liters

FLATS PACK

The minimalist Dry CreekTM Flats pack is your perfect solo companion, with a water-resistant, noncorrosive zipper top closure ready to swallow a box of flies, sunscreen, and tippets, and a convertible Cuban-strap system for easy conversion from waist to sling pack. Capacity: 5 Liters

GUIDE BACKPACK

The Dry CreekTM Guide Backpack features include a water-tight roll top with buckle closures, secure internal pocket perfect for cameras and smart phones, and a removable suspension system for a haul-all that goes anywhere. Capacity: 64 Liters

CHEST PACK

Water resistant, non-corrosive zipper closure top - weather-tight, not submersible. Attach this minimalist bag to our Dry Creek™ packs or wear it solo one of our belts of water-resistant, durable storage. Capacity: 4 Liters

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Just toss our super tough 36 liters pack into the boat and forget about it. Well placed access points make it simple to find your gear, and easily add-on our Dry Creek™ packs. Capacity: 36 Liters

CAMERA BAG

Don’t let wet conditions keep you from getting the shot of a lifetime.

ROLL TOP

Save time and protect your investments like cameras, cell phones etc. A durable bag for gear transport and waterproof storage. Upper features crystal tarp material with Dacron® scrim; lower features truck tarp for durability & long wear. Capacity: 38 Liters

TECH POUCH

This waterproof pouch provides excellent storage for a cell phone, blackberry or GPS. The best insurance against drowning your technical device while in a rain jacket or vest pocket.

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In Salmon fishing circles around the world, the “Big Four” in Scotland – Dee, Spey, Tay and Tweed – need no introduction. Indeed Georgina Ballantyne’s 64 pounder from Murthly on the Tay in 1922 still remains the largest rod caught salmon in the UK and probably still ranks in the top 20 authenticated rod caught fish anywhere in the world. Nor should one forget Mrs Tiny Morrison’s 61lb fly caught salmon from the Deveron in 1924 or the more recent 56“ monster caught and returned on the river Ness in 2007.

But Scotland also has some less well known “Gems” – and the spate rivers of north west Sutherland are particular favourites of mine. Dionard, Laxford, Inver, Kirkaig and Ullapool are all small rivers, but when conditions are right a river fining down after a summer storm, with foam flecked water the colour of dark ale, there is an opportunity for an unforgettable day’s sport. An hour’s drive west from Inverness will take you to the fishing village of Ullapool. If you travel north up to Cape Wrath in the top left corner of Scotland, you will pass all these rivers. This is wild country of scree, heather and rocks, eagles and deer. These west coast rivers are generally short, fast flowing, small and rocky. You will only see them at their best after good rainfall, when they are transformed from a trickle into a series of the most wonderful pools, glides and runs. Heaven for the fly fisherman!

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Although Ullapool and Kirkaig do have a run of early fish in April and May, the best of the sport starts with the first run of grilse and summer salmon in July, right through to the season’s end in September/October. Although one can expect the average size of fish to be under 10lbs, occasionally one can be in for a surprise. The Kirkaig, although only 2 miles in length, regularly produces some huge fish. In 2011, Dr John Anthony, a regular on the Kirkaig, was broken by a strong fish when it decided to head down river out of the Falls Pool he was fishing. A feature of these small rivers is that it is often impossible to follow a fish downstream and if it decides to leave, disaster! The following day he found his fish, which had been killed by an otter, with his size 8 Cascade firmly wedged in its scissors. Conservatively, the otter had eaten 5lbs from its shoulder. The fish still weighted 35lbs on the hotel scales! Earlier this year in September 2013, another fisher had a similar encounter. Graham Hancock hooked an enormous fish in that same pool – the Upper Falls Pool of the Kirkaig. He was fishing two flies and the big fish had taken his orange stoats tail on the dropper.

Suddenly he found a small grilse had taken the tail fly, but luckily then broke off leaving him still attached to the big fish. This particular pool is a very tricky place to land a fish. The usual technique being for the Ghillie to clamber down a cliff on a rope to a precarious ledge, and land the fish from there. Graham was on his own, and managed to get down to this ledge, and finally land an amazing fish which he estimated at 38lbs.

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Tackle & Technique for Scottish Spate Rivers One of the keys to fishing these smaller rivers is being highly mobile so that one can not only cover a considerable amount of water, but also access some of the harder to reach places. A single rod, reel, series of tips, a couple of fly boxes and spools of nylon are all that is required. Waders are not always necessary, but often very useful to cross the river and cover pools from the other side. Simms waders are lightweight and very robust and combined with my Rivertek boots are ideal for the roving spate river fisher.

Short head and Spey lines do have their place, and if I am stripping sunray shadows or similar, it is useful to be able to fish the cast right to ones feet, and then simply recast the short head. A range of sinking polyleaders are a very useful addition, and save the hassle of carrying spare reels or spools. In order to get the best out of a spate river you have to examine every pocket and seam of the river. You must think like a hunter, forget about casting to the far bank, use extreme stealth and use different techniques to fish every pot and run. Generally you must start well back from the waters edge with only a yard of line out of the rod tip. The fly must be guided and held through all the likely water. If you simply cast at 45 degrees and let it swing you are missing 80% of the water and will likely leave never to return.

In most places, a twelve or thirteen foot double handed rod rated for an 8 or 9 line will cover most situations. Alternatively, a 10 foot single hander rated for a 7 or an 8 will work. Out of choice, I would always recommend the double hander as it gives much more flexibility in terms of technique (of which more later), and also provides some comfort if you find yourself attached to something larger than expected.

If circumstances allow, I will always fish 2 flies – tail fly and dropper, and this will enable me to present two different sizes and/or patterns. From my experience, salmon at times can be very particular. I remember one occasion on the Einig Falls Pool of the Oykel where I could clearly see into the water. A pod of fresh grilse were holding at the tail of the pool I was overlooking. I could clearly see grilse detach themselves from the pod, and pick up the orange shrimp I had on the dropper. The silver stoat on the tail was ignored. As an experiment, I changed this orange shrimp for another stoats tail and their interest ceased.

I favour Waterworks-Lamson reels which are lightweight, have a good line capacity, some form of large arbour to assist retrieve, and above all a simple but reliable drag system. They are very good value and have never let me down. In my collection I have Velocity 3.5 and 4’s for my double handed rods and Litespeed 3, 3x and 3.5 for my single handed rods. It might sound like heresy, but for most of my spate river fishing, I like to use Double taper lines. Distance is rarely a priority, and double taper lines allow a range of techniques to be employed, without the issue of running lines getting snagged in surrounding bushes and heather.

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A 2 fly cast is preferred for dibbling a technique whereby the fly is held over a likely area. The dropper is bounced and skated on the surface whilst the tail fly anchors the cast in the water. On spate rivers dibbling is often the only way to fish narrow lies correctly and on its day, especially in low water conditions, the technique can be deadly.

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A sunray switched out square and brought back with a controlled downstream drift of the rod tip can be deadly in the slower water and during spate conditions do not be afraid to put something bold and brassy on the business end. Fly Selection Fly choice is all about confidence and I would be happy if I had one shrimp, one dark and one long winged pattern in my box as long it was in a wide range of sizes. (on second thought I would also want a red shrimp for the autumn months and perhaps some medicine flies if sea trout could be expected) For the peak of a spate I would want some coneheads/copper tubes all the way down to a couple of micro flies more normally associated with Iceland’s crystal clear streams. A few suggestions:Shrimps- Oykel GP, Silver Ally, Copper Ally, Cascade, Frances Dark- Stoats Tail, Silver Stoat, Weasel, Black Brahan, Willie Gunn Long wings- Sunray, Collie Robert Rattray is a keen salmon fly fisher, & fished in Scotland and around the world for the last 40+ years. He has been a regular contributor to various fly fishing publications over the years, and continues to write and take photographs. He was lucky enough to test fish the Kola rivers in Russia in the early 90s. He is a partner in CKD Galbraith and head of their Sporting Letting Department. CKD Galbraith has the largest portfolio of Scottish Sporting Estates and their 2014/2015 brochure will be due out soon, in conjunction with their newly designed sporting website. Email: robert.rattray@ckdgalbraith.co.uk Sporting website: www.sportinglets.co.uk

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Langwell Lodge, a sporting lodge nearby the river, and often used by anglers.

