FFE 2016 Magazine

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MAGAZINE no.5

Flyfish Europe

2016

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WELCOME TO 2016

EUROPEAN

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Gear Care

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EDITORIAL Petri Heil,

The days are getting longer and many of you have started dreaming about your fishing adventures in the upcoming season. What a great time. Everything is ahead of us.

Again we have chosen to present a selection of our products in a magazine combined with articles that we hope will inspire you to go out and explore the amazing world of fly-fishing.

We have many product introductions that you see in this magazine and it´s difficult to pick only a few.

I´ll still want to mention the new Scott Meridian rods who won “Best Saltwater Fly Rod” at IFTD/iCast in Orlando and that for the second time in the shows history secured a rod company the prestigious award “Best of Show”. Congratulations to Jim Bartschi and his team at Scott.

Simms Fishing products won 7 awards at IFTD and 2 awards at iCast where fly-fishing normally does not win any prices. Congratulations to Brandan and his team of developers at Simms.

You rock.

Finally, I would like to congratulate Waterworks-Lamson with their 20th anniversary. I’m proud to say we have been partners with them since the beginning and its always great to see when people get what they deserve!

We have added two brands to our portfolio since last time, C&F Design and TroutHunters. Both market leading products in their categories. Make sure you check out some of their products next time you visit your local dealer.

Tight lines, Jarle L. Kristiansen MD | Flyfish Europe

“Creeps and idiots cannot conceal themselves for long on a fishing trip.” ~ John Gierach,

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THE GRASS REALLY IS GREENER

AUDIBLE

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CONTENTS NORDIC VIBES....................................6 SIMMS .......................................................................16 NILS FOLMER JØRGENSEN............................................74 SIMMSALLABIM! GIVING YOUR WADERS A NEW LIFE................................................81

SCOTT FLY RODS ..............................................................................86 SPOTTED JEWELS AND HUNTING FOR HUNTERS................................................104

WATERWORKS-LAMSON ..............................................................................108

C&F DESIGN ...................................................................122

SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS ...................................................................126 TIME TO PUT THE FUN BACK IN FUNDAMENTALIST................................................151 MAPS OF TREASURE - THE COASTAL SILVER...................................158

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Cover Photo: Ella Lindström Text & text editing: Jarle L. Kristiansen, Roy Thue, Tom Roger Bekkeli Artwork & Design: Morgan Evans Repro: Basecamp AS Print: UAB Spaudos Konturai, Vilnius.

Copyright © Flyfish Europe AS 2016.

This Catalogue is produced by Morgan Evans, Flyfish Europe.

We reserve the right for any incorrect information or fault in printing and take no responsibility for either.

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Credits.

Many thanks to all of you who have contributed to the magazine with great articles and your amazing photos.

Kristof Reuther, Lukas Kirchgäßner John Frazier, Nils Folmer Jørgensen, Omar Shawki, Ella Lindström Knut Johan Ruud-Sandal, Solvor Ruud-Sandal, Andreas Andersson, Omar Gade

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Nordic vibes An unforgettable road trip through Norway

Kristof Reuther & Lukas Kirchgäßner

It’s hard to summarize a trip like this. Four danica dudes like us, five weeks, 6000 kilometers by car, many different locations and lots of great fishing. We met many great people, experienced some spectacular wildlife and all in all had more than just a great time!

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“The typical red and white colored houses gave us the first real holiday feeling”

It all started on a sunny Thursday morning in Munich, where we, Lukas and Kristof Reuther and Lukas Kirchgäßner and we waited in front of the school, that our fourth friend, Pablo, attends. With the car already packed up, we held on for him getting his final grades, ready to start our fiveweek trip to Norway.

After a long drive through Germany we took the ferry from Rostock to Trelleborg, Sweden. Thanks to a sleepless night on the wavering ferry floor (that had nothing to do with a couple of beers), we wearily drove along the Swedish coastline with no destination in mind, just with the plan to stay one night in the general area north of Gothenburg. We ended up in the small but beautiful village of Lahälla.

The typical red and white-colored houses gave us the first real holiday feeling and even though we had poor flyfishing for mackerel and sea-trout we enjoyed our first night in Sweden.

The next day we hit the road again up north to the next location on the map where it seemed to be good to fish.

After some hours of driving we arrived in Maerapanna, Norway. But the wind took up so heavily I was glad to have my thin Scientific Anglers sinking line and the fast Scott S4S in my hands, allowing me to reach an acceptable distance.

With the right equipment we managed to hook some decent mackerel, pollock and cod that showed fairly strong resistance.

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Bugged out from wind and some heavy rain we drove further north to visit Flyfish Europe near Oslo. The whole crew was very welcoming and gave us a look into the Simms show room and the very well-managed repair center, where every european-bought Simms wader gets repaired by a skilled team of four.

The fishing turned out not to be super bad but not as good as expected, and besides some larger grayling there was not much going on. The next days we prayed for better weather and soon received a positive answer from the mayfly god. By the end of the week we had good numbers of caddis and mayflies and the fish were in a good mood.

After a nice lunch we left Flyfish Europe with a lot of new knowledge about waders, the current fishing conditions in Norway and some gifts.

Our next stop to the place Kristof was looking forward to the most in this trip, the Rena River.

We came in contact with local fishermen who generously gave us tips concerning fly patterns and locations which were very helpful.

It immediately felt like home for him when we arrived, as he had been to Rena before. Despite slow fishing conditions, he had spent some incredible days of fishing as well as meeting friends.

The evening was easy planned. Buying the fishing license, putting up the tent, cooking dinner, building up the rods and going fishing.

We seemingly hit it just right, as the season there started very late because of great amounts of snow, but didn’t recognize great numbers of caddis dancing on the water.

The following two weeks we experienced gin-clear rivers, beautiful fish and stunning surroundings in the Hedmark and Femundsmarka region. Not mentioning any names, one should pay attention to some smaller rivers when following the GlĂĽma River course.

The five weight Scott Radian and S4 were never an overkill for smaller-size fish but when we ran into some decent size fish in strong current they were really able to show their power.

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But what is Norway without its magnificent fjords?

Holding numerous hard fighting fish species that show great interest in artificial flies, high quality flyfishing is almost guaranteed.

Unsurprisingly, we were thrilled to make our first casts in these wide waters from shore.

And it didn’t take long…the tide was on our side and the fish in kind of a feeding frenzy. Good sized pollock, mackerel, cod and sea-trout soon got landed on the Scott S4S #6 and Tidal #8.

These are the situations where it really makes a difference what kind of equipment you have. We were really happy with our choices as they were able to hold up to the enormous power of even the biggest pollock.

In the end we counted nine species in the sea, furthermore guests like starfish and sea urchin, that rounded up a great saltwater experience.

But there is always the day when you have to say goodbye and get back to your normal routine again.

Driving home, memories from the last five weeks came flashing back and we weren’t really able to tell what we liked best, as every day seemed to be better than the one before, so guess what: We’re coming back…!

Always tight lines and fish hard!

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WADE RS

Each Simms wader is designed to allow for comfort in all fishing situations - sitting, kneeling, hiking and getting to your secret fishing hole. The optimum solution for anglers in extended and extreme conditions is GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric technology. All of the waders manufactured in Simms’ Bozeman, Montana factory utilize GORE-TEX® 3- and 5-layer fabric to ensure an extremely hard-wearing product - durable enough to stand up to the day-to-day use of professional guides.

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G 4 TM

WADE RS

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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 leadse, G4Z® Stockingfoots Waders are built for the pinnacle with 5-layer GORE-TEX Pro Shell fabric that bolsters durability and enhances breathability by 25%. Powered by the most feature-rich mix on the market, G4Zs include a YKK® waterproof center-front zipper for easy access and optimal ventilation as well as plush handwarmer pockets to toast frozen digits fast, and everything you need for an evolved wader that goes way beyond the basic.

G4Z® Adjustable stretch spacer mesh/elastic suspenders provide the most advanced & comfortable suspender system available

Super-Fly Patch & Retractor

2 large zippered chest pockets to accommodate fly boxes Micro-fleece lined hand warmer pocket offers quick/easy hand warm-up

Built-in low-profile belt loops with high-quality 2” elastic belt featuring Simms Trout side-release buckle Extended YKK® Aquaseal® waterproof center-front zipper allows easy access for quick relief & additional ventilation; the center-front zip also allows for allows easy on/off capability Simms Exclusive 5-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell in seat, waist and legs Patented front and back leg seams provide an articulated fit, maximum comfort & mobility

FABRIC TECH: GORE-TEX® 3-layer Pro Shell Technology in upper / GORE-TEX® 5-layer Pro Shell Technology in lower 25% more breathable

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////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// From backyard boat ramp to AK tent camp, Simms’ G4 ProTM Stockingfoot wader is “lived in” by more professional guides than all others combined. Rugged and ultra-quiet 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% 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.

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Adjustable stretch spacer mesh/elastic suspenders provide the most advanced & comfortable suspender system available Largest zippered chest pocket available to accommodate fly boxes

Comfortable lined hand warmer pockets provide room for heater packs, offer quick/easy hand warm-up & convenient hand placement

Super-Fly Patch & Retractor

Built-in low-profile belt loops with high-quality 2” elastic belt featuring Simms’ Trout side-release buckle

Simms Exclusive 5-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell in seat, waist and legs

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

Articulated knees for maximum comfort & mobility

FABRIC TECH: GORE-TEX® 3-layer Pro Shell Technology in upper / GORE-TEX® 5-layer Pro Shell Technology in lower - 25% more breathable

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Powered by 25% more breathable GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric, Simms’ G3 Stockingfoot 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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Adjustable elastic 1.5” suspenders with YKK® non-locking buckles Zippered chest pocket & Integrated Utility Tabs

Reach-through hand warmer pocket with stormflaps

Built-in low-profile belt loops

High-quality 2” elastic belt featuring Simms trout buckle

Water-resistant zippered hand pocket

YKK® Aquaseal waterproof fly zipper

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

Articulated knees for maximum comfort & mobility

WATERPROOF WADER POUCH (Sold seperatly)

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Integrated Abrasion-resistant built-in Gravel Guards

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Simms’ Women’s G3 Guide™ Waders are sized right from a slim boot to accommodating upper, with microfleece-lined hand warmer and zippered chest pockets where you need them. The women’s specific cut features patented front/back leg seam construction to minimize wear and delivers enhanced mobility befitting of extra-big pursuits.

W O M E N’S

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

Chest pocket design & adjustable shock cord cinch at top of wader Reach-through hand warmer pocket with increased volume & micro-fleece lining WATERPROOF WADER POUCH (Sold seperatly)

Built-in low profile belt loops with nylon wading belt

RTM ader) TE N DE TI PPET in G3 Guide W ed (Includ

Women’s specific cut features higher chest and patented front/ back leg seam constructions

Patented front & back leg seams provide an articulated Women specific fit & provide all day comfort

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H E AD WATE R S T M

WADERS & CONVERTIBLE

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From mountain rivulet to brackish estuary your journey starts with Simms Headwaters™ Waders, 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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Adjustable elastic suspenders with opposing buckles

Chest pocket design & adjustable shock cord cinch at top of wader

Convertible upper with innovative extension system at waist allows easy conversion from pant to chest high wader

Waistband construction with integrated belt loops & high-quality 2” elastic belt Lightweight GORE-TEX® 3-layer fabric in light color offers a versatile solution for fresh & saltwater enviroments

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

Abrasion-resistant built-in Gravel Guards

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F R E E STO N E ®

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Embrace the deep wade. Corner comfort. And access the untrammeled—unscathed—in Simms’ Freestone® waders, powered by a Toray® QuadraLam™ perimeter that breathes easy, repels water, and bushwhacks with aplomb. Angler-driven architecture includes articulated engineering, with center leg-seam construction that prioritizes fit. Toast icy digits inside the fleece-lined reach-through handwarmer pocket. Conveniently convert from chest- to waist-high level thanks to reversible suspender buckles. Tap an internal zipper interface that synchs with the Tippet Tender™ Pocket or Waterproof Wader Pouch. And treat your feet right, with hourglass patterning for glovelike boot-to-stockingfoot fit.

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Adjustable elastic suspenders with opposing buckles Reach-through hand warmer pocket is fleece lined for comfort, and offers secure storage for gear

Built-in belt loop at center back; nylon wading belt included

Articlulated patterning combined with center leg seam construction offer the ultimate in fit and comfort

Integrated waistband adjustment offers comfort and security on the river

WATERPROOF WADER POUCH (Sold seperatly)

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Internal zipper interface for attaching the Tippet Tender™ Pocket or Waterproof Wader Pouch Abrasion-resistant built-in Gravel Guards

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Hourglass stockingfoot patterning eliminates excess material and offers a low profile fit in a wading boot

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Simms’ Women´s Freestone® Waders prioritize fit for appreciated fishing comfort. The Toray® QuadraLam™ perimeter breathes easy, repels water, and bushwhacks with conviction, while waders conveniently convert from chest- to waist-high level thanks to reversible suspender buckles. Fleece-lined reach-through pockets keep hands nimble through nuclear weather and amplify storage options. And, finally, exercise your right to accessorize via an internal zipper interface that synchs with the Tippet Tender™ Pocket or Waterproof Wader Pouch.

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Reversible suspender buckles offer an easy conversion to a waist high wader

Reach-through handwarmer pocket is fleece lined for comfort, and offers secure storage for gear

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Internal zipper interface for attaching the Tippet Tender™ Pocket or Waterproof Wader Pouch

Simms’ proven Women’s wader fit developed with feedback from the best female guides in the world

Articlulated patterning combined with center leg seam construction offer the ultimate in fit and comfort

FABRIC TECH: 4-LAYER TORAY® QUADRALAM™ TECHNOLOGY. WATERPROOF / BREATHABLE.

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FOOT W E AR

Whether immersed in a snot-slick north Umpqua or sending derailed scrambles into the black canyon abyss, good footing is essential to your fishing missions.

Simms’ intrepid footwear lineup rounds the bend, aleuts the flat, combs the beach, and excels in taxing ocean environments thanks to technical aspects that simply enhance the essential act of mobility. These superior kicks feature CleanstreamTM designs to minimize the spread of invasive ”Hitch-Hickers”, Midsole technology for ultra-plush cushioning, and StreatreadTM soles for unparalleled grip in and out of the water. Step into Simms today and walk away with State-Of-The-Art Performance for your feet.

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RIVERTREADTM

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The RiverTread™ platform is designed for the demanding angler looking for the best wading footwear on the market. RiverTread™ features Simms’ engineered components to maximize comfort, performance, and slipresistance. Our RiverTread™ boots allow the transfer of Proprioception better than any other boots on the market.

Unlike stiff-soles wading boots, the RiverTread™ platforms shape to the terrain putting more rubber in contact with the river bottom, allowing the angler to better feel the changing terrain and enhancing proprioception. When fishing, this means you stay upright and balanced with less effort and ready for a full day on the water stalking the most exclusive fish species.

RIVERTREAD™ PLATFORM

R E D E FI N I N G B ETTE R G R I P

BENEFITS:

> ALIGNS FOOT FOR ALL-DAY COMFORT AND OPTIMIZES BIOMECHANICS > CUSHIONING FOR HIKING COMFORT AND ENHANCES PROPRIOCEPTION > PROVIDES LIGHTWEIGHT CLEAT RETENTION AND ENHANCES PROPRIOCEPTION > LONG-LASTING TRACTION ON TRAILS, SLIP-RESISTANCE IN WATER AND TOE PROTECTION

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G4® BOA® BOOT: Fully-lined with neoprene for wading warmth, cushioning & easy-on/easy-off // Boa® Closure System for easy-on/easy-off & a precision, on-demand fit. // MATERIAL 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. 2 G3® GUIDETM BOOT: Light and durable balance of wet trail & all-day wading // RiverTread™ platform for guide-ready wading performance, support & traction TPU molded heel clip for positive heel fit & hiking security // Partially-lined with neoprene for wading warmth, cushioning & easy-on/easy-off // MATERIAL TECH: Waterproof nubuck leather & TPU-coated textile upper, RiverTread™ platform/4.0mm Vibram® Idrogrip rubber outsole.

G3® GUIDETM BOOT FELT: MATERIAL TECH: Waterproof nubuck leather & TPU-coated textile upper, RiverTread™ platform/12mm Felt outsole.

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STREAMTREADTM

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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 providing our faithful with years of reliable, trustworthy wading confidence.

Vibram® soles are built from the bottom up and are designed to overcome very specific obstacles an 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.

STEAMTREAD™ PLATFORM

TRUSTWORTHY WADING CONFIDENCE

BENEFITS: > OFFERS A STURDY, WADING-READY DECK > HEEL-HOLD AND LATERAL STABILITYFOR ALL-DAY WADING SECURITY > CUSHIONING FOR ALL-DAY WADING COMFORT > MAXIMUM RIGIDITY AND CLEAT RETENTION FOR HEAVY-DUTY WADING > SLIP-RESISTANCE IN WATER AND TOE PROTECTION

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RIVERTEKTM 2 BOA® BOOT: A wading boot with a tuned combination of reliability, performance & quick adjustment // Boa® Closure System for easy-on/easy-off & a precision, on-demand fit. // Molded TPU skid plates located in high-wear areas for added durability & protection // Partially-lined with neoprene for warmth, cushioning & easy-on/off. MATERIAL TECH: A waterproof synthetic leather, molded TPU & scratch rubber upper; StreamTread™ platform/3.0mm Vibram® Idrogrip rubber outsole. 2 RIVERTEKTM 2 BOA® BOOT FELT: MATERIAL TECH: A waterproof synthetic leather, molded TPU & scratch rubber upper / 12mm Felt outsole. 3 FREESTONE® BOOT: A boot that features an engineered balance of value & wading performance // Neoprene-lined collar for all-around hiking & wading comfort // Neoprene-lined collar for all-around hiking & wading comfort. MATERIAL TECH: Synthetic full-grain leather upper; StreamTread™ platform/3.0mm Vibram® Idrogrip rubber outsole. 4 FREESTONE® BOOT FELT: MATERIAL TECH: Synthetic full-grain leather upper; StreamTread™ platform/12mm Felt outsole.

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HARDBITE™ STUD – VIBRAM

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The Headwaters™ platform is engineered for the dedicated angler looking for a reliable wading boot construction that will hold up in the most demanding conditions. The Headwaters™ platform features Simms proven components that enhance proprioception for maximum underfoot stability, control and slip-resistance.

1 SIMMS’ HEADWATERS™ BOOT has a lightweight, durable platform that maximizes underfoot stability,

control, and slip-resistance. The scratch rubber and high-denier nylon upper ensure long life, and a partial neoprene lining adds cushioning and easy on/off performance. Additional features include a dual-density EVA midsole for absorbing shock, ESS plates for improved cleat/stud retention, and proven Vibram® Idrogrip rubber outsoles for powerful grip.

2 HEADWATERS™ BOOT FELT is an all-day ally powered by a lightweight, durable platform that

maximizes balance and control. The scratch rubber and high-denier nylon upper ensure long life.

A partial neoprene lining adds appreciated cushioning and easy on/off performance.

Dual-density EVA midsoles absorb shock and bolster comfort. And die-cut, full coverage retention plates enhance rigidity.

1 HEADWATERSTM BOOT

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VAPOR BOOT: Lightweight, fast & minimal wading boot with a synthetic leather, textile & scratch rubber upper // Anatomical top line at collar for all-day hiking // Partially-lined with neoprene for wading warmth, cushioning & easy-on/easy-off // Lightweight: VaporTread™ platform for an engineered balance of fast hiking & wading performance. MATERIAL TECH: Synthetic leather, textile & scratch rubber upper; VaporTread™ platform/4.0mm Vibram® Megagrip rubber outsole.

