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Welcome
to the 2016 Snowbee catalogue
As we approach our 32nd anniversary, we reflect on the many changes over the past 1/3rd of a century, since I started the company. Perhaps one of the largest changes is the take-over of famous brand names in the world of fly fishing, by large global corporations. Maybe this is the future, but for now, we are proud to be one of the few remaining, privately owned and family run businesses in the industry. Our small, Plymouth based team is dedicated to what we do and to serving you, our loyal customers. Our friendly team offers a level of customer service unknown in large corporations and to us, you are a name and quite possibly an ‘old friend’ and not just an account number! Being small also allows us to be highly flexible and agile when it comes to product development. Freedom from the bureaucracy of large corporations, allows us to react instantly to new ideas or trends in both fly and sea fishing, to bring you, our customers, the very latest ideas in tackle, clothing and equipment. That said, we are not one to introduce a new range of rods, with new graphics, every season, just for the sake of it. We spend a long time developing our product ranges and the research and development we put into them, ensures they will last a number of seasons, so you are not left with an ‘obsolete rod’ less than a year after buying it, as is often the case with many of our competitors. Our continuing success is, I believe, fuelled by two simple things; product and service. We never strive to be the cheapest – just the best! Our design philosophy has always been to develop products 'up to a quality and not down to a price'. Couple this with a customer service, second to none and you have a winning formula, which has stood the test of time for over 30 years. We hope you enjoy the new catalogue and we’d love to hear your feedback on it. Should you choose Snowbee products during the coming season and beyond, we are confident you will have as much fun using them as we had designing and testing them. Tight lines from the Snowbee team! Russell Weston
Managing Director, Snowbee (UK) Ltd
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Technical Specif ications
Snowbee use only the best materials available. Our waders are able to withstand a hydrostatic pressure of up to 30,000mm.
Vapour-Tec® - How it all works Snowbee Vapour-Tec® is a true outdoor fabric. The key to its enhanced performance and unmatched comfort is in the advanced TPU microporous laminate. TPU is a Hydrophilic membrane, the structure of which allows moisture to be wicked away from the body and transferred through the fabric to the outside in the evaporated state. The micro-pores in the TPU laminate are large enough to allow moisture vapour (perspiration) out, but far too small to allow water molecules in, making the fabric totally waterproof. This breathable membrane is laminated to a tough outer shell, combining softness with strength and wind-resistance. As you warm up inside the garment, the air inside becomes hot and humid, relative to that outside. This raises the vapour pressure inside which forces moisture, in the form of perspiration and condensation, through the PU Breathable membrane, leaving you cool and dry all day long.
Vapour-Tec® - allows moisture to be wicked away from the body quickly and effectively, to leave you cool, dry and comfortable.
11190 Geo-5 Breathable Waders
Breathable Waders Before you buy, the MOST important factor to consider is the material specification. Not all breathable materials are the same. The performance of breathable materials, is measured in two ways. 1. Breathability – measured in grams of moisture which can pass through the material per m2 per 24hrs. Snowbee Breathable Wader material can transfer up to an impressive 4,000g/m2/24hrs on all models. 2. Waterproofness – measured as the hydrostatic water pressure the material can withstand – given as the ‘head’ of water, in mm. Many manufacturers use inferior materials, with a hydrostatic pressure rating of less than 5,000mm. Snowbee use only the best materials available, able to withstand a hydrostatic pressure
Breathable Jackets & Trousers The same applies to our Jackets & Trousers. Most manufacturers use material with a hydrostatic pressure rating of only 3,000mm. Our Prestige Breathable clothing range uses a breathable material with an impressive hydrostatic pressure rating of 8,000mm and a breathability of 4,000g/m2/24hrs and our NEW SFT Wading Jacket has the same breathability, but a class-leading hydrostatic pressure rating of 20,000mm!
