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The fight to protect the Atlantic salmon continues...

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l a i r o t i d E Hi there, fly fishers and adventurers! You’re holding in your hands the 2025-edition of Flyfish Europe Magazine, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share it with you. This magazine is a celebration of the sport we all love—a blend of passion, skill, and connection with nature. Inside, you’ll discover inspiring stories, the latest innovations in gear, and tips to elevate your adventures on the water.

As fly fishers, we share a responsibility that goes beyond casting perfect loops or landing trophy fish. We are stewards of the rivers, lakes, and coastlines that give us so much joy. Our sport depends on thriving ecosystems and sustainable fish stocks, and it’s up to us to protect them for generations to come. Fly fishing has the power to unite people from all walks of life—a universal language spoken with rod and line. Together, as a community, we can champion conservation, restore habitats, and inspire more people to embrace fly fishing as both a passion and a call to action. By working together, we can ensure that the rivers run clear, the fish flourish, and the beauty of our sport remains unspoiled.

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006 SCOTLAND:

RIVER YTHAN

By Håkan Karsnäser

018 SLOVENIA:

IN SEARCH OF THE MARBLED GHOST

By Rasmus Ovesen

098 FINLAND: SURF’S UP

By Matt Harris

110 ARGENTINA: KAU TAPEN

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THE KHALKHYN RIVER

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FLOAT TUBING FOR SEABASS

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Scotland:

RIVER YTHAN’S

SEATROUT

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The alarm rings, and for a moment, I wonder where I am. It takes a few seconds before I remember—I’m not in my own bed but in a small room, in a tiny house, in the village of Newburgh, Scotland.

My confusion is partly due to an early flight the day before and the fact that the clock reads only 3:45 a.m. However, it doesn’t take long before I twist out of bed and start getting dressed, realizing that I’m about to go seatrout fishing in a setting nothing short of spectacular.

By Håkan Karsnäser Images by Morten Valeur

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s mentioned, we are in the small village of Newburgh, barely 20 minutes north of Aberdeen, fishing in the estuary of the River Ythan. I had never heard of this area before, but I quickly learned that it is considered one of the best sea trout waters in Europe.

The river’s mouth is heavily influenced by the tides, which at their strongest create a water level difference of almost five meters! I had never experienced anything like it—back home in Sweden, the difference between high and low tide is only a few decimeters at most.

After the obligatory cup of tea, which our friends Billy and Mikey prepared while we got dressed and donned our waders, we squeezed into Mikey’s car and headed out for our first fishing session. We decided to start fishing at Trenches, the name of the street ending at the riverbank where the estuary begins.

Upon arrival, we could clearly see that the water had begun flowing back out toward the sea. Initially, it moved slowly, but within a short time, the speed increased significantly, and I realized that fishing for sea trout here was nothing like fishing on Sweden’s west coast. It was more like fishing in a raging spring flood.

I rigged my rod with a Sink 3 sinking line to have any chance of getting the fly down in the fast water. On the leader, I tied one of the small white baitfish imitations Mikey had given me, then waded out until the water reached my thighs. We cast upstream and mended the line a couple of times to let the fly sink before retrieving it with long, quick pulls.

It didn’t take long before Billy hooked the first fish of the trip, putting up a fierce fight in the strong current. As Billy fought his fish, both Mikey and I had strikes, and suddenly, all three of us were playing fish at the same time.

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Håkan nets yet another fish. The seatrout would turn up in schools hunting in the shallows for sandeels, shrimp and gobius.

After another hour without landing any large sea trout, we decided to return to our house for brunch. The tide still had about an hour left before it turned and began rising again. Six hours after it starts flowing out to the North Sea, it reverses and surges back into the estuary with the same force, flooding the previously exposed beach once more. This happens twice a day: the sea recedes and returns, creating a constant movement of water that brings large quantities of small fish and crustaceans, providing a feast for sea trout and birds alike. This abundance of food has also led to a large population of grey seals in the area. Just outside the estuary lies a colony of up to 1,500 grey seals. They follow the food and tides into the river, and at high tide, they are everywhere. Curious creatures, especially the younger ones, they sometimes come within just a few meters to get a closer look.

I personally experienced this curiosity during an early morning fishing session when I accidentally hooked a seal that had taken an interest in my fly. Naturally, the leader snapped—it wasn’t designed for such a heavy “catch”—and I can only hope the seal quickly rid itself of the poorly hooked fly.

Morten, who had started the morning with a camera, was busy capturing the action. It turned out we had hooked some decent-sized seatrout, making for plenty of great fish photos.

The fish were carefully released, and we continued fishing. Despite the strength and speed of the water, which gave the flies extra movement, the fish eagerly struck at them. We landed several more nice fish, but what surprised me most was the sheer number of smaller sea trout. They were everywhere, and at times, it was hard to get the fly down to attract the larger ones.

After about an hour and a half, the bigger fish either moved on or had eaten their fill, leaving only the smaller ones interested in our flies.

As the sun rose, it cast its golden light over the estuary and surrounding landscape. If I hadn’t known I was in Scotland, I might have thought I was somewhere else entirely. The receding tide exposed several hundred meters of beach, where wading birds, terns, and eiders feasted on mussels and other small creatures trapped in the sand. Across the estuary, rolling sand dunes stretched into the distance, creating an almost otherworldly scene.

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Speaking of mishaps, I also managed to hook myself in the ear.

Morten and I were set to go on a trip with a well-known local ghillie to fish from his boat. Despite having enjoyed fantastic weather all week, it was still quite windy—especially as we started fishing just inside the estuary. I was casting from the bow, with a side wind coming from the left. A sudden gust caught my fly mid-cast, driving it straight into my ear, barb and all. We quickly realized the hook had gone all the way through, and since we didn’t have pliers on the boat, I had to head back to shore. Billy decided we didn’t need to visit a clinic and instead had Mikey drive us to Trench Lane. There, Billy knocked on the door of a kind elderly couple, who promptly provided a pair of pliers. Billy quickly removed the fly’s barb, and soon, I was free from my unwanted earring.

You can have great fishing at both high and low tide, but during our week, the best fishing was overwhelmingly during the outgoing tide, especially in the morning. This might be because fishing regulations in Ythan prohibit fishing in the dark, giving the fish a break at night. Additionally, in Scotland, fishing for salmon and sea trout is not allowed on Sundays, which might explain why our first fishing day—a Monday—was particularly good.

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Suddenly, all three of us were playing fish at the same time

Fish are central in Scottish culture and history, and the Aberdeen area is no exception.

Our guides, Billy and Mikey, don’t live in the area but have been visiting for over 20 years. During this time, they’ve developed a deep understanding of the flies and techniques that work best.

Without their expertise, we wouldn’t have had such a successful trip. Unlike most others, who fish with floating lines, they prefer sinking lines—both Sink 3 and Sink 5—and use relatively small flies, including baitfish imitations and soft-hackled patterns in small sizes.

I can highly recommend this fishing experience to anyone looking for world-class seatrout fishing. It’s relatively easy to get here—the town of Newburgh, where the River Ythan flows into the sea, is very close to Aberdeen. The estuary is so accessible that many fishing spots are within walking distance.

Besides fishing, there’s a beautiful golf course right next to the southern shore for those who’d like to combine their trip with something other than fishing.

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Håkan and Morten used Scott Sector 9’ 6 and 7-weight rods paired with Volantis Sink3 lines to target the seatrout.

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Just outside the estuary lies a colony of up to 1,500 grey seals

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Slovenia:

IN PURSUIT OF

BALKAN’S MARBLED GHOST The Balkan region is home to Europe’s largest living trout species; the marble trout. This elusive fish has found its last stronghold in the gushing and gin-clear mountain rivers and chalk streams of the Balkan region, and it is perhaps the ultimate challenge for the fly fisherman.

By Rasmus Ovesen Images by Rasmus Ovesen & Jure Ramovz

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Nymphing for grayling and rainbow trout offers a bit of much-welcome distraction from constantly hunting marble trout.

Marble trout are greedy fish that will hit big streamers - but only when the conditions are just right.

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T’S BASICALLY AN IMPOSSIBLE CAST. I’m squeezed up against a steep ridge draped by overhanging branches, and the fish lies in deep water towards the opposite bank; some 25 meters from my narrow observation post. There, it hovers like a faint ghost along a depression in the riverbed surrounded by cold and translucent water – with the sun and an iridescent green canape of trees freshly burst into bloom above it.

A little cascade further downstream provides a mesmerizing and faintly murmuring background static of gurgling water. Other than that, the silence is deafening along the river banks and in the surrounding mountain valley, which – because of its nutrient-rich topsoil and warm Adriatic Ocean-climate – comprises one of Slovenia’s most significant wine districts.

I’m inclined to leave the fish be and spare myself the humiliation but my good Slovenian friends Jure Ramovz and Matej Furlan, who are perched on their toes next to me, each send me unmistakably firm and commanding looks. They estimate the fish at a little more than 60 centimetres, and since I haven’t caught fish in that calibre yet on this particular trip, I guess they feel that I owe it to myself (and them) to at least give it a try.

SLIGHTLY APATHETIC, I tie a weighted #20 Pheasant Tail nymph onto the 0,117mm tippet section of my six-meter plus fluorocarbon leader, take a deep breath, and suddenly feel how my blood is starting to trickle and fizz within the winding labyrinths of my veins.

It’s as if something otherwise dwelling has been reawakened inside me, and while I pull line off the reel and carefully study the current, the actual position of the holding spot and the necessary casting angle and line mend of the imminent cast, all my self-doubt slowly fades away.

I probably won’t have more than a single shot, and it’ll most likely culminate with me getting snagged in a tree or spooking the fish by

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The fish rushes irresistibly updstream and starts to thrash ferociously about

landing the fly line and leader too abruptly - if I can even manage to reach the fish that is. Nonetheless, there’s something almost inevitable about the miracle as I anchor the fly line by my side and send an underhand roll cast across the crystal-clear water; a hoovering, long cast that stretches the delicate leader some three meters upstream from the fish. Afterwards, it’s as if time stands still...

already! The fly, which has been dragging behind on a deaddrift, now accelerates and the fish just barely misses it. I literally pull it out of its mouth!

INFINITELY SLOW, the nymph is taken downstream by the current, falling freely through the river’s seamless water masses, on a collision course straight towards the fish. The wait is almost painful!

My heart thunders away inside its cage of bone and marrow, while my eyes desperately try to piece through the veil of the surface film to see if the fish makes any sudden movements.

”DAMN IT!” I hiss through my teeth out of sheer disappointment. And as I look up and meet Jure’s dilated eyes, I see that assorted Slovenian oaths and swearwords are about to escape from his mouth too. He has more self-control than I do, however. The only thing emanating from his lips is a series of guttural sounds of animal-like agitation – and, shortly after, as he comes to his full senses, he points silently towards the river with an eager look on his face. The fish has returned to its holding spot, seemingly unaffected by the incident.

Unfortunately, I get impatient. Certain that the fly has already passed the fish unnoticed, I begin to retrieve the line and lift the rod for another roll cast. In that very instance, the fish moves to the side and falls back into the current with its jaws wide open. But it’s too late

Without any thought or hesitation, I send another cast across the river, once more surpassing myself. The cast lands impeccably some three meters above the fish; the nymph is taken slowly downstream by the current; and once I perceive FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2025

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the fly to be right in front of the fish, I lift the rod tip ever so slightly to make the nymph emerge a little bit in the water column. The fish slides to the side and a bit upwards with its mouth suddenly wide open, and as it clamps its jaws shut again and turns towards its holding spot, I lift the rod and am instantly met by the gravity of the fish.

LOUD, REDEEMING ROARS now bounce and resonate across the river and down through its tunnel-like descend below us where the echoes are being cast back and forth between the impenetrable green walls of the tree-clad banks.

The fish is clearly irritated but it’s still doubtful whether it has fully appreciated the gravity of the situation. It isn’t until we come tumbling loudly into the water that it rushes irresistibly upstream and starts to thrash ferociously about. The pulsating tugs on the fly rods are heavy and violent. Several times it feels as if contact is broken, but every time I manage to reestablish the connection, and slowly but surely – as if by some invisible force – I patiently bring the fish towards the shoreline.

Jure is ready with the net as the fish precipitously circles around and moves downstream along our bank. I unwearyingly keep up with the fish and put as much pressure on the fickle leader as I dare. And it isn’t until the fish comes within close range that shivers of semi-panicky nerves flush through my body and I lose all stoicism and calm. The fish is big! Far bigger than we’ve estimated initially.

The fish is within reach and I’m just about to yell out to Jure and implore him to simply throw himself at it with the net. At that very moment, however, the fish sees us, and it now rushes irresistibly across the river rounding a sunken tree in the process. On the other side of that sunken tree, which still has a fair share of distorted branches sticking out the water, the fish now commences to thrash about in the surface throwing glistening cascades of water high into the air. ”THAT’S IT – IT’S OVER,” I think to myself, but then I see Jure, out of the corner of my eye, forcing his way across the river in a half-sprint. Will he be able to land the fish along the opposite bank in such deep water? I have no idea, but I somehow manage to think clear enough to reposition myself a little bit further downstream, so I can use the current to my advantage and apply a bit of additional pressure on the fish. A while later, the fish capsizes and turns downstream towards Jure, who has found a rock to stand on just below the sunken tree. He promptly dives halfway under the water and miraculously comes up with the net full of fish. Then wild cheers break loose.

Inside the net lies one of the region’s mythical marble trout and after giving Jure a big bearhug, we have a closer look at it. It is in the vicinity of 80 cm, and the little nymph is barely visible in the cavity behind its powerful and jagged jaws. I’m astonished by this distinctly beautiful fish, which has lived a long and obscured life in this relatively overlooked gem of a river.

There is just something about its powerful olive-green flanks, gold-marbled gill plates and soulful eyes that really resonates with me. It’s like a hidden treasure from a world long gone – a glimpse back in time.

WE SHOOT A SERIES OF QUICK PICTURES and release the fish. And as it swims away, and quietly fades away into the shimmering mess of glare and shadow below the overhanging treetops, I’m no longer in doubt. This is one of the most memorable and unique fish I have ever caught.

And, for a while, not even the fact that this fish, along with many other endemic Balkan fish species, is acutely endangered by narrow-minded industrial profiteering, pollution, and inadequate regulatory management - not even that, can dampen my spirit.

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Backing was still cascading wildly from the big reel

Marble trout – Fact File The marble trout (Salmo marmoratus) is one of Europe’s most unique and overlooked species of trout. It is closely related to brown trout, but it differs in a number of ways; first and foremost, by the lack of black spots and by having very notable marbled patterns along the flanks and back.

Marble trout have a phenomenal and, in the world of trout, unparalleled ability to camouflage themselves. In fact, they can easily change colorations according to their current habitat, surroundings, and activity levels – and surprisingly fast. For instance, marble trout that dwell along the bottom – under boulders and undercut banks, usually display very dark colorations along their backs with broad, black stripes along the flanks.

On the other hand, marble trout that hold in the free water masses and are actively feeding, are usually bright yellow with almost iridescent marbled patterns and, sometimes, discrete red spots. Fishermen will oftentimes experience marble trout that change colorations during the fight.