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THROUGHOUT OUR 60 YEAR HISTORY, SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS HAS CONSISTENTLY SET THE STANDARD IN PREMIER FLY FISHING. FROM INVENTING THE CONTEMPORARY FLOATING FLY LINE MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO TO OUR SPECIALTY CORE CONSTUCTION AND PATENTED AST AND SHARKSKIN TECHNOLOGIES WE CONTINUE TO TRANSFORM AND MODERNIZE THE SPORT. OUR ANGLING SCIENTISTS AND DESIGN TEAM WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLY FISHING LEGENDS TO DEVELOP CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES AND ULTIMATE FLY LINE DESIGNS TO BOOST YOUR FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE TO THE EXTREME. WHEATHER YOU ARE JUST BEGINNING OR AN EXPERIENCED ANGLER OUR EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO GIVE YOU OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE WITH EVERY CAST.

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The new standard for chasing silver It’s about setting yourself up for success right from the start, it’s about casting loops and maybe the most important thing of all – the art of swinging your flies at the correct depth and speed, no matter what your favourite pool looks like.

U LT I M AT E S C A N D I TA P E R

This line system is truly designed by fishermen for fishermen. Our Goal was to make a system of lines with taper benefits and features that would make everything easier and more effortless. We believe all the hundreds of hours put into making and testing each line has resulted in something truly special. Something for all the thousands of guys and girls who fish tirelessly on all our rivers in their pursuit of the ultimate prize. Silver.

We felt the time had come to re-invent ourselves and set new standards for the Scandi school of fishing. It all starts with the casting, pushing the loop, challenging gravity in all kinds of weather and conditions that Mother Nature can throw at you. Our idea was literally born and developed on the Salmon and Sea Trout rivers of Norway and Sweden - inspired and influenced by the hardcore fisherman’s needs and dreams.

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“We believe that all the hundreds of hours put into making and testing each line has resulted in something truly special.”

We at FFE decided right from the start to spare no expense on features or in making these lines. Our manufacturing partner, Scientific Anglers have been pushed to their very limit of production technology and capabilities in meeting the high standard and ambitions we set when we started to design these lines. SA have certainly come through and delivered. Now its time for us at Flyfish Europe to share it with you.

We think the benefits are ground breaking and a major leap forward when Speycasting and fishing shooting heads in many ways. The new UST taper with Textured surface will not only make it easier to angle your cast, load you’re rod much easier and give higher line speeds. They will also give you better control and feeling when you start swinging you’re flies through the water.

Giving you the best in features like X-strength streamlined loops in both ends, braided monofilament core , SA line identification, AST (advanced shooting technology) and Mastery textured coating. When you start handling and casting these lines you will notice the amazing benefits of the Mastery Textured coating.

Pulling up a heavy sinking line to the surface before casting, has never been easier and like nothing you have experienced before. Single Density, Double Density and True Triple Density - all made for you to have more options under any situation you might encounter on the waters during fishing trips. Starting from floating all the way down to our heaviest sinking 850 grain line - and everything in between of course. For the first time; One series of Shooting Heads that cover all fishing situations. Each line in every line weight has been carefully adapted and optimized to bring out the very best in your rod. Chasing Silver has never been so much fun.

DESIGN & DEVELOPED BY:

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SINGLE DENSITY - FLOATING

We have designed these lines to maintain the fly speed to get the flies down to the required depth. The lower densities in the rear of the taper help keep up the speed and the higher densities in the front help get the fly down to the fish. An excellent choice in pools where the main current is close to the opposite bank.

FLOATING

Floating, wether you are swinging, riffling or hitching your fly. This is the line for fishing on or near the surface. Visual takes will never go out of fashion!

FLOATING/HOVER/INT

DOUBLE DENSITY These lines are perfect for slowing down the fly drift in strong currents or if you just want to fish deep and slow. The four different double density lines will get your fly to the correct depth.

Gives higher speed but brings the fly just below the surface. Fly speed is easily controlled by mending the floating part of the line up or downstream.

HOVER/INT

FLOATING/INT/S2

This is the must have and one of the most versatile lines for any angler chasing silver! If stealth is required this line gives it. Perfectly balanced so it will stay just below the water surface.

Same qualities as the Float/Hover/Intermediate but brings the fly down a little deeper. This line became a firm favourite with our field testers.

S1/S2

FLOATING/H/S3

Fishes relatively close to the surface. Good for shallower pools with fast currents where you need to slow down the swing. Also an excellent choice after a summer flood when you need to go a little deeper.

Similar qualities as Floating/INT/Sink2 but gets the fly down deep. A great choice for when fish are lying in deeper water and where fly speed is the key.

S2/S3 INT/S2/S4 Probably the most all round sinking line through the entire season. A great fish catcher in all temperatures and levels.

This line cuts straight through the surface but the intermediate section helps keep the fly speed up while the Sink4 section brings the fly down to where the fish are lying.With the Intermediate section below the surface there will be less influences by the current giving excellent contact with the fly. This was a favourite line of the field testers in pools of medium depth and current.

S3/S4

For deep pools, low water temperatures or on high water levels with strong currents where the fly needs to get down deep and fast.

S1/S3/S5

SINGLE DENSITY - SINKING These single density lines are for the fastest water and the deepest pools. The one objective of these lines is to get the fly down deep quickly! The new UST taper and the textured surface make these sinking lines much easier to handle especially when bringing to the surface before casting.

This line Incorporates similar characteristics as the Intermediate/Sink2/ Sink4 but works deeper. This line excels in heavy currents and when the fish are holding in deeper pools. Casts like a bullet ! One of the lines which caught the most fish during field testing.

750 & 850 GRAIN

Specially designed to balance 9/10 and 10/11 weight rods. These are the lines to choose for high cold water or summer floods. The Sink5 slows down the speed and gets the fly down deep and in front of the fish.

Same density as the Sink 5 just heavier which makes them get down even deeper. The taper design enables these lines to fish deeper than other grain rated lines on the market.

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U LT I M AT E S C A N D I TA P E R MASTERY TEXTURED BENEFITS: + Textured lines float higher, this has allowed us to slim the diameters of the floating lines. This makes the lines cut through the win better and givis significant improvements to casting performance.

+ Less friction; Improves the pick up qualities of both the floating and sinking lines. The textured surface will make it much easier to lift your sinking line to the surface before casting.

+ Less memory; this gives better contact with the fly when fishing which means, easier detection of subtle takes and pulls. + The Textured coatings simply make the lines feel smother and fish better.

TAPER BENEFITS + Our new taper design has most of the weight distributed at the back of the head with no rear taper which gives easier rod loading and aids positioning for changing direction when Speycasting. + The new taper also gives higher line speeds and helps form tighter more efficient loops. + The extended forward taper delivers the fly with authority but also finesse for great presentation. + The taper design gives unparalleled mending abilities and line control when fishing. + The versatility of the taper allows for both short and long distance casts. + The textured lines low diameter gives superior performance in strong winds. + The sink tips are designed to cut through the water and get the fly down to the fishing depth faster. + Designed for use with both conventional and poly leaders.

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UST SHOOTING HEAD FEATURE + Mastery Textured Coating. + Advanced Shooting Technology (AST) + Graduated density and true 3 density lines. + X-Strength streamlined loops in both ends. + Out of the box and ready to fish, (no measuring, weighing or cutting) + Scientific Anglers line identification. + Braided multifilament core.