11183 Prestige Breathable Wading Jacket
Material technical specifications Breathable Clothing
SFT Wading Jacket
Prestige Breathable Clothing
All Seasons Breathable Clothing
Fleece Jackets
Soft-Shell Trousers
Model
11187
11183/ 11184/ 11185
11194/ 11196
11921/11922
11923
Outer Material:
100% nylon
100% nylon
100% polyester
100% polyester
96% polyester/4% elastane
Inner Lining:
Tricot
Breathable Membrane
Vapour-Tec® laminated TPU
100% polyester Vapour-Tec®
100% nylon Vapour-Tec®
100% polyester Vapour-Tec®
laminated TPU
laminated TPU
laminated TPU
100% polyester Vapour-Tec® laminated TPU
Breathability:
4,000g/m /24 hrs
4,000g/m /24 hrs
3,000g/m /24 hrs
3,000g/m /24 hrs
3,000g/m /24 hrs
Hydrostatic Water Pressure Resistance:
20,000 mm H20
8,000 mm H20
3,000 mm H20
3,000 mm H20
3,000 mm H20
Breathable Waders
2
2
2
2
2
Geo-5 Waders
SFT Waders
Prestige ST Waders
Model
11190
11176/11178
11141/ 11151/ 11163/ 11172/ 11174
11171/ 11182
Outer Material:
100% polyester 2 x Vapour-Tec® laminated TPU
100% nylon Vapour-Tec® laminated TPU
90% polyester; 10% nylon Vapour-Tec® laminated TPU
100% nylon Vapour-Tec® laminated TPU
Breathable Membrane:
2
2
2
Ranger Waders
2
Outer Breathability:
Upper 4,405g/m /24hrs 2 Lower 1,500g/m /24hrs
4,000g/m /24hrs
4,000g/m /24hrs
4,000g/m /24hrs
Hydrostatic Water Pressure Resistance:
Upper 15,000mm H20 Lower 30,000mm H20
20,000mm H20
15,000mm H20
15,000mm H20
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Product Care and Original Purchaser Lifetime Guarantee Fly rod breakages and rod care
Wader sole choice
Whilst all Snowbee Fly and Spinning Rods are covered by our Original Purchaser Lifetime Guarantee, carbon fibre is brittle and rod breakages will inevitably occur resulting in additional cost and inconvenience for the owner.
We produce a range of soles, each designed for a specific purpose: » The Cleated sole, is most suitable for general use on sand, mud, shingle etc. » The Combi-Sole incorporates a felt-sole and deep cleated heel. » This is unique and the heavy-duty heel digs in on wet grass or muddy banks, whilst the felt-sole gives unsurpassed grip on rocks etc in the fastest of rivers. Trials have shown that there is no loss of grip in the river by not having a felt-heel, if unsure of your footing, you naturally transfer the weight to the balls of your feet – where you need and find the grip! » For additional grip our Screw-in Studs may be added to the heels of Felt-Sole or Cleated sole waders.
Wader care
However, contrary to popular belief, carbon fibre rods rarely break as a result of the natural flexing forces during fly casting. Rods may break during casting or playing a fish, as this is when the rod becomes most stressed, but most likely when the caster ‘overloads’ the rod flex, or the graphite structure has been otherwise damaged by impact or crushing etc prior to use. To avoid rod breakage we offer the following advice:
Never
» Lift fish out of the water with the rod – always use a net » Use a fly line more than one line weight above the rod’s rating » Jerk the rod or use the tip to pull flies free from rocks or trees » Support the weight of the rod by the tip section » Pull line through the rod tip, while holding the rod handle » Walk with the rod tip facing forward » Lean a rod against an open car door or boot – someone is sure to close the door on it
All Snowbee waders are made from synthetic materials, which are not susceptible to cracking or perishing, like the old rubber waders were. The sun will however degrade synthetic materials, so it is recommended that waders are stored out of direct sunlight.
» Place a rod on the ground – someone is sure to stand on it
Always
» Exercise care when netting a fish, not to over-compress the tip of the rod – a common cause of rod breakages.