As mentioned earlier, marble trout are closely related to brown trout – closely enough that the two species can hybridize and produce offspring that aren’t sterile. Brown trout aren’t 20

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Marble trout are found throughout the Balkan region and in Italy and Switzerland. They’ve become increasingly rare in recent years, but Slovenia still has solid populations.

endemic to the Adriatic Sea drainages, however. Like rainbow trout, they have been introduced in a wealth of different riversheds across the Balkans. Marble trout hybrids are very common – especially in Slovenia, and they are usually spectacularly decorated with a mixture of big, bright-red and black spots in addition to haloed marbled patterns along their backs, heads and cheeks.

If one disregards the Hucho, which is considered a primeval trout species, the marble trout is the biggest living trout species in Europe. There are unverified reports of specimens up to 30 kilos from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and from Slovenia there are several well-documented reports of fish up to 25 kilos. Among these is a fish caught by an Italian fly fisherman on the Soca River in 2009. It measured 120 cm and weighed an astounding 22,5 kilos.

Because they predominantly inhabit cold mountain streams, marble trout tend to grow relatively slow. To compensate, they can grow very old – as a minimum 10 years, but possibly even 20 years.

Until they have reached a length of about 60 cm, they predominantly live off of smaller aquatic insects such as gammarus, caddis, mayflies, stonefly nymphs and the likes, and they feed actively in the whole water column; along the bottom, in the free water masses, in- and on the surface.

Matt Harris with a brutish 18lb fresh-run sea trout from Battle Hill Lodge. It hit the fly, soared briefly above the water and then headed straight back to sea.

Rasmus Ovesen has fished in Slovenia for years. Here he is with the second biggest fish of the trip - an agressive fish that hit a big streamer at sunset.

Where?

In terms of distribution, marble trout can be found in a large number of cold and oxygen-rich drainages of the Adriatic Sea, in the mountainous reaches of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. They are still rather prolific in the Soca-rivershed in Slovenia and Italy but, generally speaking, they are under a lot of pressure.

Larger specimens will still feed on smaller insects for periods of time, but to an ever-increasing extent they will favour prey items such as grayling, lamprey, freshwater sculpin, chub, nose, and smaller trout. When this dietary shift supervenes, the marble trout will really start to build body mass, and - in the process - it will slowly but surely change behaviour. It will now seek out the craggy structures along the bottom of the deepest pools and hiding spots under boulders, cliff fragments, cascades and waterfalls. Here, it will typically hide during the daylight hours only to emerge later, when darkness ascends, to hunt.

The species is threatened by hybridization (genetic pollution) because of widespread stocking of non-endemic trout species, increased fishing activity, pollution, and habitat destruction. For instance, there are plans to build five new dams on the Neretva rivershed in Bosnia and Herzegovina; a building project that will potentially prevent the local marble trout from reaching their spawning grounds.

The same, sadly, also goes for a vast number of rivers in Slovenia and Montenegro.

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Patented 2mm abrasionresistant built-in gravel guards

Patented compression-molded stockingfeet for enhanced comfort and improved boot fit/lace bit

FABRIC TECH: UPPER: 3-LAYER GORE-TEX PRO LOWER: 4-LAYER GORE-TEX PRO STOCKINGFOOT & GRAVEL GUARD: 100% NEOPRENE

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Simms’ long-standing, award-winning G3 Stockingfoot and Pant with an exciting update to the material package, improved fit, and an enhanced feature set while remaining the most comfortable, reliable, and performance-driven wader ever.

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Double snap closure with TIZIP® waterproof fly zipper.

Patented abrasion-resistant built-in Gravel Guards. Anatomically engineered neoprene stockingfeet with anti-microbial finish.

Built-in low-profile back belt loops with high and low options; 1.5 inch stretch nylon belt included.

Top access zippered stretch pocket plus zippered, reach-through micro-fleece lined hand-warming chest pocket

Updated material lamination package with even more durable, breathable, and comfortable Gore-Tex Pro Shell 3-layer upper and 4-layer lower

Adjustable spacer air-mesh suspender system with a fabric suspender divider

Keep your hemostats close at hand with Simms’ patented Sharkfin Buckle that clips into your wader suspenders. (Sold separately / Pliers not included).

TIPPET TENDER POCKET (Sold seperatly)

Patented front & back leg seams deliver articulated fit, improved mobility, and increased durability

Abrasion-resistant built-in Neoprene Gravel Guards

WATERPRO OF WADER POUCH (Sold sepe ratly)

Anatomically engineered neoprene stockingfeet with anti-microbial finish

FABRIC TECH: 3-LAYER GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL IN UPPER; 4-LAYER GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL IN SEAT & LEGS

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ESSENTIALS WADING BELT 50MM - SIMMS ORANGE, CAMO CARBON, CAMO OLIVE DRAB

Constructed with 50mm/2” wide elastic webbing and a low profile side release buckle // Adjustable from 30” to 52”(76 - 132cm)

NEOPRENE WADING BELT - BLACK

5-mm neoprene provides comfortable alternative to standard wading belts // Holds shape when tight for safe-wading // New heavy-load buckle for added strength & safety // 5 cm high density neoprene with a hook-&-loop side adjustment

WADING BELT 38MM - AVALON TEAL

Constructed with 38mm/1.5” wide elastic webbing and a low profile side release buckle // Adjustable from 30” to 52”(76 - 132cm)

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ACCESS TECH BELT - BLACK

Highly breathable, perforated EVA foam sandwiched between moisture-wicking stretch woven back panel and bomber 210-denier nylon outer shell for comfort and durability // Compression-molded net holster sewn onto center-back for quick access and easy storage; D-ring included for secure net attachment

DRY CREEK TECH POUCH - BLACK

TRU® Zip waterproof self-healing zipper for 100% waterproof-submersible protection // Touch-screen compatible clear window allows access to electronics without entering the pouch // Large size accommodates most phones // TRU® Zip

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WADING STAFF ALUMINIUM - BLACK

Lightweight yet highly durable 7075 aluminum tubing with coated stainless steel cable and ribbed closed-cell foam handle // Simple yet firm deployment opens and closes in seconds // Extended closed-cell foam handle for multiple grab heights

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WADING STAFF RETRACTOR & RUBBER TIP - BLACK

RETRACTOR: Braided Spectra cable is extremely strong Extends up to 3 ft. // Connects to both Wading Staff strap & sheath. RUBBER TIP: StreamTread™ rubber tip grips between rocks & crevasses //Perfect for hike-to-fish applications // Quieter in the water than aluminum tip

TIPPET TENDER POCKET - BLACK

Keep your tippet, tools and flies handy and organized with Simms’ requisite zip-in wader pocket. Lightweight yet durable 210-denier nylon ripstop construction // Dual entry zippers allow easy access to main compartments // Exterior stretch mesh pockets are secured by hook and loop and accommodate most tippet brands

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The Flyweight Packable Wader embraces all the waterproof breathability of your favorite waders into a lightweight, self-stowing package for easy travel. Features include a rugged 4-layer lower, waist- to chest-high adjustability, and a comfortable stockingfoot that syncs with a full range of wading footwear.

TM F LYW E I G HT PACKAB L E STO CKI NGFO OT

Anatomically engineered 1mm neoprene stockingfeet, seem-taped for durability.

Wader packs into the chest pocket for convenient carry

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Easy on-off and adjustment possibilities.

Top access zippered stretch pocket

Lightweight, packable Toray 2.5-layer upper to ensure waterproofing and breathability from the waist up

The innovative suspender design enables convertibility from chest-high protection to a waist-high solution

Patented front & back leg seams deliver articulated fit, improved mobility, and increased durability

Abrasion-resistant built-in Gravel Guards

The stockingfeet are embossed 1mm neoprene which makes this wader convertible, packable and lightweight

FABRIC TECH: UPPER: 2.5 LAYER TORAY LOWER: TORAY QUADRALAM 4-LAYER WATERPROOF BREATHABLE LAMINATE

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#FishItWell Guide Classic Stockingfoot is a time honored, durability-first, fundamental performer featuring 3-layer GORE-TEX, the perfect blend of breathability and comfort. It’s a get-back-to basics wader if your version of “basic” hinges on uncompromising performance and durability. Assembled and individually tested in our Bozeman, Montana facility.

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Reach-through hand warmer chest pocket with zippered top stash pocket.

Attached sewn-in flip out chest pocket included.

Adjustable spacer suspender system.

Attached sewn-in Tippet Tender™ pocket with retractor docking station & tippet spool sleeves included

Reach-through hand warmer chest pocket with zippered top stash pocket

Built-in low-profile back belt loops with high and low options; 1.5 inch stretch nylon belt included

Keep your hemostats close at hand with Simms’ patented Sharkfin Buckle that clips into your wader suspenders. (Sold separately / Pliers not included).

Reinforced lower legs with GoreTex 4-layer laminate construction

Anatomically engineered neoprene stockingfeet with anti-microbial finish

FABRIC TECH: UPPER: 3-LAYER GORE-TEX PRO LOWER: 4-LAYER GORE-TEX PRO STOCKINGFOOT & GRAVEL GUARD: 100% NEOPRENE

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Loaded with smart features and built for years of abuse, breathable, mobility-friendly Freestone Z Stockingfoot waders come equipped with a convenient zippered construction for easy on/off and quick relief when nature comes knocking.

F RE E STO NE Z STO CKI NG & B O OTFOOT Keep your hemostats close at hand with Simms’ patented Sharkfin Buckle that clips into your wader suspenders. (Sold separately / Pliers not included).

TIZIP® waterproof center front zipper for easy on/off.

Dual rear belt loops; 38mm stretch elastic wading belt included.

Stretch elastic suspenders with Simms custom opposing male and female buckles

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Upper chest pocket array features dual side-access stretch-woven zippered storage pockets, micro-fleece lined handwarmer pockets and integrated loop fly patch

Dual fleece-lined handwarmer pockets

Patented front and back leg seams deliver articulated fit, improved mobility, and increased durability

Patented, abrasion-resistant, built-in Gravel Guards

Anatomically engineered, built-in rubber boots FABRIC TECH: 4-LAYER TORAY® QUADRALAM UPPER & LOWER STOCKINGFOOT & GRAVEL GUARD: 100% NEOPRENE

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#FishItWell The ultimate wader for your almighty dollar, the Freestone Wader Range has been refined through years of testing and tweaking and is infused with decades of Simms wader DNA for a determined daily driver — regardless of where you fish. Available in the colours: Smoke and Midnight.

® F R E E STO NE STO CKI NGFO OT & PANT

Stretch elastic suspenders with Simms custom opposing male and female buckles for easy waist-high conversion

Upper chest pocket array features a top access stretch woven storage pocket, micro-fleece lined hand-warmer pockets and integrated loop fly patch

Built-in Tippet Tender Pocket

Keep your hemostats close at hand with Simms’ patented Sharkfin Buckle that clips into your wader suspenders. (Sold separately / Pliers not included).

Hip pockets allow for quick access to essentials

Gusseted & zippered fly improves fit & ease of on-off

Dual rear belt loops; 38mm stretch elastic wading belt included

Patented front & back leg seams deliver articulated fit, improved mobility, and increased durability

Abrasion-resistant built-in Gravel Guards

Anatomically engineered neoprene stockingfeet with anti-microbial finish FABRIC TECH:

DURABLE AND BREATHABLE TORAY

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The best value in wading, the Tributary collection from Simms features every ounce of Simms high-performing wader DNA in an affordable package. Breathable & comfortable waterproof polyester 3-layer upper & 4-layer lower.

TM T R I B UKITA RY D’S, WO M E N’S & MEN’ S Custom Duraflex buckles throughout

Built-in Tippet Tender Pocket

Reach-through fleece lined hand-warming pocket with zippered top stash pocket and integrated fly patch

“Whoa-now” grab handle built into the back of wader to hold kiddos close when they wade too deep

Single rear belt loop with 38mm non-stretch wading belt

Keep your hemostats close at hand with Simms’ patented Sharkfin Buckle that clips into your wader suspenders. (Sold separately / Pliers not included).

Built-in Gravel Guards with gathered elastic bottom hem

Anatomically engineered neoprene stockingfeet with anti-microbial finish

FABRIC TECH: BREATHABLE & COMFORTABLE WATERPROOF POLYESTER 3-LAYER UPPER & 4-LAYER LOWER

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SHARK FIN BUCKLE (Sold seperatly)

SHARK FIN BUCKLE (Sold seperatly)

SHARK FIN BUCKLE (Sold seperatly)

SHARK FIN BUCKLE (Sold seperatly)

TIPPET TENDER POCKET (Sold seperatly)

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WM’S G3® WADERS

WM’S FREESTONE® Z WADERS

Gunmetal

WM’S FREESTONE® WADERS

Striker Grey

Slate

WM’S & KID’S TRIBUTARY WADERS + BOOTS Platinum

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WM’S FLYWEIGHT BOOTS - VIBRAM Cinder

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WM’S FREESTONE BOOTS - RUBBER Slate

WM’S FREESTONE BOOTS - FELT Slate

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WM’S G3 GUIDE® JACKET Gunmetal

WM’S EXSTREAM HOODED JAKET Black, Mulberry

WM’S RIVERSHED SWEATER

Black Heather, Riffle Green Heather

WM’S HEAVYWEIGHT BASELAYER HOODY Black

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COLOURS

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WM’S BUGSTOPPER HOODY

Aspen Heather, Heron Heather, Dark Clover Heather, Sterling Heather

WM’S BUGSTOPPER LEGGING Basalt

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WM’S BUGSTOPPER JOGGER Willow

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WM’S BUGSTOPPER SOLARFLEX HOODY Neptune, Bay Leaf

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WM’S SOLARFLEX COOLING HOODY Steel Blue

WM’S SOLARFLEX HOODY Steel Blue Heather

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WM’S CREW LOGO T-SHIRT

Watermelon Heather, Cinder Heather

WM’S SIMMS LOGO HOODY Charcoal Heather

MERINO

Hex Flo Camo Admiral Blue

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Sapphire

MERINO

WOOL

WMS MERINO MIDWEIGHT HIKER SOCK

WMS SUNGAITER

MERINO

WOOL

WMS MERINO THERMAL OTC SOCK Seafoam

WOOL

WMS MERINO LIGHTWEIGHT HIKER SOCK Cornflower, Garnet

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KID’S LOGO T-SHIRT Harbor Blue

KID’S LOGO T-HOODY Royal

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KID’S SOLAR TECH HOODY Seabreeze Daze, Nightfall

KID’S BUGSTOPPER HOODY Sea Breeze Heather, Steel Heather

SMALL FIT SINGLE HAUL CAP

Grayling, Gunmetal, Mulberry

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For the angler not afraid to hoof it a ways to the perfect fishing hole— and for anyone looking for firmer purchase on the riverbed—men’s wading boots from SIMMS are a must-have. Ideal as fly fishing boots, they’re offered in both felt- and rubber-soled versions and are compatible with studs for ultimate traction. Rubber is preferred when worried about the spread of invasive aquatic species; especially in national parks where felt can’t be used.

Simms Right Angle® Footbed technology allows you to to fish longer and fish all day without foot fatigue. The bio-mechanically correct arch support aligns the foot into a correct neutral position, providing superior comfort and support. In addition, a structured heel cup provides increased ankle support and aids in the body’s ability for natural shock absorption. Each shoe and flip with Simms Right Angle® Footbed technology will keep your feet supported for a rigorous day on the water.