WOMENS VAPOR BOOT: Lightweight, fast, & minimal wading boot with a synthetic leather, textile & scratch rubber upper // VaporTread™ platform for an engineered balance of fast hiking and wading performance // Partially-lined with neoprene for wading warmth, cushioning & easy-on/easy-off // Women’s-specific last for precision fit, comfort, and all-day adventure angling. MATERIAL TECH: Synthetic leather, textile and scratch rubber upper; VaporTread™ platform/4.0mm Vibram® Megagrip®

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VAPORTREAD™ PLATFORM

TRAI L R EADY, WAD I N G R EADY The Vaportread™ is designed for the adventurous angler 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.

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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.

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THE ULTIMATE WADING JACKET Dress for absolute angling success in Simms’ versatile, stormproof G4 Pro™ Jacket. Featuring updated GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric, G4 pro™ are 15% lighter than previous incarnations, while boasting an increase in bomber abrasion resistance and tear strength from top to bottom. Slip your hands into the drink, caress the tail of a two-footer, and keep inner sleeves dry thanks to the highly water-resistant Dry Cuff system. And source savvy architectural accents via nine storage pockets, including fly-box friendly bellowed and zippered chest options, two tippet pockets, a convenient sleeve stash, internal woven stretch storage, and one heaping back compartment—big enough to swallow your lunch, and then some. Welcome to the unmatched G4 Pro™.

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G4 Microfleece-lined collar provides added protection from the elements

Fully adjustible storm hood the hood around the face, including a full lockdown to minimize water entrance

Tuck-away fly patch Folds out to hold flies or our Fractal foam fly patch

Internal zipperd pocket

9 total storage pockets

Two patented built-in retractors 2 bellowed chest pockets

2 zippered chest pockets

Highly water-resistant Dry Cuff™ design keeps water out of the sleeve when tailing fish or casting in the rain

Large back storage pocket

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GORE-TEX® FISHING FORTRESS, WITH GUIDE-APPROVED ARCHITECTURE INSIDE AND OUT G3 Guide™ Jacket is 25 percent lighter, while ratcheting performance thanks to rugged, rip-stopping 3-layer GORE-TEX® Shell fabric. Guide-tested including 2 large top-loaded fly boxes pockets and zippered chest, internal stash, and micro fleece-lined hand-warmer pockets. The stowable 3-point Storm Hood adjusts to fight the fiercest downpour. And proven Dry Cuffs keep water out of the sleeves when tailing, and releasing, fish.

Tuck-away, 3-point adjustable Storm Hood

Tuck-away fly patch Folds out to hold flies or our Fractal foam fly patch 7 storage pockets: 2 top-load chest pockets, 2 zippered chest pockets, 1 internal stash pocket

Micro-fleece lined hand-warmer pockets

Water-resistant Dry Cuffs keeps water out of sleeves

FABRIC TECH:

3-LAYER GORE-TEX® SHELL FABRIC; 100% NYLON 70D RIP-STOP FACE WITH TRICOT BACKER

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NEW AND IMPROVED G3 GUIDE™ JACKET THE EVOLUTION OF SIMMS G3 GUIDE™ JACKET CONTINUES. In 2004, Simms upped the ante with the release of the G3 Guide™ Jacket.

Since that time, the G3 has become a staple amongst the guide community and hardcore anglers who refuse to let the conditions get in the way of their fishing. For 2015, the product team at Simms accomplished the task of taking this G Series favorite to a new level.

When the original G3 Guide™ Jacket was released it was a fairly aggressive move for Simms. The goal was to create the most technical wading jacket on the market which resulted in an end product that was aesthetically much different than any other piece of Simms outerwear.

“The initial goal of the G3 Guide™ Jacket wasn’t to create a wading jacket that addressed a different demographic, it was simply for the jacket to speak to super technical guides and anglers.” says Diane Bristol of Simms “We wanted the G3 Guide™ Jacket to be the next innovation in rain jackets. Compared to say the Guide™ Jacket, the G3 Guide™ Jacket had a super clean front, much lower profile and just an overall more progressive look.”

Since 2004, there have been numerous iterations of the jacket, each surpassing its predecessor in terms of ruggedness and performance.

The latest offers the same weatherproof protection as always but is tougher and more functional than ever before.

On the new jacket, one of the main goals was to turn up the ruggedness.

In order to do so, the G3 Guide™ Jacket received a new fabric package.

“We worked super close with GORE-TEX® when deciding on new fabric.

In the end, we decided to go with a rugged rip-stopping 3-layer GORETEX® Shell fabric which really ratcheted up the performance of the jacket.” says Simms Category Manager of Outerwear, Curtis Graves.

GUIDE: DARREN WRIGHT / FEATURING G3 GUIDETM JACKET + WADERS

To really take the G3’s weather protection to the next level, Simms incorporated a newly constructed, stowable 3-point adjustable hood, dual draw cord bottom hem and the Dry Cuff which is the most water-tight, dunkable cuff in the line.

It’s been many years since Simms dropped the first G3 Guide™ Jacket and just like the first, the goal of the new G3 is to keep you on the water longer by pushing the envelope of technology and performance. Whether your swinging for chrome or chucking streamers for two-footers, the new G3 Guide™ Jacket keeps you in the moment when the bad weather rains down on good fishing. // John Frazier .

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When rainfall powerwashes the Pacific Northwest, find returns of ocean-bright steelhead or salmon and seek fortress-like shelter in Simms’ 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.

SLICK

Fully adjustible storm hood the hood around the face, including a full lockdown to minimize water entrance

Microfleece-lined collar provides added protection from the elements

1 interior chest pocket with magnetic closure 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 Shingle cuff

FABRIC TECH:

3-LAYER GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL FABRIC; 92% NYLON, 8% ELASTANE; 100% NYLON BACKER INTERIOR

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2 large chest pockets capable of storing a “6-pack” of fly boxes with internal organization

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When weather deals an open-hand slap to the system, fight back from head to toe. Simms’ new Contender Jacket and Bib series is rated for extreme wet weather, featuring GORE-TEX® Performance 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.

Storm Hood fits easily over headwear with 3-point cinch for secure fit

Micro-fleece lined hand-warmer pockets, zippered chest pockets & thigh cargo pocket Mesh-lined vertical chest pocket & 2 zippered hand pockets

Full length YKK® AquaGuard® VISLON® water-resistant zipper with interior storm flap

YKK® AquaGuard® VISLON® zipper

Watertight adjustable cuffs

FABRIC TECH:

3-LAYER GORE-TEX® SHELL - WATERPROOF/BREATHABLE; 100% POLYESTER FACE

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STAY-DRY GORE-TEX® SHELL, WITH GUIDE-DRIVEN EXECUTIONS FROM HEM TO HOOD The redesigned Guide™ Jacket is built-to-fish with Gore-Tex® Shell fabric that’s waterproof, breathable, lightweight, and tenacious against tears. Guide-tested features include two top-loading, fly-box compatible storage pockets with integrated retractors and Shingle Cuffs engineering for unimpeded casting. A Tuck-Away fly patch folds out to hold sidelined bugs.

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Fully adjustible storm hood the hood around the face, including a full lockdown to minimize water entrance

Tuck-away fly patch Folds out to hold flies or our Fractal foam fly patch 2 top-load storage pockets with Simms’ integrated retractors

Shingle Cuff engineering for unimpeded casting

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Microfleece-lined collar provides added protection from the elements

YKK® VT9 AquaGuard® VISLON® main zipper and matching tippet pocket zippers

Tuck-away fly patch Folds out to hold flies or our Fractal foam fly patch

4 storage pockets: 2 zippered chest pockets, 1 internal stretchwoven pocket and 1 large back storage pocket

Contoured design lines and sleeve articulation provide a women’s fit that works in harmony with the highly breathable 3-layer GORE-TEX® shell fabric

Water tight Shingle Cuff design keeps eliminates line catching

FABRIC TECH:

3-LAYER GORE-TEX® SOFT -100% POLYESTER FACE

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GALE FORCE DEFENSE SYSTEM, POWERED BY GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL FABRIC Simms’ redesigned ProDry™ Jacket & Bib is 25 percent lighter for enhanced stowability. While proven waterproof, durable Pro Shell fabric sets the performance standard for oceanic endeavors to the pro bass tour. Optimized architecture includes high-capacity zippered chest pockets, secured with water repellent YKK® AQUAGUARD® VISLON® zippers. Micro fleece lined-pockets thaw hardworking hands. Dry Cuff™ engineering blocks water at the sleeve. And the Cohaesive™ cord lock system intuitively manages internal adjustments, simplifying the act of cinching comfort in. A lower leg hem-lifter adjusts pant length to prevent cuff/heel drag on boat decks. And full length, 2-way leg zippers ventilate, while delivering appreciated entry/exit convenience.

Tuck-away, 3-point adjustable Storm Hood keeps water out & designed to wear well with a hat

Overzised collar to protect from elements

2 chest pockets with YKK® AquaGuard® zippers

2 micro-fleece lined hand-warmer pockets

Dry Cuff™ design locks water out of the sleeve

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3 storage pockets: 2 top-load thigh pockets with plier sleeves, & zippered chest storage pocket

Full-length, 2-way leg zippers offer ease of entry/exit & add additional ventilation

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DEFY A DELUGE IN THIS LIGHTWEIGHT WET-WEATHER CONTENDER Simms’ lightweight, highly breathable Riffle Jacket keeps anglers dry in a deluge thanks to 3-layer Toray® waterproof/breathable fabric. Clean architecture minimizes line catch points, while pass-through hand-warmer pockets relieve frozen fingers and allow access to waders that lie beneath. Two internal chest pockets add capacity for large fly boxes. And a water-resistant easy cinch Velcro® cuff closure system locks out moisture and wind for inspired performance, wherever you choose to dive in and stay dry.

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Fully adjustible storm hood the hood around the face, including a full lockdown to minimize water entrance

Internal stretch woven pocket

Featuring 2 large internal chest pockets capable of storing large fly boxes

YKK® AquaGuard® VISLON® highly water-resistant main zipper with interior storm flap

Water-resistant easy cinch Velcro® cuffs

FABRIC TECH:

3-LAYER TORAY® WATERPROOF/BREATHABLE FABRIC; 100% DULL POLYESTER RIPSTOP WITH FULLY TAPED SEAMS

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Pass-through hand warmer pocket design offers access to the inside of the jacket and wader pockets

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ACKLINS JACKET: Designed for warm weather, less layering & improved mobility // 3-point cinch storm hood with drop collar construction, extended length mesh-lined hand pockets with 2 way zipper for easy access, venting & low profile bellow zippered chest pocket // YKK® AquaGuard® VT10 CF lightweight/ flexible zipper with interior storm flap for added protection // Articulated sleeves with VELCRO® cuff closure & adjustable bottom hem with kill switch d-rings.

MATERIAL TECH: 3-layer GORE-TEX® Shell 100% Nylon 20 Denier ripstop face & tricot backer; 100% Polyester mesh lining pockets & vents. 2 HYALITE RAIN SHELL: Waterproof/breathable construction // YKK® VT9 AquaGuard® VISLON® water-resistant zipper with Nylon components for maximum water resistance & minimum corrosion // T3-point adjustable storm hood // Adjustable Velcro® cuffs & zippered hand pockets. MATERIAL TECH: 2,5 Layer waterproof breathable nylon fabric

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EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE Forget the weather. Remember the moment. GORE-TEX速 products provide long-lasting, comfortable weather protection you can trust from your head down to your toes. Guaranteed.

The right clothing will determine whether someone is out on the water fishing or watching the fishing through the French doors at the fishing lodge. Simms速 Clothing features waterproof, windproof and soft shell fleece fabrics from the highest tech companies in the world, including GORE-TEX速 fabrics. These fabrics are also lightweight, breathable and durable - perfect for ever-changing fishing conditions. And the fishing-specific designs allow you to fish in comfort and with just the right amount of gear all in the hope you stay out on the water instead of running for the truck.

This explains in 4 steps why you should choose a GORE-TEX速 product.

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Gear Care

WHAT IS THE GORE-TEX® FABRIC?

GORE-TEX® products are well known for providing long-lasting, comfortable weather protection you can trust on. But what exactly is the GORE-TEX® fabric? Is it a coating or an impregnation? An outer fabric or an inner textile lining? It’s none of those but all of the following: 1 It´s a membrane 1.

The GORE-TEX® membrane is at the heart of all GORE-TEX® products. Due to its microporous structure it has some amazing characteristics.

The heart of all GORE-TEX® products

The GORE-TEX® membrane is an extremely thin layer of expanded polytetraflouroethylene (ePTFE). It has over 9 billion pores per square inch. It’s these pores that give the GORE-TEX® fabric its characteristics.

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The pores are 700 times larger than a water vapor molecule which means perspiration passes right trough. This is what makes the GORE-TEX® membrane breathable.

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The microscopic pores of the membrane are 20,000 times smaller than a waters droplet, which means that no rain can penetrate it. This is what makes the GORE-TEX® membrane waterproof.

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The membrane´s structure is similar to that of a hedge. The wind is caught up entirely in the branching and thus averted from the body. This is what makes the GORE-TEX® membrane windproof.

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It’s a laminate The GORE-TEX® membrane itself is only 0.01 millimeter thick. In order to use the GORE-TEX®

membrane in the manufacture of a finished product, it first has to be bonded between high-performance lining and outer textiles. This combination of membrane and support material is referred to as the GORE-TEX® laminate.

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SEAM SEALING

For durable waterproofness, GORE-TEX® products rely on GORE-SEAM® TAPE applied by specially trained Simms personnel.

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3-layer membrane

All GORE-TEX® garments have an ultra-thin treatment called DWR - a durable water repellent polymer - applied to the outermost fabric layer so that water beads up and rolls off rather than soaks in.

Laminate Constructions

5-layer & 3-LAYER GORE-TEX® The 5-layer GORE-TEX® features two layers of 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 GORETEX®, the membrane is bonded between high-performance lining and shell textiles which resists wear and tear and enhances durability.

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3 It’s a product technology GORE-TEX® product technologies offer unique solutions for specific activities and climate conditions to fit your individual needs.

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™ wader collections.

Pro Shell 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, G4 Pro® Jacket, ProDry™ Jacket and Bib. GORE-TEX® SHELL GORE-TEX® Shell is waterproof, lightweight, durable, breathable and designed to provide excellent, long-lasting performance in a wide range of conditions. Featured in our Acklins Jacket, G3 Guide™ Jacket, Guide Jacket, Bulkley Jacket and Contender Jacket and Bib.

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WATERPROOF Wet fabrics rob your body of warmth. GORE-TEX® fabrics are durably waterproof, allowing you to stay dry and enjoy your activity in comfort.

What does it mean?

We believe waterproof products shouldn’t leak - and, what is more, that this quality is retained over the entire lifetime of the product. The durability of waterproofness is really what sets GORE-TEX® products apart. GORE-TEX® fabrics withstand water-entry pressures encountered during severe weather and in demanding applications. However, a product’s waterproof protection depends on more than just the fabric. That’s why all new GORE-TEX® product prototypes from our manufacturing partners are put though a battery of tests in our labs. Only if they meet our strict weatherproof performance standards are they approved for production in a Gore certified factory.

Why is it important?

Wet fabrics conduct heat 3 times faster than dry clothes, robbing your body of warmth. By keeping water out, our durably waterproof clothing system prevents this heat loss.

As a result, you stay dry and comfortable, even during extended use, and in harsh conditions.

WINDPROOF What does it mean?

Although textiles like microfibers, closely woven fabrics, and many fleece materials are often considered windproof, even light winds can penetrate most of these fabrics, making you feel chilled and uncomfortable. In technical terms, a fabric can only be considered truly windproof if its air permeability is 1.0 cfm (volume of air that passes through one cubic foot of fabric in one minute) or less.

All GORE-TEX® products meet or exceed this standard.

Why is it important?

As cold wind blows through your clothes, it causes convective heat loss, robbing you of the warmth kept in the thin layer of air between you and your clothing. GORE-TEX® fabrics prevent this windchill from happening by stopping the wind from passing through. The result – you preserve a comfortable microclimate inside your gear.

BREATHABLE GORE-TEX® fabrics allow sweat to pass through and help reduce overheating and perspiration buildup.

What does it mean?

“Breathability” is one of the outdoor industry’s most misunderstood terms. It is not, as many believe, about a fabric’s ability to let air move through it, rather it refers to how well it lets your sweat escape in the form of moisture vapor.

Our standards require that during heavy exertion our fabrics must breathe well enough to allow sweat to evaporate easily.

Why is it important?

When you’re active, your skin removes excess heat via perspiration. To avoid uncomfortable sweat buildup, the GORE-TEX® membrane allows the evaporating moisture to escape through the fabric. This breathability leads to more comfortable and drier skin, even during high exertion.

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Gear Care

Users of GORE-TEX® know the importance of keeping for their garments. They also know that it is worth it in terms of what you get back. Clothes that resists cold and wet, regardless of what environments or contexts of use. By contributing to their Clothing’s long life, it also means something for the environment - ultimately it is thus a bet for all.

To take care of your GORE-TEX® products has several advantages. If GORE-TEX® will keep its promise to always keep their customers dry it is required that those who have the clothes take care of them the best way. The result is a garment you can rely on long time plus a product with a long life is a win for the environment. In addition, the products are stylish and fresh.

To wash your outerwear is the easiest and most important way for longer durability. Be sure to close all zippers before machine washing begins. Follow garment care label instructions, but generally GORE-TEX®’s outerwear feel best when washed at 40 C degrees with liquid detergent, FFE recommends ReviveX® fabric cleaner and not with heavily soiled laundry. DO NOT USE SOFTENER!

ReviveX® fabric cleaner

When it’s time for drying is recommended hang-drying or tumble dry on low heat. Just tumble drying product is important to you then re-enables the garment water repellent treatment, and if there is not the possibility you can also iron the outer garment. Place a towel or cloth between the iron and the garment and be careful. If you get it right, the water repellent treatment is reactivated.

REMEMBER TO USE HEAT AND NO STEAM! NOTE! Do not tumble dry Waders. The Glue that attach the Neoprene foot don´t stand the heat. Use a hair dryer or Iron on GORE-TEX® garment.

Is the garment so used to reading can not be reactivated, it is advisable to apply a new one. Use ReviveX® Durable Waterproofing to create or restore water, oil and stain repellency on all your favorite outerwear. Just spray this water-based formula on wet or dry garments, dry, and enjoy waterproof pants, jackets and rain gear again.

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It’s powerful, primal and fundamental. It allows us to get the most out of every experience. For this reason we will never stop eliminating what stands in the way of feeling good. Backed by the latest innovation and grounded in science, our technology gives you the comfort to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Comfort and innovation are as intertwined as the fibers in our insulation. Together, they make it possible to fully “Feel the Performance™” in any climate, in any condition.

Originally developed to serve the needs of the U.S. Army, who desired a water resistant, synthetic alternative to goose down, PrimaLoft, Inc. is recognized globally as the proven leader and constant pioneer of innovative comfort solutions.

COMFORT INSIDE

PUSHES BOUNDARIES OUTSIDE

3-point adjustable Storm Hood

2 upper hand-warmer pockets

Shingle Cuff™ is watertight & eliminates line catch points

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EXSTREAMTM JACKET & PANT

SIMMS KINETIC JACKET

This all-weather specialist jacket and pants stays warm and delivers maximum comfort during long, subzero days on the water. Body-mapped insulation adds heat where it’s needed and bolsters mobility, with less bulk, where it’s not. ExStreams can be worn as a midlayer under waders or harness the powers of great fit.

PrimaLoft® Gold insulation stacks warmth where it’s needed for optimized layering options without the bulk. And a low-profile insulated hood, designed to layer perfectly under Storm Hoods featured on Simms’ shell pieces, adds fortress-like performance to your on-the-water arsenal.