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SINKING RATE

F Orange / Willow

#7/8 11.2m

#8/9 11,6m

#9/10 12,2m

#10/11 12,8m

H/I

Surf / Pale Green

#7/8 11.2m

#8/9 11,6m

#9/10 12,2m

#10/11 12,8m

S1/S2

Blue Heron / Olive

#7/8 11.2m

#8/9 11,6m

#9/10 12,2m

#10/11 12,8m

S2/S3

Olive / Grey #7/8 11.2m

#8/9 11,6m

#9/10 12,2m

#10/11 12,8m

S3/S4

Grey / Dk. Grey

#7/8 11.2m

#8/9 11,6m

#9/10 12,2m

#10/11 12,8m

F/H/I

Orange / Surf / Pale Green

#7/8 11.2m

#8/9 11,6m

#9/10 12,2m

#10/11 12,8m

F/I/S2

Orange / Pale Green / Olive

#7/8 11.2m

#8/9 11,6m

#9/10 12,2m

#10/11 12,8m

F/H/S3

Orange / Surf / Grey

#7/8 11.2m

#8/9 11,6m

#9/10 12,2m

#10/11 12,8m

I/S2/S4

Pale Green / Olive / Dk. Grey

#7/8 11.2m

#8/9 11,6m

#9/10 12,2m

#10/11 12,8m

S1/S3/S5

Blue Heron / Grey / Black

#7/8 11.2m

#8/9 11,6m

#9/10 12,2m

#10/11 12,8m

Black

#7/8 10,9m

#8/9 11,2m

#9/10 11,5m

#10/11 11,8m

750 11,2m

850 11,2m

30g

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30g 48,5g

34g

34g 55,5g

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42g

SHOOTING HEADS & SPEY ATLANTIC SPEY LINE Primary use: Salmon, Seatrout Water type: Freshwater Head lenght: 16,2 m Line weight: #7/8 – #10/11 Loop: Front and rear Colors:

Orange/ Willow Sink rate: Floating

ATLANTIC SILVER SH Primary use: Salmon, Seatrout Water type: Freshwater/Saltwater Head lenght: 10,7 m (#7) Line weight: #6 – #8 DESIGN & DEVELOPED BY:

Colors:

Sunset/Mist Green Pale Yellow/Surf Light Green/Olive

ATLANTIC SERIES

SHOOTING HEADS & SPEY LINE Mastery Atlantic Series is a range of shooting heads & Spey lines developed for European Salmon and Seatrout fishing and especially for “Scandinavian style of casting”. The perfectly balanced tapers are based on years of adapting thousands of shooting heads on Scandinavian rivers. Superior quality controlled production designed & developed by Flyfish Europe and manufactured by Scientific AnglersTM, the worlds no.1 manufacturer of fly lines. ATLANTIC SPEY: Head weight: #7/8 - 35g, #8/9 - 38g, #9/10 - 43g, #10/11 - 48g

Sink rate: Floating Slow Int. - (1,5-2,25ips/4-6cm/s) S1 - (1,5-2,25ips/4-6cm/s) S2 - (1,75-2,75ips/5-7cm/s)

ATLANTIC SILVER: Head weight: #6 - 16g, #7 - 19g, #8 - 22g

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SCANDI EXTREME Primary use: Salmon, Seatrout Water type: Freshwater Head lenght: 10m (360grain) Loop: Front and rear Colors:

Lt.blue /Sunset Sink rate: Floating

Head weight & Length: 280 Grain / 18g - 31FT/9,5m 320 Grain / 21g - 32FT/9,8m 360 Grain / 23g - 33FT/10m 400 Grain / 26g - 34FT/10,4m

Designed for Scandinavian Style Casting SCANDI EXTREME HEADS SCANDI EXTREME: Head weight: 280 Grn / 18g to 440 Grn / 35g

440 Grain / 35g - 35FT/10,7m

Slightly shorter, but with same awesome performance as the Atlantic Salmon heads. The ideal choice for underhand casting on rivers with heavier single hand rods, and our favourite heads in combination with switch rods and light double handers. Fish the Scandi Extreme heads with mono leaders or with poly leaders depending on the conditions, it takes no effort to put them into play. Energy transmission and loop control is excellent, both for close in work and for distance.

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SHOOTING HEADS

SKAGIT EXTREME With Integrated Tips Primary use: Salmon, Seatrout Water type: Freshwater Head lenght: 7,6m (600grn) Total lenght: 30,5m (600 grn) Loop: Front and rear Colors:

Sunset/Dk.grey Sink rate: Floating Belly/Sink tip Head weight & length: Weight

Tip

Head

280 Grn/18g / 18g 3,0m

5,5m

320 Grn/21g / 21g 3,0m

5,8m

360 Grn/23g / 23g 3,0m

6,0m

400 Grn/26g / 26g 3,0m

6,4m

440 Grn/29g / 29g 3,9m

6,7m

480 Grn/31g / 31g 3,9m

6,7m

520 Grn/34g / 34g 3,9m

7,0m

560 Grn/36g / 36g 3,9m

7,0m

600 Grn/39g / 39g 4,6m

7,6m

640 Grn/42g / 42g 4,6m

7,6m

680 Grn/44g / 44g 4,6m

8,2m

720 Grn/47g / 47g 4,6m

8,2m

760 Grn/49g

4,6m

8,8m

800 Grn/52g

4,6m

8,8m

SKAGIT EXTREME Versatile Short Head Design Primary use: Salmon, Seatrout Water type: Freshwater

SKAGIT SERIES

Versatile Short Head Design

SKAGIT EXTREME SHOOTING HEADS Versatile Skagit head design which outperforms anything else out there. Extremely short and powerful taper for casting heavy sink tips, perfectly matched with Custom Cut Express Tips (see page 101 for more info). Can be used for all styles of Skagit casting. The fast loading front taper is developed for maximum flight, tighter loops and balanced turnover at any distance. Lower grain weights designed for switch rods and shorter two hand rods, upper grain weights for longer or heavier two hand rods.

Head lenght: 7,6m (600grn) Loop: Front and rear Colors:

Floating, Sunset Intermediate, Blue Sink rate: Floating, Intermediate Head weight & length: 280 Grn/18g - 5,5m

KEY FEATURES: • Complete Spey Line with integrated running line • Fast loading taper designed for maximum flight time • For double hand and switch rods in all conditions • T-12+ integrated sinking tip (type V 6-7 ips) • 10 ft tip for 280-400 grn, 12 ft tip for 440-560 grn. 15 ft tip for 600-800 grn.

SKAGIT EXTREME WITH INTEGRATED TIP

Head weight: 280-800 Grn. (18 – 52 gram)

320 Grn/21g - 5,8m 360 Grn/23g - 6,1m 400 Grn/26g - 6,4m 440 Grn/29g - 6,7m 480 Grn/31g - 6,7m 520 Grn/34g - 7,0m 560 Grn/36g - 7,0m

KEY FEATURES: • Ready to use Skagit heads with loops in both ends • Braided Multilament Core • Xtra-Strength Streamlined Loops both ends • SAID - Immediate identication of line weight • AST coating - Unsurpassed slickness and durability

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SKAGIT EXTREME HEADS

Floating 280-800 Grn. (18 – 52 gram)

Intermediate 400-680 Grn. (26– 44 gram)

600 Grn/39g - 7,6m 640 Grn/42g - 7,6m 680 Grn/44g - 8,2m 720 Grn/47g - 8,2m 760 Grn/49g - 8,8m 800 Grn/52g - 8,8m

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CUSTOM CUT EXPRESS

SPEY TIPS

TUNGSTEN

Customize 2 Tips

Individual Sinking Tips

Leader

Lenght: 30’/9,1m

Lenght: 10-15’

Colors:

Weight: 120 – 200 grain

Weight: 60 – 90 grain

Loop: Front

Loop: Front & Rear

Dk Gray Loops: Front and rear Weights: T10 - 6-7ips/15-18cm/s T12 - 6,5-7,5 ips/17-19cm/s T14 - 7-8ips/18-20cm/s T18 - 7,5-8,5ips/19-22cm/s Sink rate: Sinking

Colors:

