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SIMMS BULKLEY JACKET
Some days, when the fish are biting, so are the bugs. On these blazing hot, buggy days, the BugStopper® SunGaiter™ is sweet relief. Powered by Insect Shield® UPF 50 SolarFlex® stretch fabric, this lightweight, breathable gaiter protects your face from the bites and sunburn. A longer cape improves skin coverage at the neckline and a taller fit allows it to fit up and over a cap.
SIMMS G4 PRO WADING JACKET
Specs
- 3-point adjustable storm hood with high vis center hood panel for safety
- Flip out vertical loop fly patch / tool docking station
- 7 external pockets – 4 on the front, 2 rear and 1 on the upper left arm.
- 2 interior stretch-woven pockets – 1 zip close, one larger drop-in.
- Right front pocket features detachable sunglass chamois. Left front has internal drop-in pouch.
- Spacious rear game pockets accessed through the front handwarmer pockets.
- Shingled, no-catch watertight cuff will accommodate gloves with longer gauntlets.
- Adjustable elastic drawcord in the waist hem.
- Item # PG-12463
SIMMS G3 GUIDE STOCKINGFOOT WADERS
Features
- Improved design for easier on/off
- Antomically correct left and right
APPROX. WEIGHT: 13 oz per pair
Sizes: S (7-8), M (8-10), L (10-12), XL (12-13)
RIO DACRON BACKING
RIO’s traditional Dacron® braided backing features high strength and low stretch and is unsurpassed in quality. A good compromise between thinness and the ability to make blind splice loops. It’s easier to knot than other brands that are very thin but have too tight a weave for a blind splice loop.
RIO POWERFLEX TIPPET
A High Tenacity Trout Tippet With Superb Knot Strength, Stretch And Suppleness. RIO Powerflex Tippet is a high knot strength copolymer nylon tippet that features superb knot strength, stretch and suppleness to make this an excellent nylon tippet material for almost all trout fly fishing needs. It is a light grey color to enhance its camouflage ability on the water, and is available from 8X to 60 lb, Powerflex is available in “regular” sized spools, “guide” spools” and in a useful, money-saving “3-pack” option (3 regular sized spools, conveniently packaged in a handy plastic tub):Regular8X (1.5lb) to 0.015″ (25lb) – 30 yards per spool0.017″ (30lb) to 0.019″ (35lb) – 25 yards per spool0.021″ (40lb) – 20 yards per spool0.023″ (50lb) – 15 yards per spoolGuide7X (2.4lb) to 2X (10lb) – 110 yards per spool1X (13lb) to 0X (15lb) – 75 yards per spool3-pack0X (15lb), 1X (13lb) & 2X (10lb) – 30 yards per spool3X (8.2lb), 4X (6.4lb) & 5X (5lb) – 30 yards per spool4X (6.4lb), 5X (5lb) & 6X (3.4lb) – 30 yards per spool
TROUTHUNTER FLUOROCARBON TIPPET
The best performing Fluorocarbon on the market.
- Superb knot strength and abrasion resistance.
- Nearly invisible due to low refractive index.
- 50 meter spools afford anglers superior material at a low per meter price.
- Proprietary misty gray polycarbonate large arbor spool. Designed for low material memory and easy handling in a stackable, compact, durable design.
- Premium rubber, water repellant tippet tender. Unique colors for each diameter.
Size:
- 0X-8X
- 4.5X
- 5.5X
- 6.5X
- NEW Big Game sizes 0/3X, 0/2X, and 0/1X (available in 25 meter spools only)
RIO EURO NYMPH LEADERS
A Uniquely Designed, Tapered Leader – Perfect For European Nymphing Methods. RIO’S Euro Nymph Leader is a uniquely designed tapered leader, and ideal for European nymphing techniques. The leader starts with 9’ of a milky-white tapered nylon for visibility, which is then attached to 22” of RIO’s 2X, two-tone Indicator Tippet material, for maximum visibility in all light conditions, and to make subtle strike detection easier. The leader ends with a tippet ring, allowing anglers to attach their own tippet to match the water type and conditions.
Features
- opaque white leader for visibility
- high-vis two-tone indicator tippet for maximum strike detection
- trout sized tippet ring for fast rigging
POWERPRO HOLLOWACE BACKING – 40LB WHITE
When our engineers began developing a new PowerPro hollow core line our goal was simple, create the next generation performance hollow core line with superior structure, durability and connection strength…enter Hollow Ace. Utilizes a 16 spectra fiber construction to create superior connection strength and Enhanced Body Technology process creates incredible abrasion resistance and strength to diameter ratio.