Creasing, whilst unsightly, does not adversely affect the performance of waders and the best way of avoiding this is to hang the waders upside down in a Snowbee Wader Rack – see page 102. After use in saltwater, or brackish water, the waders should always be washed down with fresh water and felt soles should always be hosed off well with fresh water, after every fishing trip, to remove mud deposits. Without this, the soles will become hard, wear faster, be less effective and cause the soles to become rigid and peel off.
» Transport and store the rod in its rod tube » Try to avoid rod impact damage: goldheads or any weighted flies can be travelling in excess of 80mph. Hitting the rod blank will easily cause stress fractures » Applying a little candle wax to new joints can prevent them coming apart during casting
Double handed ‘Spey’ rods Spey-casting involves a circular casting motion that can cause rod joints to work loose. We strongly recommend that you tape all joints prior to use.
Original Purchaser Lifetime Guarantee
For peace of mind, Snowbee Fly and Spinning Rods come with an Original Purchaser Lifetime Guarantee. This guarantee is limited to the Original Purchaser and is not transferable to future owners. In order to implement this guarantee, details of the purchase and the purchaser must be registered with Snowbee (UK) Limited or appointed agent in the country of purchase within 30 days of purchase. Failure to register your purchase will invalidate the guarantee. If during the lifetime of the original purchaser, the rod should break or fail, for whatever reason, simply return the rod, together with a handling and postage fee of £25*, plus your original invoice, sales receipt, or proof of purchase and we will replace the rod or damaged/faulty part by return. If within the first 12 months from
the date of purchase and if, in the opinion of Snowbee (UK) Ltd, or their appointed agent, the failure is due to manufacturing faults or material defects, then our normal manufacturer’s guarantee will apply and the rod or part will be replaced free of charge, with the handling/ postage fee of £25 returned.
maximum value covered by this guarantee is the price paid and not the original RRP. In all cases, if the customer is unable to provide an acceptable proof of purchase, showing the price paid for the rod, then the maximum warranty value applicable, will be our last sale price for that particular model.
Should the rod in question be discontinued it will normally be replaced with a new model up to a similar value, or there is the option to ‘trade up’ to a rod of a higher value, by paying the handling/postage fee, plus the difference in value between the two models. Please note however, that in the case of discontinued models, if purchased in a clearance sale, the
*£25 handling fee applies to UK only for overseas customers please contact the appointed Snowbee agent or contact Snowbee UK Ltd direct for a postage quote. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights Snowbee (UK) Ltd, reserves the right to amend the handling/postage fee in line with inflation.
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Size Charts
Inseam and Outseam measurements are to the bottom of the heel Hip
Snowbee already offers the largest range of wader sizes in the UK, with shoe sizes from 3 to 15 now covered. Included in the range are many models in Junior/Ladies sizes and Fuller Body (FB) sizes, which are approx 15% larger than standard models. Note: Order ‘STOCKINGFOOT’ models by size S, M, L etc and ‘BOOTFOOT’ models by boot size 6, 7, 8, 9 etc. NYLON & PVC BOOTFOOT CHEST WADERS Models 11281, 11251 & 11071 p49-51