Inspired by free climbing rubber, Vibram Idrogrip is ideal on wet surfaces and improves grip on slippery terrain.

The Boa® Lacing System provides custom-comfort with smooth, even closure and no pressure points. Featuring a wire lace made of 49 strands of aircraft-grade stainless wire cable and bombproof nylon reel guides that are designed to take all of the abuse that you can throw at them.

Vibram® invests heavily in research and development of products never overlooking even the most minute detail. Vibram Megagrip offers the ideal combination of grip and durability for maximum surface adaptability.

The RiverTreadTM platform is designed for the demanding angler looking for the best wading footwear on the market. RiverTreadTM features Simms’ latest engineered components to maximize comfort, performance, and slip-resistance.

Molded 3D footbed with arch support and ball flex. Aligns foot for all-day comfort and optimizes biomechanics.

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#FishItWell The most advanced wading boot on the water, G4 PRO Powerlock Boot offers supreme durability and superior grip thanks to state-ofthe-art materials working in lockstep with the new Powerlock cleat system for on-the-fly traction customization.

® G 4 PRO POWE RLO CK B O OT Partial neoprene lining for comfort and easy on/off

Molded TPU heel counter for comfort and in-stream ankle support POWERLOCK CLEAT

Dual density EVA midsole for comfort

POWERLOCK ALUMINUM CLEAT

Vibram Idrogrip outsole with built-in Powerlock system for quick and customizable traction adjustment

Waterproof synthetic Lorenzi scratch leather upper combined with waterproof synthetic mesh for long-term durability

FABRIC TECH: OUTSOLE- 12MM FELT WITH BUILT-IN POWERLOCK SYSTEM; UPPER- HIGHLY ABRASION-RESISTANT SCRATCH LEATHER

Laser-cut fabric eye stays allow finetune adjustments across the top of the foot and provide reliable durability

TPR cleats should be installed when Aluminum cleats are not in use

Powerlock System for quick and customizable traction. Includes two sets of cleats: 14 G4 PRO Powerlock Aluminum Cleats. 14 G4 PRO TPR Cleats.

POWERLOCK PRO TPR CLEAT

POWERLOCK PRO ALUMINUM CLEAT

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The key to powering through the obstacles of a river system is great footing. The rugged, responsive Guide BOA Boot stacks agility and stability in your favor with maximum Vibram traction and an exacting BOA-lacing system fit.

® GU I D E B FE OA LT & VI B RAM HARDBITE™ STUD – FELT

12mm synthetic felt outsole provides great traction

Full TPU coated upper for durability BOA Fit System to dial into fast, effortless, precision fit TPU outsole plate for stud and cleat retention FABRIC TECH: TPU OUTSOLE PLATE FOR STUD AND CLEAT RETENTION

Full closed-cell neoprene foam lining

Vibram Idrogrip Outsole

HARDBITE™ STAR CLEAT

Rubber toe and heel overlays for added protection

ALUMIBITE™ STAR CLEAT

HARDBITE™ STUD – VIBRAM

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#FishItWell A guide-quality felt-soled wading boot that provides the support, traction and durability you need to negotiate varied river beds and the trails that get you there day in and day out. Time spent on the river is knowledge. And the more time you spend on the river, the more your gear needs to perform at a high level. Our G3 Guide™ Wading Boot is designed with working guides in mind.

G3 G UFEILTDAND E T MVI B RAM

TM HARDBITE™ STUD – FELT

Collar height integrates with gravel guards on all Simms Stockingfoor waders

Waterproof nubuck leather & Lace‐to‐toe upper

Molded external TPU heel counter & heel clip

12mm heavy duty felt sole

FABRIC TECH: TPU OUTSOLE PLATE FOR STUD AND CLEAT RETENTION

ESS plates for improved cleat retention & proprioception HARDBITE™ STAR CLEAT

High abrasion textile with full scratch rubber rand ALUMIBITE™ STAR CLEAT

Large scratch rubber rand for enhanced durability

HARDBITE™ STUD – VIBRAM

Dual‐density midsole for shock absorption

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A fully considered update to one of the most capable, comfortable wading boots in the Simms line, the new Flyweight Boot is a balanced blend of lightweight, travel-ready performance, grippy Vibram® traction, and the kind of no-quit durability that gets it done.

® F LYW E I GFE HT LT & VI B RAM

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HARDBITE™ STUD – FELT

12mm synthetic felt outsole provides great traction

Drain holes included in the boot so water does not stay trapped High cushion dual-density EVA midsole for comfort and stability Molded, rubber toe wrap and abrasion panels protect against wear and tear FABRIC TECH: THE OUTSOLE IS COMPATIBLE WITH SIMMS HARDBITE AND ALUMIBITE STAR CLEATS AND HARDBITE STUDS

Integrated lace guides for stability and optimal fit

Vibram Idrogrip with Traction Lug outsole optimizes stability while walking and wading in water HARDBITE™ STAR CLEAT

Durable and lightweight, TPU-based synthetic woven upper material

ALUMIBITE™ STAR CLEAT

HARDBITE™ STUD – VIBRAM

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FLYWEIGHT® ACCESS BOOT VIBRAM SOLE Vibram Idropgrip Lite - exclusive to Simms - provides the highest grip possible // Lightweight, non-absorbent mesh uppers // Welded TPU overlays in high-abrasion areas for added durability // Supportive, but lightweight and comfortable webbing lacing hardware across the foot // Full closed-cell neoprene foam lining

HARDBITE™ STUD – FELT

HARDBITE™ STUD – VIBRAM

FLYWEIGHT® BOOT VIBRAM SOLE

FLYWEIGHT® BOOT FELT SOLE

Low-profile, lightweight synthetic boot upper // Welded TPU film in high abrasion zones for durability // Speed lace hooks & lace-toe closure // High cushion dual-density EVA midsole for comfort // Stud-compatible 4.5 mm Vibram® Idrogrip rubber outsole

Low profile, lightweight synthetic boot upper // Welded TPU film in high-abrasion zones for durability // Speed lace hooks & lace-to-toe closure // High cushion, dual density EVA midsole for comfort // Felt stud compatible // Scratch rubber toe cap // 12 mm felt sole for traction

HARDBITE™ STAR CLEAT

ALUMIBITE™ STAR CLEAT

HARDBITE™ STUD – VIBRAM

HARDBITE™ STUD – FELT

FREESTONE® BOOT RUBBER SOLE

FREESTONE® BOOT FELT SOLE

Waterproof, synthetic scratch leather upper with toe and heel reinforcement // Partial neoprene lining for comfort and easy on/off Dual density EVA midsole for a comfortable ride underfoot // Updated rubber outsole package is compatible with Simms Hardbite Star Cleats, Hardbite Studs and Alumibite Star Cleats

Waterproof, synthetic scratch leather upper with toe and heel reinforcement // Partial neoprene lining for comfort and easy on/off // Dual density EVA midsole for a comfortable ride underfoot // 12mm felt outsole is fully compatible with Simms Hardbite Felt Studs

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HARDBITE™ STUD – FELT

HARDBITE™ STUD – VIBRAM

Striker Grey

Striker Grey

TRIBUTARY BOOT RUBBER SOLE

TRIBUTARY BOOT FELT SOLE

Rugged synthetic leather and mesh with scratch rubber overlays in high abuse areas // Bomber, corrosion-resistant lacing hardware // Fully-gusseted tongue helps prevent debris from getting inside

Bomber, corrosion-resistant lacing hardware // Fully-gusseted tongue helps prevent debris from getting inside // Full neoprene lining for durability and ease of on and off // 12mm Synthetic Felt Outsole

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Slate

Dark Stone, slate

CHALLENGER® INSULATED BOOT

CHALLENGER® SLIP-ON SHOE

Vulcanized rubber outer, 7mm of neoprene insulation, and grid fleece lining // Simms Freestone rubber outsole offers traction in a multitude of environments and is fully compatible with Simms Hardbite Studs, Cleats, and Alumibite Cleats // Non-marking outsole

Vulcanized rubber outer, neoprene cuff, and grid fleece lining // Non-marking outsole // Pull-on loop for easy on and off // 5” cuff height

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FLATS SNEAKERS RUBBER SOLE

ZIPIT II FLATS BOOTIE RUBBER SOLE

Built with durable, non-corrosive saltwater-friendly materials throughout the boot // Molded, rubber toe and heel cap to protect against wear and tear // Non-absorbing foam and neoprene liner for all-day comfort and protection // Non-marking, gum rubber outsole for traction on boat decks

Vulcanized rubber and neoprene hybrid construction for support and comfort // YKK corrosion-resistant zipper // Designed to be worn barefoot or with a light liner sock // Non-marking outsole

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Pewter

Charcoal

FLYWEIGHT NEOPRENE WET WADING SOCK

GRAVEL GUARDS

Technical wet-wading socks. Built-in gravel guard sheds water, gravel and muck // Silicone print grip inside gravel guard to help keep it in place // Reinforced lace hook keeps guard from lifting in strong currents

Features include a nonslip, contoured design that forms a surefire seal, a loop wrap with Velcro closure, and textured nylon jersey on the underside of the gravel guard for enhanced durability

Steel

NEOPRENE WADING SOCK

GUIDE GUARD SOCK

Constructed using 2.5mm abrasion-resistant neoprene in the upper, and perforated 2.5mm neoprene underfoot for drainage // Anatomically correct left and right patterning for superb fit and easy don/doff

Constructed using 3.5mm abrasion-resistant neoprene in the upper and gravel guard, and perforated 3.5mm neoprene underfoot for drainage // Anatomically correct left and right patterning for superb fit and easy don/doff // Fold down gravel guard includes boot hook for security

Black

BULKLEY BOOTIE Pull on the Bulkley Bootie before slipping into your waders for added comfort and warmth in the coldest conditions. Hybrid nylon ripstop and stretch-knit PU fabric construction for easy don and doff // Low profile, fully insulated construction patterned for use inside of stockingfoot waders in cold water conditions // Stretch knit collar and microfiber outsole for comfort and durability 44

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Black, Orange, Pewter

M2 BOA™ FIELD REPAIR KIT - S/M L/XL

REPLACEMENT LACES

Includes M2 replacement knob & wire lace for easy lace system replacement in the field // S-M lace length: 100 cm, fits boot sizes 7-10 // L-XL lace length: 110 cm, fits boot sizes 11-14

High quality denier nylon laces for increased lifespan // Feeds easily through boot hooks and eyelets // Laces measure 74” (188cm) long

G4 PRO POWERLOCK™ CLEAT - ALUMINUM

G4 PRO POWERLOCK™ CLEAT - TPR

Custom cleats to provide extra in-stream traction when paired with the G4 PRO Powerlock Boot // Includes 14 cleats; enough for one full pair of boots // Durable aluminum/TPU hybrid construction to balance in-stream grip and long-term durability // Includes custom drill bit for installation

Custom cleats provide protection for Powerlock docking ports on the G4 PRO Powerlock Boot outsole // TPR construction is flexible and boat deck and raft friendly // Cleats should be installed in the outsole when Aluminum Cleats are not installed to provide protection for cleat docking ports // Includes custom drill bit for installation // Includes 14 cleats; enough for one full pair of boots

ALUMIBITE™ CLEAT

HARDBITE™ STAR CLEAT

The cleats are soft enough to conform to what’s under your foot as you change locations // With solid footing, your cast is better and you’re free to explore the river

Works directly with Vibram® rubber soles for traction you can trust on varied river bottoms and mossy rocks // Durable carbide chips help steady your stance

HARDBITE™ STUDS

HARDBITE™ STUDS FELT

These studs offer traction you can trust, so you can move and explore the river at will.

Replaceable boot studs for solid footing on variable river bottoms in felt wading boots.

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Some of the best fishing comes on the lousiest days: a truth we’re guessing most of you have learned firsthand. With SIMMS rain gear and fishing jackets, you’ll be suited up against whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at you while out casting, whether on freshwater or brine.

Many of our SIMMS rain jackets, vests, bibs, and rain pants feature GORE-TEX designs for the maximum in waterproofing and breathability while remaining lightweight and comfortable.

Who cares what the skies are doing?

The ultimate in warmth-to-weight available in a synthetic is coupled with incredible packability and softness that mimics goose down, all with excellent water-repellency for wet-weather protection.

Toray s a heavy-duty engineered fabric with a microporous waterproof coating that utilizes 2-layer coated fabric, a single membrane layer and a tricot backer to offer improved durability.

GORE-TEX® 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.

All Simms outerwear features nylon YKK® zippers to minimize corrosion and provide high performing, durable wear. These are long-lived no-nonsense zippers that just keep performing.

Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabric provides superior benefits over traditional fleece - Warmth without weight, highly breathable, fast drying, durable, easy care.

By combining a tightly woven face fabric with a microporous coating, Pertex® Quantum Pro delivers a very high level of water resistance whilst remaining lightweight, soft and breathable.The increased weather resistance and durable construction means these fabrics are ideal for use in cold or damp environments where keeping warm and dry is crucial.

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#FishItWell The highest-tech wading jacket on the water, our updated G4 Pro® brings a GORE-TEX® Pro 3-layer build to the battle and provides a full suite of fishing features for all your on-foot and boat-focused pursuits. Constructed out of GORE-TEX ® Pro waterproof breathable 3-layer fabric for rugged waterproof performance and intended for severely wet conditions.

® G 4 PRO JACKE T

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3-point adjustable storm hood with a high-visibility center panel

Internal stretch woven zippered pocket for accessory storage

Unique storage array includes dual zippered chest storage pockets with interior stretch mesh dividers and a stowable fly patch tool in the front seam of the jacket

Zippered side-entry handwarmer pockets have integrated pass-through zipper for wader access without removing your jacket Adjustable, low profile cuff and hem High-vis center hood panel

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FABRIC TECH:

SHELL: NYLON 3-LAYER GORE-TEX® PRO WEIGHT: 22 OZ. (624 G) IN SIZE MEDIUM

Low-profile cuff with adjustable design to keep water out.

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Same on-body storage with a sleek, streamlined, snag-free profile.

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Waist adjustment chords help prevent wind from coming in and precious heat from escaping.

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The iconic G3 Guide Wading Jacket is the perfect blend of mobility and fishing utility. Lightweight guaranteed dry 3-layer GORE-TEX® combined with the first-ever 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro with stretch will move you through the elements with purpose. Durable, breathable, and comfortable GORE-TEX® Shell 3-layer through the body with GORE-TEX® stretch panels strategically placed to move with every dynamic cast. The fabric feels tough to protect from the rain and durable to hold up to any weather mother nature tosses at you.