FABRIC TECH: 100% Polyester diamond weave face fabric

PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation. Polartec® Wind Pro® hardface stretch-fleece (underarm/side)

with PrimaLoft® Silver - High Loft insulation

FABRIC TECH: DWR treated, 100% Polyester shell with

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FALL RUN JACKET & VEST Wherever the season takes you, Simms’ Fall Run Jacket is primed for detonation. Infused with the overachieving warmth-to-weight performance of PrimaLoft® Gold insulation, this street-style meets functional fishing jacket holds ample warmth opportunity, and multitasks as a stalwart standalone or under waders or a shell. Angler-driven architecture includes handwarmer pockets for chilled fingers in need of oven-like reprieve and a zippered chest pocket for added storage options.

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AXIS HOODY: 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. MATERIAL TECH: 91% Polyester/9% Lycra® Polartec® Thermal Pro® 300 Gram Stretch Grid Fleece (body); 90% Polyester/10% Spandex DWR Hydrophobic fleece cuffs. 2 GUIDE BIBS: 2-way stretch 300 series fleece offers excellent warmth, breathability and mobility // Lofty velour interior is soft and warm with lifetime wicking performance // Top zipper for easier management of roll-top // YKK® 2-way center-front zipper.

MATERIAL TECH: 92% Polyester/8% Lycra® 3 GUIDE MID TOP: 4-way abrasion-resistant stretch fleece offers better warmth, breathability, mobility & wicking performance // Durable, anti-pill hard-faced exterior & lofty fleece interior.

MATERIAL TECH: 92% Polyester/8% Lycra® 4 GUIDE MID BOTTOM: Durable, anti-pill hard-faced exterior & lofty fleece interior // Zip Fly with elastic waist. MATERIAL TECH: 92% Polyester/8% Lycra®.

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MONTANA TECHWOOL ZIP TOP: Wool fleece knit made from wool fibers from Montana // 21 micron wool fibers wick moisture & retain thermal properties when wet // Fleece-lined collar & tonal contract flatlock stitching. MATERIAL TECH: 100% Montana Wool. 3 WADERWICK CORE: COR3™ performance standard: anti-odor treatment // Mechanically wicks moisture for four-season next-to-skin comfort & enhances performance of technical mid & outer layers // 2-way mechanical-stretch-knit fabric offers improved mobility. MATERIAL TECH: 100% polyester WADERWICK® double-knit with COR3™ Technology.

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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.

Breathable padded collar & stretch fabric shoulders

100% Nylon woven fabric with DuPont™ Teflon® finish and 100% polyester mesh lining

2 large horizontal pockets 2 Thermolaminated zippered pockets

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1 bellowed back cargo pocket

2 vertical/4 horizontal interior pockets

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GUIDE VEST: 24 pockets: 2 large/2 medium chest pockets 6 waist pockets, 2 tippet pockets, 8 internal pockets, 1 split back pocket, 1 bellowed back cargo pocket & new dry shake pocket // 2 patented & improved built-in retractors, 100% YKK® zippers Breathable padded collar & elastic drawcord at back waist for adjustable fit // MATERIAL TECH: 100% Nylon fabric with DWR finish 2 VERTICAL MESH VEST: 18 pockets: 2 large bellowed vertical pockets with moveable divider & top/side access, 1 medium bellowed chest pocket, 2 small upper chest pockets, 4 tippet pockets, 2 small lower side pockets, 4 interior pockets, 1 split back pocket, 1 bellowed back cargo pocket // 2 patented improved built-in retractors, 100% YKK® zippers, YKK® buckle closure & breathable padded collar // MATERIAL TECH: 100% Nylon fabric with DWR finish/100% Polyester mesh lining 3 FREESTONE® VEST 15 Pockets: 4 chest pockets, 6 waist pockets, 4 internal pockets, 1 horizontal back pocket, 2 large side entry pockets // Padded rib knit collar // YKK® buckle closure & 100% YKK® zippers.

MATERIAL TECH: 100% Nylon fabric/100% Polyester mesh lining.

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BOUNTY HUNTER

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2 exterior rod tube access points tuck-away when not in use

Clamshell design with stretch gussets to maximize packing capacity

Rugged hardware & bomber fabrics for long term durability

Comes with seam-taped waterproof roll-top bag to store wet gear for the trip home

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BOUNTY HUNTER CARRY-ON ROLLER: Rugged hardware & bomber fabrics for long term durability // Fits most airline size regulations for carry-on travel // Top pocket has quick-access laptop sleeve // 2 exterior rod tube access points tuckaway when not in use. CAPACITY: 45 L 2 BOUNTY HUNTER 50 DUFFEL: Removable backpack straps for on-the-move travel // Easy acccess main zipper compartment with exterior zippered pocket at the side & stash pockets at the ends // Lash points & molle webbing to keep bag on lockdown CAPACITY: 50 L.

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DRY CREEKTM BACK PACK: Highly-durable & fully waterproof TPU coated fabrics with a submersible roll-top closure // High-loft, closed-cell foam back panel, waistband & shoulder harness // Exterior stretch-mesh water bottle pockets & interior stretch-mesh organizational pockets. 2 DRY CREEKTM DUFFEL: Highly-durable & fully waterproof // Submersible roll-top closure // Top zipper for easier management of roll-top // Fits most two-handed rods. 3 DRY CREEKTM HIP BAG Highly durable and fully waterproof TPU coated fabrics with a submersible roll-top closure // High loft, closed-cell foam back panel and waistband are non-water absorbent and fully cushioned // Retractor docking stations and loop Velcro patch for flies and Simms accessories 4 DRY CREEKTM BOAT BAG: Magnetized Catch & Release buckle keeps lid securely closed Compression-molded lid overhangs main body of the bag to repel water when zipper is not fully closed Interior dividers & compression molded trays for gear organization MATERIAL TECH: Waterproof TPU coated fabrics.

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DRY CREEKTM Z DUFFEL: Fully waterproof welded constuction with submersible TIZIP® zipper // Interior stretch-mesh storage pockets, exterior lash points for built-in travel convenience // Carry handles are fitted to function as backpack straps. 2 DRY CREEKTM Z HIP PACK: Fully waterproof welded constuction with submersible TIZIP® zipper // Interior stretch-mesh storage pockets, exterior lash points & built-in easy-access tool storage // Fully cushioned waistband with breathable, water-resistant foam // Roll-up strap retainer reduces line catchers on adjustment straps. 3 DRY CREEKTM Z BACK PACK: Fully waterproof welded constuction with submersible TIZIP® zipper // Interior stretch-mesh storage pockets, exterior lash points & stretch cording for wet storage // Fully cushioned shoulder straps & back panel with breathable, waterresistant foam. 4 DRY CREEKTM Z SLING PACK: Fully waterproof welded constuction with submersible TIZIP® zipper // Interior stretch-mesh storage pockets, exterior lash points & stretch cording for wet storage // Fully cushioned shoulder strap & back panel with breathable, water-resistant foam. MATERIAL TECH: Waterproof TPU coated fabrics.

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Waypoints are a set of coordinates that identify a point in physical space – a point of reference to navigate vast expanses. Simms new Waypoints™ Packs coordinate space, storage, and weight-carry like no other fishing packs, allowing the angler endless freedom to explore fishy locales. Adopting the best thinking and proven design elements of the Headwaters collection, we refined storage solutions, fit and patterning, and construction details to deliver an extremely lightweight and durable pack collection. The new, more intuitive storage solutions and precision fit of the Waypoints Packs will keep you on the water all day, no matter how much gear you bring.

Top lofted pockets provide secure storage and access to necessities Top point main access folds over to provide full access to main compartment

Rod tube storage

Quick side access to main compartment

Catch & Release system on shoulder strap

Side compression straps double as additional strap-in storage at the face of the bag Waistband & vented back panel for load carry/ breathability

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WAYPOINTSTM SLING PACK Lg & Sm: Ultra-lightweight pack with patterned shoulder strap & side secure strap // U-shaped zippered opening for easy access to main compartment // Fold down work bench with tippet tender & floatant holder // Top-zippered sunglass pocket with key clip // Magnetic tool ports for tool access & storage. 2 WAYPOINTSTM HIP PACK: Compression molded work bench & interior divider page to store massive amounts of gear // Exterior loop field for extra storage, comes with patch on tippet tender & floatant holder // Magnetic tool ports for tool access & storage // Zippered pockets at waistband. 3 WAYPOINTSTM CHEST PACK: Ultra-lightweight full-size chest pack with adjustable on-shoulder harness system // Center divider for extra storage & organization // Compression molded work bench with patch-on accessories // Magnetic tool ports for tool access & storage // Exterior zippered stash pocket // Catch & Release attachments works with Waypointsâ„¢ Backpacks. MATERIAL TECH: 420D nylon Oxford with PU coating & 210D nylon HT Dobby.

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Q&A WITH

CAMILLE EGDORF

WITH ONLY TWO SEMESTERS TO GO, CAMILLE EGDORF IS GOING FROM COLLEGE TO CHRISTMAS ISLAND.

Growing up alongside the banks of the Bighorn River, Montana native, Camille Egdorf can’t remember a time when fishing wasn’t a part of her life. Even while balancing a full load of college courses, Egdorf still manages to log over 100 days on the water each year. With only two semesters in her college career to go, the 25 year old talks about her passion for fishing as well as the Simms gear that have become mainstays in her river kit.

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So, how did you get into fishing and when did it all start?

I owe it all to my dad. Some of my earliest memories are being on the water with him. From the very start, I always loved fish and begged to go and he always took me.

Where do you primarily fish these days?

Well, I was born and raised in Montana, so it’s no surprise I primarily fish here. I grew up on the Bighorn but because I currently live in Bozeman, I hit the Yellowstone, Gallatin, Madison, Jefferson and Missouri as often as I can.

Do you have a favorite place to fish?

My family owns and operates a guided trout lodge in Bristol Bay, Alaska on the Nushagak River. There’s no question that that’s my favorite place to fish. I spent every summer of my childhood there. I love it not just because it’s some of the best trout fishing in Alaska but also because it’s literally in the middle of nowhere and totally pristine. My only competition are the grizzly bears that roam the river banks searching for salmon.

Are you a dry fly, streamer or nymph type gal?

I have to admit, standing in a drift boat and crushing the bank with large streamers really pulls at my heart strings.

Last December I hosted a group of anglers to Agua Boa Amazon Lodge and the style of fishing was very similar to how we streamer fish in Montana. Casting large streamers to the bank and stripping them back as fast as humanly possible. Fish would go absolutely nuts for your fly. I was in heaven.

Any bucket list trips you have in mind for the future?

If so, where?

Kamchatka has been on my list for a long time and I’ll be fortunate enough to scratch that off in August, 2015. The main focus there will be mousing for large rainbow trout.

I’m a mouse fishing addict so I’m really hoping to get my fix there. Another bucket list item is permit. I’ve never had the opportunity to pursue them but I’m hoping to pay Belize a visit in the near future.

John Frazier

Let’s talk about some of the Simms gear you’ve been using. Can you speak a little bit about the Women’s Guide Jacket? What makes it your jacket of choice?

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The women’s guide jacket is great because it’s a jacket you can wear outside of the fishing environment. It’s not uncommon for me to wear it while walking down main street or to any social event. It’s not bulky, it has a great feminine fit and provides excellent protection from wind and rain.

It’s a wonderful jacket and I can’t see myself using anything else.

How are you liking the Women’s G3 Guide Waders?

Before the Women’s G3’s came out, I wore the men’s G4 pro’s. Simply because I needed something that was durable enough to guide in Alaska during the summer and would keep me warm during the cold Montana winters. Even though they were a size small, they were still 3 sizes too big. You can imagine my delight when Simms introduced the Women’s G3’s. The fit on these waders is perfect. I can layer up underneath and still move with comfort yet still maintain my feminine shape. They’re built with the same five layer GORETEX fabric that is used on the men’s G4’s for increased durability which is everything I’ve ever wanted in a women’s wader.

What are your thoughts on the Women’s Vapor Boots?

I’ve been really happy with these for sure. It’s actually built for the female foot and doesn’t feel like you’re lugging around a 10 pound brick with each step. The ankle support is unparalleled to any other boot I’ve used and I can actually be agile. I can move quickly (jumping in/out of a boat) when I need to and feel more confident in my foot placement.

I’ve got to say, I really like the blue laces too — I generally fish with others and sometimes boots and gear get misplaced or taken by mistake. It’s nice to have a pair of laces that stand out and won’t get mistaken for dude boots.

With only two semesters of college left, you’ve got to be stoked to get that diploma. Do you think you’ll pursue a career in fishing?

Yes! I knew from a very young age that I wanted to have a career in fly fishing. I’ve always had the desire to see other countries with a rod in hand and share it with others. Reading stories about tigerfish in Africa, bonefish on the flats and the ever elusive permit have pulled at me like gravity. I just recently started working for Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures and will be hosting groups of anglers to Christmas Island in May then Kamchakta, Russia in August. I must say, I’ve netted my dream job!

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LIVES OUT A DREAM FISHING FOR LARGE BROWNS IN ICELAND ON LIGHT TACKLE.

Nils Folmer Jørgensen

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IIt’s just over half an hour from my home, it is early season,

the coldest spring in many years in Iceland. But my feet are being kept warm by the hot spring fed water that holds some of the biggest wild Brown Trout in the world.

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It’s windy and the air is cold. A weighted Black Ghost Streamer on a long SA Fluorocarbon leader gets the fly down deep.

The right technique, instant action, a small but very fat fish of 64 cm. 20 minutes later, a massive pull, followed by a massive fight. No other freshwater species comes even close to the strength of these fish. Many times I have thought I had foul-hooked fish here when they strip off 150 meters of line. I have lost many fish due to lack of backing here but this time I won. 90 cm and almost 10 kg of Brown Trout to open the season with.

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May is normally prime time but this year extreme weather conditions delayed things. Heavy northern winds and frost made it impossible to fish most of the month. But there were some days …

Finally a morning where the water reflected the sky in total calmness. Even though there was frost, two to three big

“101 centimeter Brown Trout!”

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schools of Brown Trout were cruising around the surface like Tarpon on the flats. There was an ongoing hatch which got the fish feeding on the surface. It’s a true challenge to get the fly close to the fish in these conditions but if you are used to fishing Bonefish on shallow flats, you know the technique.

Except for here I use a light rod, light tippet and dry flies. A thick tippet and you won’t get a touch.

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Very exciting morning running around like a mad man stalking the schools and catching lots of fish. When I hooked a fish in one school, the rest got spooked off. But then another school nearby was not effected so I could keep several schools going and almost none stop action. It was a fantastic and magical morning, the first real action packaged this season. The calm warm water sends steam up in the sky, the silence only interrupted by big trout breaking the surface either to mark who the boss or just to take a snack from the

water film. It was magic, it was five hours and 10 trout up to 80 cm, it was heaven!

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Late May I spend on the part of the lake with colder water in more windy conditions. I mostly fished nymphs or Black Ghost Streamer. I have never caught so many trout in my life! When finding the fish and technique, I just got punished with amazing fights over and over again. Most of the Brown Trout are from 60 to 80 cm but quite a few from 80 to 95 cm.

Once I dreamt of catching a wild Brown Trout over 3 kg but here, 3 kg is a small fish. But the thing is, even a 3 kg fish gives a battle like an express train. Sometimes, we hook fish that run and we never see.

In June, the good weather has finally kicked in. The trout were starting this Tarpon behaviour again, cruising around in schools and becoming sensitive to me chasing them.

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Many times they are spooked before the line even touches the water if you are not careful. It is challenging and fun. I use a Scott Radian for this. It can deliver the fly gently and has enough power in the butt section to handle to big fish.

At least 200 meters of backing is needed and a Lamson Speedster is handy since it can pick the line fast up after long runs.

On a windy and grey day in June, a fish rolled on my CDC nymph hanging just under the surface with just 5 meters of line out. When lifting the rod to set the hook, it felt like nothing else. It was not the usual explosion where I just avoid to get any tangle or broken line in the first speedy run. This one took off but more deep and heavy like a submarine. It was not a 150 meter run but more many 20 meters over and over again. We waded out to try to net the fish and at first sight, a classic quote came to mind, “we are going to need

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a bigger boat”. In this case a bigger net. But after many attempts we got the head first into the net and the battle was over. It was a pig with fins, nothing like the others. The local biologist claims the shape of this fish is because it has never spawned. I don’t know but I do know that a 101 x 63 cm monster fish was defeated and the mystery of the water was proven right, there are fish over 15 kg here!

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Next day we went evening fishing. Ásta was getting irritated on the fishing since the fish got spooked (off) so easy. She took a break but I pushed her to take a few casts more. She did and after a few casts her spell and the evening silence was broken by something running like a nuclear submarine.

The thing took her way of the taking spot with me running after it with the net. I got close to landing it many times and could not believe what I was seeing in the gin clear water.

An absolute perfect Brown Trout in yet a size that is out of

this world. I told Ásta it was big but not how big just to keep her calm. We landed the fish and it was as beautiful as it gets. Mine was like a fat pig but the proportions of this one was stunning.

98 cm and over 15 kg of suburb ice age Brown Trout!

These last 24 hours most likely produced the two biggest Brown Trout of the season world wide. This being 100% wild fish only living of natural food sources. To witness this is most likely one in a life time experience that we will never forget.

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At the end of June, I had reached a total of 174 Brown Trout from this water which is my best result ever. Four of these fish was over 90 cm. I have a very unique place close to my home and even though I love every fish a catch here, it’s now time to start the Salmon season which is how I spend July, August and September.

“98 centimeter of pure beauty”

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“9,6 kg caught on a black gnat dry fly”

“Need more backing”

“90 cm early season fish”

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STRENGTH AND RELIABILITY

PHOTO: Nils Folmer Jørgensen

Whether nylon or fluorocarbon, TroutHunter tippet and leader material offers unsurpassed strength and reliability. Our leaders afford the angler unprecedented levels of turnover and control.

Many features in our tippet and packaging system are unique and specific to the innovation of TroutHunter. U.V Protective packaging, Waterproof packaging, 50 meter spools and half sizes - yep, that’s right! And as a cool accessories use the Tippet Post to stack your spools.

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Knut Johan Ruud-Sandal

Polytetrafluoroethylene, it doesn’t sound neither locally sourced, environmentally friendly or biodegradable. The fact is that Polytetrafluoroethylene (or Gore-tex as we know it) degrades slower than the master-card debt i inflicted on my self buying the waders in the first place.

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Even if Simms waders are made with the best materials and the best craftsmanship they will eventually wear out, or more likely be damaged by mishaps or lack of proper use or care. The joy of a pair of fresh new, un-stinking, waders is second to none but it has always bothered me that there is still a lot left of the materials in the leaky old ones.

Ever wondered what the people at the FFE Repair centre do with the waders and jackets that are deemed as beyond repair? They save up the materials and send them off to be reused and given preciuos material a new life.

The fabric used on Simms waders is extremely durable and light weight so it can be used for years after it no longer is suitable for submersion. But used for what? Only your imagination setts the limits, or in our case a limit propably should have been sett before making the Simms Dog jacket for Rio-The-Wonder-Dog. Walking a long the river bank with a simmsed-up dog provides us with a pleasuring dose of irony and self-unimportance, even if the dog is not too happy about it.

Darth Waders, the ruler of the damp side turned in to a Simms laptop bag. These bags are a solid fashion statement, and will last for years! And when you add in the original prize for the waders you can keep up with the hipsters on high street.

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To make flies that the trout always want to eat it is important to have a good fly tying workstation. Good light and the blocking out of the real world is important.

I have made quantum leaps as i fly tier after installing Simms curtains in my tying room, not only beautiful but also with pockets for storing beer.

Taking my daughter fishing for the first time i felt that she needed to have her own waders. Now they serve as waders for the teddy bear. Probably the most well traveled pair of baby waders on the planet.