Type I, Clear

1,5-2ips/2,5-5cm/s

Type III, Green

3-5ips/7,5-13cm/s

Type VI, Dk Gray

6-8ips/15-20cm/s

Sink rate: Sinking: 1,5-8ips/2,5-20cm/s

Total 30’ / 9,1m

10’ Dk Grey

60 Grain

15’ Dk Grey

90 Grain

Sink rate: Sinking: 5,5 ips/13 cm/sec

Total 15’/4,6m

DEEP WATER EXPRESS

EXPRESS

SHARKSKIN

Sinking Shooting Taper

Sinking Shooting Head Line

Long Distance Shooter

Lenght: 9,1m (400grain)

Lenght:

Colors:

Loop: Front

Gray (400-550 grn)

Dk Gray

Brown (700 grn) Sink rate: Sinking (7-10ips/18-25cm/s)

7,0m

Strength: 20lb, 25lb

Strength: 33 lb

Black (850 grn)

1,5m

120’/ 36,6m

250’/ 76m

0,6m

Weights: T10 - 6-7ips/15-18cm/s T12 - 6,5-7,5ips/17-19cm/s T14 - 7-8ips/18-20cm/s T18 - 7,5-8,5ips/19-22cm/s Sink rate: Sinking

Colors: Yellow/Gray tip (0.032”) Orange/Gray tip (0.035”) Sink rate: Floating

3,7m

33m

MONOFILAMENT

FRESHWATER

DRAGON TAIL

Floating Shooting Line

Length: 150’/45.7m

Length: 100’/30m

Length: 120’/36m

Size: 36 lb

Sizes: 20 lb, 30 lb

Sizes: 20lb

Diameter: 0.021”

Diameter: 20 lb 0.031”, 30 lb 0.038”

Diameter: 0,038” - 0,075”

Loop: Front

Color:

Color: Orange

Sink rate: Floating

Mist Green (0,038’’)

Sink rate: Floating

Orange

Orange (0,031’’)

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LEADERS & TIPPETS

SALMON TAPERED LEADER

TROUT TAPERDED LEADER

Freshwater Nylon Tapered Leader

Size: 7X - 0X Length: 7,5’/2,25m - 9’/2,7m - 12’/3,6m

Freshwater/Saltwater Tapered Leader

Size: 0,305-0,457mm

PACK

Length: 6’/1,8m - 9’/2,7m - 12’/3,6m - 15’/4,6m Type: 6’/1.8 m – 0.33 - 0.457mm 9’/2.7 m – 0.305 - 0.457mm 12’/3.6 m – 0.305 - 0.457mm 15’/4.6 m – 0.305 - 0.457mm

Type: 7.5’ – Ideal for most situations, wind 6X - 2X 9.0’ – Ultimate multi-situation leader 7X - 0X 12.0’ – Spring creeks, wary fish 6X - 3X Leader characteristics:

Leader characteristics: • Stiffer butt section • Tapers designed for longer casts • Larger butt diameters to handle larger flies

• Longer, larger butt for easy turnover • Unique, composition lays straighter on the water Material: Nylon polymer

Material: Nylon polymer

Color: Clear

SALTWATER (BIG FLY)

FLUOROCARBON II

Saltwater Tapered Leader

Freshwater/Saltwater Tapered Leader

Size: 0,279-0,43mm Length: 9’/2,7m

Size: 6X-0,40mm

PACK

Length: 9’/2,7m

Applications: • For the most demanding situations when knot strength, durability and abrasion-resistance are essential. • Lowest visibility available

Applications: • An excellent striped bass and false albacore leader • Ideal when using large flies and streamers Leader characteristics: • Heavy butt and powerful front taper turn over heavy flies • Low memory, less coiling, excellent abrasion resistance • Pre-tied loop

Leader characteristics: • Optimal abrasion resistance in rocks, and other abrasive environments. • Refractive index simulates that of water, resultingultra-low visibility to fish. • Retains 100% of its tensile strength when wet.

Material: Special saltwater nylon polymer blend Color: Clear

Material: 100% fluorocarbon Color: Clear

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FRESHWATER SIZE

FLUOROCARBON SIZE

STRENGTH

DIAMETER

0X 12.9LB/5.8KG 0.011IN/0.279MM 1X 11.2LB/5.0KG 0.010IN/0.254MM 2X 9.8LB/4.4KG 0.009IN/0.229MM 3X 7.8LB/3.5KG 0.008IN/0.203MM 4X 6.2LB/2.8KG 0.007IN/0.178MM 5X 4.7LB/2.1KG 0.006IN/0.152MM 6X 3.2LB/1.4KG 0.005IN/0.127MM 7X 2.6LB/1.18KG 0.004IN/0.102MM 14LB 14LB/6.4KG 0.012IN/0,310MM 16LB 16LB/7.3KG 0.013IN/0,330MM 20LB 20LB/9.1KG 0.014IN/0,370MM 22LB 22LB/10.0KG 0.016IN/0,405MM 25LB 25LB/11.4KG 0.017IN/0,435MM 30LB 30LB/13.6KG 0.018IN/0,470MM 35LB 35LB/15.9KG 0.020IN/0,520MM 40LB 40LB/18.2KG 0.022IN/0,570MM

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STRENGTH

Tippet

DIAMETER

0X 14.9LB/6.7KG 0.011IN/0.279MM 1X 12.8LB/5.8KG 0.010IN/0.254MM 2X 10.5LB/4.7KG 0.009IN/0.229MM 3X 8.8LB/4.0KG 0.008IN/0.203MM 4X 6.8LB/3.0KG 0.007IN/0.178MM 5X 4.8LB/2.1KG 0.006IN/0.152MM 6X 3.7LB/1.6KG 0.005IN/0.127MM 7X 2.7LB/1.2KG 0.004IN/0.102MM 8X 1.8LB/0.8KG 0.003IN/0.076MM

Tippet LENGTH 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M

SALMON SIZE

27.3YD/25M 27.3YD/25M 27.3YD/25M 27.3YD/25M 27.3YD/25M 21.8YD/20M 21.8YD/20M 21.8YD/20M

STRENGTH

32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M 32.8YD/30M

Tippet DIAMETER

14LB 14LB/6.4KG 0.012IN/0,310MM 16LB 16LB/7.3KG 0.013IN/0,330MM 20LB 20LB/9.1KG 0.014IN/0,370MM 22LB 22LB/10.0KG 0.016IN/0,405MM 25LB 25LB/11.4KG 0.017IN/0,435MM 30LB 30LB/13.6KG 0.018IN/0,470MM 35LB 35LB/15.9KG 0.020IN/0,520MM 40LB 40LB/18.2KG 0.022IN/0,570MM

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LENGTH

LENGTH 27.3YD/25M 27.3YD/25M 27.3YD/25M 27.3YD/25M 27.3YD/25M 21.8YD/20M 21.8YD/20M 21.8YD/20M

MASTERY SERIES MASTERY TROUT

MASTERY GPX

MASTERY GPX HOVER

Floating Specialty Taper

Slow int. Specialty Taper

Primary use: Salmon, Seatrout, Trout

Primary use: Trout Water type: Freshwater Head lenght: 11,9m (#5) Line weight: WF #3 - #7 Line weight: DT #2 - #6 Loop: Front Color: Dark Willow Sink rate: Floating

1,9m

1,8m

6,6m

3,4m

Total 27,4m

Rear 1,7m

Primary use: Seatrout, Sea bass, Trout

Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 11,6m (#5) Line weight: #2-12 Optic Green #2-9 Chartruese/Willow Loop: Front and rear Colors: Chartreuse/Willow Optic Green Sink rate: Floating 2,0m

7,9m

1,7m

Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater

Head lenght: 11,6m (#5) Line weight: #5 – #8 Loop: Front and rear Colors: Pale Green/Optic Green Sink rate: Slow Intermediate 1,25”/s

2,0m

Total 27,4m

7,9m

MASTERY EXPERT DISTANCE

MASTERY VPT

MASTERY SBT

Floating Long Casting Taper

Versatile Presentaion

Short Belly Taper

Primary use: Trout/ Competition Water type: Freshwater Head lenght: 20,8m (#5) Line weight: #4 – #9 Line weight: (Comp.) #5-#7