G 3 G U I DJACKE E T

3-point adjustable storm hood with high vis center hood panel

Left chest pocket has loop front patch to store flies Zippered stretch-woven pocket on interior of wearer’s left chest and dump mesh pocket on interior of wearer’s right chest

Jacket length from collar to hem hits just below the waist to pair with waders and is versatile for on deck performance

Articulated sleeves and key stretch panels across the back enhance mobility. Shingled, no-catch watertight cuffs

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FABRIC TECH: LOWER FRONT AND BACK BODY - 3-LAYER GORE-TEX - 70D 100% NYLON WITH DWR/100% NYLON TRICOT BACKER; SIDE HOOD, UPPER BACK, SHOULDERS, UPPER SLEEVES, CHEST POCKETS AND UNDER ARM PANELS - 3-LAYER GORE-TEX - 40D 100% NYLON WITH MECHANICAL STRETCH AND DWR/100% NYLON TRICOT BACKER

Right chest pocket contains a retractor docking station that can be worn on the exterior when changing flies then stashed away when not in use to reduce potential for line catch.

Left chest pocket has loop front patch to store flies and contains a tethered, removable lens cloth.

Articulated sleeves and key stretch panels across the back enhance mobility.

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#FishItWell When you’re ready to chase the biggest and brightest through the season’s coldest and harshest, the Bulkley sets the insulated-jacket standard for premium warmth meets unwavering wet- and windy-weather protection.

B U L KL JACKE EY T

3-panel hood with 3-point adjustable stretch cord to lock out the cold and rain. The brim is bonded to cinch and protect

Exposed YKK center front water-resistant zipper is backed by an internal storm placket, finished with a soft brush tricot zipper guard

Zippered pocket on the upper right arm to store on-water essentials Two water-resistant hand-warmer pockets for deep wading

Two vertical chest pockets, and an interior mesh dump pocket

Trap the warmth with PrimaLoft® Silver insulation, lined with a comfortable, breathable polyester

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Exposed YKK center front water-resistant zipper is backed by an internal storm placket, finished with a soft brush tricot zipper guard.

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Jacket includes two water-resistant hand-warmer pockets for deep wading, two vertical chest pockets, and an interior mesh dump pocket.

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Articulated sleeves with safety hook and loop adjustable cuff.

FABRIC TECH: SHELL - 2-LAYER GORE-TEX - 75D 100% POLYESTER WITH PFCEC FREE DWR INSULATION - PRIMALOFT® SILVER 100G BODY, 60G SLEEVES, HOOD, COLLAR LINING - 100% RECYCLED POLYESTER 30D TAFFETA

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Powered by a waterproof-breathable GORE-TEX® Pro construction, the updated ProDry Jacket features bolstered durability in high-wear areas and a lighter-weight construction in the critical zones where enhanced mobility complements your every move. The ProDry™ Bib is cut from our highest performing stay-dry materials and features a full suite of fish-first features for on-deck anglers.

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The 3-way adjustable hood is designed specifically to keep driving rain out without sacrificing your peripheral vision

High collar for extra protection from the elements

Two exterior zippered chest pockets for storage Articulated sleeves are shaped for ease of movement and provide enough room to accommodate insulating layers under your jacket Thigh-high 2-way side zipper for easy on/off while wearing boots

Jacket: Black, Driftwood // Bib: Black, Driftwood

FABRIC TECH: JACKET // BODY: WATERPROOF, BREATHABLE 3L MICROGRID GORE-TEX PRO TECHNOLOGY; 100% RECYCLED NYLON SHELL, 100% GORE-TEX MEMBRANE, 100% NYLON BACKER BIB // SHELL: NYLON 3-LAYER GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL; 3-LAYER GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL; 80D OVERLAYS: REAR SEAT, KNEE, AND CUFFS: HIGH ABRASION RESISTANT 200-DENIER GORE-TEX

Includes an adjustable hem, single kill switch D-ring, and reflective logos for increased visibility on the water.

One zippered internal chest pocket keeps your most valuable items dry. Sunglass chamois in left chest pocket.

Single-hand adjustable cuffs are easy to use and effortlessly cinch down tight to keep water from finding its way in.

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#FishItWell The Simms® CX Fishing Jacket is a pursuit driven, angler designed, 3-Layer waterproof workhorse. Built so you can keep your head in the game and keep cranking in any condition. Waterproof, breathable, dialed. Engineered to outlast the others.

CXJACKE T & B I B

3-point point adjustable storm hood with high front clousure

Center front zipper backed with waterproof storm flap

Dual horizontal chest pockets constructed with TRU® Zip waterproof self-healing zipper for 100% submersible pocket protection

Vertical zippered handwarmer pockets, interior stretch woven left zippered chest pocket with sunglasses chamois

Articulated sleeves with safety reflective hits and a hook and loop adjustable cuff

Jacket: Blackout // Bib: Black

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Hood built with high speeds and driving rain in mind, features 3-point adjustable hood and high front closure.

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Waist-high hemline secures with stretch drawcord to pair up perfectly with waders.

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Articulated sleeves with safety reflective hits and a hook and loop adjustable cuff.

FABRIC TECH: JACKET // MAIN BODY: 3 LAYER WATERPROOF BREATHABLE: FACE: 53% ATY NYLON, 43% NYLON 6.6, 4% SPANDEX, MEMBRANE: 30K WATERPROOF, 15K BREATHABLE, BACKER: 20D NYLON TRICOT BIB // MAIN BODY: 3 LAYER WATERPROOF BREATHABLE: FACE: 53% ATY NYLON, 43% NYLON 6.6, 4% SPANDEX, MEMBRANE: 30K WATERPROOF, 15K BREATHABLE, BACKER: 20D NYLON TRICOT. BACK SEAT, KNEES AND BACK CUFF: 100% TORAY BIG OX 840D W/DWR

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Built to obliterate fierce-weather obstacles, the waterproof, hooded Challenger Insulated Jacket and Bib come kitted with toasty PrimaLoft® Rise insulation for above-and-beyond warmth, in a lightweight, easy wearing package.

C H AL L E NG E R I NSU L ATED JACKE T & BIB

Zip-off removable hood, built with high speeds and driving rain in mind features 3-point adjustability

The freestanding, adjustable collar is lined with brushed tricot for warmth and comfort.

The center-front zipper is protected with an exterior velcro storm flap NEW

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Vertical left chest pocket with tethered sunglasses chamois and welted right chest pocket, both with zippered closures Adjustable suspender straps cushioned with an air mesh harness for comfort and a highback panel for insulated waterproof coverage Lower legs feature an interior gaiter cuff to keep water and snow out

Jacket: Black, Dark Stone // Bib: Black

FABRIC TECH: JACKET // SHELL - 2-LAYER TORAY 100% NYLON 70D WATERPROOF WITH DWR. INSULATION - PRIMALOFT® RISE INSULATION, 133G BODY, 100G SLEEVES AND COLLAR, 80G HOOD. LINING - 100% POLYESTER TAFFETA BIB // SHELL - 2-LAYER TORAY 100% NYLON 70D WATERPROOF WITH DWR. SHELL OVERLAYS - 100% 6.6 NYLON 2-PLY OXFORD WEAVE, 275 GSM, BACK SEAT, PILER POCKET, KNEES, HEM. INSULATION - PRIMALOFT® RISE INSULATION, 100G LEGS, 80G UPPER BODY. LINING - 100% POLYESTER TAFFETA

Modified sleeve construction for enhanced comfort.

Hook and loop tab cuff closure.

Snap flaps located on each shoulder to secure safety ice picks for hard water use.

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Black

Black, Striker Grey

GUIDE CLASSIC JACKET

FREESTONE JACKET

3-point adjustable storm hood with high collar and bonded brim to shed rain // Hook and loop front patch to store drying flies and center back D-ring to attach landing net // Two large chest pockets designed to carry fly boxes and an interior zippered chest pocket for essentials

3-layer Toray® laminate for waterproof, breathable protection against any storm mother nature presents // Single point adjustable storm hood with high collar and bonded brim to shed rain // Waist-high zippered hand warmer pockets with micro brushed tricot liner and drain holes, built for wading

FABRIC TECH: 3-layer GORE-TEX - 70D 100% nylon with DWR/100% nylon tricot backer

FABRIC TECH: 3-layer Toray®; 100% nylon with tricot backer

Black

Black, Steel

CHALLENGER JACKET

CHALLENGER BIB

Adjustable storm hood rolls up behind collar // Zippered chest pocket with interior sunglasses chamois // Reflective logos for increased visibility on and off the water // Drawcord bottom hem with kill switch d-ring attachment // Hook and loop closure cuffs

Two hand warmer pockets and zippered chest pocket // Beltloops with kill switch d-ring attachment // Cargo pocket with drop-in plier pocket and drain holes // Hook and loop cuffs with long zippered ankle zips for easy on and off // Reflective logos for increased visibility on and off the water // Side zip entry

FABRIC TECH: Shell: 100% Recycled Polyester 2-layer Toray® w/ DWR. Lining: 100% Polyester

FABRIC TECH: Shell: 100% Recycled Polyester 2-layer Toray® w/ DWR. Lining: 100% Polyester

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Storm, Dark Stone

Jacket: Clover, Slate // Pant: Slate

FLYWEIGHT SHELL JACKET

WAYPOINTS RAIN JACKET & PANT

Zippered chest pocket features self stowing pouch with compatible quick clips to attach to Simms’ Flyweight Waders, packs and accessories. // Two zippered hand pockets // Simple cuff designed with partial stretch for easy on and off // Adjustable stretch drawcord in hem for secure fit

Jacket: Adjustable hood // Single flapped chest pocket // 2 zippered handwarmer pockets with drainage // Pant: Lightweight and packable 2.5-layer waterproof breathable nylon with DWR rain protection and mechanical stretch movement // Stretch waistband with zipper fly, featuring a D-ring for kill switch anchor

FABRIC TECH: GORE-TEX PACLITE® PLUS 100% nylon 2-layer with DWR

FABRIC TECH: Body fabric- 2.5-layer Toray® 50D 100% nylon w/ C6 DWR

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Selvedge, Black

EXSTREAM HOODY Cold-day mastery (minus the bulky catastrophe), the ExStream® Hooded Jacket is powered by hardworking PrimaLoft® insulation for knockout warmth that punches above its weight.

FABRIC TECH: Body - Toray® pre-quilted stretch fabric - 30D 91% polyester, 9% spandex with durable water repellent finish. Insulation: PrimaLoft® Silver Thermoplume w/ Cross Core™ technology - 200g fill rate throughout.

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Loden, Black

Black

CONFLUENCE HOODY

EXSTREAM PULLOVER HOODY

Recycled, stretch knit face fabric is treated with DWR for water resistance and is lined with grid fleece to trap heat // Five-panel hood with high collar

Designed for effortless integration under waders or bibs.

FABRIC TECH: - Body - 48% Recycled Polyester, 45% Recycled Ocean Polyester, 7% Spandex, Stretch Woven with Grid Fleece Back, DWR, 262 gsm - Chest Pockets and Cuff - 100% Recycled Polyester Interlock Flat Face Knit, DWR, 285 gsmwith DWR

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FABRIC TECH: Body Upper and Sleeves - Toray® pre-quilted stretch fabric - 30D 91% polyester, 9% spandex with durable water repellent finish. Lower Body - 240 gsm 47% nylon, 36% polyester, 17% spandex hard face fleece with anti-pill and durable water repellent finish. Insulation: PrimaLoft® Silver Thermoplume w/ Cross Core™ technology - 200g fill rate throughout.

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NEW

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COLOUR

Bronzeback, Black

Bronzeback, Smokey Olive, Black

FALL RUN VEST

FALL RUN HOODY

Internal quilting on upper front and back body provides a smooth exterior for abrasion resistance when worn with waders or bibs // Zippered handwarmer pockets and internal chest zippered pocket on wearer’s right

Internal quilting on upper front and back body provides a smooth exterior for abrasion resistance when worn with waders or bibs // Zippered handwarmer pockets and internal chest zippered pocket on wearer’s right

FABRIC TECH: Shell - 1.71 oz./yd.2 (58gsm) 100% recycled polyester-ripstop with DWR; Insulation - PrimaLoft® Black Eco insulation, 60g (body and hood), 40g (sleeves); Lining - 1.39 oz./yd.2 (47 gsm) 100% recycled polyester taffeta with DWR

FABRIC TECH: Shell - 1.71 oz./yd.2 (58gsm) 100% recycled polyester-ripstop with DWR; Insulation - PrimaLoft® Black Eco insulation, 60g (body) and hood), 40g (sleeves); Lining - 1.39 oz./yd.2 (47 gsm) 100% recycled polyester taffeta with DWR

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NEW

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Cobia, Loden, Black

Bronzeback, Black

FALL RUN HYBRID HOODY

FALL RUN COLLARED JACKET

This hybrid hooded insulator is built with 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a DWR finish for water resistance, combined with fleece panels in the side body and underarms for stretch and mobility

Upper front and back body feature internal quilting, providing a smooth exterior for abrasion resistance when worn with waders or bibs // Zippered handwarmer pockets

FABRIC TECH: Body - 100% recycled polyester ripstop with DWR, 58gsm. Insulation - PrimaLoft® Black Eco Insulation, 60g body, and hood, 40g upper sleeves. Lining - 100% recycled polyester taffeta with DWR, 47 gsm

FABRIC TECH: Shell - 58 gsm 100% recycled polyester ripstop with DWR. Insulation - PrimaLoft® Black Eco insulation, 60g (body and hood), 40g (sleeves).

Lining - 47 gsm, 100% recycled polyester taffeta with DWR.

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The secret to angler happiness on those fitful or downright ferocious weather days out on the fishing grounds? Layering, of course. And you can’t beat SIMMS for the very best in fishing base layers and mid-layers: just the thing to wear under our elite shells (or as standalone duds, depending on conditions). From moisture-wicking tops and bottoms to fleece pullovers, our fishing thermals ensure you can withstand the kind of back-and-forth temperature swings Mother Nature tends to serve up on more than a few casting days—giving you that much more opportunity to reel or pull in a beauty out of those promising depths. Layer up in style with SIMMS!

All Simms outerwear features nylon YKK® zippers to minimize corrosion and provide high performing, durable wear. These are long-lived no-nonsense zippers that just keep performing.

Avra™ keeps you comfortable with superior wicking speed and exceptional dry times - up to 50% faster than fabrics of similar weight, construction and composition. Due to their size and unique shape, Avra fibers are significantly more flexible than standard polyester. This creates fabrics with a distinctly silky feel that keeps you drier and more comfortable than ever before.

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Swiss Tech Inside. HeiQ Fresh, sustainable odor control, is a fully bio-based odor control technology that meets USDA Biopreferred requirements.

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Black

Carbon

HEAVYWEIGHT BASELAYER HOODY AND BOTTOM

FJORD PANT

Top: Snug hood protects face from the elements // Cuff thumbs // Asymmetrical zipper to reduce friction Bottom: Smooth jacquard face with grid-fleece backside // Flat elastic waistband and fly pouch designed with minimal seams

Compression-resistant Polartec® Power Stretch® double layer fleece with durable water repellent // Stretch waistband, cuff and stirrups to keep in place when wearing under waders or bibs //Adjustable waist // Stretch hand pockets

FABRIC TECH: 190 gsm 96% polyester, 4% elastane micro grid fleece finished with antimicrobial + moisture management; Lower Legs - 88% polyester, 12% elastic

FABRIC TECH: Body - 539 gsm 92% polyester (76% recycled polyester), 8% spandex Polartec® Power Stretch® Heavyweight Solid Velour/Velour Recycled Odor Resist finish.