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One late November night I got the idea of turning my old waders in to seat covers for the fish-mobile. The result was above and beyond any expectations. We have used those seat covers for 7 years and almost 150.000 km, and they are still 100% intact.

The only part of the waders that i put to use with out any other alterations than cutting them of is the neoprene socks. I do a lot of back country fly fishing and to save weight i walk inn in my wading shoes and use the old wader socks to stay dry on the hike to the river. That way I don’t have to bring both hiking boots and wading boots and don’t wear out the socks on my waders.

Make the world a better place by getting your sewing machine out and put your old waders to some good use!

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Scott pioneered multi-modulus lay-ups in blank design.

We’re able to precisely control stiffness along the length of the rod to build rods that load and unload more smoothly.

Our Mil-Spec III anodize penetrates the surface of the aluminum, creating the hardest, most durable, and most corrosion resistant finish available.

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CRAFTSMANSHIP IN EVERY DETAIL The biggest take away we hear after giving a tour of the Scott shop is just how much of the process is done by hand-And not just any hands. Our team of rod builders is exceptionally skilled and passionate about crafting great fly rods. Each and every Scott rod is handcrafted in our shop in Montrose, Colorado. We do this so we know exactly what went into creating a rod before we hand inscribe our logo and an individual serial number on it.

Take a look at a Scott rod next to other brands. Something you’ll notice right away is that we don’t hide anything. No coats of paint on the blank covering up blemishes, and no opaque thread to mask sloppy wrap and coating work.

We use natural finish blanks, and transparent threads that let our careful attention to detail shine through.

We also use the very best materials we can design and source. Since we’re dedicated to handcrafting exceptional rods, it doesn’t make sense to work with anything but the best materials we can get our hands on.

In fact, we take so much pride in handcrafting our fly rods, we want you to see every detail.

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Patented nickel titanium snake With the highest strength to guides will never rust, and are weight ratio and corrosion made from ‘memory metal’ so resistance of any metal, our titanium they always return to their guide frames let you forget about original shape – even after being the elements and focus on the crushed or bent. fishing.

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Creating a natural finish blank requires exacting tolerances, more care, and shows off the beauty of graphite. The Scott natural finish is all about making your rod lighter, more durable and better performing.

Every Scott rod is handcrafted, beginning to end, in our shop in Montrose, Colorado by anglers who understand fly rods.

Isn’t it better to know who built your rod?

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fast and feel

BRYAN HUSKEY

We dramatically increased recovery speed with our ReAct technology. By minimizing energy- sapping vibrations, ReAct creates fast action, high line speed rods with all the nuance and feel of a presentation rod. Roll casts to a tricky seam, and short, delicate casts with fine 6X leaders are just as easy as long distance streamer deliveries to the opposite bank. And after the cast, when you need extended fishability, Radian rods give you incredible mending abilities and tippet protection without sacrificing the authoritative hook setting and fish fighting power you expect from a fast action rod.

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. Fast and Feel have finally come together. The awardwinning Radian from Scott.

Available in line weights #3-9.

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Find out just how satisfying your fishing becomes when you get Fast with Feel, and start fishing a Radian.

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Our newest Radian is our littlest. Super light in the hand with tons of touch, yet capable of casting very tight loops and cutting through wind.FERRULE NICKLE SILVER HARIKI

RADIAN 854/4 - Grip L

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The rod when extra reach is needed for technical nymphing, dry fly fishing, and highsticking. Think of this as the big brother to 9’ 5 line. It has very similar feel and capabilities with added reach.

Quick, sensitive, and light in the hand, the 854/4 is right at home 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.

RADIAN 1005/4 - Grip L

RADIAN 904/4 - 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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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.

RADIAN 905/4W - Grip W

W stands for Women´s model. Same model as above, an all-purpose fast-action 5 weight. But with a smaller full wells handle suitible for smaller hands.

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

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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 light salmon -and stillwater fishing with floating and intermediate lines. Very smooth with single hand spey casts and long over-hand casts, this rod also helps manage line and fly speed for perfect swings.

RADIAN 908/4 - Grip M

The Radian 908 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.

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.

W stands for Women´s model. Same model as above, a great crossover saltwater/Pike rod. A smaller full wells handle suitible for smaller hands.

RADIAN 956/4 - Grip L

RADIAN 958/4 - Grip M

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 1006/4 - Grip M

RADIAN 908/4W - Grip W

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.

RADIAN 1008/4 - Grip M

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

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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RADIAN 909/4 - Grip M

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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fastest to the fish MERIDIAN The all new Meridian saltwater rods build on our award winning ReAct technology to bring you a series of saltwater rods that are remarkably light, and generate exceptional line speed and power. Using increased recovery speed rather than stiffness to more efficiently transfer energy, Meridian rods help you quickly make accurate casts at any distance in demanding saltwater conditions. You’ll be amazed at how fast you can get the fly from your hand to the fish. Meridian rods are fit with newly designed components. Scott designed a new reel seat milled from aircraft grade aluminum, featuring self-indexed slide hoods, type 3 mil-spec hard coat in non-reflective flat black, and line weight engravings for quick rod identification in boat racks.

Stripping guides feature SiC rings in full titanium frames and Recoil nickel titanium snake guides for low friction and corrosion free performance. These rods will truly last and perform in the salt even under the rigors of fishing year around. Wield the new Meridian on your next saltwater quest. We focused on every detail so you could focus on the fish. Available in line weights #6-12 & #15

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Scott Meridian fly rods feature breakthrough technology seamlessly integrated with the finest components and workmanship. All this to make sure your fishing is better.

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MERIDIAN 8108/2 - Grip A

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Fast, powerful and fun. This rod will pick off fish in close or a fly line away.

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Our new favorite rod for permit. Is there really anything MEDIUM-FAST FAST else that needs to be said.

MERIDIAN 81010/2 - Grip A

Our pick for finicky ocean side tarpon, or ‘spring creek’ tarpon as we like to call them. Long leaders, small flies and long quiet presentations. Also a great choice for windy permit days with heavier crabs and shrimp.

MERIDIAN 81011/2 - Grip A

Affectionately named ‘the leaper’ by a Scott Pro, this is the rod to put tarpon in air and alongside the boat. Very powerful for quickly breaking the spirit of the silver king, but with a responsive tip for floating in those short shots to laid up fish.

MERIDIAN 81012/2 - Grip A

Go ahead, catch a fish you probably shouldn’t use a fly rod for. Halibut? Bull shark? Marlin? No problem.

Light and quick, a perfect choice for redfish in the marsh, tailing bonefish, and sea trout.

The go-to rod for tailing redfish, bonefish, and sea trout both in Scandinavia and the PNW. Awesome line speed and tight loops defy wind and make this 7 fish in conditions that normally call for an 8 or higher.

MERIDIAN 848/4 - Grip A

A super fun rod for targeting snook, baby tarpon, and other mangrove dwellers. The short length balances light in the hand and generates blistering fast loops.

MERIDIAN 908/4 - Grip A

MERIDIAN 8410/4 - Grip A

When chasing larger tarpon or snook in the mangroves, or for big bull reds, this 10 weight is a little power house. Short, light, and quick, you’ll feel like you’ve got nothing in your hands, until you put the heat on a fish.

MERIDIAN 9010/4 - Grip A

Incredibly light in hand but very powerful this rod generates high line speed and forms tight crisp loops. This is the rod for stripers, bull reds, permit, ocean side tarpon, and any other big, fast, powerful fish.

MERIDIAN 9011/4 - Grip A

Tarpon, tarpon, tarpon. This is the standard rod for feeding and fighting the silver king.

So light in hand, you’ll think you picked up a 6 weight, until you make a cast and feel the line speed and power. This is the all-around workhorse of the Meridian series.

MERIDIAN 9012/4 - Grip A

MERIDIAN 909/4 - Grip A

MERIDIAN 8415/3 BW - Grip A

With amazing power to make long casts and turn over heavy flies and surprising touch in close for those quick chip shots, this rod is the choice for most permit fishing. It’s also perfect for stripers and big reds when fly sizes need to be downsized.

For all big game fish that push the limits of fly tackle, choose this model. Tarpon, tuna, sharks, and billfish.

A glass graphite hybrid designed to tackle the largest fish ever caught on fly. It has a gimbal butt for the fighting belt and SiC ceramic guides all the way to the tip top to handle gel spun flying out of the reel. Bluefin? Bring it.

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Technical Presentation

If you stalk big, wary trout with tiny flies, long leaders, and light tippet, look no further for the perfect fishing tool.

KNUT JOHAN RUUD-SANDAL

G2 rods inspire confidence and fierce loyalty. It comes from knowing exactly where your fly is going to land and from knowing that when you hook that big selective fish on fine tippet, your rod is going to perform to land it.

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. Available in line weights #2-6.

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Enhanced feel, incredible stability, and unequalled performance. X-Core combines the industry’s most advanced composite technologies with cutting-edge design. The G2, Scott’s ultimate presentation tool.

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Light and sensitive rod to reach for if you’re fishing for native trout with dry flies in small streams. This rod loads with a short line and flexes deeply during fights with smaller fish.

G2 883/4 FAST- Grip B

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G2 905/4 - Grip B

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

G2 842/4 - Grip A

A great rod where short length is needed along with more power to handle bigger fly sizes and bigger fish.

G2 773/4 - Grip A

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.

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.

G2 844/4 - Grip B

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 884/4 - Grip B

G2 843/4 - Grip A

G2 904/4 - 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.

Our favorite rod for technical tailwaters and spring creeks.

Delivers flies with accuracy and delicacy, with a tip that can protect the lightest tippet.

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.

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

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

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.

G2 906/4 - Grip B

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 907/4 - Grip C

This rod casts tight loops that cut through the wind with ease. It is perfect for general trout fishing, as well as a host of other species in your coastal waters.

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High performace for everyone

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. Components and construction were carefully chosen to deliver top performance with 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. Available in line weights #3-8.

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Praised for their versatility and balance, A4 rods are the all-purpose workhorses of the Scott line. There’s an A4 to cover any freshwater fishing situation, and like every Scott rod, they’re built from start to finish in Montrose, Colorado

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PLEASE SEE FLYFISHEUROPE.COM FOR ALL MODELS A4 753/4 - Grip l

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A4 1007/4 - Grip M

Designed for women or youths. 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

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 854/4 - Grip l

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A4 908/4 - Grip M

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

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A great all around rod for smaller waters with dries and MEDIUMnymphs. TheMEDIUM-FAST extra length helps when mendingFAST 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.

A great choice for all around light trout fishing with dries and nymphs when delicate presentations are needed.

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.

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.

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

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.

An all-purpose 6 weight that handles large dries, nymphs, and streamers with ease.

A4 1004/4 - Grip l

A great streamer and nymph rod for trout and grilse in larger rivers. The longer length allows for great line control at distance.

Designed for ultimate line control in czech and technical nymphing, the A4 1004/4 balances control with power.

This rod handles larger flies and elevates line to manage complex drifts in the most demanding conditions.

A4 956/4 - Grip M

A4 1006/4 - Grip M

The 1006/4 is a great stillwater and long range nymphing rod in larger rivers. This rod excels at long distance roll casting and can mend long lengths of line..

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

Designed for nymphing and streamer fishing for medium sized steelhead and large trout. Excels at delivering heavy flies at long distances and turning powerful fish.

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.

A4 958/4 - Grip M

The 958/4 has both the feel and power to make it well-suited for nymphing and swinging in larger rivers.

A4 1008/4 - Grip M

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.

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make the hard wat a little easier

Choosing a fly rod to fish the world’s species clearly isn’t the easiest way to catch fish. But, for those of us who choose to fish the Hard Way, the rewards come from our methods as much as our results. We designed the new Scott Tidal fly rods to make accurate presentations to cruising fish a lot easier. These salt specific rods load quickly, generate high line speed with a relaxed casting stroke, and have ample power to turn over heavy saltwater flies into the wind. Their stiff tips really drive the line and help “finish” the cast. Like all ERY SPEED RECOVERY SPEED Scott fly rods, they’re handcrafted start to finish by skilled rod builders using the best materials available... all ER FASTEST right here in FAST our Colorado shop. Tidal rods come in models to cover any species or situation you’ll encounter MEDIUM-FAST on the flats or open waters. Take some new Tidal series fly rods on your next saltwater adventure. They will make the Hard Way a bit easier… and make your guide smile, too.

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Great rod in the marsh for redfish, or on the coast for sea trout. And, for those in the know, a heck of a streamer rod from the drift boat on rivers.

TIDAL 907/4 - Grip M

Bonefish, schoolie stripers, and redfish beware. The Tidal 7 weight is the perfect tool to deliver flies to these saltwater favorites. This rod generates very high line speed and tight loops to deliver smaller flies accurately at any distance and to quickly land speedy fish.

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Tidal fly rods feature saltwater proven technology combined with superior components and craftsmanship. All this to make sure your saltwater fly fishing is easier.

TIDAL 908/4 - Grip M

The all around work horse of our Tidal saltwater series, this rod will handle most saltwater situations easily and effectively. It casts a wide variety of fly sizes, and is powerful enough to handle any bonefish, most permit, stripers, smaller jacks and inshore species.

TIDAL 909/4 - Grip M

When fish size, fly size or weight start to climb, reach for the Tidal 9 line rod. There is a noticeable jump in power over the 8 line rod both for casting big flies and controlling hard running and fighting fish.

TIDAL 910/4 - Grip M

Choose this rod to target Keys permit, redfish, big stripers, and smaller tarpon. This is a big game class rod designed to deliver large bulky flies and for pulling hard on fish that pull back.

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Our Musky-Pike special comes the Tidal series. This rod is optimized for 450 grain lines and HUGE flies. It’s fit with a long fighting butt to facilitate ‘stirring the pot’ at the boat when those big toothy fish follow the fly all the way in.

TIDAL 912/4 - Grip M

Tarpon, trevally, and offshore species are easily hadled with the Tidal 12. The rod of choice when raw power is the most important factor in your fishing success.

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Fiber glass rods 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.

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Improve your success and enjoyment on small water with the Scott F2.

A continuous taper and smooth progressive action.

F2 602/3 - Grip D

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F2 653/3 - Grip D

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F2 825/4 - Grip E

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.

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.

Our favorite all around F2. It is incredibly smooth and even flexing with surprising range from just the leader and a foot of fly line to longer casts that turnover gracefully.

If you’re heading to a small stream to fish dries, this may be the perfect companion.

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.

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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High quality bamboo rods

Continuing our long standing tradition of partnering with the world’s top split cane rod makers, Scott is pleased to introduce the new three piece SC rods designed and built in collaboration with Naoki Hashimoto of Hokkaido, Japan. Scott SC bamboo rods seamlessly integrate the traditions of craftsmanship with the high performance innovations of contemporary split cane technology to bring you fly rods that stand the test of time as works of art, RECOVERY and asSPEED serious RECOVERY fishingSPEED tools. RECOVERY SPEED RECOVERY SPEED MEDIUM MEDIUMFASTER FASTEST SC rods feature beautifully figured amboyna burl wood and blued nickel silver reel seats, Snakebrand guides FAST FULL MEDIUM MEDIUM-FAST FAST and agate inserts, and handmade ferrule plugs. Each rod comes with a pair of matched tip sections.

SC

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S2 GLASS SLEEVE FERRULE

NICKLE SILVER HARIKI FERRULE

NICKLE SILVER HARIKI FERRULE

IN USA

MBOO

MADE IN USA

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BAMBOO

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MODELS. /////////////////////// SC 723/3 - Grip U

The perfect rod for small stream dry fly fishing. This rod has great touch in close for accurate placement of dries or small nymphs. The deep flex transmits feel even of the smallest trout.

SC 774/4 - Grip U

This is the SC bamboo rod for medium to larger sized waters.

It handles all dries, nymphs and smaller streamers with control and accuracy. Capable of handling larger and more powerful fish, pick this model when targeting larger tailwater or lake fish.

SC 724/4 - Grip U

Our pick for the all around SC bamboo rod. This model handles most trout fishing situations effortlessly from long leaders and small dry flies, to medium sized weighted nymphs. This rod produces amazing line speed and tight loops for a bamboo rod, or any rod for that matter, and retains a ton of feel keeping you in touch with your line, flies and fish.

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“ I’m proud of the long tradition of craftsmanship in Japan.

Bringing that together withScott Fly Rod Co. is a dream come true for me”. //Naoki Hashimoto

NILS FOLMER JØRGENSEN

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Always comfortable and stylish, and equally at home on the water or the street. For the complete range visit:

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Where feel meets fast

MORGAN EVANS

Light in hand with high line speed, and loads of feel, Radian two handers are perfect for anglers who prefer “touch and go” casts and an up-tempo stroke. They deliver power smoothly and load progressively so whether you’re fishing a close lie against the bank or a seam on the far side of the river, Radian two handers maintain their feel and loop control exceptionally well. Fit with the finest components of any two hander, these rods are equally impressive for their craftsmanship. Reel seats are milled from aluminum bar stock and treated with type 3 hard coat in flat black. Stripping guides are titanium with SiC rings complemented with Snakebrand Universal snake guides. Grips are turned from the best cork of the harvest.

Available in line weights #7-10.

RADIAN

ReAct

ReAct

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W H ER E F EEL M EE TS FAST

These rods love Scandi heads and long belly lines, but will deliver Skagit systems with ease too.

UNIVERSIAL GUIDES

UNIVERSIAL GUIDES

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MODELS. //////////////////////////// NICKLE SILVER HARIKI FERRULE

RADIAN 1267/4 - Grip A

The perfect rodfor modern river techniques with Scandi style shooting heads or long bellies. It has progressive power allowing for compact casts off the tip to fully loaded casts that use the whole rod to propel line great distance.

PROFILE

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RADIAN 1308/4 - Grip A

This rod balances light FAST in the hands and casts tight clean loops effortlessly. Spot on for fishing Scandi style floating or sinking lines in the summer with feel and accuracy. When long distance casts are called for but you don’t want to jump up to 9 or 10 weight rods, this is the choice.

MEDIUM-FAST

G r i p st y l e A

RADIAN 1409/4 - Grip A

The backbone of the Radian lineup. This is really the “go to” rod that all salmon anglers should have in their arsenal. It feels super smooth with all Scandi style lines, either floating lines and smaller flies and handle the heavy sinking lines and larger flies better than other rods in the same length/ weight. If you need to cover lots of water and fish different water depths, this model is a great choice.

RADIAN 1510/4 - Grip A

Our Big Gun. This rod makes very long casts with heavy flies and sinking lines easy. Excels when put under pressure by the heaviest sinking lines. It will cast the biggest flies in your box with no effort. Take this rod on high water trips and to bigger rivers and you will be prepared.

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Premium Two-handed Rods

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, and to control your swings precisely with T3h rods.

MORGAN EVANS

ERY SPEED M-

Advanced blank technology paired with exceptional quality components complete the package. With bar stock milled reel seats in type 3 hard coat finish, titanium strippers with SiC inserts and Flor grade cork grips, you RECOVERY SPEED RECOVERY SPEED FASTER won’t find a better FASTEST built two hander. Available in line weights #4-10.

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NICKLE SILVER HARIKI FERRULE

PROFILE

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MEDIUM

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FAST

MODELS. /////////////////////////// T3h SWITCH 1064/4 - Grip P

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.

T3h SWITCH 1106/4 - Grip P

The choice for seatrout and grilse on smaller waters where tight quarters call for spey and single-hand techniques.

T3h SWITCH 1108/4 - Grip P

A workhorse for anglers looking for a switch rod to handle both sinking and floating lines.

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.

T3h 1356/4 - Grip O

Great low water rod for small flies and floating lines. Very light crisp action. Handles long belly lines as well as compact heads.

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Gr ip s t yle O

G r i p st y l e P

T3h 1287/4 - Grip O

T3h 1409/4 - Grip O

T3h 1357/4 - Grip O

T3h 1509/4 - 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.

The backbone of the T3h line up. 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.