Line weight: #2 - #8 Loop: Front nt Colors: Willow/Orange/Willow tip

4,0m

5,2m

Water type: Freshwater Head lenght: 7,5m + 0,8m Handling line (#5) Line weight: #2 - #8 Loop: Front Colors: Dk. Willow/Orange/ Dk. Willow tip

DESIGN & DEVELOPED BY:

Sink rate: Floating

Sink rate: Floating 4,0m

7,6m

Total 32m

7,6m

Total 36,6m

1,7m Total 32m

Primary use: Trout, Char, Grayling

Primary use: Trout Water type: Freshwater Head lenght: 13,4m (#5)

Colors: Mist Green Orange (Comp)

DESIGN & DEVELOPED BY:

Sink rate: Floating

Competition Line 4,0m

5,2m

4,0m

2,7m Front Taper I

4,0m Front Taper II

3,7m

Belly

2,9m Rear Taper

Total Running30,5m Line

3,4m Front Taper

3,0m Belly

1,1m 0,8m Total 30,5m Running Rear Handling Taper

MASTERY HEADSTART

MASTERY WET TIP

MASTERY BFT

Floating Easy-Fishing Taper

Multi-Situation Sinking Tip

Floating Specialty Taper

Primary use: Salmon, Trout, Pike

Primary use: Seatrout, Seabass, Salmon

Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater

Head lenght: 12,6m (#7 )

Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 10,8m (#8)

Line weight: #4 - #10

Line weight: #4 - #9

Line weight: #6 – #9

Colors: Yellow

Color: Mist Green/Clear tip

Colors: Horizon/White

Sink rate: Floating

Sink rate: F/Int. tip (1,5-2ips/4-5cm/s)

Sink rate: Floating

8,4m

0,8m

Total 24,4m

1,5m 2,7m

6,6m

DESIGN & DEVELOPED BY:

Loop: Front

1,4m

Line

Primary use: Seatrout, Seabass, Huchen, Pike

Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater

Head lenght: 10,7m (#5)

Line

1,8m

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10,4m

Total 30,4m

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MASTERY SERIES MASTERY STILLWATER

MASTERY SALTWATER

MASTERY BONEFISH

Invisible Sub-Surface Fly Line

Floating Specialty Taper

Specialty Taper Fly Line

Primary use: Trout/ Rainbow

Primary use: Seatrout, Seabass, Bluefish

Primary use: Bonefish/ Permit

Color: Clear

Water type: Tempered/ Saltwater Head lenght: 13,9m (#8) Line weight: #6 – #14 Loop: Front and rear Color: Pale Yellow/Horizon tip

Water type: Tropic/ Saltwater Head lenght: 13,9m (#8) Line weight: #5 – #9 Loop: Front and rear Color: Horizon

Sink rate: Int. (1,25-2ips/3-5cm/s)

Sink rate: Floating

Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 15,2m (#7) Line weight: #4 – #9

3,0m

8,5 m

Total 27,4m

2,0m

6,1m

4,6m 1,2m

Total 30,5m

2,0m

6,1m

4,6m 1,2m

Total 30,5m

MASTERY TARPON

MASTERY BILLFISH

MASTERY STRIPED BASS

Specialty Floating Taper

Sinking Specialty Taper

Specialty Slow Sink. Taper

Primary use: Tarpon/ Giant Travelly Water type: Tropic/ Saltwater Head lenght: 11,3m (#10) Line weight: #10 – #14 Loop: Rear Colors: Clear Horizon

Primary use: Marlin, Shark, Sailfish Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 7,6m (#13) Line weight: #13, #15 Color: Orange

Primary use: Seatrout, Seabass Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 11,6m (#8) Line weight: #7 – #10

Sink rate: F, Int. (2-2,5ips/5-7cm/s)

Sink rate: Sinking (4-5ips/10-13cm/s)

Sink rate: F/Int. tip (1,75-2,25ips/4,5-6cm/s)

2,0m

4 ,1m

3,0m

2,1m

Total 33,5m

0,9m

5,8m

Colors: Green/Clear tip

0,9m

Total 24,4m

MASTERY STREAMER EXPRESS CLEAR TIP

MASTERY STREAMER EXPRESS

Specialty Taper Fly Line

Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 9,1m 400grn

Line weight: #5 – #12 Color:

Color:

Total 36,6m

As a result of the lab’s mission to continually improve our lines, we bring you SA ID. SA ID is an innovative line marking system allowing you to identify your lines at a glance. Wonder if it’s a WF #4 or a WF #5 on the spool? Just look at the SA ID.

Red/Gray (150grain, 5-6wt)

Red/Clear (150grain)

Yellow/Dk Gray (200grain, 6-7wt)

Yellow/Clear (200grain, 6-7wt)

Surf/Dk Gray (250grain, 7-8wt)

Surf/Clear (250grain, 7-8wt)

Green/Dk Gray (300grain, 8-9wt)

Green/Clear (300grain, 8-9wt)

Orange/Dk Gray (350grain, 9-10wt)

Orange/Clear (350grain, 9-10wt)

Blue/Dk Gray (400grain, 9-12wt)

Blue/Clear (400grain, 9-12wt)

Red/Dk Gray (450grain, 10-13wt)

Sink rate: F/Int. tip (1,75-2,25ips/4,5-6cm/s) 0,3m

1,7m

Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 9,1m 400gr

Line weight: #5 – #12

8,2m

Primary use: Salmon, Trout, Seabass

Primary use: Big Flies

0,9m

1,7m

Total 30,5m

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Sink rate: F/S tip (4-8ips/10-20cm/s) 0 ,9m

8,2m

0,3m

Total 30,5m

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SHARKSKIN - TEXTURED SERIES

Who wants super high floatation if it costs you the ability to cast and turn over flies with any finesse? With Dry Tip Technology, you get the perfect combination of exceptional floatation and easy-casting fishability. Backed by a team of 3M scientists and professional anglers, our Dry Tip Technology leverages a unique 3M Microballoon™ formulation for the absolute highest levels of floatation.

SHARKSKIN GPX

SHARKSKIN ULTIMATE TROUT

Floating General Presentaion Taper

Floating Specialty Taper

Primary use: Salmon, Seatrout, Trout

Primary use: Trout, Rainbow

Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 11,6m (#5) Line weight: #3 – #8 Loop: Front and rear Color: Optic Green

Water type: Freshwater Head lenght: 15,6m (#5) Line weight: #3 – #8 Loop: Front and rear Colors: Blue Heron Chartruse

Sink rate: Floating

2,0m

7,9m

1,7m

Total 29m

2,4m

9,5m

3,7m

Total 30,5m

TEXTURED NYMPH

TEXTURED GPX

TEXTURED SALTWATER

Extra Powerful Turnover

Half-size Heavy

All-Purpose Taper

Head lenght: 14,9m (#5)

Primary use: Salmon, Seatrout, Trout Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 11,6m (#5)

Sink rate: Floating

Primary use: Grayling, Trout Water type: Freshwater

Line weight: #4 – #8 Loop: Front Colors: Willow/Orange tip

Primary use: Bonefish, Permit, Redfish Water type: Saltwater

Head lenght: 14,9m (#8)

Line weight: #3 – #9 Loop: Front and rear Colors: Willow/Drk Willow tip

Line weight: #6 – #12 Loop: Front and rear Colors: Horizon Sink rate: Floating Weight Forward

0,9m Front Taper

9,1m

Belly

4,9m Rear

Taper

Front 2,0m Taper

Total Running 27,4m Line

MASTERY TEXTURED

7,9m Belly

Rear 1,7m

Taper

Total 29m

Running Line

2,3m

Front Taper

4,6m

Belly

6,1m

1,8m

Rear Taper

Total 32m

Running Line

A Compilation of a Textured and a Smooth Line

Mastery Textured Series fly lines represent a fusion of out traditional Mastery series and our Sharkskin series. Precisely replicated hemispherical divots, similar to those found on a golf ball’s surface, allow the line to outperform conventional fly lines. This derivative of our wildly successful Sharkskin series have less texture on its surface so it feels like a traditional fly line but performs like a Sharkskin. The result is a line that last longer, floats higher, casts easier, and, most importantly, fishes better.