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Dark Stone, Black

Carbon, CX Woodland Camo, Black

THERMAL QUARTER ZIP TOP & BOTTOM

LIGHTWEIGHT BASELAYER TOP & BOTTOM

Top: Smooth faced grid-fleece layers provide maximum warmth // High collar with a quarter length zipper Botttom: Tapered hem for a streamline fit when wearing layers underneath and over top // Dual slash handwarmer pockets

Quick-dry, jersey knit polyester combined with sustainable odor control for maximum next-to-skin comfort // Flatlock seam construction for next to skin comfort // Top features Raglan sleeves for optimal fit and movement

FABRIC TECH: Body - 255gsm 93% polyester, 7% elastane finished with antimicrobial + moisture management

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FABRIC TECH: Body - 192 gsm 92% spun polyester, 8% spandex finished with HeiQ Fresh odor control + HeiQ Speed Dry

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Raven

FLEECE MIDLAYER BIB Abrasion & odor-resistant fabric // Grid-fleece interior // Stretch-woven stirrups // Center front, 2-way zipper // YKK® corrosion-resistant zipper // Thermo-laminated zippered chest pocket FABRIC TECH: 95% polyester/5% spandex; Pocket: 85% nylon/15% spandex

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Explore SIMMS’ versatile range of men’s fishing apparel, from shortsleeve shirts and half-zip tops to fleece sweaters. Designed with anglers in mind, these shirts provide protection, comfort, and style for both the water and post-fishing hangouts. The collection also includes guide-caliber fishing bottoms, from wading shorts to rain pants, plus insect-repellent leggings and wind- and water-resistant overalls. With practical features like adjustable cuffs for wet wading, this durable, outdoor-ready gear is as functional as it is stylish.

Built to last, Cordura fabric has proven performance in the world’s toughest environments.

Made with high tenacity air jet textured nylon 6,6 filament yarns for strength and durability.

Scotchgard™ Protector Stain Release helps most stains lift out in the wash, making clothes easier to care for and last longer. The addition of Scotchgard™ does not reduce the softness of the fabric or affect the breathability.

Sportswear using the COR3™ Technology fabric finish have a UPF rating of 30 or greater, properties to minimize odor and outstanding wicking performance for important moisture management.

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

Avra™ keeps you comfortable with superior wicking speed and exceptional dry times - up to 50% faster than fabrics of similar weight, construction and composition. Due to their size and unique shape, Avra fibers are significantly more flexible than standard polyester. This creates fabrics with a distinctly silky feel that keeps you drier and more comfortable than ever before.

All Simms outerwear features nylon YKK® zippers to minimize corrosion and provide high performing, durable wear. These are long-lived no-nonsense zippers that just keep performing.

Polygiene® is a natural and permanent odor-control fabric treatment that stops the growth of odor-causing bacteria, allowing you to wear more, and wash less. Based on natural silver chloride made from 100% recycled silver.

Swiss Tech Inside. HeiQ Fresh, sustainable odor control, is a fully bio-based odor control technology that meets USDA Biopreferred requirements.

Allows stains to be removed easily during normal laundering. Grabs stains and prevents them from sticking to the fiber, allowing them to easily wash off during soaking or washing.

brrro technology has three unique cooling effects that combine to immediately and continually reduce the temperature of yout skin. More specifically, the Triple Chill Effect combines the power of cooling minerals, active wicking, and rapid drying to enhance dryness and comfort while also working to reduce temperature.

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COLDWEATHER PANT

COLOURS

COLDWEATHER SHIRT

Dark Stone

Bronzeback Logan Plaid, Dolomite Logan Plaid, Gunmetal Logan Plaid, Selvedge Logan Plaid

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COLDWEATHER HOODY Gunmetal Plaid, Stone Neo Plate

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SANTEE FLANNEL HOODY

Black/Slate Blanket Stripe, Hickory/Dolomite Blanket Stripe

SANTEE FLANNEL SHIRT

Bay Leaf/Sun Glow Pane Ombre, Auburn Red/Slate Buffalo Check

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GALLATIN FLANNEL SHIRT

State Buffalo Check, Cork Buffalo Check, Loden Buffalo Check

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GALLATIN PANT Loden, Stone

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SHOAL FLANNEL SHIRT Riffle Green, Midnight

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RIVERSHED FULL ZIP Cobia Heather, Black Heather

RIVERSHED HALF ZIP Black Heather, Riffle Heather

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NEW

COLOURS

COLOUR

ROGUE HOODY

ROGUE VEST

Bronzeback, Selvedge, Black

ROGUE PANT

Black

Dark Stone

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50

CHALLENGER SHIRT

CHALLENGER SS SHIRT

Bay Leaf, Steel Blue, Cinder

Steel Blue

NEW

COLOURS

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CHALLENGER SWEAT PANT Smoke Heather

CHALLENGER SHORTS Steel, Albacore, Dark Stone

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HENRY’S FORK HOODY Navy Heather, Black Heather

NO-SEE-UM BUGSTOPPER SHIRT

VERMILLION HOODY

Loden Heather, Dolomite Heather, Bimini Blue Heather

Riffle Green Heather, Navy Heather, Black Heather

BUGSTOPPER SHIRT

Plaid Steel Blue, Chestnut Multi Plaid

BUGSTOPPER INTRUDER BICOMP SHIRT

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Driftwood, Cinder

BUGSTOPPER SUPERLIGT PANT Driftwood

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COLOURS

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BUGSTOPPER® HOODY

Aspen Heather, Steel Heather, Bay Leaf Heather, Field Heather, Steel Heather

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BUGSTOPPER SOLARFLEX HOODY

Willow, Shroud Loden, Shroud Selvedge, Cinder/Regiment Camo, Sky/ Neptune, Ghost Camo Stone/Stone

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50

30

INTRUDER® HOODY

INTRUDER® BICOMP SHIRT

Neptune, Bay Leaf

CUTBANK CHAMBRAY SHIRT

Driftwood, Cinder, Steel Blue

Cinder Chambray, Sky Chambray, Field Chambray

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50

CX HOODY-FULL ZIP

CX HOODY

Dark Stone/Ghost Camo Stone

Ghost Camo Black, Dark Stone

NEW

NEW

COLOUR

COLOUR

NEW

COLOUR

50

GUIDE SHIRT

Orange Maple, White, Riffle Green, Neptune, Cinder

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GUIDE PANT Loden, Slate

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GUIDE SHORT Loden, Slate, Camel

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NEW

BRACKET SHIRT

NEW

LODGE WORK SHIRT

Aspen Plaid, Bimini Plaid, Sterling Plaid

SIMMS SHOP SHIRT

Driftwood, Loden

Cobia

50 50

SOLARFLEX® COOLING HOODY Neptune, Stone, Cinder

SOLARFLEX® HOODY

Back Eddy Willow, Back Eddy White, Dolomite Heather, Steel Blue Heather

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50

SOLARFLEX® CREWNECK - SOLIDS Sterling Cinder, Steel Blue Heather

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SOLARFLEX® CREWNECK - PRINT

Back Eddy White, Regiment Camo Clover, Cloud Camo Grey

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COLOURS

50 50

LATITUDE BICOMP BOTTOM Bay Leaf, Steel/Cinder

SEAMOUNT BOARD SHORTS

Fishtail Pale Pine, Baltic Amber Stripe, Huckleberry Stripe, Regiment Camo Clover, Midnight

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COLOURS

30

TECH HOODY - ARTIST SERIES

Dolomite Trout, Bimini Trout Head, Stone Trout Fly, Steel Blue/Tarpon, Stone/Lure, Stone/Brown Trout, Trout Logo Flame/Sterling

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TECH TEE Steel, Sterling

SUPERLIGHT PANT Cork, Cinder

SUPERLIGHT SHORT Cork, Cinder

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NEW

CLASSIC TACKLE T-SHIRT Black, Navy Heather

TARPON T-SHIRT Natural

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LET IT FLY T-SHIRT

Charcoal Heather, Natural, Military Heather

SPECIES T-SHIRT

Cinder Heather, Navy Heather

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SIMMS LOGO T-SHIRT

Jet Black, Loden Heather, Gunmetal Heather, White, RC Dark Clover/ Military Heather, Orange/Charcoal Heather, Orange/Military Heather

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FLY PATCH T-SHIRT

Charcoal Heather, Adobe Heather

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NEW

COLOURS

TROUT OUTLINE T-SHIRT

CIRCLE LOCKUP T-SHIRT

Loden, Gunmetal Heather, Military Heather

Black, Military Heather

NEW

NEW

SHROUD FILL LOGO T-SHIRT Black, Natural

STACKED BASS T-SHIRT

Charcoal Heather, Military Heather

NEW

NEW

COLOURS

HOOK AND LOOP T-SHIRT

SIMMS LOGO LS-SHIRT

Athletic Heather, Military Heather

NEW

Loden Heather, Athletic Heather, Jet Black, White, Cinder Heather, Black

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COLOURS

SIMMS LOGO HOODY

Black, Military Heather, Charcoal Heather

HOOK AND LOOP HOODY Black

BASS FILL HOODY Charcoal Heather

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GORE-TEX RAIN CAP

CASCADIA RAIN CAP

Black, Steel

Black, Dark Stone

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TONGAS RAIN CAP Black, Steel, Dark Stone

NEW

NEW

COLOUR

INSULATED BALL CAP Stone

COLDWEATHER CAP Loden, Red Buffalo Plaid

GORE-TEX EXSTREAM CAP Black

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COLOURS

SINGLE HAUL CAP

Driftwood, Gunmetal Trout, Selvedge, Cinder, Stone, Bay Leaf, Basalt, Simms Orange

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FLAT BILL CAP

VISOR

BROWN TROUT 7-PANEL CAP

Black, Slate

Americana

Olive

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CLASSIC GUIDE HAT Driftwood

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FREESTONE FOLD-OVER MITT

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Black

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MERINO

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LIGHTWEIGHT HIKER SOCK Admiral Blue

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MERINO MIDWEIGHT OTC SOCK Carbon

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Steel

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Tan

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Updated pocket array includes compression molded fly box storage pocket and easy access chest pocket keeps your phone secure

Two large horizontal lower pockets, four flapped hook and loop drop pockets and large zippered game pocket

Durable and weather-resistant nylon shell with breathable polyester mesh for comfortable travels Pewter

FREESTONE VEST

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FLYWEIGHT BACK PACK

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Single-entry backpack main compartment provides 15 liters of long-term storage Front vest array includes two quick-access drop pockets, four zippered pockets, and two small stretch mesh pockets Spacer mesh back, side and chest panels provide padding and breathability in warm conditions

Dual mesh pockets on the backside offer storage for rod tubes or water bottles Smoke

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Anvil

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DRY CREEK® ROLLTOP BACKPACK

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TAILWIND BACKPACK

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Grey

Black

BEVERAGE HOLSTER

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GUIDE LANYARD

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Keep nippers and other key fishing tools exactly where you need them with this guide-approved, tangle-resistant lanyard // Built from indomitable Dyneema cording, details include anodized machined-aluminum hardware, a stainless steel splitring attachment, and an adjustable fit for all-day comfort // Made in America.

Designed to keep tippet close-at-hand, the Tippet Caddy offers modular attachment and quick adjustment for headache-free rigging. No-frills design accommodates up to 6 spools of tippet from most manufacturers

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UNPRESSURED

By Henry Hooks Images by Henry Hooks

Alarm. Damn. Two snoozes too many. Out of bed, throw on clothes, grab the bags, slam some coffee. In the car, run a yellow, dodge the slow ones, find the gaps. Park the car, bags again, drop them off, through security. Moving walkway, at the gate, on the plane, find a seat, buckle up, earbuds in… breathe.

E

very trip starts the same. Exuberance mixed with

Four hours into our first day on trail, I was struck with the thought

anticipation and a dash of anxiety. What if I forgot my

that the entirety of my travel day had been accomplished in a

stove, what if the water filters are shot, what if I miss my

roughly equal amount of time, yet we were a mere seven miles

flight. So many variables that they begin to run together, and I

from the trailhead. In many of my fly fishing excursions of late, I

resort to my last option: letting go. Luckily, seat 35A at 6:30 in the

have relied on means of transportation which manpower alone

morning is the perfect place to let go.

can only dream of duplicating. What would have taken five minutes by car had taken an entire morning on foot, and yet with

Two and a half hours and 872 miles later, we touched down in

every step, speed felt like more a burden than a blessing.

Denver under the watchful gaze of the red-eyed horse they call Bluecifer. From the plane to a car in a matter of minutes and

That afternoon, after climbing a few thousand feet, we arrived

within the hour we were surrounded by the jagged lines of the

at a small alpine lake still dotted with remnants of the winter ice

front range of the Rocky Mountains.

cover. Even in early July, we knew there was a real threat of being turned away from the pass we needed to cross, but that threat

The miles crawled by as we pressed deeper into the wilderness,

loomed greater in our minds after seeing the ravines above the

stopping at the occasional stream to cast at the fleeting shadow

lake still shrouded in snowpack. As we wound our way through

of a skittish trout. After a night spent by the trailhead, the orange

boulder-strewn switchbacks, we found ourselves on the edge

hues of morning dancing across the empty parking lot brought

of an angled wall of snow. It lay in the shade of the peak above

with them the promise of solitude and the hope of unpressured

and its dirty white slope plunged steeply into the deep blue water

fish high in the backcountry.

The Rocky Mountains offers great fishing opportunities throughout the summer months - and breathtaking scenery.

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found ourselves at the tailout of a stunning alpine lake. It was framed by jagged peaks and towering trees, and in the fading light, it took on a cool green hue. In a relieved exhaustion, we made camp, started water for dinner, and rid ourselves of the shoes that carried us there.

This trip was unique for me, especially in terms of backpacking.

I have done more multi-day backpacking trips than I can count.

I have done the John Muir Trail, more sections of the AT than I can remember, and plenty of smaller weekend loops in state parks all over the country. All of these shared a common theme: sleeping in a different place every night. Our plan was relatively simple. All we wanted to do was fish this lake, and because of that, we had nowhere to be but there. There was no pressure to pack up quickly in the morning nor a destination to reach the next night. I slept better that night than I had in years on trail.

We woke up to the lake frozen over. Completely. In July. So we built a fire and drank coffee and sat in silence, both enjoying the morning in our own way. When the sun crested the eastern peaks at last, the ice slowly began to melt away. Jackets and wool socks were traded for shorts and Chacos, and the day spent chasing cutthroat had begun.