Outseam
Inseam
Boot size
3
4
5
6
7
8
8FB
9
9FB
10
10FB
11
11FB
12
12FB 13
Chest/Waist Thigh Inseam Outseam
43” 25” 31” 48”
43” 25” 31” 48”
44” 26” 32” 49”
45” 27” 32” 50”
45” 28” 34” 51”
46” 29” 36” 53”
54” 32” 36” 54”
47” 29.5” 36” 53”
55” 33” 36” 54”
48” 30” 36.5” 54”
55” 34” 36.5” 55”
49” 30.5” 36.5” 54”
56” 35” 36.5” 55”
50” 31” 37” 55”
57” 35” 37” 56”
14+15
50” 32” 37” 55”
RANGER BREATHABLE STOCKINGFOOT & BOOTFOOT WADERS Models 11171 & 11182 p45 Stockingfoot 11171 S M M-FB L L-FB XL
XL-FB
XXL
To fit shoe size
5-7
8-9
8-9
9-10
9-10
11-12
11-12
11-12
Bootfoot 11182
6&7
8
8-FB
9 & 10
9FB & 10FB
11
11-FB & 12-FB 12
44” 46” 33” 51”
46” 48” 34” 53”
50” 52” 33” 53”
48” 50” 35” 55”
52” 54” 34” 55”
50” 52” 36” 57”
54” 56” 35” 57”
50” 32” 37” 55”
Actual measurements Chest Hip Inseam Outseam
PRESTIGE ST BREATHABLE BOOTFOOT CHEST WADERS Models 11163 & 11141 p44
52” 54” 37” 59”
Boot size
6
7
8
8FB
9
9FB
10
10FB
11
11FB
12
12FB
13
Actual measurements Chest Inseam Outseam
44” 35” 53”
46” 36” 57”
46” 36” 57”
50” 36” 57”
48” 37” 58”
54” 36” 58”
48” 37” 58”
54” 38” 58”
52” 38” 59”
58” 38” 59”
52” 38” 59”
58” 39” 59”
56” 39” 61”
GE0-5, SFT & PRESTIGE ST BREATHABLE STOCKINGFOOT CHEST & WAIST WADERS Models 11190, 11176, 11178, 11151, 11172 & 11174 p40-43 Zip-Front Stockingfoot S M M-FB M-XFB* L L-FB L-XFB* XL XL-FB XL-XFB* XXL To fit shoe size 5-6 7-8 7-8 7-8 9-10 9-10 9-10 11-12 11-12 11-12 13 Actual measurements C W C W C W C W C W C W C W C W C W C W C W Chest/Waist 44”/43” 46”/45” 50”/n/a 56"/n/a 48”/47” 54”/n/a 60"/n/a 52”/48” 58”/n/a 58"/n/a 56”/51” Inseam Chest/Waist 35”/33” 36”/34” 36”/n/a 36"/n/a 37”/35” 38”/n/a 38"/n/a 38”/36” 39”/n/a 39"/n/a 39”/37” Outseam Chest/Waist 53”/40” 57”/42” 57”/n/a 57"/n/a 58”/44” 58”/n/a 58"/n/a 59”/46” 59”/n/a 59"/n/a 61”/48” C = Chest model W = Waist model
*XFB sizes available in model 11172 ONLY. Note: NEW Geo-5 Waders in SHORT Sizes are 4" shorter in the leg, than the standard sizes
PRESTIGE ST BREATHABLE STOCKINGFOOT CHEST Model 11172 p43 Zip-front Stockingfoot M-XFB L-XFB XL-XFB To fit shoe size 7-8 9-10 11-12 Actual measurements Chest model 56” 60” 64” Inseam - Chest 36” 38” 39” Outseam - Chest 57” 58” 59”
SFT NEOPRENE STOCKINGFOOT CHEST WADERS Model 12085 p47 Wader size S M L XL XXL To fit shoe size 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 Chest 38” 40” 43” 45” 46” Hip 40” 42” 45” 47” 48” Inseam 31” 32” 34” 35” 36” Outseam 51” 53” 55” 57” 58”
SFT & CLASSIC NEOPRENE BOOTFOOT CHEST WADERS Model 12086 & 12092 p46-48 Boot size 5 6 7 8 8FB 9 9FB 10
10FB
11
11FB
12
12FB
13
Chest Hip Inseam Outseam
51” 53” 36” 59”
46” 48” 37” 59”
52” 54” 37” 60”
47” 49” 38” 60”
53” 55” 38” 61”
48” 50” 38” 60”
38” 40” 31” 51”
38” 40” 31” 51”
BREATHABLE JACKETS p57-62 S
M
40” 42” 32” 53” L
42” 44” 34” 55” XL
48” 50” 34” 56”
44” 46” 35” 57”
XXL
To fit chest
36/38”
38/40” 42/44” 46/48” 50/52”
SFT Wading Jackets
47”
50”
53”
55”
57”
Prestige Wading Jackets
49”
51”
53”
55”
57”
Prestige 3/4 length Jackets
50”
53”
56”
58”
60”
All-Seasons ¾ Length Jackets
46”
50”
53”
56”
59”
Breeze-Bloc Fleece Jacket
42”
45”
47”
50”
54”
Country Fleece Jacket
42”
45”
49”
53”
57”
BREATHABLE TROUSERS p59,61 S To fit waist Prestige Over Trousers*
30/32” 44”
32/34” 36/38” 40/42” 44/46” 46” 48” 50” 52”
M
L
XL
XXL
Fleece Salopettes
39"
41"
44"
46"
49"
*actual Waist Size with up to 12” of adjustment
**model 11624 only
50” 52” 35” 58”
45” 47” 36” 58”