SHARKSKIN

See-Feel-Here the difference Featuring 3M’s proprietary microreplication technology, Sharkskin is a radical modification of typically smooth-surfaced fly lines. Its micro textured surface traps air to provide superior shootability and floatation while eliminating line flash and vastly reducing friction. All of this comes with the added benefit of increased durability allowing the line to last up to twice as long. Because of the increased surface area, this line sits higher in the water offering less drag, easier mending, roll casting, and pick-ups and less water spray.

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SUPRA - PROFESSIONAL - AIR CEL SERIES SUPRA FLOATING

SUPRA SINK TIP

All-Purpose Floating

Sink Tip Taper

Primary use: Allround Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 12,4m (#5) Line weight: WF #2 – #9 Line weight: DT #2 – #6 Loop: Front Color: Buckskin

Primary use: Allround Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 12,4m (#5) Line weight: WF #5 - 10 Loop: Front Color: Sink III; Buckskin/Green Sink V; Buckskin/Black

Sink rate: Floating

Scientific Anglers’ patented dry slick technology sets the standards for slickness, Advanced Shooting Technology (AST) Fly Line provides continual line slickness allowing the line to shoot farther as it moves virtually friction-free through the guides.

Sink rate: 1,5–6,5 ips 1,9m

8,8m

2,2m

1,7m

23,3m

Total 27,4m

1,2m

3,6m

7,0m

1,5m

Total 27,4m

PROFESSIONAL FLOATING

PROFESSIONAL SINK TIP

PROFESSIONAL FULL SINK.

All-Purpose Taper

Multi-Situation Sinking Tip

All-Pupose Sinking Taper

Primary use: Allround Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 11,6m (#5) Line weight: WF #3 – #8 Line weight: DT #3 – #6 Colors: Mist Green

Primary use: Allround Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 13,7m (#7) Line weight: #5 – #10

Primary use: Allround Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 12,2m (#7) Line weight: #4 – #10 Color:

Colors:

Light Green (Type I)

Optic Yellow/Green (Type III)

Green (Type II)

Optic Yellow/Black (Type V) Sink rate: Floating

1,6m

Sink rate: F/S. tip 2,5-6,5ips/6-16cm/s)

8,8m

1,1m

1,9m

Dark Green (Type III)

1,8m

3,0m

9,1m

1,2m

Total 25,9m

AIR CEL

GENERAL PURPOSE

Floating Fly Line

Sinking Fly Line

Primary use: Allround Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 12,2m (#6) Line weight: WF #4 – #9 Line weight: DT #4 – #8 Color: Light Green

Primary use: Allround Water type: Freshwater/ Saltwater Head lenght: 8,4m (#6) Line weight: #5 – #8

Sink rate: Floating

Sink rate: S. (1,75-2,5ips/4,5-6cm/s)

1,5m

9,8m

0,9m

Colors: Olive Green

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Dark Gray (Type VI) Sink rate: Sinking (2-8ips/5-20cm/s)

Total 25,9m

22,3m

Gray (Type IV)

1,1m

6,8m

0,6m

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Total 17,4m

1,2m

10,2m

0,8m

Total 27,4m

Exceptionally slick and strong, our welded Streamlined Loops produce smoother casts and easier turnover with a seamless fly-line-to-loop transition making for softer landings and cleaner pickups. The sleek design also maintains buoyancy for improved fly line floatation. They ensure seamless fly line-to-loop transition for softer presentations and cleaner pickups. Streamlined Loops also enable quicker connections between fly line and leaders or fly line and backing.

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Designed with all the great features and benefits of our current lenses, plus exciting new technologies, this is the new â&#x20AC;&#x153;superâ&#x20AC;? lens of the future. A lens specifically designed and developed to cater to active lifestyles and performance conditions encountered by those that live life outside walls.

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POL AR I Z E D

NEW film-free polarization eliminates glues and haze. Creates unmatched visual clarity.

ANTI R E FLECTION (A/ R)

Vacuum applied Anti-Reflective (A/R)coating on the backside of all ChromaPop lenses eliminates bothersome sidelight reflections. PE R FECT VISION

SCRATCH R ESISTANCE

4-5 times anti-scratch performance over “plastic lenses”.

Tapered Lens Technology (TLT) corrects light distortion for true optical clarity. HYDROLEOPHOB IC COATI NG

CL AR I FY R E DI FI N E D

Proprietary lenses crafted with science and art to blend color and clarity like no other.

SPE E D OF SIG HT

Repels moisture, grease, and grime.

Improves speed of visual processing. See truer color, faster. U LTRA LIG HTWE IG HT

10% lighter than polycarbonate, 15% lighter than CR-39, and 75% lighter than glass. H IG H I M PACT R ECISTANCE

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POL ARCH ROM IC

Photochromic technology permanently added to automatically adapt to ever-changing light conditions.

MODELS clarity redeFined Proprietary lenses crafted with science and art to blend color and clarity like no other. sPeed oF sight Improves speed of visual processing. See truer color, faster. ultra lightweight 10% lighter than polycarbonate, 15% lighter than CR-39, and 75% lighter than glass. high imPact resistance Ideal for all activities from casual to competitive. Polarchromic Photochromic technology permanently added to automatically adapt to ever-changing light conditions.

Polarized NEW film-free polarization eliminates glues and haze. Creates unmatched visual clarity. anti reFlection Vacuum applied Anti-Reflective (A/R)coating on the backside of all ChromaPop lenses eliminates bothersome sidelight reflections. PerFect Vision Tapered Lens Technology (TLT) corrects light distortion for true optical clarity. scratch resistance 4-5x anti-scratch performance over “plastic lenses”.

TRAILBLAZER

AUDIBLE

hydroleoPhobic coating Repels moisture, grease, and grime.

DOVER

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change is easy

The PivLock™ interchangeable lens system features a proprietary, patent-pending temple and lens interface that truly provides an unobstructed field of view. E while maintaining a secure fit, both the temples and nosepiece remove easily, making the task of changing lenses easier than ever.

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clarity redeFined Proprietary lenses crafted with science and art to blend color and clarity like no other. sPeed oF sight Improves speed of visual processing. See truer color, faster. ultra lightweight 10% lighter than polycarbonate, 15% lighter than CR-39, and 75% lighter than glass. high imPact resistance Ideal for all activities from casual to competitive. Polarchromic Photochromic technology permanently added to automatically adapt to ever-changing light conditions.

DOVER

Designed for the active adventurer, the Dover is an essential piece of gear to pack before embarking on your journey. Superb coverage, clarity beyond compare, and protective lens coatings, virtually eliminate distracting glare from both in front and behind. Featuring our superior ChromaPopTM or Techlite Polarized glass lenses.

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Fog Free Vision Equipped with an internal Anti Fog Coating (AFC)

TRAILBLAZER

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This rimless frame design features our superior ChromaPopTM polarized lenses. The Trailblazer’s minimal frame affords unobstructed views of the surf, sand and sea. The slender and lightweight flexible frames are comfortable and durable and the ChromaPopTM protective lens coatings deliver color and clarity beyond compare.

MATTE BLACK / POLARIZED PLATINUM

+ Medium Fit / Med-Large Coverage + ChromaPopTM Polarized TLT Lenses / Techlite Polarized Glass TLT Lenses + Evolve Frame Material + Anti-Reflective and Hydroleophobic Lens Coatings + Hydrophilic Megol Nose & Temple Pads + Out-Of-Sight Spring Hinges + 8 Base Lens Curvature + FRAM E M EASU R E M E NT

AUDIBLE

This enduring teardrop aviator frame style is constructed of formidable titanium metal. Expect rugged durability, a weightless feel and audible enthusiasm from your admirers when rocking this top shelf model. Featuring our superior ChromaPopTM polarized lenses. The ChromaPopTM experience is exemplified by crisp optical clarity and vivid color enhancement.

