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SALAD BAR SIMMS - FLYWEIGHT PACK FISHING VEST Are you built like a trail-running racing snake? Do you like to head up distant valleys for unpressured fishing, with just the bare essentials on you? Then we think you need to take a gander at the Flyweight Pack Fishing Vest from Simms. Super lightweight, low-bulk and customizable, it’s designed to fit more like a garment than a pack and offers easy access to essential fishing gear. Its tough 420-denier CORDURA® and lightweight 210-denier nylon ripstop with polyurethane coating is highly durable and weather-resistant; while the mesh shoulder harness is lightweight and breathable. The easy-access roll-top design compresses or expands to accommodate various-sized gear loads. Exterior straps cinch down the roll-top opening. The fully adjustable, lowprofile shoulder harness fits close to the body and evenly distributes weight on the trail. The shoulder harness sports both Simms’ 5.11® HEXGRID® panel and stretch mesh pockets that can accommodate multiple attachments and accessories. Because we are effectively human camels, our favourite feature is the 2-liter HydraPak® reservoir. simmsfishing.com, frontierflyfishing.com
HATCH OUTDOORS - NIPPER 3 Ditch the blunt toenail tools and upgrade to these wonderfully over-engineered beauties from Hatch. With an new ergonomic shape, crafted from 6061-T6 aluminum, protected with type II Anodize, and finished with a misted texture for ideal grip, the Hatch 3 feel solid in the hand, but the function is as good as the form. The tungsten carbide cutters, powered by a new 302 stainless steel spring, ensure you can take care of anything from 7x and hefty fluorocarbon tag ends, while there’s also a needle post sized for cleaning eyelets. hatchoutdoors.com, upstreamflyfishing.co.za
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PATAGONIA – TRAVEL ROD ROLL We love the look of the rod-carrying solution from Patagonia made from 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a TPU-film laminate, upcycled from leftover material from Patagonia’s Black Hole bag range. With room for up to four fly rods, the roll features internal daisy chains to help secure rods, while exterior compression straps can be used to set up a rod station when not traveling. Black Hole side panels keep elements out and add extra security to rods while rod roll is rolled up and in use. This product is also Fair Trade Certified™ sewn, which means the people who made it earned a premium for their labor. patagonia.com, xplorerflyfishing.co.za
“THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT EARNED A PREMIUM FOR THEIR LABOUR.”