COUNTRY SWEATER p61 S M L XL XXL To fit chest 36/38" 38/40" 40/42" 44/46" 48/50" Actual chest measurement 44"
FISHING SHIRTS p64-65 S To fit chest
46"
48"
50"
52"
M
L
XL
XXL
XXXL
36/38” 38/40” 40/42” 42/44” 44/46” 46/48” Actual chest measurement 46” 48” 50” 52” 54” 55” Collar 14” 15” 16” 17” 18” 19”
FLY VESTS p66-69
M L XL XXL XXXL** 36/38” 38/40” 42/44” 46/48” 50/52” 52/54” Actual chest measurement 46” 48” 50” 52” 54” 56"
To fit chest
S
CHILDREN’S FLY VESTS p69 To fit chest
Actual chest measurement
JNR-S
32/34” 36”
JNR-M
34/36” 38”
JNR-L
36/38” 40”
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Customer Service Customer Service Policy We pride ourselves on our exceptional Customer Service. We are delighted to hear from customers and should you require any help, advice or technical information on any Snowbee products, please telephone, fax or email us on the numbers given on the back cover. Alternatively, you might like to log on to our website www.snowbee.co.uk where we have a page solely dedicated to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s). The Snowbee team includes both fly and sea fishermen and experts on all product lines. They will be able to answer any query you may have. Whilst it is always a pleasure to hear from satisfied customers, we also welcome any comments, suggestions or criticism. It is only through customer feedback that we can continue to improve our product range.
To prolong the life of all Snowbee waders and clothing... ● Ensure you have the correct size of waders – this can make all the difference in the life expectancy of waders – see page 39 for details. ● Avoid contamination by grease, or any oil based fluids. These can severely reduce the integrity of the fabric. In the event of contamination rinse the garment immediately in lukewarm soapy water and rinse thoroughly. ● Avoid sharp objects which may cause punctures to the material. ● Waders should be rinsed with fresh water after use, paying particular attention to felt soles on boots.
Returns Policy All Snowbee products are covered by our 12 month warranty. During this period, if any manufacturing or material fault develops, the item will be replaced, or repaired (at our discretion) without question. Please note however, that particularly in the case of waders and footwear, this warranty does not cover accidental damage, punctures, fair wear and tear or seam damage caused by incorrect choice of size. The Snowbee warranty does not extend to the commercial use of any item. In the unlikely event that a problem develops on a Snowbee product, you should first contact the retailer who supplied the goods. Should it be necessary to return the goods to us for inspection, a receipt or proof of purchase must be enclosed. We regret that we are unable to deal with any returns without such proof of purchase. Please note that under EU Health and Safety regulations, our staff are not permitted to handle dirty or wet items of clothing or footwear. To avoid disappointment, delays and additional costs, please ensure that any items returned are in a clean, dry condition.
● Hang waders by the boots, in a Snowbee Wader Rack to allow drying out. See page 102 for details. ● An application of Snowbee Wader Fresh or Boot Spray will keep your waders free of unpleasant odours. See page 103 for details. If you find it necessary to wash breathable clothing then a gentle non-biological detergent should be used. The garment may be re-proofed by using breathable reproofing products such as Grangers XT or NikWax TX products.