In the same way that this trip was unique in terms of schedule, the lake itself behaved differently than any alpine lake I had fished before. Instead of cruising fish on the hunt for any dry fly that The Cutthroat trout is a species of trout native to North America - and closely related to the rainbow trout.

disturbed the surface, they were cowered under fallen limbs and behind boulders. The morning was spent in frustration, our efforts consistently failing to reveal even the smallest fish willing to eat. After a brief lunch, I changed my approach. I tied on a

of the lake below. Had it not been impeding the trail, it would

small white streamer, hoping to elicit some sort of reaction strike

have been frighteningly beautiful. With a shrug and a small rock

when plopped near structure. First cast- wham. Immediately

in hand (to halt the slide should our feet give way), we started

and without hesitation, a healthy cutthroat came blitzing out

trepidatiously across the incline.

from underneath the log I was standing on and swallowed the fly whole. The day had finally turned a new leaf and the optimism

My first step slid out from under me. Not a great start. I drove

that had waned with every fishless hour came roaring back in

the rock into the snow above me and stood up, trusting my

full force.

entire weight on the small shard in my hand. Every move from there on was calculated and intentional. I kicked snow into flat

The rest of the day was spent pulling streamers through every

steps before making any progress, and the rock in my hand

logjam and rock garden. Success was an understatement as we

held my balance upslope. What was a mere sixty yards felt like

brought fish after fish to the net, the largest of which cleared the

miles until finally, we stood on loose scree once again. Twice

coveted twenty-inch mark. At last tired of removing hooks from

more, we repeated the same process to cross snowy pitches

the mouths of hungry trout, we sat down for the evening and

leading to the bottomless blue below. Finally, with the pass in

prepared dinner.

sight, there was only one slope remaining. It was the steepest, easily topping 45 degrees, and to say it was daunting after our

As I lay in the tent that night, scenes from the day’s easy fishing

past experiences was an understatement. We opted for the long

replayed in my head. I have fished for unpressured trout before,

circumnavigation, scrambling up the crumbling rocky slope well

but this seemed to be another level. The thought of what pressure

around the trail’s intended route, at last peeking over the pass

means for fisheries is powerful. When these fish are unbothered,

we had been seeking all day.

most of their daily life is spent happily feeding on whatever their heart desires. In the same way, when I spend time in the

The remainder of the day was uneventful as the trail carried us

backcountry, away from people and violence and pain, I operate

down into the next valley, eventually meeting with the creek that

at a different wavelength. My movements are more free, my mind

flowed from our destination. Climbing back up in elevation, we

is clear, my lungs are full of pure air. I feel the same pressure of

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society that I assume a fish must feel in a famous river. Lack of pressure whether for a fishery or from the turmoil of modern life leads to the freedom to roam and wander and breathe. In contrast to the way I had rushed to the airport only two days prior, not one step of that day on the lake had felt hurried.

The next day saw the same frigid morning and an ice-covered lake. Another slow morning met by the rising sun signaled the day of our departure from that unspoiled wilderness and back towards the world. Two days later, we were back in the city, the memories of traversing snowy banks of steeply angled ice and bright red fins already starting to fade.

“

The thought of what pressure means for fisheries is powerful

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Every stint in the wilderness only just begins to satiate the constant

By sleeping on the banks and drinking from the same

draw I feel towards escape. I feel the freedom that comes with

waters they reside in, the lack of pressure they experience

carrying my life on my back and being solely responsible for

is imparted to me. The power of the mountains and the

my health and wellbeing. I yearn for the air, the stars, the rhythm

slow movement of the trees feels more like a life lesson

that comes with hiking for days on end. On a trip like ours to

to absorb than beauty to imbibe. What appears on the

an alpine lake where that lifestyle is forced to slow even more,

surface as unadulterated beauty is so much more. It

the pressure of performance and responsibility begins to sluff

communicates peace and wisdom and a life to emulate.

off exponentially. Like those native cutthroat cruising the clear

It proves that one factor reigns above others as the way

waters of their home having never been targeted by anglers

of the wilderness, the way to approach life, the freedom of

seeking a thrill, sharing a habitat with them seems to exude

native trout: unpressured.

peace.

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Finland

SURF’S UP

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In early June when winter’s icy grip starts to loosen its hold and the lakes of central Finland start to wake from their slumbers, something special happens. When the water temperature reaches around 6 degrees, big shoals of small roach migrate from the lakes into the fast, powerful rapids that connect them, and the big brown trout desert the lakes to follow them. As the water warms further, other baitfish species including perch and various whitefish follow the roach, and when the water temperature hits 12 degrees, the huge shoals of bleak join the party. This is the trigger for the trout to go absolutely nuts. With their metabolism now fully ‘warmed up’, and the rapids full of all kinds of highly nutritious baitfish, they go into a wild feeding frenzy, crashing into the huge schools and sending baitfish exploding into the air with a violence that would make a tuna blush. For the avid trout angler, now is the time to catch a trophy…

By Matt Harris Images by Matt Harris

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he big browns are famished after the long Northern winter and they set about the baitfish with voracious abandon. These big, wily, old hunters are never easy to fool, but in this state of depraved bloodlust, they become uncharacteristically vulnerable. The lakeland of Central Finland is not quite in the Arctic Circle but it is a long way North.

As the summer solstice approaches, it becomes possible to fish throughout the night. This is often the best time to target these big fish.

Once the sun drops low into the west and only occasionally comes flickering through the birch forest, the fish become exceptionally active. Don’t rush in… take your time and watch the water. Usually, the patient angler should be rewarded soon enough by the sight of large numbers of sparkling silver roach and bleak bursting into the warm night air as their tormentors terrorize them from below.

Dead and dying fish are everywhere, and watching the big trout mop them up with casual indolence is utterly extraordinary.

As the trout throw off their inhibitions and start to attack the bait schools with increasing recklessness, they become vulnerable themselves. The Finns have pioneered an enormous surface pattern known as the Surfilauta or Surfboard. This is a huge floating fry imitation that can be anything from 2 to 6 inches long. While it can- and does work in the conventional manner, skated and popped across the surface while swinging the pattern downstream and across, the deadliest way to fish this pattern is actually to fish it dead drift in the fashion of a classic dry fly presentation.

While most local anglers like to fish the pattern on an ultra-longshank hook, I found this technique led to too many fish being lost due to the leverage of that ultra-long shank. Instead, I chose to tie the same patterns on a plastic tube and paired the tube with a short shank ultra-strong carp hook. This pattern served me well and allowed me to hook - and land - a succession of beautiful fish.

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It is truly exhilarating fishing. The sight of your big surface pattern bouncing down the churning white water and then being devoured in a split-second, as a big broad shoulder trout crashes up through the brawling currents to nail it, is a heart-stopping experience. Once hooked these big brawny fish fight powerfully in the heavy water. My friend Jani Himako runs the fishing here, and he knows these waters well. He recommends that you use nothing less than 0.40 mm tippet for this style of fishing. This may seem heavy but there are double-figure brown trout here. Once you have seen one of these hefty brutes cartwheeling in the white waters of the rapids, you’ll really appreciate the stout tippet, believe me…

If you move a fish that refuses to come back, consider switching to a different surfboard pattern and if the fish still resists, tie on a large streamer pattern like the beautiful fry imitations tied by master tyer Ville Ritvanen. Stripping them fast downstream can also often bring results.

I also did well using various UK fry patterns, including variations on my own “Minky Gurgler” pattern. I also used a pattern introduced to me by my good friend Llewelyn Claven on the banks of Jurassic Lake in Argentina, the balanced leech. On a hunch, I tied one in the classic humungous livery, and used it to catch a particularly handsome specimen that had resisted a number of other patterns.

“

The waters closest to you are often highly productive, so it is important not to overlook them

I caught it by dead-drifting the streamer nymph-style into a small pocket where the fish had repeatedly shown to various other flies while steadfastly refusing to take any of them. This capture was particularly satisfying, as it showed that experimenting with fry patterns the fish haven’t been exposed to can really reap dividends. The fishing is technical and satisfyingly demanding. It really helps to think ‘outside’ the box here about how and what to present to these magnificent fish.

The rivers scythe through thick birch forest, and in all but the lowest water, it is tricky to wade far out into the powerful current. In some spots, there are elegant, long wooden platforms that allow you to get well out into the river, but these spots are few and far between, and I believe that the fish may well start to avoid them due to the concentrated pressure that they effectively create.

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Catching big brown trout in white water can be a challenging affair. Stout equipment is needed - and not least strong tippet materials.

Surfilautas (or surfboards) can be fished actively or dead-drifted.

In most other spots, with trees directly behind you, overhead casting is often impossible. While my friends Jari and Jani flicked expert roll casts into the maelstrom, I was able to cover far more water by spey-casting with an 11’ 7-weight Switch rod, teamed up with an integrated one-piece Skagit line designed specifically for Switch rods.

This set up really bossed the big surface flies and meant that I could access a lot of spots that weren’t regularly covered by other anglers. The extra length also allowed me to mend the line effectively and ease the fly around boulders and micro-currents. It was an extremely efficient way to fish the rivers, and I was rewarded with some handsome fish.

The trick with this set-up was to really use it as a true Switch rod - i.e. start casting short using a one-handed presentation, and then, only after thoroughly covering the closer spots, start to involve your other hand as you progressively start to cover more distant waters. The waters closest to you are often highly productive, so it is important not to overlook them in a rush to start making big double-handed ‘hero’ casts, thereby ‘lining’ the fish close to you and almost certainly spooking them.

The Finnish summer nights are long - and productive!

I should say that Jani and Jari both caught plenty of handsome fish by concentrating on the water closest to them and fishing it comprehensively with their single-handed rods, so a Switch rod is by no means a necessity, but I certainly feel that it is a useful weapon in tackling these waters.

I caught some splendid fish, but did I catch a double-figure brown? Well, on the last morning, with a long drive back to Helsinki ahead of me and my great friend and fishing partner, Jari Arfman, I was in the process of breaking down my rod after an exhilarating morning session when our host Jani arrived and insisted he show us one last spot.

I was about to protest that we would be cutting it fine to make my flight when Jani said with a grin: “This spot has some real monsters”. I capitulated of course, and very soon, Jani was rowing us into a big brawling rapid in a drift boat he keeps at FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2025

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Early in the season, the brown trout gorge on roach and bleak.

Later in the season, they’ll turn to caddis.

“

A huge fish - certainly more than 10 pounds - came rocketing up through the water

the spot. Having broken down my single hander, I improvised, making single-handed casts with my switch rod to cover the innumerable pockets that stretched across the broad rapid. The water was particularly heavy and, having learnt where the big predatory trout liked to hold, I hurriedly tied on the big Surfboard pattern that Jani pressed into my hand and pitched it into the tumbling waters.

“This looks great” I said, “why didn’t you bring us here sooner?”

I chided Jani. The words were barely out of my mouth when a huge fish - certainly more than ten pounds - came rocketing up through the water to t-bone my surfboard fly. The fish thrashed straight into the air, and the fly was clearly visible, clamped squarely across the jaws of the huge trout. The fish shot down into the depths, and I bent the rod hard into him, and tried to draw him out of his lie. There was another violent head shake, and then the fly came flying back towards me, the fish very much NOT attached.

I groaned.

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Single-handed rods work well, but since there’s no room for overhead casting, a switch rod can be highly effective.

Author, Matt Harris with a well-nourished Finnish brown trout.

In truth, I’m not sure the hook was ever actually IN the fish. When I saw the fly clamped in its jaws, I think the hook point was actually outside the mouth of the fish, but I guess I’ll never know. The loss rekindled the good-natured but passionate debate I’d been having with Jani about long shank hooks. In fairness, Jani was soon claiming the higher ground after I lost ANOTHER big fish very shortly afterwards having tied on one of my own tube patterns. Pride comes before a fall, as always.

There is no doubt that you will lose some of these big fish when using these big patterns, irrespective of whether you fish long shank hooks or tubes. The fish won’t always take the fly accurately as it flies past them on the erratic boiling currents, and they often miss the fly altogether. Using smaller patterns is certainly a viable tactic, but the biggest fish do seem to be drawn to the biggest, 6-inch versions of the Surfilauta.

Experimenting with different patterns and fly sizes proved to be important.

I know I will be thinking about these conundrums all through the long winter as I tie my own versions of the Surfilauta and contemplate my return to Troutland. I really cannot wait - Finland in mid-summer is a truly beguiling place, the pristine landscape jeweled with berries, wildflowers and chanterelle mushrooms. The land has an almost enchanted feel to it.

In truth, while I enjoyed some of the most exciting brown trout fishing that I have ever experienced, I think I was there a little late to see the absolute best of “Troutland’s” incredible fry-feeding frenzies.

Other engagements had meant that I was unable to attend when Jani suggested, in mid-June, and by the time I arrived in early July, I think that the fish had gorged themselves silly on the baitfish, and were also getting wise to angler’s flies.

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The fish are also starting to turn their attention to the blizzard-like caddis hatches, and while this can make for some unforgettable dry fly fishing, the lighter tippet required can mean that the very biggest trophies become much harder to land in the ultra-heavy water.

I am really keen to see the fry feeders at the height of their feeding frenzies. If there is a more exciting way to catch big brown trout, I have yet to see it.

Anthropologists say that the people of Finland are the happiest folk on earth. I’m starting to understand why…

Contact// Matt is returning to Finland in 2025 in mid-June and have booked Kellankoski Lodge for this time. If you are interested in joining Matt, contact him at mattharris@mattharris.com You can read all about the fishing and the beautiful accommodation on the shores of Lake Liesvesi at https://www.kellankoski.fi/troutland/

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The land has an almost enchanted feel to it

Capital: Helsinki Population: 5.5 million Area: 338143km2 Currency: Euro Number of Lakes: 187,888 74% of the country is forested

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50 YEARS of award-winning fly rods.

This year, we proudly celebrate our 50th anniversary. It’s been a journey filled with fun, firsts, camaraderie, and a half-century of handcrafting high performance fly rods.

Every single Scott rod has been built from scratch, right in our shop- for over 50 years and that’s something we’re very, very proud of.!

SECTOR

Fast action saltwater

Imagine a rod that casts tight high line speed loops effortlessly and turns over your leader straight into the wind; a rod that delivers the fly on target with just one false cast, and can pick it back up and redirect if the fish changes course; a rod that is intuitive so you can focus on the fish instead of your cast; a rod that feels light and alive in your hand and has the touch and feel needed to make short quick shots or float the fly in quietly. All that, plus a rod hand crafted with the very best components to ever grace a fly rod. Meet the Sector Series of high performance, hand crafted fly rods from Scott.

Tech

Sector fly rods advance our award winning ReAct technology with new tapers and Carbon Web. They also introduce the most cutting-edge fly rod components ever created.

Scott’s Carbon Web technology improves torsional stability and rod durability by encasing the unidirectional fibers in a web of ultra-light multi-directional carbon fiber. These fibers help counteract torsional forces giving you better tracking and power for long linepickups and redirecting casts. They also help to reduce the propagation of micro fractures from stress or impact that can run in unidirectional layups.

Fittings Sector rods are fitted with components that defy harsh saltwater environments, redefine reliability, and enhance angler experience.

They feature CeRecoil stripping guides with nickel titanium frames and super slick Zirconia inserts, along with Recoil nickel titanium snake guides for low friction and corrosion free performance. The guide sets are PVD coated in a low reflective coating for even greater durability and stealth.

The reel seats are milled from aircraft grade aluminum and feature self-indexing slide hoods, extra deep knurling to easily turn lock rings with wet hands, type 3 mil-spec hard coat in non-reflective flat black, and line weight engravings for quick rod identification.

Flor grade cork grips are turned to our modified wells shape, and the new fighting butts feature a thick soft rubber for greater comfort in tough fights or while bracing on long casts. No need to dream about your perfect fly rod- It’s here.