Our favorite rod for 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.

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

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.

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

T3h 1610/4 - Grip O

A 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 this rod will become an indispensable piece of gear.

Technical Presentation

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NICKLE SILVER HARIKI FERRULE

PROFILE

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MEDIUM

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Gr ip s t yle J

G r i p st y l e K

L2h 1308/4 - Grip K

L2h SWITCH 1105/4 - Grip J

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. Sinking lines and the new compact heads pair perfectly with this rod.

A fast powerful rod that pairs well with Scandi heads or Skagit style lines. Great for sink tips, and short quick casting strokes.

L2h SWITCH 1106/4 - Grip J

L2h 1256/4 - 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 1157/4 - Grip J

L2h 1257/4 - Grip K

A light switch rod that can be fished either overhead or two handed for half pounders and for applying two handed techniques for trout.

This light line switch rod is perfect for targeting summer runs or for taking your two handed game to the trout stream.

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.

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.

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 1409/4 - Grip K

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.

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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.

Components are top of the line, with new grips shaped from Super grade cork, TiCh coated reel seats with self aligning slide hoods, and TiCh stripping guides that feature SiC inserts. And they’re handcrafted right in our Colorado shop.

Available weights RECOVERY SPEED in line RECOVERY SPEED #5-10.

Spotted jewels and hunting for hunters

A diary without dates of a flytyer who once in a while gets out fishing.

Andreas Andersson

“Please allow me to introduce myself, I’m a man of”...hold up, listening to some old Rolling Stones tracks while writing this got the better of me right away...!

My name is Andreas Andersson, day time car salesman since a while ago and night time fly tyer since many years. During the last couple of years I have been fortunate enough to demonstrate and teach fly tying in 8 countries and ties flies on a proffessional level for anglers in over 25 countries. My patterns and ideas is featured in international media and yes I’ve time to do some fishing myself to.

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My specialty lies in creating patterns and making flies for predatory fish, any predatory fish really..one day it might be marlin or shark flies falling of the vise and the next its smaller baitfish for something else, the important part is that they work.

Work as in moving in the correct way, be easy to cast with the rod and line suited for the fishing intended, be durable and..they have to catch fish.

The working features mentioned above comes from knowledge of the tons of different cool materials available today, inspiration from others, a touch of creativity, learning from countless mistakes made and most importantly testing.

By testing i mean real fishing, nothing tells you you’re on to a good pattern design than loosing track of how many fish that new fly you have been working on has caught.

My own top three passions in fly fishing is pike on the fly in rivers, lakes and along the swedish baltic coast, small stream dry fly fishing in woodlands and to strip big streamers for big brown trout. The later of those more accurately being described by some of my friends as an obsession, rightfully so to i have to admit. I guess it takes some kind of obsession to spend cold nights out in the rain, countless hours in the car going to fishing spots and so on, just to maybe not even catch anything but fresh air.

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There’s something very exciting in actively hunting for those rare big bruisers that has gotten an taste for meat.

Especially since so many people seems to think of trout as picky and shy creatures. That’s not always the case, I’ve come to learn, a big trout can and will eat the biggest piece of food they can fit in their mouth, not rarely in a surprisingly brutal way. Other trouts, sculpins, mices, small birds all are on the menu, so are size 26 mayflies, quite a fascinating fish isn’t it?

More than once I have been at a river during a heavy hatch and seen what looks like if the whole population of fish was rising to eat the bugs coming of the water, and then all of a sudden you see and hear a big heavy splash or swirl from something with serious shoulders.

You might have seen it too if you spend time on rivers, and might as I did wondered “what was that?”. That’s one of the fish of my obsession that had sneaked up and attacked one of the bug eaters, one of the unicorns.

Go after them, tight lines!

Andreas Andersson

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LIGHTWEIGHT RODS ONLY BALANCE

WITH LIGHTWEIGHT REELS 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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W ATE R W O R K S-L A M S O N

FLY REEL

TECHNOLOGIES

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CLUTCH

SYSTEM

Most premium reels rely on a pawl type clutch mechanism. These are often vulnerable to stress related failure, contamination and wear.

All of our reels employ a Torrington zero-lash roller clutch. This mechanism relies on the locking effect of a number of ramps and rollers to achieve torque transmission. There are no “teeth” or “steps” to break off or wear out. And the zero-lash feature means instant engagement.

This improves feel and eliminates “spike” that the reel, line and leader experience when a typical pawl clutch hooks up.

The drag system in all of our reels consists of a pair of precisely matched conical elements which are drawn together with spring tension to produce variable rates of smooth rotational braking. By re-configuring the surface area of traditional disks into a pair of matching conical elements we were able to seal the drag completely from moisture, salt and grit. And since the mass of the drag elements is centralized, the spool’s rotating mass is much lower which makes the reel more responsive to light drag settings. Because the average radius of the contact surface is much smaller (being conical rather than disk-shaped), start-up torque is too low to measure.

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All of our premium reels ARX, Speedster, Force SL II and Litespeed are offered in one fantastic finish only - a proprietary combination of alloy selection and conversion coating that we call “Hard Alox”. The term Hard Alox is taken from the anodizing process itself, wherein the aluminum surface is converted to aluminum oxide. By increasing the coating thickness and reducing porosity, our Hard Alox coating is much more durable than any other reel. Hard Alox trumps the conventional and ubiquitous Type 2 anodize, a finish which emphasizes gloss and color selection over durability. In place of Type 2 we offer you enhanced resistance to abrasion, impact and corrosion and a look that tells the story of beauty which, while not being just “skin deep”, actually does start there.

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Our large arbor reels maximize the benefits of large arbor design by maximizing the arbor diameter-to-width ratio. The spool is large in circumference and wide, so that line is stored in a shallow layer.

The increased circumference provides high retrieve rate and eliminates line coil memory. The wide, shallow line layer means there is little radius change as line is pulled form the reel. This results in constant drag torque during long runs and eliminates the risk of tippets breaking due to drag force gain.

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ARX

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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 small 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.

MATERIALS: Machined 6061 Aluminum, stainless steel

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FORMAT: Large Arbor

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125 yds 20#

101 mm

38 mm

226 g

WF 8,9

150 yds 30#

110 mm

38 mm

297 g

WF 10,11

275 yds 30#

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SPEEDSTER FLY REELS

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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: Speedster HD follows the lead of our Arx and Guru HD reels by incorporating a full-cage design. The full-cage design is the solution for thin-diameter running lines that are inclined to escape through spool/line-guard gaps. A hotrod of a reel.

Available in all sizes in Black and Silver. For HD only in Black. *HD spools are not compatible with standard Speedster.

MATERIALS: Machined 6061 Aluminum, stainless steel

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FORMAT: Super Arbor

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96 g

WF 2,3

WF3 35 yds 20#

SPEEDSTER 1,5

89 mm

24 mm

113 g

WF 3,4

WF4 100 yds 20#

SPEEDSTER 2

95 mm

24 mm

120 g

WF 5,6

WF6 100 yds 20#

SPEEDSTER 3

101 mm

26 mm

149 g

WF 6,7

WF7 150 yds 20#

SPEEDSTER 3,5

111 mm

29 mm

170 g

WF 8,9

WF9 200 yds 20#

SPEEDSTER 4

121 mm

32 mm

240 g

WF 9,10

WF10 250 yds 30# WF7 150 yds 20#

SPEEDSTER HD 3

95 mm

26 mm

162 g

WF 6,7

SPEEDSTER HD 3,5

111 mm

38 mm

187 g

WF 8,9

WF9 200 yds 20#

SPEEDSTER HD 4

121 mm

38 mm

265 g

WF 9,10

WF10 250 yds 30#

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FORCE SL II FLY REELS

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The evolution of Force Superlight reels arrives with a new line storage format, enhanced CNC machined MH structural development and more fluid, refined styling. The Force reels have, since the introduction in TOLERANCES: UNLESS OTHERWISEratio SPECIFIED 1997, pursued what we feel is the Holy Grail of fly reel performance: delivering the highest possible of retrieve rate to reel weight. To this end, while other super arbor reels add weight in order to gain 6061-T6 ALUMINUM 63 RMS UNLESS NOTED speed, Force reels maintain their featherweight specification by being pure muscle and bone.

DRWN:

WATERWORKS

2756 South Cole Road #110 Boise, Idaho 83709 www.waterworks-lamson.com

7/23/2015

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THIS PRINT IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF C-1 DESIGN GROUP AND ALL INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL. IT MAY NOT FINISH: BE DUPLICATED,TRANSFERRED, OR USED IN ANY WAY EXCEPT BY EXPRESS PERMISSION OF C-1 DESIGN GROUP.

SPECIFICATIONS MODEL

DIA.

WIDTH

FORCE 1 SL II

96 mm

24 mm

FORCE 2 SL II

105 mm

FORCE 3 SL II

111 mm

ROD WT

81 g

WF4,5

25 mm

94 g

WF5,6

WF6 100 yds 20#

32 mm

125 g

WF6,7

WF7 150 yds 20#

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WEIGHT: 81 g / 4-5 wt

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MATERIALS: Machined 6061 Aluminum, Stainless Steel FINISH: Hard AloxTM

LINE CAPACITY WF4 100 yds 20#

HARD

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FORMAT: Ultra Large Arbor

WEIGHT

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Litespeed has now been refined for even higher retrieve rate, improved ergonomics, easier line management and less mass. Narrower drag geometry has translated into a flatter spool surface for less knuckle dragging. A more aggressive drag knob has been made. Structural refinements such as the curved arbor have made a light reel even lighter, and this curved arbor stores backing into a “diameter well” and keeps “working line” at a maximum radius to optimize everything we love about large arbor reels. The spool/stripping arm geometry has been made consistent with reels we developed since the first Litespeed, which does a better job of preventing snags and line damage. The Litespeed is the reliable thoroughbred of the Lamson line.

SPECIFICATIONS DIA.

WIDTH

LITESPEED IV 1.5

83 mm

28 mm

95 g

WF 3,4,5

WF4 100 yds 20#

LITESPEED IV 2

89 mm

28 mm

106 g

WF 4,5,6

WF6 100 yds 20#

LITESPEED IV 3

95 mm

32 mm

131 g

WF 6,7,8

WF8 225 yds 20#

LITESPEED IV 3.5

102 mm

35 mm

144 g

WF 8,9

WF9 250 yds 20#

LITESPEED IV 4

114 mm

38 mm

198 g

WF 10,11

WF10 250 yds 30#

LINE CAPACITY

HARD

ALO

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WEIGHT: 106 g / 5-6 wt

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HAR D ALO

LOX

MATERIALS: Machined Aluminum, stainless steel FINISH: Hard AloxTM

ROD WT

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FORMAT: Large Arbor

WEIGHT

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This season we’ve updated Guru’s spool geometry for enhanced retrieve rates, opened the porting to reduce weight and improve line drying, integrated the counterbalance and introduced a curved cross section arbor for structural stability.

Guru continues to prove that the quest for “enlightenment” can be anything but boring. Steadfast and stylish, Guru II has long set a standard as a rugged, fully USA-machined ultra-reliable reel at a great price.

The HD in this reel stands for “heavy duty” and this version of Guru, unlike the standard Guru, has both a complete cage design and type II finish in a pewter-tan color. Guru HD Series II is a great affordable Saltwater and/or Spey reel.

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DIA.

WIDTH

GURU 1 II

78mm

22mm

GURU 1.5 II

85mm

25mm

GURU 2 II

89mm

25mm

GURU 3 II

95mm

29mm

144g

WF 7,8

WF7150 yds 20#

GURU 3.5 II

101mm

30mm

158g

WF 8,9

WF9 200 yds 20#

GURU 4 II

112mm

33mm

198g

WF 10,11

97mm

29mm

143g

WF 7,8

GURU II HD 3,5

103mm

30mm

169g

WF 8,9

GURU II HD 4

114mm

33mm

205g

WF 10,11

WEIGHT 109g

ROD WT

R 0.02

SECTI (LATHE

CAPACITY

WF 3,4

WF3 35 yds 20#

121g

WF 4,5

WF4 100 yds 20#

131g

WF 5,6

WF6 100 yds 20#

Ø 0.360

GURU II HD 3

R 0.04

10-40 UNS - 2B

WF10 250 yds 20#

0.190 0.062

WF7 150 yds 20# WF9 200 yds 20# WF10 250 yds 30#

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HD

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LIGHT WEIGHT SERIES CFLW series fly cases are designed to become the lightest in market, and what you feel on the shoulder of your vest is the weight of air. Simple magnetic closure contributes to the weight reduction, and the durability of the plastic hinges is proven by rigorous testing both in the lab and in the field.

WATERPROOF FLY BOXES Waterproof Fly Cases are designed for heavy duty use in wet conditions. Thicker than our original Fly Cases, they can accommodate larger flies for fresh or saltwater.

WATERPROOF FLY FILING SYSTEM C&F DESIGN offers a variety of options for unique fly storage systems. Configure your own case by combining our options. Switching flybox contents is now a breeze.

ORIGINAL FLY CASES Original case is our own first and original with many new ideas

by C&F DESIGN. For easy handling and smooth in and out from pocket, it surrounded by R-shaped corners and light weight.

MAGNETIC FLY BOXES The fly’s shape will be remained as it is after it was tied because your fly’s eye is hold by magnetic.

SALTWATER FLY ATTACHE This case is great for SW fishing from the boat or stocking flies.

LIGHT WEIGHT FLY BOXES

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FLY CASES C & F Design’s unique products are the result of years of development in the lab and on the water, and it’s taken refinement by Japanese designers to create fly boxes, fly fishing accessories, and fly tying tools with such exceptional functionality.

Choose from fly boxes with foam facing built into the box, or system fly boxes with replaceable foam inserts that are designed to pop in and out quickly and securely, so you can use different inserts for different types of flies, or to create selections for each outing.

MICRO SLIT FOAM PAT. Micro Slit Foam is a concept by C&F Design for improved fly storage. Rows of foam with our patented design hold a wide range of hooks gently but securely. Notches help locate the Micro Slits, making fly organization a breeze. Just insert the hook bend into the slit as illustrated.

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CFA-820

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CFA-810

LCS-1

LIGHTWEIGHT CHEST STORAGE This cleverly designed pack combines the versatility of a lanyard with the stability and fly storage of a chest pack. The centre mounted light weight case provides lots of storage for flies and further cases can be “stacked” in front of it using the enclosed adhesive velcro fasteners.

Available in Small: LCS-1, Medium: CFA-810 & Large: CFA-820.

Features: • • •

You can hang a variety of tools to eight snaps.

Adjustable for correct fit.

Magentic closure

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“Marco Polo”Fly Tying System is for serious use on fishing trips. The design started with our Large Waterproof Case, and we built the system around it to create a minimal yet fully functional fly tying tool kit. Travel neat, tie well, and fish hard.

PEDESTAL FLY TYING VISE

REFERENCE

Our top-of-the line fly tying vise, featuring superior ergonomic comfort, rock-solid construction and delicate adjustability. Innovations include link arm, magnetic jaw and exclusive accessories. Comes with Temporary Hanger, Bobbin Hanger and Centering Mandrel

CFT-120

Hackle Pliers CFT-120 ハックルプライヤー PAT.P ￥2,400（税抜）

Midge Hackle Pliers CFT-120Midge ハックルプライヤーミッジ PAT.P ￥2,800（税抜）

Hackle Pliers

●Plier head has a slight flare at the nose to minimize the risk of cutting materials ●Shock-absorbing elastomer joint ●Brass stabilizer/finger hole with optimized weight ●Grip: elastomer rubber ●Head: stainless steel

Midge Hackle Pliers

●プライヤー先端部は充分なバレル研磨でエッジを処理しました CFT-120 ハックルプライヤー PAT.P ￥2,400（税抜） 又ハックルのグリップを確実にする為にノンスリップ加工を施しました ●ジョイント部分にはグリップと一体のエラストマーラバーでショックアブソーバーを設けまし た。ハックルを巻きながら、微妙な指先の感覚を失わずフレキシブルに伸縮します ●グリップ内側には着脱可能な真鍮削り出しスタビライザーをセットしました。 ハックルを巻き CFT-120Midge ハックルプライヤーミッジ PAT.P ￥2,800（税抜） 終わった後にハックルプライヤーから手を離してもハックルが緩むことを防ぎます ●Plier head has a slight flare at the nose to minimize the risk of cutting materials ●Shock-absorbing elastomer joint ●Brass stabilizer/finger hole with optimized weight ●Grip: elastomer rubber ●Head: stainless steel ●プライヤー先端部は充分なバレル研磨でエッジを処理しました

又ハックルのグリップを確実にする為にノンスリップ加工を施しました Biot Pliers ●ジョイント部分にはグリップと一体のエラストマーラバーでショックアブソーバーを設けまし

（税抜） CFT-120/Vた。 バイオットプライヤー PAT.P ￥1,900 ハックルを巻きながら、微妙な指先の感覚を失わずフレキシブルに伸縮します

●グリップ内側には着脱可能な真鍮削り出しスタビライザーをセットしました。ハックルを巻き Midge Biot Pliers 終わった後にハックルプライヤーから手を離してもハックルが緩むことを防ぎます

CFT-120M/V ミッジバイオットプライヤー PAT.P ￥2,200（税抜）

Biot Pliers

Midge Biot Pliers

CFT-80SS

NEW

Hair comb ヘアーコーム

Hair comb ヘアーコーム

CFT-80M

CFT-80M

CFT-80S

CFT-80S

CFT-80SS

タイイングシザーズ

Tying Scissors

TS/80 Small Sサイズ 価格未定 TS/135 Medium Mサイズ 価格未定

NEW

●非常に高い精度で作られたブレード部分は、タイイング時の精密な切断作業に最適です

●Precision blades for delicate tying work and ergonomic finger holes for comfort

Tying Scissors

タイイングシザーズ

Hair Stacker/Ex

CFT-80SS シングルチューブヘ

●The smallest brother in our S small trout flies ●Body and tube is made of br ●The bottom is made of elastom ●Sleek shape that stems from C ●Comes with a small comb to

Hair Stack

●小型のコンパラダンやエルクヘ アーを揃えたりするのに最適で ●ヘアーコーム付

CFT-80SS シング

2-in-1 Hair Stac

●The smallest brot small trout flies CFT-80S ツーインワンヘアス ●Body and tube is CFT-80M ツーインワンヘア ●The bottom is mad ●Sleek 3-piece design ●Sleek shapethat thatste s ●The bottom is madewith of elastom ●Comes a sma ●To accommodate large amo ●小型のコンパラダン ●Body/Tube: brass アーを揃えたりする ●Finish: pearl chromium ●ヘアーコーム付 ●Comes with a small comb to

2-in-1 Hai

●揃えたいヘアーの量により異 パ クトに１つのスタッカーにま ●底面からサイドにかけて劣化に CFT-80S ツーイン 撃音を抑えタイイングテーブル CFT-80M ツーイ ●ヘアーコーム付 ●Sleek 3-piece des ●The bottom is mad ●To accommodate ●Body/Tube: brass ●Finish: pearl chro ●Comes with a sm

●揃えたいヘアーの パ クトに１つのスタ ●底面からサイドにか 撃音を抑えタイイン ●ヘアーコーム付

Stainless Tying

CFT-TC1 ステンレスタイイング

●Special comb teeth with optima Stainless steel never develops s

●ステンレス素材により、静電気 ●エルクやディアなどのアンダー 出来ます。使い易いピッチに設

Stainless T

CFT-TC1 ステンレ

●Special comb teeth Stainless steel neve

●ステンレス素材によ ●エルクやディアなど 出来ます。使い易い

●アングルを付けたニードル部分はピンポイントのピックアウトがしやすく、フィニッシュの際のセメントの量も微妙 Needle ニードル Brush ブラシ な調整ができます A sharp needle for cleaning hook eyes, boring The brush in the middle is made of fine ●適度なテーパーを付けたハー フヒッチャーはスレッドのサイズに関わらずスムーズなハー フヒッチが行えます holes on a foam piece, or delicate dividing stainless wire for picking out dubbed bodies ●非常に細かいブラシは、 スレッドを傷めず軽いタッチでキレイなピックアウトボディーを作る事ができます （ステ ンレス製） work. The angled section holds head cement for easy application