MIDNIGHT BLUE / POLARIZED PLATINUM

DARK BROWN / POLARIZED BROWN

+ Medium Fit / Med-Large Coverage + ChromaPop Polarized TLT Lenses / + Evolve Frame Material + Anti-Reflective and Hydroleophobic Lens Coatings + Hydrophilic Megol Nose & Temple Pads + Pin Hinges + 8 Base Lens Curvature + TM

FRAM E M EASU R E M E NT

MATTE SILER / POLARIZED PLATINUM

MATTE BROWN / POLARIZED BROWN

+ Medium Fit / Coverage + ChromaPopTM Polarized TLT Lenses +Titanium Frame Construction + Anti-Reflective and Hydroleophobic Lens Coatings + Adjustable Silicone Nose Pads + Hydrophilic Megol Temple Pads + Barrel Hinges + 6 Base Lens Curvature + FRAM E M EASU R E M E NT

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ever-changing light conditions.

the EXPERIENCE

techlite Polarized glass Premium oPtics Tapered Lens Technology (TLT) engineered in to every lens to provide crystal clear vision. lightweight Absolutely minimized lens thickness provides a 20% weight reduction over standard glass lenses. scratch resistance 12x anti-scratch performance over “plastic” lenses.

oPtical PerFection Created through a finishing process with controls maintaining 1/2000th of a millimeter tolerance. anti reFlection Vacuum applied Anti-Reflective (A/R) coating absorbs unwanted backlight on all Techlite Glass lenses. Polarized 99.9% polarization filter. It’s like noise-canceling headphones for your eyes.

CHIEF

The Chief makes a powerful first impression, but dig deeper and you will recognize something more profound at play. In fact, beneath the luxurious Italian finishing and premium features you will find the hallmark quality, performance, and style of an authentic Smith sunglass.

LENS

TENET

The Tenet is feature packed, centered around the exceptional optical clarity and performance that our proprietary Techlite Polarized Glass lenses deliver. Additional goodies like smooth action spring hinges and rubber like Megol details make this style fi t like a dream and stay put on your head when you have the throttle pinned.

BLACK / POLARCHROMIC AM B E R

MATTE BLACK / POLARCHROMIC IG N ITOR

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BLACK/ POLARIZED LOW LIGHT IGNITOR

+ Medium Fit / Med-Large Coverage + Techlite Polarized Glass TLT Lenses + Evolve Frame Material + Anti-Reflective and Hydroleophobic Lens Coatings + Hydrophilic Megol Nose & Temple Pads + Stainless Steel Spring Hinges + 8 Base Lens Curvature + FRAM E M EASU R E M E NT

PRECEPT

Similar in the best ways to the Tenet, the Precept is feature rich but built to fit a smaller connoisseur of the finer things. Incorporating the absolute top of the line performance details and exquisite Techlite Polarized Glass lenses. Smooth action spring hinges and Megol details ensure a precise and secure fit.

BLACK / POLARCHROMIC COPPE R M I R ROR

TORTOISE / POLARCHROMIC B ROWN STR I PE / AM B E R POLARIZED GREEN MIRROR

BLACK/ POLARIZED LOW LIGHT IGNITOR

+ Large Fit / Medium Coverage + Techlite Polarized Glass TLT Lenses + Evolve Frame Material + Anti-Reflective and Hydroleophobic Lens Coatings + Hydrophilic Megol Nose & Temple Pads + Stainless Steel Spring Hinges + 8 Base Lens Curvature + FRAM E M EASU R E M E NT

BLACK / POLARCHROMIC COPPE R M I R ROR

TORTOISE / POLARIZED BROWN

+ Medium Fit / Medium Coverage + Techlite Polarized Glass TLT Lenses + Evolve Frame Material + Anti-Reflective and Hydroleophobic Lens Coatings + Hydrophilic Megol Nose & Temple Pads + Stainless Steel Spring Hinges + 8 Base Lens Curvature + FRAM E M EASU R E M E NT

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MAVERICK

RIVERSIDE

The Maverick incorporates strategic performance details and smooth sculpted surfacing with additional side-light blockage. An excellent choice for anyone that demands all day comfort and exceptional optical quality.

The Riverside would be at home wading amongst your favorite spring-fed creek or trolling the urban jungle. Perfect for the performance savvy individual that demands a feature-rich product with an understated look.

B L ACK / POLARIZED COPPER MIRROR

BLACK / POLARCHROMIC COPPE R M I R ROR

TORTOISE / POLARIZED GREEN MIRROR

FRAM E M EASU R E M E NT

Frame construction

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BACKDROP

GUIDES CHOICE

A perfect complement to the Touchstone, the Backdrop incorporates the same great features like stainless steel spring hinges and Megol contact surfaces at the nose and temple tips. Sharp styling and thoughtful detailing, showcase a medium coverage lens profile with unmatched optical clarity.

sPring hinge Stainless steel optical spring hinges incorporate small springs within the hinge structure that keep the temples snug against your head. This type of hinge is designed to smoothly self adjust in order to accommodate a broader range of head shapes and sizes more comfortably.

handmade acetate

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The Guides Choice is the ultimate all around sunglass for the outdoor enthusiast. Hydrophilic Megol nose and temple pads, lightweight frame materials and premium Techlite Glass lenses combine to make the Guides Choice exceed the expectations of guides worldwide.

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A 33-step handcrafted process that features Ultra lightweight with an immaculate Resilient, tough, and flexible. Grilamid速 TR90 Placed at the nose and on the temple the inclusion of wire-core temples for fit. Classic silhouettes constructed is an exceedingly light and durable plastic tips, Megol gently grips your skin to help a customized fit. A huge variety of rich with premium stainless steel or sculpted that will maintain its shape under all keep the frame in place. The gripping color combinations that possess depth alloy metal frames. Adjustable silicone temperature conditions. power increases when introduced to and have a distinct character are made or optical nose pads provide all day moisture. possible with this material. comfort. TORTOISE / POLARCHROMIC BLACK / POLARCHROMIC BLACK / POLARCHROMIC AM B E R AM B E R COPPE R M I R ROR

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carbonic

Premium oPtics Tapered Lens Technology (TLT) engineered in to every lens to provide crystal clear vision. imPact resistance Optical performance standards meeting ANSI Z80.3. Ideal for sport or casual use. PerFormance coatings Hydroleophobic coatings release sweat and moisture to run off the lens and keep vision clear. Polarized 99.9% polarization filter. It’s like noise-canceling headphones for your eyes.

TACTIC

An authentic “Smith feel” within a contemporary bold package. Upon close inspection, the tough exterior gives way to sensible sport minded details that enhance comfort and extended wearability.

LENS

techlite Polarized glass Premium oPtics oPtical PerFection Tapered Lens Technology (TLT) engineered in to Created through a finishing process with controls every lens to provide crystal clear vision. maintaining 1/2000th of a millimeter tolerance. Tough, yet thoughtful with the right to roam. lightweight anti reFlection The Rambler isAnti-Reflective comfortable on absorbs the busy Absolutely minimized lens thickness provides a Vacuum applied (A/R) coating streets of wherever or on the road less traveled. Underneath tough 20% weight reduction over standard glass lenses. unwanted backlight on the all Techlite Glassexterior lenses. lies the performance features that set Smith apart from the masses. scratch resistance Polarized 12x anti-scratch performance over “plastic” lenses. 99.9% polarization filter. It’s like noise-canceling headphones for your eyes.

RAMBLER

BLACK / POLARIZED COPPER

MATTE BLACK / POLARIZED B ROWN

B L ACK / POLARIZED GREY GREEN

MAHOGANY / POLARIZED YELLOW

+ Medium Fit / Large Coverage + Carbonic TLT Lenses + Evolve Frame Material + Hydrophilic Megol Nose & Temple Pads + 8 Base Lens Curvature + FRAM E M EASU R E M E NT

FORUM

Fresh style with familiar fit and features. This “classic” frame reveals surprising performance features hidden beneath the stylish facade. Lightweight performance with street-wise swagger.