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Models Model

Line

Length

Pieces

S8107

7

8’1”

2

S8108

8

8’1”

2

S8109

9

8’1”

2

S81010

10

8’1”

2

S81011

11

8’1”

2

S81012

12

8’1”

2

S8413/3

13

8,4”

3

S8415/3

15

8,4”

3 4

S846/4

6

8,4”

S848/4

8

8,4”

4

S8410/4

10

8,4”

4

S906/4

6

9,0”

4

S907/4

7

9,0”

4

S908/4

8

9,0”

4

S909/4

9

9,0”

4

S9010/4

10

9,0”

4

S9011/4

11

9,0”

4

S9012/4

12

9,0”

4

Handcrafted in Montrose, Colorado

WAVE

Fast action saltwater

A feeling of near weightlessness in hand. Authoritatively powerful. Undoubtedly in control. Plain fun to fish. Wave rods bring together high line speed, exceptional loop control, and point-it-and-it goes-there accuracy. They feel light and lively in hand and respond intuitively to input from the angler. Wave rods easily handle a wide range of line densities and fly sizes, making them ideal tools for pursuing powerful fish in all fresh and saltwater environments.

And when that pursuit turns into a hook up, Wave rods have lifting power to spare, helping keep fish out of structure or the depths.

Tech

Equally at home slam fishing the flats, casting fast sinking lines for stripers, or chasing carp and bass at the local park, Wave rods deliver high performance across a wide variety of fishing situations.

Distance, control and accuracy are compromised by waves that vibrate in the rod, even after the cast has been made. Simply making the rod stiffer to stop these vibrations kills feel. ReAct counteracts energy sapping vibrations by speeding the recovery of the blank without the need to stiffen the rod with more material. This puts the feel in fast.

And that’s a really good thing.

Fittings Scott Wave Fly Rods are designed to tackle a range of waters and conditions with unmatched versatility, durability, and performance.

Wave rods are equipped with cutting-edge components, including SiC stripping guides with corrosion-resistant and ceramic inlays as well as snake guides for smooth, frictionless line movement and long-lasting reliability. These guides are finished with a low-glare coating for added stealth in bright conditions.

Models Model

Line

Length

Pieces

W9064

6

9' 0"

4

W9074

7

9' 0"

4

W9084

8

9' 0"

4

W9094

9

9' 0"

4

W90104

10

9' 0"

4

W90114

11

9' 0"

4

W90124

12

9' 0"

4

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The rods feature a precision-machined, skeletonized aluminum reel seat with a graphite insert aluminum, featuring double uplocking rings with deep knurling for a secure grip, even with wet hands.

Finished in a sleek, non-reflective anodized coating, these seats ensure durability and a clean, modern aesthetic.

Premium cork grips are crafted into Scott’s signature shape for comfort and control, while the fighting butts are fitted with dense rubberized caps to provide extra cushioning during long casts and hard-fought battles.

CENTRIC

Fast action freshwater

The cutting edge Centric series fly rods deliver new levels of stability, recovery speed, and range, while giving anglers tons of feedback through the easy flexing tip sections and highly transmissive blanks. High line speed, flat, stable loops are easily generated at any distance with minimal effort from the caster. Apparent to anglers of any skill level, these rods feel very light in the hand, are insanely accurate, and are simply a joy to fish at any distance. Ease of roll casts and mends is next level. The ability to control loop shape and line speed at any distance give anglers wide ranging versatility.

Tech

Centric rods combine tapers and multi-modulus lay ups with a self-developed resin system to increase fiber density and reduce weight.

The whole Centric range features Scott’s new generation ARC reinforcement for greater stability along multiple axes.

Custom rolling equipment allows us to control fiber placement and density with new levels of precision in blank that incorporates ReAct, X-Core and ARC2 technologies.

Fittings Scott Centric rods are fitted with flor grade cork, titanium stripping guides with super slick zirconia inserts, new low glare Snakebrand Universal snake guides.

Reel seats are expertly machined from high-grade aluminum and anodized for strength and corrosion resistance. The deep knurling on the lock rings ensures a secure grip and easy adjustment, even in wet conditions. The reel seats feature speed threads, self-indexing hoods, micarta inserts, a special Delrin lock washer, and type 3 flat black hard coat.

Centric rods come in natural finish, which provides a unique aesthetic in addition to further reducing blank- and rod weight.

The premium cork grips are shaped for optimal comfort and control, ensuring a natural feel in hand throughout long days on the water.

Each rod is crafted with Scott’s proprietary resin and carbon fiber system, delivering an unrivaled combination of lightweight power and intuitive flex.

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Models Model

Line

Length

Pieces

C854

4

9,0”

4

C904

4

9,0”

4

C905

5

9,0”

4

C906

6

9,0”

4

C906/FB

6

9,0”

4

C907

7

9,0”

4

C955

5

9,6”

4

C956

6

9,6”

4

C1004

4

10,0”

4

C1005

5

10,0”

4

C1006

6

10,0”

4

Handcrafted in Montrose, Colorado

SESSION

Fast action allrounder

Our team designed and crafted a series of rods to help you get the most from your time on the water-the most success, and the most enjoyment. Session rods are high-performance hand-crafted fly rods that blend some of our most acclaimed design approaches with our latest materials and technologies.

This combination creates rods that bring together high line speed and exceptional loop control with a light and lively feel in the hand. These traits have become known as Scott’s signature fast with feel action.

Tech

Featuring optimized tapers and multi-modulus carbon fiber construction, the Session series is crafted with Scott’s proprietary resin system, enhancing fiber density while minimizing weight for effortless casting. These rods are built using the latest ARC reinforcement technology, offering superior stability and durability across multiple axes.

Scott’s custom rolling equipment ensures unmatched precision in fiber placement and density, while the incorporation of ReAct, X-Core, and ARC2 technologies delivers exceptional recovery speed, power, and sensitivity.

Fittings Session rods are finished with a new grip design, and custom machined aluminum reel seats featuring dyed box elder wood inserts.

They also feature Silicon Nitride stripping guides and low glare light wire snake guides for a premium component package that’s a perfect match to the high- performance blanks.

All of that gives Session rods a wide bandwidth of performance for fishing at a range of distances, and for using a variety of flies and techniques with the same rod.

With their almost nothing there feel in hand combined with their easy smooth casting, Session rods pack technology loaded materials with advanced design and premium craftsmanship.

Models Model

Line

Length

Pieces

SE803

3

8,0”

4

SE854

4

8,6”

4

SE904

4

9,0”

4

SE905

5

9,0”

4

SE906

6

9,0”

4

SE907

7

9,0”

4

SE908

8

9,0”

4

SE955

5

9,6”

4

SE956

6

9,6”

4

SE1004

4

10,0”

4

SE1005

5

10,0”

4

Most of all, Session rods are about having fun on the water and enjoying the rod in your hand.

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G-SERIES

Medium action freshwater

Scott G Series are iconic fly rods. They’re medium action, smooth flexing fly rods treasured by anglers the world over. Scott introduced the first G rods in 1976, and changed fly fishing by creating the first 9’ 4 weight fly rod. We also introduced the world to the hollow internal ferrule – the most sophisticated way to connect multi-piece fly rods in a smooth and seamless fashion. In 2006, we introduced the G2 series and modernized medium-action fly rods by making them lighter in hand and increasing their recovery speed.

Tech

These rods advance medium action fly rods with two innovations. We’ve reinvented the hollow internal ferrule to make it more flexible, stronger, and more than 20% lighter. We’ve also combined our cutting edge fiber and resin systems in the most advanced multi-modulus layups we’ve ever created. Multi-slope tapers were designed to take full advantage of the new materials layups.

The results are rods that help solve one of the toughest challenges in medium action fly rod design – how to create a rod that both bends deeply and remains stable.

Fittings G-Series rods balance lighter in hand, have much more stability through the middle of the rod for better tracking, and generate higher line speeds. They do all this while retaining the classic flex of your favorite medium action rods.

The Scott G-Series rods are fitted with meticulously selected florgrade cork grips, shaped for unmatched comfort and precision, providing a natural and responsive feel during extended use. Titanium stripping guides with ultra-smooth zirconia inserts ensure durability and effortless line flow in combination with low-glare Universal snake guides for superior performance on the water.

The G-Series rods boast a natural finish, enhancing their classic appeal while reducing overall blank weight. Combined with Scott’s proprietary resin and carbon fiber system, these rods deliver a refined balance of lightweight sensitivity, smooth flex, and enhanced durability, embodying the perfect harmony of craftsmanship and technology.

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Models Model

Line

Length

Pieces

GS772

2

7,7”

4

GS773

3

7,7”

4

GS775

5

7,7”

4

GS843

3

8,4”

4

GS844

4

8,4”

4

GS883

3

8,8”

4

GS884

4

8,8”

4

GS885

5

8,8”

4

GS886

6

8,8”

4

GS904

4

9,0”

4

GS905

5

9,0”

4

GS906

6

9,0”

4

Handcrafted in Montrose, Colorado

F-SERIES Medium action glassfiber

Our earliest rods grew from fiberglass roots. In fact, when Scott Fly Rods started in the early 70’s, graphite fly rods didn’t even exist. We put our name on the map in those early years creating high performance, multi piece glass fly rods for anglers venturing into the mountains to catch wild trout in cool crystalline waters. Anglers were blown away by the smooth performance of our industry-first 5 piece fly rod, and by our full range of multi piece light line glass rods. We’ve been making fiberglass fly rods ever since.

Tech

There’s a good reason we continue to design and handcraft glass fly rods - it’s because we think glass is the best material available for casting at very close range, for enjoying the feel of small fish, and having a good old time.

We brought together new slimmer tapers with E-glass and our redesigned hollow internal ferrule to set a new standard for smooth, deep flexing rods. And, even though you can cast them a lot farther, these rods are optimized to cast beautiful accurate loops under 20 feet.

Fittings By carefully controlling the distribution of mass and stiffness, we created very light fiberglass rods that are stable and form sweet loops with just a few feet of line out of the tip. That way you can accurately cast into the next plunge pool or along overgrown banks even on creeks you can step across. That’s not something your graphite rods can do easily.

Models Model

Line

Length

FS6224

2

6,2”

Pieces 4

FS5834

3

5,8”

4

FS6634

3

6,6”

4

FS7235

3

7,2”

5

FS7244

4

7,2”

4

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We paired that performance with best in class components like Snake Brand Universal snake guides, Flor grade cork grips, titanium SiC strippers, and CNC milled reel seats, and then added our little touches like measuring wraps and alignment dots. We didn’t miss a detail. After all, there’s a lot of history and pride in F Series rods.

So, if you’re in to fishing small pristine waters, and jewel like wild fish, treat yourself to the ultimate fishing tools; F-Series rods from Scott are high performance, handcrafted, and pure fun.

14 models; single-, switch, and double-handers Introducing the new Swing series of rods from Scott.

Developed in cooperation with Flyfish Europe, and tested by an array of Scandinavia’s most hardcore anadromous fly fishermen.

Scott Fly Rod Company | Handcrafted in Montrose, Colorado

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Models

Photo: Rasmus Ovesen

Model

Line

Length

SW9874

7

9,8”

Pieces 4

SW9884

8

9,8”

4

SW11844

4

11,8”

4

SW11864

6

11,8”

4

SW12864

6

12,8”

4

SW12874

7

12,8”

4

SW12884

8

12,8”

4

SW128104

10

12,8”

4

SW13874

7

13,8”

4

SW13894

9

13,8”

4

SW14194

9

14,1”

4

SW148104

10

14,8”

4

SW151104

10

15,1”

4

SW161104

10

16,1”

4

VILLA MARIA

NOT THE SAME RIVER, NOT THE SAME MAN

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Five hundred years before Christ, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus uttered his celebrated observation: “No man ever steps in the same river twice. For it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” Perhaps this oft-quoted line is in danger of becoming a cliché amongst anglers, but to me, it has an irresistible resonance.

By Matt Harris

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The seatrout of the Rio Grande grow to more than 30lbs. They we’re introduced back in 1935 and are now self-reproducing.

I

first stepped into the hallowed waters of Tierra del Fuego’s Rio Grande way back in 1999. It was the first time that I had left my own shores with a fly rod in my hand, and I was hopelessly and in hindsight embarrassingly unprepared.

On my first morning, the trip I had long dreamed of making was turning into an awful nightmare.

I was flailing away with a desperately inadequate single-hander that felt wretchedly incapable of throwing the brutal 400 Grain shooting head that I had been advised to use. In truth, it wasn’t the rod… it was me.

My guide, Luciano, took pity on me and showed me how to slow my cast down and employ a big double haul to send the line ripping across the wide waters of the lower river, to deliver my fly under the cut bank, where the fish are almost always holding. Finally, after any amount of cursing and swearing, and a fair few flies cracked off on the bank behind me, I had it mastered. My monstrous rubber-legged yuk-bug fly arced across the wide waters of the pool, hit the sheer wall of the cut-bank opposite, and dropped gently into the water “Now you have a chance” Luciano whispered softly, and a few moments later, the line was dragged out of my hands and started to fizz off of the reel. My heart thumped hard in my chest as I watched the fluorescent backing go whistling out through the guides to disappear downstream.

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Suddenly, something flashed in the corner of my eye. I turned to look and let out a gasp as a huge silver seatrout vaulted out of the water, way upstream. Moments later, the same, magnificent fish came barreling up into the vast southern sky for a second time.

“Wow!!! I wish I’d hooked that one!” I hollered to Luciano above the wind, and he smiled back and said simply, “You have.”

As the line started to tear up through the surface, it changed direction in order to follow the fish upstream, and in a magical moment, I recognised with an elated rush that Lucio was right. One of the thrills of my life. After a spectacular battle that was unlike anything I’d ever experienced, I finally held my breath and drew the huge fish into Luciano’s waiting net. I could barely believe my eyes.

22lbs – a mint-silver hen fish - stupendously large, and as beautiful as any fish I have ever caught. Before or since. My arms were shaking as I held it up for the camera. “Welcome to the Rio Grande” smiled Luciano.

In the intervening 26 years, I have come to love this special river.

Let me tell you about it.

At the far end of the world lies the ragged little island of Tierra del Fuego. This wild, windswept little nugget of an island is continually buffeted by the raging storms thrown at it by the constant quarrelling of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and yet it somehow clings

When the sun sets comes a period when the big seatrout are on the move and extra aggresive.

to the southern tip of the vast Patagonian wilderness at the foot of South America. Despite its bleak and sometimes inhospitable aspect, Tierra del Fuego is a haunting and beautiful place, a land of wild winds and vast, constantly changing skies that is as bewitching as anywhere I have ever been lucky enough to set foot.

“

My arms were shaking as I held it up for the camera.

Far to the west, the Rio Grande comes splashing down out of the Chilean Andes to begin its long, meandering descent across the wide pampas of central Tierra del Fuego before spilling into the Atlantic. It is, to the untrained eye, not an especially enticing river – the savage and often unrelenting winds that whistle across the wide, flat plains prevent anything much from growing to any great height, and the riverbanks are bleak and almost entirely devoid of trees. And yet, if you stand on its banks for long enough, the river’s unseen treasure will betray itself. One of the freakishly large, silver-bright seatrout that run the river will sooner or later catapult into the air as it ploughs on upstream. Thanks to the enterprise of a sheep-ranch manager named John Goodall, who first seeded trout eggs in the tributaries

of the river back in 1935, the Rio Grande is one of the most magical trout fisheries on earth.