CFT-70 スリーインワンダビングブラシ PAT. ￥2,000（税抜）

3-in-1 Dubbing Brush

Needle ニードル Brush ブラシ ●非常に高い精度で作られたブレード部分は、タイイング時の精密な切断作業に最適です A sharp needle for cleaning hook eyes, boring The brush in the middle is made of fine holes on a foam piece, or delicate dividing stainless wire for picking out dubbed bodies work. The angled section holds head cement for easy application

●Precision blades for delicate tying work and ergonomic finger holes for comfort

TS/80 Small Sサイズ 価格未定 TS/135 Medium Mサイズ 価格未定

3-IN-1 HALF HITCHER

ンレス製） CFT-90 スリーインワンハー フヒッチャー ￥1,600（税抜）

●Clever 3-tip design for any hook sizes ●3 sizes of hitcher tips (S/M/L) on one compact body ●Knurling on the machined handle provides perfect grip ●Finished in durable pearl chromium

3-in-1 Half Hitcher

●Superfine S-tip is for hooks down to #32 M ●M-tip screws on over the S-tip ●L-tip is 40 mm deep for easy half hitching on the shank

CFT-90 スリーインワンハーフヒッチャー ￥1,600（税抜）

●Clever 3-tip design for any hook sizes ●3 sizes of hitcher tips (S/M/L) on one compact body ●Knurling on the machined handle provides perfect grip ●Finished in durable pearl chromium ●Superfine S-tip is for hooks down to #32 ●M-tip screws on over the S-tip ●L-tip is 40 mm deep for easy half hitching on the shank

S

●S/M/Lの3サイズのハーフヒッチャーをコンパ ●Sサイズのハーフヒッチャーを使用する時は 使用した後は、必ずMサイズのハーフヒッチ ●Mサイズのハーフヒッチャーは#30以下のフッ ●Lサイズのハーフヒッチャーのみシャンクの途 きを設けました

●S/M/Lの3サイズのハーフヒッチャーをコンパクトにひと ●Sサイズのハーフヒッチャーを使用する時はMサイズのハ 使用した後は、必ずMサイズのハーフヒッチャーをセット ●Mサイズのハーフヒッチャーは#30以下のフックにも対応 ●Lサイズのハーフヒッチャーのみシャンクの途中でもハー きを設けました

●適度なテーパーを付けたハーフヒッチャーはスレッドのサイズに関わらずスムーズなハーフヒッチが行えます 3-in-1●非常に細かいブラシは、 Half Hitcherスレッドを傷めず軽いタッチでキレイなピックアウトボディーを作る事ができます（ステ

（税抜） CFT-70 スリーインワンダビングブラシ PAT. ￥2,000 M ●アングルを付けたニードル部分はピンポイントのピックアウトがしやすく、フィニッシュの際のセメントの量も微妙 な調整ができます S

3-in-1 Dubbing Brush

NEW

Tying Scissors

CFT-120 CFT-120Midge

CFT-120Midge CFT-120 /V

CFT-120 /V CFT-120M/V

●Designed to wind flat materials such as goose/turkey biot smoothly with the head twisted 90 degrees from our standard Hackle Pliers ●The head has a sight flare at the nose to minimize the risk of cutting materials ●The gripping surface inside is sandblasted to prevent slippage The shock-absorbing elastomer joint and rubber o-ring gives you a good touch and tension CFT-120/V バイオットプライヤー PAT.P ￥1,900（税抜） ●プライヤー先端部内側にはサンドブラストでノンスリップ加工を施しグースバイオットなど をしっかり挟み込みます ●先端部のエッジ部分には全周アールを付けエッジなどでのグースバイオットの切れなどを

防ぎますCFT-120M/V ミッジバイオットプライヤー PAT.P ￥2,200（税抜） ●ショックアブゾーバーとOリングは、微妙な指先の感覚を保ちつつ適度に伸縮します ●Designed to wind flat materials such as goose/turkey biot smoothly with the head twisted ●プライヤー本体の位置関係がマテリアルと平行になっており、ねじることなくバイオットボ 90 degrees from our standard Hackle Pliers ディを作る事ができます ●The head has a sight flare at the nose to minimize the risk of cutting materials ●The gripping surface inside is sandblasted to prevent slippage The shock-absorbing elastomer joint and rubber o-ring gives you a good touch and tension Magnum Gravity Ring

CFT-127●プライヤー先端部内側にはサンドブラストでノンスリップ加工を施しグースバイオットなど マグナムグラビティーリング PAT.P ￥1,200（税抜） をしっかり挟み込みます ●An replacement ring for CFT-120 and CFT-120Midge ●先端部のエッジ部分には全周アールを付けエッジなどでのグースバイオットの切れなどを ●Its heavier weight helps maintain tension of material while hanging 防ぎます ●マグナムグラビティーキットは、 ハックルプライヤーの重量を増やすためのオプショナルウ ●ショックアブゾーバーとOリングは、 微妙な指先の感覚を保ちつつ適度に伸縮します エイトです ●プライヤー本体の位置関係がマテリアルと平行になっており、ねじることなくバイオットボ ●よりステムの硬いマテリアルやブラシなどを巻きつける時などに便利です ディを作る事ができます ●ハックルプライヤー本体からウエイトを外し付け替えてください

Magnum Rotary Hackle Gravity Pliers Ring

CFT-127 マグナムグラビティーリング PAT.P ￥1,200（税抜） CFT-140●An ロータリーハックルプライヤー PAT.P ￥3,000（税抜） replacement ring for CFT-120 and CFT-120Midge ●A swiveling pliers thathelps shares the same headofasmaterial CFT-120while hanging ●Itshackle heavier weight maintain tension

NEW

●CFT-120と同じプライヤーを装備し、 グリップ部分が滑らかに回転します ●マグナムグラビティーキットは、 ハックルプライヤーの重量を増やすためのオプショナルウ ●ジョイント部分にはエラストマーラバーでショックアブソーバー部分を設けました エイトです ハックルを巻く際には適度なテンションを掛けながらパラシュートフライのポストなどの巻 ●よりステムの硬いマテリアルやブラシなどを巻きつける時などに便利です きにくい箇所にもきっちりとハックルを巻くことができます ●ハックルプライヤー本体からウエイトを外し付け替えてください

MidgeRotary RotaryHackle HacklePliers Pliers

（税抜） CFT-140Midge CFT-140ミッジロータリーハックルプライヤー PAT.P ￥3,400 ロータリーハックルプライヤー PAT.P ￥3,000（税抜）

●A swiveling pliers that pliers sharesthat the shares same head as CFT-120Midge ●Ahackle swiveling hackle the same head as CFT-120

●CFT-120Midgeと同じプライヤーを装備し、 グリップ部分が滑らかに回転します ●CFT-120と同じプライヤーを装備し、 グリップ部分が滑らかに回転します ●ジョイント部分にはエラストマーラバーでショックアブソーバー部分を設けました ハックルを巻く際には適度なテンションを掛けながらパラシュートフライのポストなどの巻 きにくい箇所にもきっちりとハックルを巻くことができます ハンス・ヴァン・クリンケン

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●プライヤー先端部内側にはサンドブラストでノンスリップ加工を施しグースバイオットなど をしっかり挟み込みます ●先端部のエッジ部分には全周アールを付けエッジなどでのグースバイオットの切れなどを

3-IN-1 DUBBING BRUSH

Hair comb ヘアーコーム

CFT-80M CFT-80SS CFT-80S HAIR STACKERS

●プライヤー先端部は充分なバレル研磨でエッジを処理しました 又ハックルのグリップを確実にする為にノンスリップ加工を施しました ●ジョイント部分にはグリップと一体のエラストマーラバーでショックアブソーバーを設けまし た。ハックルを巻きながら、微妙な指先の感覚を失わずフレキシブルに伸縮します ●グリップ内側には着脱可能な真鍮削り出しスタビライザーをセットしました。ハックルを巻き 終わった後にハックルプライヤーから手を離してもハックルが緩むことを防ぎます

CFT-120M/V CFT-127

CFT-127

CFT-140

CFT-140Midge CFT-140

Hans van Klinken

CFT-120M/V ミッジバイオットプライヤー PAT.P ￥2,200（税抜）

Midge Biot Pliers

Fly Fisher, Auther, Outdoor Journalist

Midge Rotary Hackle Pliers

The hackle pliers model CFT-120 works perfectly for normal hackles as well for parachutes. Of course I tried both techniques intensively. The pliers have a pair of superb grips on the clip and, plenty purchase area under the flared points too. The flexible rubber neck between the clip and the finger-loop is absolutely new to me and although you think at FlyofTying Tools first it will not last for long, you will change your mind quickly when using it. It’s very solid and seems very good quality rubber indeed. The elastic motion surely will help prevent the hackle quills from snapping while winding. It’s a brilliant little tool.

Fly Fisher, Auther, Outdoor Journalist

ちりとした高品質素材で、その伸縮性はハックルの切れ防止に確かに役立つようです。小さいながらも画期的なツールですね。 Hans van Klinken ハンス・ヴァン・クリンケン

CFT-120ハックルプライヤーは、通常のハックリングもパラシュートも、完璧にこなします。私はどちらのタイプも大量にタイイングします。バネは強く、フレアしたノーズの内側は広い接触面 積が確保されています。ラバーを使ったショックアブソーバーはまったく斬新なアイディアで、最初は耐久性に問題があるのではと思いましたが、使っているとその不安も消え去ります。がっ

●CFT-120Midgeと同じプライヤーを装備し、グリップ部分が滑らかに回転します

NEW grips on The hackle pliers model CFT-120 works perfectly for normal hackles as well for parachutes. Of course I tried both techniques intensively. The pliers have a pair of superb the clip and, plenty of purchase area under the flared points too. The flexible rubber neck between the clip and the finger-loop is absolutely new to me and although you think at（税抜） CFT-140Midge ミッジロータリーハックルプライヤー PAT.P ￥3,400 first it will not last for long, you will change your mind quickly when using it. It’s very solid and seems very good quality rubber indeed. The elastic motion surely will help prevent ●A swiveling hackle pliers that shares the same head as CFT-120Midge the hackle quills from snapping while winding. It’s a brilliant little tool.

CFT-140Midge

CFT-120Midge ハックルプライヤーミッジ PAT.P ￥2,800（税抜）

Midge Hackle Pliers

CFT-120ハックルプライヤーは、通常のハックリングもパラシュートも、完璧にこなします。私はどちらのタイプも大量にタイイングします。バネは強く、フレアしたノーズの内側は広い接触面 積が確保されています。ラバーを使ったショックアブソーバーはまったく斬新なアイディアで、最初は耐久性に問題があるのではと思いましたが、使っているとその不安も消え去ります。がっ ちりとした高品質素材で、その伸縮性はハックルの切れ防止に確かに役立つようです。小さいながらも画期的なツールですね。

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CFT-120/V バイオットプライヤー PAT.P ￥1,900（税抜）

Biot Pliers

CFT-120 /V

The Expert’s Voice

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CFT-120 ハックルプライヤー PAT.P ￥2,400（税抜）

Hackle Pliers

CFT-120

●Designed to wind flat materials such as goose/turkey biot smoothly with the head twisted 90 degrees from our standard Hackle Pliers ●The head has a sight flare at the nose to minimize the risk of cutting materials ●The grippingRANGE surface inside is sandblasted to prevent slippage THE FULL OF C&F DESIGN´S FLY TYING The shock-absorbing elastomer joint and rubber o-ring gives you a good touch and TOOLS AT FLYFISHEUROPE.COM tension

CFT-120M/V

●Plier head has a slight flare at the nose to minimize the risk of cutting materials ●Shock-absorbing elastomer joint ●Brass stabilizer/finger hole with optimized weight ●Grip: elastomer rubber ●Head: stainless steel

CFT-120Midge

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MIDGE HACKLE PLIER

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At Scientific Anglers we have one very simple goal: To provide our customers around the world with the highest performance, most durable fly lines available—all while utilizing the most advanced technologies possible, ensuring a great experience each time you are casting one of our lines.

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TECHNOLOGY

CONDITIONS

+ Textured lines float higher, which has allowed us to slim the diameters of the floating lines; this makes the lines cut through the wind better and provides 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

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+ Less memory provides better contact with the fly when fishing, which means easier detection of

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MASTERY TEXTURED

UST SHOOTING HEAD FEATURES

+ The taper design has most of the weight distributed at the back of the head with short rear tapers, which provides easier rod loading and aids positioning for changing direction when Spey casting

+ Mastery Textured Coating + Advanced Shooting Technology (AST) + Graduated density and true three-density lines + Streamlined welded loops on both ends + Scientific Anglers line identification + Braided multifilament core

+ The versatility of the taper allows for both short- and long-distance casts

SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS

+ Designed for use with both conventional and poly leaders

CLASS / WEIGHT / LENGTH WEIGHT LENGTH

SINKING RATE

TYPE

COLOR

F

Orange / Willow

#7/8 11.2m 30g

#8/9 11,6m 34g

#9/10 12,2m 38g

#10/11 12,8m 42g

H/I

Surf / Pale Green

#7/8 11.2m 30g

#8/9 11,6m 34g

#9/10 12,2m 38g

#10/11 12,8m 42g

1.25-1.5 ips | 3-4 cm/sek

S1/S2

Blue Heron / Olive

#7/8 11.2m 30g

#8/9 11,6m 34g

#9/10 12,2m 38g

#10/11 12,8m 42g

1.75-2.75 ips | 5-7 cm/sek

S2/S3

Olive / Gray

#7/8 11.2m 30g

#8/9 11,6m 34g

#9/10 12,2m 38g

#10/11 12,8m 42g

2.75-3.5 ips | 5-9 cm/sek

S3/S4

Gray / Dk. Gray

#7/8 11.2m 30g

#8/9 11,6m 34g

#9/10 12,2m 38g

#10/11 12,8m 42g

3.5-5.5 ips | 9-13 cm/sek

CLASS

F/H/I

TTD™

Orange/Surf/Pale Green

#7/8 11.2m 30g

#8/9 11,6m 34g

#9/10 12,2m 38g

#10/11 12,8m 42g

1.5 ips | 4 cm/sek

F/I/S2

TTD™

Orange/Pale Green/ Olive

#7/8 11.2m 30g

#8/9 11,6m 34g

#9/10 12,2m 38g

#10/11 12,8m 42g

1.5-2.75 ips | 4-7 cm/sek

F/H/S3

TTD™

Orange/Surf/Grey

#7/8 11.2m 30g

#8/9 11,6m 34g

#9/10 12,2m 38g

#10/11 12,8m 42g

1.25-3.5 ips | 3-9 cm/sek

I/S2/S4

TTD™

Pale Green/Olive/ Dk.Grey

#7/8 11.2m 30g

#8/9 11,6m 34g

#9/10 12,2m 38g

#10/11 12,8m 42g

1.5-5.5 ips | 4-13 cm/sek

S1/S3/S5

TTD™

Blue Heron/Grey/Black

#7/8 11.2m 30g

#8/9 11,6m 34g

#9/10 12,2m 38g

#10/11 12,8m 42g

1.75-6.0 ips | 5-15 cm/sek

The fastest sinking shooting heads on the market! Recommended to be used with fast action 15`and 16`rods from 10/11 – 12-13 weight

GRAIN LINES

SINKING RATE

COLOR

750 Grain

Black

750/11.2m 48,5g

8 ips | 18 cm/sek

850 Grain

Black

850/11.2m 55,5g

8,7 ips | 20 cm/sek

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WEIGHT

WEIGHT / LENGTH LENGTH

TYPE

MEDIUM

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TAPER BENEFITS: + The long front tapers are designed to deliver typical flies at distance and in the wind

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WELDED LOOPS

UST

ULTIMATE SCANDI TAPER TRUE TRIPLE DENSITY -

SINGLE DENSITY - FLOATING FLOATING

Floating, whether 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.

TTD™

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/HOVER/INT

TTD™

DOUBLE DENSITY 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.

FLOATING/INT/S2

HOVER/INT

This is the must-have and one of the most versatile lines for any angler chasing anadromous fish. If stealth is required, this line provides it.

Perfectly balanced so it will stay just below the surface.

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

FLOATING/H/S3

S1/S2

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 in high water when you need to go a little deeper.

S2/S3

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.

750 & 850 GRAIN

TTD™

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.

INT/S2/S4

Probably the best all-around sinking line through the entire season.

A great fish catcher in all temperatures and levels.

TTD™

TTD™

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 holding. With the Intermediate section below the surface, there will be less influences by the current, providing excellent contact with the fly. This was a favorite line of the field testers in pools of medium depth and current.

S1/S3/S5

TTD™

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. It casts like a bullet and caught plenty of fish during field testing.

2016

Same density as the Sink 5, only 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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These lines are perfect for slowing down the swing in strong currents, or if you just want to fish deep and slow. These four double-density lines will get your fly to the correct depth.

THIRD COAST SKAGIT - FLOAT & INTERMEDIATE Short-Head Floating & Intermediate Spey Line Our floating and Intermediate Third Coast Skagit head is designed to work in concert with two-handed rods to cast heavy sink tips and large flies for salmon. Its short-head design loads rods quickly, and the short taper provides enough power to turn over even the largest setup.

TECHNOLOGY

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• Extremely short and powerful taper for casting heavy sink tips • Extended weights for any rod size • Color change at the rear of the head • Short head provides quick rod loading • Suited for two-hand and switch rods • Braided multifilament core FLOATING

FLOATING WEIGHT GRAIN 320 GR

WEIGHT GRAMS 20,0G

HEAD HEAD LENGTH FT LENGTH M 19.0’ 5,8M

360 GR

23,0G

20.0’

6,0M

400 GR

26,0G

21.0’

6,4M

440 GR

28,0G

22.0’

6,7M

480 GR

31,0G

22.0’

6,7M

MEDIUM

INTERMEDIATE

520 GR

34,0G

23.0’

7,0M

WEIGHT GRAIN 400 GR

WEIGHT GRAMS 26,0G

HEAD HEAD LENGTH FT LENGTH M 21.0’ 6,4M

560 GR

36,0G

23.0’

7,OM

460 GR

30,0G

22.0’

6,7M

600 GR

39,0G

25.0’

7,6M

520 GR

34,0G

23.0’

7,0M

640 GR

42,0G

25.0’

7,6M

580 GR

38,0G

23.0’

7,OM

INTERMEDIATE

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TC SKAGIT KIT - FLOAT & INTERMEDIATE Third Coast Skagit Floating & Intermediate Head with Tips TECHNOLOGY

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• TC Skagit Head kit, complete with tips • Extremely short and powerful taper for casting heavy sink tips • Comes with four TC Textured Tips: Floating Int./Sink 2 = 1.25/2.0ips Sink 2/Sink 4 = 2.0/4.0 ips Sink 7 = 7.0 ips

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2016

FLOATING WEIGHT GRAIN 400 GR

WEIGHT GRAM 26,0G

HEAD LENGTH FT 21.0’

HEAD LENGTH M 6,4M

TIP LENGTH 10.0’

TIP GRAINS 120 GR

TIP GRAMS 7,8G

440 GR

28,0G

22.0’

6,7M

10.0’

120 GR

7,8G

480 GR

31,0G

22.0’

6,7M

12.0’

160 GR

10,4G

520 GR

34,0G

23.0’

7,0M

12.0’

160 GR

10,4G

560 GR

36,0G

23.0’

7,0M

12.0’

160 GR

10,4G

600 GR

39,0G

25.0’

7,6M

12.0’

160 GR

10,4G

640 GR

42,0G

25.0’

7,6M

12.0’

160 GR

10,4G

TIP LENGTH 10.0’

TIP GRAINS 120 GR

TIP GRAMS 7,8G

INTERMEDIATE WEIGHT GRAIN 400 GR

WEIGHT GRAM 26,0G

HEAD LENGTH FT 21.0’

HEAD LENGTH M 6,4M

460 GR

30,0G

22.0’

6,7M

12.0’

160 GR

10,4G

520 GR 580 GR

34,0G 38,0G

23.0’ 23.0’

7,0M 7,0M

12.0’ 12.0’

160 GR 160 GR

10,4G 10,4G

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FLOATING

INTERMEDIATE

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30’

General-Purpose Sinking Fly Line This is the easiest way to create your own custom tips. The Third Coast Custom Cut Tips feature a looped 30′ tungsten sinking line in three different density options. Cut the line where you’d like it, and boom: you’ve got two tips—and we all know that two is better than one.