Age Restricted Product Customers are reminded that legislation prohibits the sale or hire of specific products to persons under certain ages and proof of age must always be ascertained. This includes offensive weapons and volatile/harmful substances, but does not preclude the sale of solvents for the purpose of their normal intended use.
19071 Boot Spray 19070 Wader Fresh
Index Accessories .............................102-103 & 129 Adhesives & Sealants .........................53 & 55 Backing & Braid ............................... 22 & 118 Bags & Wallets ......................37, 80-85 & 129 Boat Reels (Sea) .................................111-112 Boat Rods (Sea)..................................106-110 Boots ...................................................52 & 54 Breathable Clothing ..............................56-63 Caps & Hats ...........................................70-71 Clothing .................................................56-72 Combi Outfits .......................................15 -16 Contact Details ......................................... 134 Filleting Knives & Accessories.................. 100 Fishing Tools ...........................102-103 & 113 Flies .......................................................90-91 Float Tubing ...........................................86-87 Flourocarbon ........................................96-98 Fleece Jackets & Clothing............ 61-62 & 71 Fly Boxes ................................................92-95 Fly Dressings .............................................. 90 Fly Lines ................................................23-36 Fly Reels ................................................17-22 Fly Rods ................................................... 6-16 Fly Vests ................................................66-69 Gloves .................................................37 & 72
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Guarantee Details ......................... 131 & 133 Hard Lures (Plugs) .............................122 -124 Hooks & Accessories ................................ 125 Ladies/Juniors ....................46-47, 50-51 & 69 Landing Nets .........................................73-75 Leaders ..................................................98-99 Line Dressings ............................................ 32 Line Trays .................................................... 37 Luggage...................................80-81 & 83-84 Lure Boxes ............................................... 125 Monofilament ........................................96-98 Nets ........................................................73-75 Over-Trousers............................... 59, 60 & 63 Poly Coated Leaders ................................. 99 Reel Cases & Bags..............................83 & 85 Repair Kits ................................. 53, 55 & 102 Returns Policy ........................................... 133 Rockhopper Boots ...................................... 54 Rod Tubes ................................................... 83 Salmon Fly Lines ....................................33-35 Saltwater Fly Fishing ................. 9, 13 & 36-37 Sea Fishing Accessories ........................... 129 Shirts.......................................................64-65 Size Charts ............................................... 132 Smokers & Oak Dust ................................ 101
Socks ........................................................... 72 Soft Lures & Jig-Heads ....119-121 & 125-128 Spinning Reels ............................... 115 & 117 Spinning & Popping Rods .... 109 , 114 & 116 Sponsored Boats ...................................... 105 Strike Indicators ....................................... 102 Sunglasses & Magnifiers .......................76-79 Technical Specifications............................ 130 Thermal Clothing.....................61-63 & 71-72 Tippets ..................................................96-97 Travel Bags...............................80-81 & 83-84 Tuf-Line & Tuf-Leader ............................... 118 Underwear ..........................................61 & 63 Vices .......................................................88-89 Waders ..................................................38-51 - Breathable ..........................................40-45 - Neoprene ...........................................46-48 - Nylon ..................................................49-50 - PVC .......................................................... 51 Wading Accessories & Repair ............53 & 55 Wading Boots ....................................52 & 54 Waterproof Clothing .............................57-63 Zingers ............................................ 53 & 103
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Our thanks to... • Russell Symons for product and scenic photography – www.reelfoto.com • Angling International for catalogue design and layout enquiries@angling-international.com • Ben Smeeth of South West Lakes Trust – www.swlakestrust.org.uk • Duchy of Cornwall & Westcountry Rivers Trust – www.westcountryangling.com • Richard & John Nickell at Blakewell Fishery – www.blakewell.co.uk ...whose help and access to their superb locations, made many of this year’s stunning fishing opportunities and photographs possible.
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