B L ACK / POLARIZED COPPER

+ Medium Fit / Medium Coverage + Carbonic TLT Lenses + Evolve Frame Material + Hydrophilic Megol Nose & Temple Pads + 8 Base Lens Curvature + FRAM E M EASU R E M E NT

LENS

MAHOGANY / POLARIZED BROWN

B L ACK / POLARIZED BROWN

B L ACK / POLARIZED YELLOW

+ Medium Fit / Medium Coverage + CarbonicTLT Lenses + Evolve Frame Material + Hydrophilic Megol Nose & Temple Pads + 8 Base Lens Curvature + FRAM E M EASU R E M E NT

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FLOATANTS & SINKETS

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PAYETTE PASTE

An excellent paste floatant that is as effective on floating lines and leader as it is on flies. The paste rubs on clear, gives hackle a smooth texture, keeps its’ texture regardless of temperature, and is an excellent choice for keeping fly line, leader and large flies floating.

EASY DRY

BLUE RIBBON

This pure powder floatant won’t leave a residue on the water and is perfect floatant for CDC flies. Just work Blue Ribbon into the hair and hackle of the fly with your fingers and watch it float high cast after cast.

A treatment to revive flies composed of two things: drying beads and blue indicator crystals. A fly is dry after a few quick shakes and ready for floatant. The blue indicator beads turn pink when the drying beads have become saturated and it is time to get a new bottle of Easy Dry.

LOON DUST AQUEL

This premium gel floatant is the world’s best fly floatant. Aquel is long lasting, silicon based and won’t melt when it’s hot or harden when it’s cold. Furthermore, it masks human odor and won’t leave any slick on even the calmest water.

TOP RIDE

Known as “Shake and Bake” by world class guides, this desiccant (drying agent) and powder floatant is fast and easy to use. A fly (still attached to the leader) goes in wet, and a few shakes later comes out dry and coated with a powder floatant.

LOCHSA

Lochsa is a premium all-around gel floatant that even works on CDC. It won’t mat dry flies made with CDC and is perfect for treating any type of feathers, hair, hackle, or yarn. Lochsa will provide maximum floatation without the slightest hindrance on appearance. It is silicon based, and won’t melt in the heat or harden when it’s cold.

FLY SPRITZ 2

As the WORLD’S FIRST and ONLY water based spray floatant, Fly Spritz 2 is the fastest way to get a floatant on a dry fly. Simply spray your fly and either wait or false cast to dry and then fish on.

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As a floatant, Loon Dust keeps flies riding high and adds sparkle attractor. It can also be used to give nymphs a realistic air bubble effect. Included is an easy to use brush applicator. Great for CDC!

HENRY’S SINKET

Flies treated with Henry’s Sinket quickly break surface tension and rapidly sink where they roll along the bottom as naturally dislodged nymphs would. It’s completely biodegradable.

SNAKE RIVER MUD

A multi-purpose sink paste for leaders and flies. Snake River Mud helps flies sink by breaking the surface water tension and will also camouflages leader by removing the shine. FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

CADDIES & LINE CARE

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BOTTOMS UP

Bottom’s up and ready to use. 1/2 oz bottles.

SCANDINAVIAN FLY LINE CLEANER

SMALL CADDIE

With the new “Secure-Top” design assures that ½ oz bottles aren’t going anywhere.

Scandinavian Fly Line Cleaner is the ultimate in fly line cleaning and dressing. Simply add a few drops to Loon’s Line Cleaning Tool, apply to line and watch casting distance increase. Not intended for sinking lines. FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2014

MEDIUM CADDY

Bottom’s up and ready to use. 1/2 oz bottles and stores them securely and conveniently with an attachment clip.

SINK FAST

Sink Fast repels water and will actually improve sinking line performance. Designed specifically for sinking and saltwater lines, Sink Fast is a non-toxic, water-based product that cleans, lubricates and protects fly line from the sun’s damaging rays.

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LARGE CADDY

The Large Caddy is the combination of the small and medium caddies.

LINE UP KIT

Positively the best line cleaner, conditioner, and UV block for fly lines. Line Speed allows lines to cast farther and last longer. Apply with Loon’s Line Cleaning Tool and let sit overnight.

TOOLS

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FORCEPS W/ COMFY GRIP

MITTEN SCISSOR

MAGNETIC NET RELEASE

MONOMASTER

TIPPET HOLDER

LANYARD 5

NIPPER W/ KNOT TOOL

SHARK TOOTH

NIP N SIP

NIPPERS W/ COMFY GRIP

LEADER STRAIGHTNER

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FLY TYING

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HYDROSTOP

Hydrostop permanently treats new flies with a floatant. Coming in a conveniently large container hundreds of flies can be treated, dozens at a time. Perfect for yarn-type indicators as well as pre-treating dubbing.

HARD HEAD

Odorless, one part thick head cement perfect for building colorful glossy heads and bodies. Never mix epoxy again. COLORS: CLEAR, BLACK, RED, PINK, ORANGE, YELLOW, WHITE PEARLESCENT, BLUE PEARLESCENT, GREEN PEARLESCENT, RED PEARLESCENT, BLUE, GREEN, PHOSPHORESCENT.

UV FLY PAINT

UV Fly Paint is the perfect way to instantly add bold or subtle details to a fly. The paint cures in seconds when exposed to direct sunlight or Loon’s UV lamps. COLORS: RED, ORANGE, YELLOW.

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HEAD CEMENT

Odorless, non-toxic water based Head Cement. Never breathe toxic or smelly fumes again.

HIGH TACK SWAX

Dubbing wax with a extra tack added; perfect for applying dubbing to the finest of threads for patterns calling for extra bulk. Swax washes easily from your hands, leaving your fingers stick-free!

UV CLEAR FLY FINISH AVAILABLE AS THICK & THIN

UV Clear Fly Finish is for those who believe “five minutes to cure is five minutes too long.” No mixing or waiting is required, and it remains workable until exposed to direct sunlight or Loon’s UV lamps, at which point it will cure in a matter of seconds. Use it as an adhesive for eyes, a head cement, quick-building clear back for scuds, or instant repair for damaged flies.

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FLY TYING POWDER

The new Fly Tying powder gives tyers the ability to add weight to their flies without adding too much mass. Once mixed, the tungsten powder adds weight to tying cements It is compatible with traditional cements as well as UV Cured cements. COLORS: PEARLESCENT RED, PEARLESCENT BLUE, PEARLESCENT GREEN, PEARLESCENT WHITE, PHOSPHORESCENT, TUNGSTEN.

MIXING CUP

The Mixing Cup is the perfect vessel for modifying head cements and UV Clear Fly Finish, and all but eliminates clean-up. Because cements will not bond to the Mixing Cup, once cured they will pop out.

GEAR CARE & INDICATORS

UV KNOT SENSE

With UV Knot Sense you can smooth and strengthen your newly tied knots immediately. After application, it dries instantly with Loonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UV Mini Lamp, UV Power Light or with direct sunlight. Also works great for repairing damaged flies and completing household projects.

STRIKE TWO

Synthetic glo-yarn strike indicator pre-treated with Hydrostop to keep them visible atop the water, floating forever.

REEL LUBE

A combination of lubricants and water repellent, Reel Lube gives reels extended protection from rust and friction. It will increase the performance and lifetime of a reel.

GRAFFITOLIN FERRULE WAX

Helps minimizes the chance of breakage through regular lubrication, allowing a rod to assemble easily while keeping the attachments strong.

BIOSTRIKE

UV WADER REPAIR

STANLEY`S ICE OFF

A quick application of UV Wader Repair fixes the inevitable wader rips, tears or punctures in seconds. It can be used on wet suits, Gore-Tex, spray skirts and similar items as well. Simply apply, expose to UV light and you are back in business.

A non-toxic anti-freeze paste for lines and guides to help keep them from freezing, even when temperatures are dipping below 0. It is safe for the environment as well as fly lines and rods.

A putty indicator that makes adjusting the depth and size of indicator simple. Beyond that, it is reusable and environmentally friendly.

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TIP TOPPERS Small

Strips of foam are fastened together to create an indicator buoyant enough to keep even the heaviest flies from sinking.

FOAM TIP TOPPERS

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