CONDITIONS

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• A 30’ tungsten sinking line with a loop on both ends for creating two complete tips of various sizes; fast sinking • Sink rates 6.5 - 8.0 ips • SA T## (## = grain weight per foot - 12, 14, 18)

DARK GRAY

LINE WEIGHT T12+

SINK RATE 7.0 IPS

TOTAL LENGTH TOTAL LENGTH FT M 30.0’ 9,14M

T14+

7.5 IPS

30.0’

9,14M

T18+

8.0 IPS

30.0’

9,14M

WELDED LOOP

CUT TO DESIRED LENGTH MAKES TWO TIPS

0’

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30’

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50’

HERON / BLUE

THIRD COAST TEXTURED TIPS Tapered, Textured, Multi-Density Spey Tips

50’

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MEDIUM

• The world’s first tapered, textured multi-density Spey tips • Mastery Texturing reduces friction, allowing for easier pick-ups of sinking tips • Tapered design aids in turning over flies LENGTH DENSITY at any distance 10’ FLOAT • Sink Rates:

Int./Sink 2 = 1.25/2.0 ips

Sink 2/Sink 4 = 2.0/4.0 ips

Sink 3/Sink 5 = 3.0/5.0 ips

Sink 7 = 7.0 ips • Available in 10’ 120 grains and 12’ 160 gr.

• Full selections available as kits • Suited for two-hand and switch rods

GRAIN WEIGHT 120

GRAM WEIGHT 7,8G

10’

INT./SINK 2

120

7,8G

10’

SINK 2/SINK 4

120

7,8G

10’

SINK 3/SINK 5

120

7,8G

10’

SINK 7

120

7,8G

10’

COMPLETE KIT

120

7,8G

12’

FLOAT

160

10,4G

12’

INT./SINK 2

160

10,4G

12’

SINK 2/SINK 4

160

10,4G

12’

SINK 3/SINK 5

160

10,4G

12’

SINK 7

160

10,4G

12’

COMPLETE KIT

160

10,4G

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When you’re swinging a fly for salmon or steelhead using a two-handed rod, controlling the depth and speed of the fly is paramount. That’s why we created the Third Coast Textured Spey Tips. The TC Tip system is a revolutionary approach to Spey tips, as they’re the industry’s first truly tapered, fully textured, double-density sinking tips. Available in a multitude of densities to get the fly just where you need it.

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THIRD COAST CUSTOM CUT TIPS

ULTIMATE SHOOTING LINE Scientific Anglers new Ultimate Shooting Lines is probably the best coated shooting line on the market. A neat 8”/ 20 cm welded loop at the front allows for easy shooting head changes. A highly visible front section makes it easy to see when to stop stripping and make the cast. The unique core will give you Minimal Tangling and unmatched shooting ability.

CONDITIONS

TECHNOLOGY

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• • • • •

MEDIUM

Large front loop for quick changes (20cm) Freshwater and saltwater floating shooting lines For exceptional casting distance Minimal friction gives high speed shooting 3,7m handling section

• Braided multifilament 25lb core • Low stiffness

SIZE

DIAM.

TOTAL LENGTH FT

TOTAL LENGTH M

0,30’’/0,75MM

0.030”

100.0’

33,0M

0,38’’/0,97MM

0.038”

100.0’

33,0M

ULTIMATE RUNNING LINE Flyfisheurope.com

This Super slick silicone/oil double coated mono shooting line has extremely low coefficient of friction for ultimate distance casting.

This shooting line is totaly round and solid with a density close to water. It makes this floats higher then other mono lines. It stretches easily even in cold conditions and has high breaking strength for it’s diameter.

• • • • • •

60 meters 2 in 1 Individual packages Super slick double coated mono Totaly round mono Line Solid Mono Core High breaking strength

NEW THIS IS NOT A SCIENTIFIC PRODUCT.

SIZE

TYPE

DIAM.

TOTAL LENGTH FT

TOTAL LENGTH M

IVORY 45LB

0,62MM

196.0’

60,0M

GREEN 50LB

0,68MM

196.0’

60,0M

DESIGNED BY FFE AND MANUFACTURED AND

YELLOW 70LB 0,75MM

196.0’

60,0M

PRODUCED IN JAPAN, EXCLUSIVELY FOR FFE.

ORANGE 80LB 0,78MM

196.0’

60,0M

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WF LINES 70 years of experience

best performing fly lines in the world so that we can help you, our customer, to have a memorable and exciting experience each time you are on the water casting a fly with one of our lines.

Our team hopes you fish hard but, most of all, have fun.

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For 70 years our number one focus has been to design and manufacture the highest quality and

ULTIMATE TROUT -

Freshwater Line for Precise Presentation

• Dry Tip Technology combines with our Sharkskin texturing for ultimate flotation • Mastery Textured running line delivers longer casts without abrasion • Features the Tactile Reference Point (TRP), a non-embossed section at the end of the head • Superb dry-fly line with minimal water spray and easy pick-ups

GPX -

Floating General Presentation taper • Dry Tip Technology combines with our Sharkskin texturing for ultimate flotation

FLY LINES

• Mastery Textured running line delivers longer casts without abrasion

Featuring Sharkskin texturing on the tip, Mastery texturing on the head and running line, and a smooth handling section at the end of the head, the SharkWave is the most technologically advanced family of fly lines on the market. At each texture change, there’s also a color change, so as long as you’re not too color-blind, you’ll have a visual reference for each section of line. The texturing reduces friction on the water and through the guides, providing longer casts, higher flotation, and easier pick-ups.

• Features the Tactile Reference Point (TRP), a non-embossed section at the end of the head

IT’S FISHING. FRICTION-FREE.

• Made a half-size heavy to load fast-action rods

SIEGE -

Quick-Loading Line for Big Flies • Sharkskin texturing on the tip section for the ultimate in flotation • Mastery Textured running line delivers longer casts without abrasion • For throwing big flies with minimal backcasts • Short, powerful head perfect for tossing streamers • Mastery Texturing reduces friction, providing longer casts, higher flotation, and increased durability

ANADRO - For Anadromous Fish and Big Rivers

NEW

• Sharkskin texturing on the tip section for the ultimate in flotation • Mastery Textured running line delivers longer casts without abrasion • For extended line control, long-distance casting, and turning over heavy rigs • High-vis and high floating yellow tip • Features the ST+ slickness additive

SALTWATER TITAN -

Quick-Loading Taper for Big Flies

• Sharkskin texturing on the tip section for the ultimate in flotation • Mastery Textured running line delivers longer casts without abrasion • Loads quickly and delivers the biggest flies to the furthest targets • Floating integrated shooting head • Extra-strength core for big-game species

SALTWATER TAPER -

For All round Saltwater

• Sharkskin texturing on the tip section for the ultimate in flotation • Mastery Textured running line delivers longer casts without abrasion • For temperate and tropical climates • All-around floating compound taper, perfect for fish on and off of the flats

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9,0G

WF-6-F

16,6M

30,4M

10,4G

WF-7-F

17,4M

30,4M

11,9G

WF-8-F

18,3M

30,4M

13,6G

LINE WEIGHT WF-3-F

HEAD LENGTH 10,4M

TOTAL LENGTH 29,0M

GRAM WEIGHT* 7,1G

WF-4-F

10,9M

29,0M

8,4G

WF-5-F

11,6M

29,0M

9,4G

WF-6-F

12,1M

29,0M

11,2G

WF-7-F

12,8M

29,0M

12,8G

WF-8-F

13,4M

29,0M

14,4G

WF-9-F

14,0M

29,0M

16,8G

LINE WEIGHT WF-5-F

HEAD LENGTH 6,6M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,4M

GRAM WEIGHT* 13,6G

WF-6-F

6,8M

30,4M

15,5G

WF-7-F

7,0M

30,4M

18,5G

WF-8-F

7,0M

30,4M

21,4G

LINE WEIGHT WF-5-F

HEAD LENGTH 18,3M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,4M

GRAM WEIGHT* 11,3G

WF-6-F

18,3M

30,4M

12,8G

WF-7-F

18,6M

30,4M

14,6G

WF-8-F

18,9M

30,4M

16,8G

WF-9-F

19,2M

30,4M

20,0G

LINE WEIGHT WF-6-F

HEAD LENGTH 11,6M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,4M

GRAM WEIGHT* 12,9G 14,9G

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100’

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WF-7-F

11,6M

30,4M

WF-8-F

11,6M

30,4M

17,0G

WF-9-F

11,6M

30,4M

19,4G

WF-10-F

14,6M

30,4M

22,7G

WF-11-F

14,6M

30,4M

26,7G

WF-12-F

14,6M

30,4M

30,8G

LINE WEIGHT WF-6-F

HEAD LENGTH 11,6M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,4M

GRAM WEIGHT* 10,4G

WF-7-F

11,6M

30,4M

11,9G

WF-8-F

11,6M

30,4M

13,6G 15,5G

120’

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7,8G

30,4M

MEDIUM

HOT

10’

30,4M

15,5M

120’

• Extra-strength core for big-game species 0’

14,6M

WF-5-F

120’

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WF-4-F

MEDIUM

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110’

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GRAM WEIGHT* 6,5G

120’

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TECHNOLOGY

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TECHNOLOGY

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TOTAL LENGTH 30,4M

120’

WF-9-F

11,6M

30,4M

WF-10-F

14,6M

30,4M

18,1G

WF-11-F

14,6M

30,4M

21,4G

WF-12-F

14,6M

30,4M

24,6G

*Weight for the first 9,14m

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HEAD LENGTH 13,7M

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TECHNOLOGY

LINE WEIGHT WF-3-F

MPX

NEW

- Mastery Presentation Taper • Improved version of our GPX taper!

• The ultimate general presentation line • Built a half-size heavy to load rods and turn over large flies easily • Excellent with dry flies, nymphs, and streamers

Floating TITAN - Quick-Loading Taper for Big Flies

W NE

• Loads quickly and delivers the biggest flies to the furthest targets • Excellent turnover due to short, powerful head and short front taper • Ideal line for boat or wading • For temperate climates

TROUT - All-Around Trout Line

NEW

• All-around taper for precision casts • Superb dry-fly line with minimal water spray and easy pick-ups • Ideal for delicate presentations • Mastery Texturing reduces friction, providing longer casts, higher flotation, and increased durability

NEW IF A SHARKSKIN AND A MASTERY SMOOTH LINE HAD A BUNCH OF FLY LINE OFFSPRING, WAVELENGTH LINES WOULD BE THE RESULT. WE’VE TAKEN THE BENEFITS OF SHARKSKIN TEXTURING, SCRUBBED THE ROUGH EDGES, AND CREATED A SOFTER SURFACE TEXTURE FOR LESS CASTING EFFORT, VERY LITTLE MEMORY, AND INCREASED DURABILITY. YOUR FINGERS WILL REJOICE.

NYMPH - Extra-Strength Turnover

NEW

• High-floating orange tip • P owerful front taper for turning over heavy weight and airresistant indicators • Mastery Texturing reduces friction, providing longer casts, higher flotation, and increased durability • Great for mending and roll-casting • Overweighted by a full line weight

GRAND SLAM

For Bonefish, Permit - and Tarpon

W NE • Designed for demanding tropical saltwater applications

• Loads rods quickly, cuts through wind with ease, and turns over big saltwater flies • Short, powerful head for quick casts to moving targets • Overweighted by nearly a full line weight

TARPON

NEW

- For Targeting Tarpon • Designed specifically for presenting flies to laid up and moving tarpon • Smooth casting, with a delicate delivery and tangle-free design • Short head for quick rod loading • Stealthy color scheme for wary fish • High-strength core to fight large fish

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27,5M

8,4G

11,OM

27,5M

9,7G

WF-6-F

11,OM

27,5M

11,2G

WF-7-F

12,1M

27,5M

12,8G

WF-8-F

12,5M

27,5M

14,5G

WF-9-F

12,9M

27,5M

16,8G

LINE WEIGHT WF-6-F

HEAD LENGTH 10,8M

TOTAL LENGTH 27,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 12,8G 15,0G

WF-7-F

10,8M

27,5M

WF-8-F

10,8M

27,5M

18,1G

WF-9-F

10,8M

27,5M

21,3G

WF-10-F

10,8M

27,5M

24,2G

WF-11-F

10,8M

27,5M

27,8G

LINE WEIGHT WF-3-F

HEAD LENGTH 19,8M

TOTAL LENGTH 27,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 6,5G

WF-4-F

20,4M

27,5M

7,8G

WF-5-F

21,0M

27,5M

9,0G

WF-6-F

21,6M

27,5M

10,4G

LINE WEIGHT WF-4-F

HEAD LENGTH 14,9M

TOTAL LENGTH 27,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 9,7G

WF-5-F

14,9M

27,5M

11.3G

WF-6-F

14,9M

27,5M

12,8G

WF-7-F

14,9M

27,5M

14,6G

WF8-F

14,9M

27,5M

16,8G

LINE WEIGHT WF-6-F

HEAD LENGTH 12,2M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,4M

GRAM WEIGHT* 12,9G 14,9G

WF-7-F

12,2M

30,4M

WF-8-F

12,2M

30,4M

17,0G

WF-9-F

12,2M

30,4M

19,4G

WF-10-F

12,2M

30,4M

22,7G

WF-11-F

12,2M

30,4M

26,7G

WF-12-F

12,2M

30,4M

30,8G

LINE WEIGHT WF-10-F

HEAD LENGTH 11,3M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 18,1G

WF-11-F

11,3M

30,5M

21,4G

WF-12-F

11,3M

30,5M

24,6G

120’

CONDITIONS

TECHNOLOGY

9,9M

WF-5-F

120’

• Extra-strength core for big-game species

10’

WF-4-F

120’

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

0’

GRAM WEIGHT* 7,1G

120’

CONDITIONS

TECHNOLOGY

TOTAL LENGTH 27,5M

MEDIUM

COLD

10’

100’

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TECHNOLOGY

0’

120’

MEDIUM

COLD

10’

110’

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TECHNOLOGY

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HEAD LENGTH 9,9M

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90’

100’

110’

120’

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MPX

NEW

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Mastery Presentation Taper • Improved version of our GPX taper • The ultimate general presentation line • Built a half-size heavy to load rods and turn over large flies easily • Excellent with dry flies, nymphs, and streamers • Features the ST+ slickness additive • For use in moderate and cold climates

TROUT - Floating Dry-Fly Line

NEW MASTERY LINES REPRESENT THE PINNACLE OF OUR SMOOTH LINE TECHNOLOGY. NO MATTER THE SPECIES, NO MATTER THE SITUATION, WE’VE BUILT A LINE FOR IT. EVERYONE FROM DRY-FLY TROUT PURISTS TO PELAGIC ENTHUSIASTS WILL FIND THE LINE THEY NEED TO CATCH THE FISH THEY CRAVE.

• Revised compound taper perfect for delicate deliveries • Excels in short-to-medium distances with dry flies, smaller nymphs and streamers • The ultimate fly line for chasing trout

Floating Taper for TITAN - Quick-Loading Big Flies

W NE

• Loads quickly and delivers the biggest flies to the furthest targets • Excellent turnover due to short, powerful head and short front taper • Ideal line for boat or wade fishing • For temperate climates

VPT

- Versitile Presentaion Taper • Perfect for delicate dry-fly fishing • Sharkskin textured tip for high flotation • Great for roll-casting and soft presentations • Excellent line control in close or at a distance

SBT

- Short Belly Taper

• Short head design with handling line delivers flies at short-to-medium range with extended line control • Turns over weighted nymphs and streamers, yet offers light presentations when used with long leaders • Camo non spooking tip, bright colored belly for easier handling and line control • Well suited for single-handed Spey casts

BFT - Big Fly Taper • “Big gun” line delivers big flies without sacrificing control and accuracy • Optimized for cool/warm waters • Short front head reduces false casts • Braided multifilament core, very low stiffness, very strong delivery

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LINE WEIGHT WF-3-F

CONDITIONS

TECHNOLOGY

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AMBER / WILLOW

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TOTAL LENGTH 27,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 7,12G

WF-4-F

9,9M

27,5M

8,42G

WF-5-F

10,9M

27,5M

9,71G

WF-6-F

11,0M

27,5M

11,21G 12,83G

WF-7-F

12,1M

27,5M

WF-8-F

12,5M

27,5M

14,51G

WF-9-F

12,9M

27,5M

16,84G

LINE WEIGHT WF-2-F

HEAD LENGTH 19,2M

TOTAL LENGTH 27,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 5,2G

120’

BUCKSKIN / OPTIC GREEN

CONDITIONS

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90’

100’

110’

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90’

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110’

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Flyfisheurope.com

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90’

100’

110’

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TECHNOLOGY

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80’

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30’

40’

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60’

70’

80’

MEDIUM

90’

100’

110’

7,8G

WF-5-F

21,0M

27,5M

9,7G

WF-6-F

21,6M

27,5M

10,4G

WF-7-F

22,2M

27,5M

12,0G

LINE WEIGHT WF-6-F

HEAD LENGTH 10,2M

TOTAL LENGTH 27,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 12,8G

WF-7-F

10,2M

27,5M

15,0G

WF-8-F

10,2M

27,5M

18,0G

WF-9-F

10,2M

27,5M

21,4G

WF-10-F

10,2M

27,5M

24,6G

LINE WEIGHT WF-2-F

HEAD LENGTH 12,1M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 5,2G 6,5G

WF-3-F

12,6M

30,5M

WF-4-F

12,9M

30,5M

7,8G

WF-5-F

13,4M

30,5M

9,0G

WF-6-F

13,7M

30,5M

10,4G

WF-7-F

14,3M

30,5M

12,0G

WF-8-F

14,0M

30,5M

13,6G

LINE WEIGHT WF-2-F

HEAD LENGTH 6,5M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 6,5G

120’

CONDITIONS

TECHNOLOGY

6,5G

27,5M

120’

CONDITIONS

TECHNOLOGY

27,5M

120’

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0’

MEDIUM

19,8M 20,4M

WF-3-F

6,8M

30,5M

7,8G

WF-4-F

7,1M

30,5M

9,0G 10,4G

WF-5-F

7,4M

30,5M

WF-6-F

7,7M

30,5M

11,9,G

WF-7-F

8,0M

30,5M

13,6G

WF-8-F

8,0M

30,5M

15,5G

LINE WEIGHT WF-6-F

HEAD LENGTH 10,4M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 12,0G

WF-7-F

10,4M

30,5M

13,6G

WF-8-F

10,4M

30,5M

15,6G

WF-9-F

10,4M

30,5M

18,6G

120’