- Utilizes a 16 spectra fiber construction to create superior connection strength
- Enhanced Body Technology process creates incredible abrasion resistance and strength to diameter ratio
RIO REDFISH/SEATROUT TAPERED LEADER
Designed For The Fly Fisher Who Pursues Redfish, Seatrout, And Other Similar Saltwater Species. RIO’s Redfish/Seatrout Leaders have been designed for the fly fisher that pursues Redfish, Sea trout and other similar saltwater species. They have a taper design that easily turns over typical saltwater patterns, and are made of a medium stiff nylon that cope with tough winds. Each leader is 9ft long and available from 10lb (0.012″) to 30lb (0.022″)
Features
- Medium-stiff material for casting saltwater flies
- Tough, abrasion resistant nylon for durability
- Hand tied perfection loop in the butt for quick rigging
TROUTHUNTER NYLON LEADER
Extruded to exacting standards from the highest quality co-polymers available.
- Extraordinary precision and unparalleled turnover for the most demanding trout angler.
- Camouflage olive tint for low visibility.
- Exclusive U.V. resistant, waterproof packaging ensures that the product is of maximum strength when purchased.
RIO POWERFLEX TROUT LEADER – 3 PACK
RIO’s Powerflex Trout leaders feature a powerful butt section that provides unsurpassed turn over for effective wind penetration and to easily cast streamers and indicator rigs. Each leader is made with an advanced copolymer material and is designed to help you cast better and fish more effectively.
SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS AMPLITUDE MPX FLY LINE
Scientific Anglers Amplitude MPX may be our favorite all-around trout line for fast-action rods. If you’ve watched any of our fly rod reviews, you’ve probably seen us casting the Amplitude MPX. This line was made to replace the GPX, SA’s previous iteration of a do-it-all trout line. The MPX features more mass toward the front of the head, however, and allows anglers to access distance casting capabilities without sacrificing finesse. If you’re looking for a versatile line to properly load your fast-action freshwater fly rod, you’ve come to the right place.
RIO OUTBOUND SHORT SHOOTING HEAD FLY LINE
Powerful, Easy Casting Shooting Heads That Make Long Distance Casts Simple. RIO‘s shooting heads are based on the popularOutBound Short lines, and are designed to castvery long distances. The front loaded weightdistribution quickly loads a rod, while the uniquestep down taper at the back allows for verylong flight times and easy distance. The headsare built two sizes above the AFTM standardto correctly load modern rods – anglers do notneed to step up a line size when choosing a linefor their rod, as this is done in the design. Eachhead has an EasyID loop at the back end forquick recognition.RIO recommends attaching the following headsizes to these shooting lines sizes:ST7 to ST8 – 0.024”/0.026” shooting line, or25lb SlickShooter/GripShooterST8 to ST10 – 0.030”/0.032” shooting line or35lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS MASTERY MPX FLY LINE
One of the most popular fly lines for many years now, the Scientific Anglers Mastery MPX line provides the ultimate in freshwater and light saltwater versatility. A redesign of the popular Scientific Anglers GPX fly line, this line is built as a do-it-all freshwater line great for lakes, streams, rivers, and more. What’s better? The line’s taper and design cater to a variety of angling methods including streamer fishing, dry fly fishing, and heavy nymphing. If you’re looking for the most well-rounded, versatile line on the market, you’ve come to the right place.
CORTLAND 444 CLASSIC PEACH FLY LINE
One of Cortland’s oldest fly line designs, the Classic 444 Peach has been around for over 50 years. Sure, fly fishing gear has changed since the 1960s but this is a line that has offered durability, light line performance, and a proven versatile taper for anglers who continue to fish moderate action rods. This is a line that’s great for traditional fishing techniques including dry flies at short ranges and Panfish on the lake. Be careful not to pair this line with an ultra-fast action rod.
NAUTILUS NV-MONSTER FLY REEL
The Nautilus >NV- Monster, the largest version of the >NV–G series, comes in one size and one size only. This reel is designed for the monsters of the sea, hence the name. If you’re after Tarpon, Giant Trevally, or any other large saltwater species, this reel is made for you. A fully-sealed cork carbon disc drag will help wrangle predatory fish and an ultra-large arbor will help reel them in as quick as possible. This reel has a slew of features that make it one of the most capable big game, bluewater reels on the market.