*Weight for the first 9,14m

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TECHNOLOGY

NEW

CONDITIONS

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COLD

MEDIUM

D

Floating Dry-Fly Line

Distance-Casting Taper

TECHNOLOGY

MEDIUM

DOUBLE TAPER

GREEN / YELLOW

For Anadromous Fish

COLD

MEDIUM

EXPERT DISTANCE

ANADRO

CONDITIONS

NEW

MIST GREEN

TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION ORANGE

• For extended line control, long-distance casting, and turning over heavy rigs

• Extra-long head and tapers for long-distance casting

• Double-taper lines are extra-delicate for subtle presentations

• Ideal for roll casting and long-distance mending

• Compound head design ensures strong turnover at distance

• High-vis and high floating yellow tip

• Available in orange competition color with 36,5m length

• Excels in short-to-medium distances with dry flies and smaller nymphs

• For moderate climates

• The ultimate fly line for chasing trout

• For use in moderate and cold climates LINE WEIGHT WF-5-F

HEAD LENGTH 18,3M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 11,3G

LINE WEIGHT WF-5-F

WF-6-F

18,3M

WF-7-F

18,6M

30,5M

12,8G

30,5M

14,6G

WF-8-F

18,9M

30,5M

16,8G

WF-9-F

19,2M

30,5M

20,0G

CONDITIONS

NEW

HEAD LENGTH 20,8M

TOTAL LENGTH 32,0M

GRAM WEIGHT* 9,0G

WF-6-F

21,5M

32,0M

10,4G

WF-7-F

22,0M

32,0M

12,0G

WF-8-F

22,7M

32,0M

13,6G

WF-5-F COMP

25,4M

36,5M

9,0G

WF-6-F COMP

26,2M

36,5M

10,4G

WF-7-F COMP

26,6M

36,5M

12,0G

CONDITIONS

NEW

TOTAL LENGTH 30,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 5,2G

DT-3-F

24,5M

30,5M

6,5G

DT-4-F

24,0M

30,5M

7,8G

DT-5-F

23,5M

30,5M

9,0G

DT-6-F

23,3M

30,5M

10,4G

CONDITIONS

NEW

HOT

GRAND SLAM

BONEFISH SAND / SURF

Bonefish-Specific Floating Line

For Tarpon on the Flats

BELLY LENGTH 25,0M

HOT

HOT

TARPON

LINE WEIGHT DT-2-F

LIGHT BLUE / IVORY

For Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon

TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY

• Designed for presenting flies to laid-up or moving tarpon

• Compound taper turns over big flies

• Smooth casting, with a delicate delivery and tangle-free design

• Two tone for better visibility

• Loads rods quickly, cuts through wind with ease, and turns over big saltwater flies

• Short head for quick rod loading

• Variable head lengths for distance casting and quick shots to passing fish

• High-strength core to fight large fish

• Small diameter to deal with windy conditions

• Overweighted by nearly a full line weight • Tropi-Core technology for tropical climates LINE WEIGHT WF-6-F

HEAD LENGTH 12,2M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,5M

10,4G

WF-7-F

12,2M

30,5M

13,3G

12,0G

WF-8-F

12,2M

30,5M

15,0G

13,6G

WF-9-F

12,2M

30,5M

17,5G

15,5G

WF-10-F

12,2M

30,5M

20,6G

WF-11-F

12,2M

30,5M

23,8G

WF-12-F

12,2M

30,5M

28,0G

LINE WEIGHT WF-10-F

HEAD LENGTH 10,9M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 19,7G

LINE WEIGHT WF-5-F

HEAD LENGTH 10,0M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 9,0G

WF-11-F

10,9M

30,5M

23,0G

WF-6-F

10,6M

30,5M

WF-12-F

10,9M

30,5M

27,0G

WF-7-F

11,3M

30,5M

WF-8-F

11,9M

30,5M

WF-9-F

12,5M

30,5M

*Weight for the first 9,14m

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• Short, powerful head for quick casts to moving targets

GRAM WEIGHT* 11,5G

LIGHT BLUE / AQUA

MIDLAND, MICHIGAN

History just got a makeover.

For the last 70 years, Scientific Anglers has been producing the world’s finest fly lines, leaders, tippets, and accessories. In celebration of our 70th anniversary, we dug through the archives, dusted off a few taper diagrams, and developed the Heritage Ultra Presentation line.

Built off of designs made popular decades ago, the Heritage Ultra Presentation line hearkens back to the days before flat-brimmed baseball caps, before Robert Redford’s movie, and before some of us here at Scientific Anglers were even born.

This is a special line to us for one simple reason: We only turn 70 once.

Break out your fiberglass rod, head to your nearest spring creek, and come celebrate on the water with us.

NEW

HERITAGE ULTRA PRESENTATION 70th Anniversary Heritage Edition TECHNOLOGY

• Built from a classic Scientific Anglers taper with a vintage color to celebrate our 70th Anniversary • Designed to work well with fiberglass, bamboo, and modern graphite fly rods • Ideal for smaller trout flies and delicate presentations • For use in moderate climates • Braided multifilament core MINT GREEN

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All-Around Floating Trout Line • All-around trout line • Versatile taper excels with most flies and conditions • Excels in all weather conditions • Mid-length head • Formulated with Advanced Shooting Technology • Braided multifilament core

WHAT’S YOUR

BOOST - Half-Size Heavy Floater • Excellent general-purpose line • Half-size heavy and more powerful than the Trout taper • Better with larger, heavier flies • Supple and easy to use

SIX TAPERS. LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES.

• Versatile mid-length head • Braided multifilament core

MAGNUM - Designed for Big Flies • Turns over large dries, streamers, and split shot with ease • For use in both fresh- and saltwater environments • Half-size heavy design loads fastaction rods • Braided multifilament core

Line for SINK TIP - Sinking-Tip Fresh or Salt

For a number of years, the more affordable lines we offered were broken down into several different line families. We took a good, hard look at the offerings and realized they made little sense from the customer’s perspective.

So we started over from scratch.

Now, we are proud to offer the Frequency family of lines: the Trout taper, built for precise presentations; the Boost, a half-size heavy taper for handling bigger dries, nymphs, and streamers; the Magnum, an even more powerful line for the largest streamers and poppers; along with the Sink-Tip, Full Sink, and Intermediate lines for all your sub-surface needs.

• I deal for streamers and wet flies for trout, salmon in moving water • Fast-sinking 10’ tip sinks flies through the water column • Mid-length head enhances control • Best used in moving water • Sink Rates: 2.5 – 4.0 ips (Type III) • Braided multifilament core

INTERM.

- All-Purpose Sinking Lines • Especially effective for fishing streamers • Ideal for use in stillwater situations • Sink Rate: 1.25 ips (Intermediate) • Monofilament core

FULL SINK

- All-Purpose Sinking Lines

• Especially effective for fishing streamers • Ideal for use in stillwater situations • Sink Rate: ips (Sink 3) • Sink Rate: 3.0 – 5.0 ips (Sink 6) • Monofilament core

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MEDIUM

BUCKSKIN

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80’

90’

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110’

120’

LINE WEIGHT WF-3-F

HEAD LENGTH 12,4M

TOTAL LENGTH 27,4M

GRAM WEIGHT* 6,5G

WF-4-F

12,4M

27,4M

7,8G

WF-5-F

12,4M

27,4M

9,0G

WF-6-F

12,4M

27,4M

10,4G

WF-7-F

12,4M

27,4M

11,9G

WF-8-F

12,4M

27,4M

13,6G

WF-9-F

12,4M

27,4M

15,5G

*Weight for the first 9,14m

CONDITIONS

TECHNOLOGY

COLD

MEDIUM

WILLOW

0’

10’

20’

30’

40’

50’

60’

70’

80’

90’

100’

110’

COLD

HEAD LENGTH 11,6M

TOTAL LENGTH 26,0M

GRAM WEIGHT* 7,1G

WF-4-F

11,6M

26,0M

8,4G

WF-5-F

11,6M

26,0M

9,7G

WF-6-F

11,6M

26,0M

11,2G

WF-7-F

11,6M

26,0M

12,8G

WF-8-F

11,6M

26,0M

14,5G

WF-9-F

11,6M

26,0M

16,8G

LINE WEIGHT WF-5-F

HEAD LENGTH 10,7M

TOTAL LENGTH 30,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 9,7G

WF-6-F

11,3M

30,5M

11,2G

WF-7-F

11,9M

30,5M

12,8G

WF-8-F

12,5M

30,5M

14,5G

WF-9-F

13,1M

30,5M

16,8G

LINE WEIGHT

HEAD LENGTH

TOTAL LENGTH

GRAM WEIGHT*

120’

CONDITIONS

TECHNOLOGY

LINE WEIGHT WF-3-F

MEDIUM

MIST GREEN

10’

20’

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90’

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110’

120’

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TECHNOLOGY

COLD

MEDIUM

OPTIC YELLOW / GREEN TIP

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10’

20’

30’

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50’

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70’

80’

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100’

110’

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MEDIUM

TYPE III DARK GREEN

0’

10’

20’

30’

40’

50’

60’

70’

80’

90’

100’

13,7M

26,0M

9,0G

13,7M

26,0M

10,4G 12,0G

WF-7-S

13,7M

26,0M’

WF-8-S

13,7M

26,0M

13,6G

WF-9-S

13,7M

26,0M

15,5G

120’

CONDITIONS

TECHNOLOGY

WF-5-S WF-6-S

110’

LINE WEIGHT

HEAD LENGTH

TOTAL LENGTH

GRAM WEIGHT*

WF-5-S

12,1M

25,0M

9,0G

WF-6-S

12,1M

25,0M

10,4G

WF-7-S

12,1M

27,5M

11,9G

WF-8-S

12,1M

27,5M

13,6G

WF-9-S

12,1M

27,5M

15,5G

120’

CONDITIONS

TECHNOLOGY

COLD

MEDIUM TYPE III DARK GREEN

0’

10’

20’

30’

40’

50’

60’

70’

80’

90’

100’

110’

LINE WEIGHT

HEAD LENGTH

TOTAL LENGTH

GRAM WEIGHT*

WF-5-S

12,1M

25,0M

9,0G

WF-6-S

12,1M

25,0M

10,4G

WF-7-S

12,1M

27,5M

11,9G

WF-8-S

12,1M

27,5M

13,6G

WF-9-S

12,1M

27,5M

15,5G

120’

2016

TYPE VI DARK GRAY

TYPE VI DARK GRAY

*Weight for the first 9,14m

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The SONAR series takes your fly and puts it right in front of the fish. Whether you’re throwing streamers for trout, big flies for muskie, or even fishing stillwaters, we have the perfect sinking line for you. Get down, and stay down, with SONAR.

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NEW

HOVER

REPLACES THE GPX HOVER!

Slow Sinking Flyline One day, long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, we dreamed up a line that would sink, but not sink too much, one that would simply hover beneath the surface. Fast forward thousands of years and the SONAR Hover sinking fly line was born. Built with an extra-slow sink rate, the Hover is downright nasty when it comes to fishing streamers with a slow retrieve. It’s a legend, at least in our own minds.

TECHNOLOGY

CONDITIONS

COLD

• • • • •

MEDIUM

Made a half-size heavy to load fast-action rods Smaller diameter cuts through the wind For temperate climates Braided multifilament core Sink Rate: Hover = 1.00 ips

OPTIC GREEN / PALE GREEN

LINE WEIGHT WF-5-H WF-6-H 120’ WF-7-H

HEAD LENGTH 11,1M 11,7M 12,3M

TOTAL LENGTH 27,5M 27,5M 27,5M

WF-8-H 120’

12,8M

27,5M

14,5G

WF-9-H

13,6M

27,5M

16,8G

OPTIC GREEN / PALE GREEN

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10’

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20’

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30’

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50’

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80’

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100’

90’

100’

110’

110’

GRAM WEIGHT* 9,7G 11,2G 12,8G

*Weight for the first 9,14m

SINK TIP

NEW

Sinking-Tip Fly Line So you know where the fish are holding. You’ve done your research.

But you just don’t know how deep they are. Luckily, the SONAR Sink Tip fly line offers a variety of solutions for all of your depth-finding needs. Just below the surface? Try the Sink 3. Holding steady in the shadowy depths? Get the Sink 5. Experimentation is the name of the game, so maybe it makes sense to try all three densities.

TECHNOLOGY

CONDITIONS

MEDIUM

HEAD LENGTH 10,6M

TOTAL LENGTH 32,0M

GRAM WEIGHT* 9,7G

WF-6-F/S

11,6M

32,0M

10,4G

WF-7-F/S

12,5M

32,0M

11,9G

WF-8-F/S

13,4M

32,0M

13,6G

WF-9-F/S

14,3M

32,0M

15,5G

SAND / DARK GREEN TIP TYPE III WF-5-9-F/S

0’

0’

10’

10’

20’

20’

30’

30’

SAND / GRAY TIP TYPE IV WF-5-9-F/S

SAND / GRAY TIP TYPE IV WF-5-9-F/S

40’

40’

50’

50’

SAND / DARK GRAY TIP TYPE V WF-5-9-F/S

SAND / DARK GRAY TIP TYPE V WF-5-9-F/S

60’

60’

70’

70’

80’

80’

90’

90’

100’

100’

110’

110’

120’

120’

*Weight for the first 9,14m

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SAND / DARK GREEN TIP TYPE III WF-5-9-F/S

2016

COLD

• Ideal for streamers and wet flies for trout, steelhead, salmon, and bass in moving water • Sink Tip Sink Rates:

Sink 3 = 2.50 - 4.25 ips

Sink 4 = 3.75 - 5.25 ips

Sink 5 = 5.50 - 6.50 ips • Braided multifilament core

NEW

NEW

CONDITIONS

COLD

COLD

MEDIUM

• • • • • •

20’

30’

40’

50’

60’

70’

80’

90’

100’

110’

25’ extra-fast sinking head with handling line An excellent streamer line for trout Low tangle design increases shooting distance Floating running line Super Fast Sink: 4.0 - 8.0 ips, sinks 4’ - 15’ Braided multifilament core

0’

120’

10’

30’

40’

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70’

80’

90’

100’

110’

120’

• Loads quickly and delivers the biggest flies to the furthest targets

GRAM WEIGHT* 8,7G

20’

30’

40’

50’

60’

70’

80’

LINE WEIGHT WF-6-F/I

HEAD LENGTH 10,2M

TOTAL LENGTH 32,0M

GRAM WEIGHT* 12,8G

LINE WEIGHT WF-6-I

HEAD LENGTH 10,2M

TOTAL LENGTH 27,5M

GRAM WEIGHT* 12,8G 15,0G

200 GR 5-7 WT

7,6M

32,0M

12,9G

WF-7-F/I

10,2M

32,0M

15,0G

WF-7-I

10,2M

27,5M

7,6M

32,0M

16,1G

WF-8-F/I

10,2M

32,0M

18,1G

WF-8-I

10,2M

27,5M

18,1G

300 GR 7-9 WT

7,6M

32,0M

19,4G

WF-9-F/I

10,2M

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32,0M

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• Loads quickly and delivers the biggest flies to the furthest targets • Excellent turnover due to short, powerful head • Specially designed for tropical environments • Tropi-Core technology for tropical climates • Sink Rates: 1.25 ips (Intermediate)

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LINE WEIGHT 350 GR 9-11 WT

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29,1G

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32,0M

15,0G

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WF-5-S

13,4M

27,5M

9,0G

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14,3M

27,5M

10,4G

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10,2M

32,0M

21,4G

WF-7-S

15,2M

27,5M

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10,2M

32,0M

24,6G

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16,1M

27,5M

13,6G

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32,0M

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10,4G

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TIME TO PUT

THE FUN BACK IN FUNDAMENTALIST Knut Johan Ruud-Sandal

Fly fishing has an uncanny ability to permeate every aspect of my existence, Its not just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle (but seriously, lifestyle, isn’t that a rather big word for guys preferring to wear hoodies and waders?) or mental level but on even the more ceremonial level.

I proposed by a river in New Zealand, we had our honeymoon Bone fishing on the Bahamas and we spent 8 weeks on maternity leave trout hunting in Montana. For me fly fishing is all consuming obsession and a fantastic source of joy.

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Can you take your family fly fishing? Yes! Will it still be fun?

Well that´s mostly up to you. For me it has been fantastically rewarding and it has lifted my hobby up to a new level. If you fly fish for the sole reason of escaping your family, then don’t try this. But if you are willing to do whatever it takes to stay married and still fish 70+ days a year this is one way to do it.

Starting slow and easy is the key in any new undertaking/ enterprise, so we started with a 45 minute visit to the local trout creek when my daughter was 6 days old I could not live with the fact that she might spend her first weekend not fishing and we learned a few things. May flies still hatch even if your life has changed totally and babies are mobile so since then things have escalated quite nicely: The following weekend, the first good dry fly hatch with a baby strapped to the top of my waders.

The following fall, 8 weeks of trout fishing in Montana, Colorado and Idaho.

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After that we have spent every available free hour on the water stalking trout. It is fully possible to be on the river 10 hours a day with a 3 year-old but I had to make a few changes to my set up and routine. The chest pack had to give up its place for a baby sling and the dry fly powder gave way to baby formula. That was the biggest change for me personally and I made fatal mistakes on the first couple of trips. If you mistake baby formula for dry fly powder all your dries will sink!! My habit of stunt wading had to stop when carrying the baby sling. Never leave the tent, car, RV or cabin without the baby bottle and the favourite toy. If you do it will hurt your fishing more than not bringing flies.

Choose fishing spots close to the road. You will be carrying a lot more stuff so do yourself a favour and don’t haul it too far into the bush. If you want to go in to the wild, our best tip is to use a canoe and paddle in to the back country lakes. This saves you the hardship of trying to carry everything.

It´s not rocket science, it is just down right addictive and even a baby can do it for weeks at a time.

It all boils down to attitude, put the fun back in fundamentalism and get out there.

Tight Lines // Knut johan Ruud-Sandal with family.

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- THE COASTAL SILVER

Frank Brodrecht

Omar Gade

Quiet and determined, the kayaks reach a little plot of land, behind us the main coast of Fyn. Here find place a great reef, the “red X� in one of my many imaginary treasure maps, a shoal about 100 meters long and only a dozen large, hidden beneath the surface of the sea, and covered with algae and dense clusters of mussels. At the sides the bottom slopes gently into a promising step.

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Carefully, we move the first steps in the water crossed by a strong current, and we catch sight of the first sea trout porpoising on the surface a few meters from us. Treasure found!

The water wets my loyal G3 waders to the knee while me and my fishing buddy we fish back to back, casting our fly lines towards opposing horizons and moving us toward the end tip of the shoal. We are wading and moving in slow unconscious symbiosis, captured by the perpetual sea trout fishing rhythm. For this occasion i fish with a Scott Tidal 6 weight, and rather than the usual shooting head i use a traditional wf line, more gently to launch shorter, just enough to cover the lateral area of the long reef.

Surprised by the amount of small shrimps moved here and there by the current, like little floating gems, we replace soon our inadequate flies with small olive shrimps fly imitations. In the shallow, by stripping very fast our flies, the results come quickly, few casts, and the first of 5 sea trout reaches the landing net.

PHOTO: Frank Brodrecht

PHOTO: Jan Kamman

In an hour we fish the entire spot, the tide and the current fall quickly, and it’s time to take a break. We leave the water.

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At about 600 meters I can clearly see the coast of Fyn hue of the typical yellow and green spring colors.

Here reigns silence and absolute peace. Sipping a hot cup of coffee, “I daydream“ on the true essence of sea trout fishing from the coast: “A sea trout fisherman, like Stevenson: draws and invents treasure maps.” The comparison is perfect… We mentally draw maps and routes leading us to explore the island’s shores in search of the precious silver treasure of this sea. It’s a wide exploration here on the island of

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Fyn, many kilometers of coastline easily walkable in wading, hidden reefs, shoals outcropping not far from the coastline, small islands.

Sometimes the most concealed areas hiding most precious treasures. Research and exploration are the true essence of sea trout fishing. Learning how to read the water allows you to continuously draw new maps and each one’s experience is the reliable compass to trust.

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