John Goodall’s first seedlings, perhaps looking for more food than the river could offer, descended to the ocean, where the wide, shallow estuary afforded them rich pickings on sardines and other baitfish. After packing on the pounds, they returned to the river to spawn, and so started the legendary sea-run brown trout migration that has given us one of the world’s great fly-fishing experiences.

With the very occasional exception of the magnificent but almost impossibly rare leviathans of the Baltic Sea, the searun brown trout of the Rio Grande dwarf all others. While a fish of ten pounds caught in Europe is a trophy to be celebrated, down here, at the uttermost end of the world, they barely warrant a mention. Twenty pounders are common – I’ve managed four in a week - and behemoths of 30 pounds and more have regularly been recorded. The Rio Grande is, without doubt, the finest and most consistent sea-run brown trout fishery on earth.

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Single-handers can be used with success, but a double-hander is great for extra reach and for casting in heavy winds.

For many years, the remote fishery remained a closely guarded secret, fished by a handful of legendary pioneers like Joe Brooks, Jorge Donovan and “Bebe” Anchorena.

Then, in 1983, despite being blighted by polio, a visionary local land-owner, Jacqueline Carreras decided to build Kau Tapen, the first fishing lodge on the banks of the Rio Grande. With help from her family and friends, the lodge was constructed and the following year, it opened for business, with Jaqueline’s youngest son, Fernando, then just 14 years old, acting as one of the four guides.

undoubtedly the finest sea-run brown trout fishery in the world. Huge silver leviathans of twenty pounds and more became commonplace and undreamt-of monsters of thirty pounds and more started to turn up every year. Kau Tapen became a mecca for fly-fishers keen to tangle with these unique fish, and anglers flocked to fish its now-legendary waters. Jacqueline herself became a passionate fisher. Despite continuing to oversee the day-to-day running of the lodge, she still found time to fish, and despite being confined to a wheelchair, Jacqueline famously caught a clutch of the Rio Grande’s fabulous fish from the back of a pick-up truck parked in the river.

Each moment in this wild, wind-battered wonderland is special

The Carreras family opened a second lodge, Villa Maria, on the lower river, and along with Kau Tapen, it is now considered by many veteran anglers to be the fly-fishing lodge by which all others are judged.

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That first year, only a handful of clients showed up and few of the sea-run brown trout that run the river were caught.

Lodge vehicles got stuck in the mud and most agreed that the new operation was a disaster.

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I have returned to Kau Tapen and Villa Maria lodges many times to fish the Rio Grande, and each and every moment in this wild, wind-battered wonderland is special.

The mornings are memorable – the truck filled with anticipation and chatter, as we head out to the river and, on warm days, crane our necks out of the window to watch the vast condors hanging in the thermal currents above the rare inclines on either side of the stream.

The guides are a mix of sparkling, larger-than-life characters like Alejandro Martello, Alé Bianchetti and Maurizio Restaino Olsen and are all a real pleasure to spend time with. Bouncing across the pampas to the river in the truck is always a great part of the day, as we trade banter and tell tall tales of the ones that got away.

Oftentimes, the wind dies dow in the afternoons. It makes casting easier, but the fish also tend to become more finicky.

The morning sessions can be fast and furious, with the pools often full of fresh-run fish that have made their way upstream during the night. After a fantastic lunch packed with animated tales of big fish caught and lost, and a subsequent, battery-charging siesta on crispwhite sheets, there are the long afternoons, when the wind drops, and the fish often require some cunning, artfully presented flies to keep them interested. If you’re feeling adventurous, and the light is soft and forgiving on the eye, try a riffle-hitched sunray or a big dry fly like a Madam X, a Pom Skater or an outsize Goddard Caddis. The surface takes can be utterly astonishing and - to me at least - are worth half a dozen fish on a sunk line.

However, if numbers are your thing, and you want to keep the odds firmly in your favour, play it safe and go with tiny, rubber-legged nymphs, fished with long, oblique casts designed to land the heavy tungsten tip as gently as possible under the far bank. Walk the fly three steps downstream on a dead-drift to sink it into the slot before your sudden halt swings them tantalisingly away from the fish. It can be an absolutely killing technique.

The whole Rio Grande experience is utterly addictive, but most of all, I cherish the last hour. No matter what kind of a day you’ve had – and this feted river can throw up the odd hard day, like any other – the last hour always gives you a chance.

As the sun starts to sink behind the jagged teeth of the Andes, way off to the West, and the wide evening sky fires up into a sunset that would make JMW Turner blush, it’s time to put that light, nymphing set-up back on the truck and reach for the big guns. Loop on a heavy tip, tie on a stout tippet, and fish out something BIG and BLACK – I favour Derek Fergus’s brilliantly conceived MOAL Leech or one of my friend Stuart Foxhall’s beautiful Blue & Black Intruders, and they seldom let me down.

As the light ebbs from the sky, and the stars of the Southern Cross start to twinkle overhead, the big fish will start to roll in the inky shadows beneath the cut-bank. Keep your wading to a minimum and aim to put your cast as close to the far bank as you dare – no easy feat in the gathering gloom. Make a mend upstream and then simply wait for that savage freight train of a take that is surely coming your way.

As the line is suddenly wrenched from between your fingers, and the backing goes hissing up through the guides, your heart will leap up into your chest. Everything stops and then the huge fish leaps up into the last dying embers of the Western sky. It’s twenty pounds and

more, chrome bright and as wild as the Patagonian wind.

Hold on tight, say your prayers - and know that you are in seatrout heaven.

I often smile when I think back to memories of that innocent wide-eyed young kid, trembling with disbelief as he realises with barely containable excitement that he is attached to that huge silver seatrout cavorting upstream.

I may not be the same man that stepped into the Rio Grande over a quarter of a century ago, but I still love it every bit as much. I hope that I am lucky enough to step into this special river again for many years to come…

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About Kau Tapen

Jacqueline’s son Fernando is now the CEO of Nervous Waters, the owners of Kau Tapen and Villa Maria, and under his guidance, the lodges retain their reputation as two of fly-fishing’s most inimitable experiences, with fabulous fishing and a warm, informal charm that is singularly unique. Many of the anglers who have passed through the hallowed portals of Villa Maria and Kau Tapen come back year on year, knowing that there are few fly-fishing experiences to rival them. I cannot think of one way in which these unique and very special places could be improved. The delicious food, the fabulous wine, the warm and attentive service, the big roaring fires, the exquisitely appointed rooms, the huge and impossibly comfortable beds and the wide, wild views across the pampas are only part of the story. There is a special ambience about the place that makes you feel as if, for one special week, you are part of the family.

If your dream is to battle against double-figure seatrout that are as wild as the wind, with the very real chance of a twenty and perhaps even a thirty pounder, you simply must come here.

Five of the seven IGFA records for sea-run brown trout were caught at Kau Tapen, and the last hour of the day, when the biggest fish come out to play, is one of the most memorable experiences in all of fly-fishing.

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The Parana offers endless flats upon which one may hunt for giant dorado.

CONTACT If you want to fish the very best water on the Rio Grande, contact Santi Seeber and his excellent team at www.thekautapengroup.com/ Matt Harris hosts trips to Villa Maria and Kau Tapen every year. If you are interested in joining him, contact him at mattharris@mattharris.com You can read more about the Rio Grande in Matt’s book THE FISH OF A LIFETIME Available at www.thefishofalifetime.com The food and wine at Suinda Lodge is exquisite. It’s an experience in- and off itself.

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We have our roots in the Scandinavian fly-fishing tradition. Anglers and the waters they fish inspire us to create the best hooks possible. Ahrex Hooks are made without compromise – designed by Scandinavian fly-fishermen for fishing all over the world. We use innovative technology and the best materials available for each specific hook.

Happy fly tying! - The Ahrex Team

Grey Mini Sid - tied by Andreas Andersson on TP650 26 Degree Bent Streamer

Adams - tied by John Demuth on LE810 North Country Spider

Ahrex Legacy Series

Olive Damsel Nymph - tied by Håkan Karsnäser on FW530 Sedge

Our latest range of fly-tying hooks was born from the demand for vintage-style hooks crafted using today’s most advanced production technologies. Drawing inspiration from historical texts and collaborating with skilled fly tyers and fishermen, we have developed a series of state-of-theart hooks modeled after classic, antique designs.

Ahrex Freshwater Series Fishing dries is the holy grail of fly-fishing so it is not without some nervousness we bring the FW series to the market. We have had a close look at what is out there, talked and listened to many experienced fly fishermen around the world. Thirteen models, all of them available both barbed and barbless. This is only the beginning – you can expect many more models in the FW series in the years to come. So here, we are – take a look, we hope you like them.

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Ahrex Predator Series The Streamer scene has changed quite dramatically over the last two decades. Creative fly fishermen and fly tiers like Kelly Galloup, Russ Maddin, Tommy Lynch and several others have pushed streamer fly tying in new and innovative directions. The way we fish for large predatory trout is now much more aggressive and we target them with much bigger flies. Therefore we felt an urge at Ahrex Hooks to design hooks specifically for predatory trout – hence the name for this group of hooks – Trout Predator. Swedish fly tier Andreas Andersson has played a huge role in the design phase and a lot of his thoughts and ideas are clearly visible in the hooks.

Bucktail Menhaden - tied

by Steve Silverio on SA292 Beast Fleye Long

SloMo Shrimp - tied by Jesper Lindquist Andersen on NS122 Light Stinger

Ahrex Nordic Salt Series Ahrex Beast Fleye Series

This series was initially aimed at the Scandinavian saltwater scene with the seatrout (sea-run brown trout) as the main target. As soon as the NS hooks hit the market, they were welcomed by fly tiers and fly fishermen all around the globe, though – and are now used for bass, panfish, freshwater trout and lots of other species.

The hook for the biggest flies and developed in collaboration with saltwater legend and creator of the beast-style flies, mr. Bob Popovics. The SA290 has an oversized hook-eye, allowing heavy shock tippet. Made in the super saltwater resistant A-Steel Finish, chemically sharpened with small barb, and available in size #8/0, 6/0 and 4/0. The longer version is called SA292 Beast Fleye Long. Also made in the super saltwater resistant A-Steel Finish, chemically sharpened with small barb, and available in size #8/0, 6/0, 4/0, 2/0, 1/0, 1 and 2.

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WHITING Feathers Aren’t Just Feathers Whiting is the world’s leading hackle manufacturer. They offer in excess of 2600 products derived from seven different breeds of chickens. So here’s a bit of information that will help you navigate their product range.

Whiting

The flagship line from Whiting Farms, these birds are bred to produce the finest dry fly hackles in the industry. Whiting capes and saddles offer unparalleled feather density, flexibility, and length, making them ideal for tying dry flies in a range of sizes, including very small patterns down to size 20 or smaller. Available in natural and dyed colors, Whiting hackles are the go-to choice for professional and hobbyist fly tyers alike.

Rooster Cape// These are the best available hackles for dry flies. Red Label necks feature dense hackles with fibers that allow flies to ride on the water surface. If you tie dry flies in a wide range of sizes, this is the product for you. Some necks include hackles ranging from size 10 down to size 24 (mainly Platinum and Gold Grades). Half-necks, are also available.

Hen Cape// The same high quality as dry fly hackles, but hen hackles have softer fibers, making them ideal for nymphs and soft-hackled flies. These are perfect for tying very small nymphs and emergers, with some necks capable of tying down to size 20. Most hackles can tie more than one fly and are also suitable for dry flies that sit low on the water surface.

100 Packs// These packages contain saddle hackles for dry flies, sorted by hook size (available from size 10–22).

Each pack includes enough hackles for at least 100 dry flies. Ideal for tying fewer flies or when you want multiple colors without buying a full neck.

Rooster Softhackle with Chickabou// This product comes from the rooster’s breast and thighs. The soft feathers from the breast resemble hen hackles with slightly longer fibers, making them ideal as front hackles for tube flies and salmon flies. The fluffier feathers, known as chickabou, resemble marabou and are excellent for tails and hackles on streamers and saltwater flies. Available in various colors, dyed on both grizzly and white.

Rooster Saddle// The ideal choice for tying flies in sizes 12–16. These skins include long feathers that can sometimes tie 6–8 flies from a single feather. Also available as half-saddles, Euro Hackles (for bombers and other salmon dry flies) and Midge saddles: Where at least 80% of the hackles tie size 18 or smaller.

Hen Saddle// Hen saddles work well for nymphs but feature even softer fibers than hen neck hackles, which may clump together in water. However, saddle hackles are excellent for wings on dry flies, especially caddisflies and mayflies.

Bugger Packs// Smaller pieces of larger hackles suitable for streamers and woolly buggers (hence the name). Despite the small package size, each contains a large number of feathers. Since these feathers come from Red Label rooster necks, many hackles are suitable for large dry flies, such as Art Flick’s Variant flies.

Chickabou Packs// “Mini” Marabou offered in a wide array of white dyed and grizzly dyed colors. Perfect for small wooly buggers, damsel fly nymphs, and wet flies. Soft, webby fibers that add color and movement to any fly. Great for tails, collars and wings that need to move.

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Coq de Leon

Originally bred in Spain, the Coq de Leon is one of the oldest and most revered chicken breeds for fly tying. Whiting Farms has refined this breed to produce feathers with long, stiff, and glossy fibers. The tailing packs from Coq de Leon are highly sought after for dry fly tails due to their stiffness and sheen, which provide excellent durability and flotation. The feathers also work well for nymph and wet fly bodies, as well as for coastal patterns. The natural speckling in Pardo and other shades adds a lifelike quality to flies, making them a premium choice for many fly tyers.

Rooster Cape// The capes feature hackles with long fibers, suitable for larger dry flies, streamers, and coastal flies.

The colour Pardo is a mottled feather in tan or grey shades. Similar to grizzly hackles, they create an illusion of life and movement, making them excellent for shrimp imitations or large dry flies for lake fishing. Whiting has also developed Coq de Leon in white, grizzly, and badger, and dyed them in various shades.

Hen Cape// The Cdl hen capes have a very fine mottled pattern and are excellent as hackles on nymphs, wet flies, and streamers. In addition to natural colors like white, brown, and various grey shades, they are also available in Pardo (mottled), dyed in a range of colors. The hackles generally have slightly longer fibers than both Red Label and Hebert Miner, though there are also smaller feathers on the capes.

Predator Pack// This product includes two half CdL rooster saddles in color combinations ideal for predator and saltwater flies. The hackles are long, with soft fibers in shades suited for predatory fish.

Euro Nymph Tailing Pack// This pack consists of selected pieces from rooster saddles. The fibers from these hackles are primarily intended for tails on jig-style nymphs of the Perdigon model. The fibers are long but also relatively soft, making them perfect for this type of nymph.

The hackles are also dyed in more intense colors, suitable for nymphs.

Rooster Saddle// The saddle hackles from CdL have very long fibers, making them highly sought after as tails on dry flies. Like the cape hackles, the saddle hackles are also excellent for coastal flies and streamers. Saddles are available in a wide variety of colors, both dyed on white and grizzly.

Hen Softhackle with Chickabou// Like other Softhackle/Chickabou products from Whiting, these skins come from the belly and thighs of the birds. On CdL skins, the hackles feature an attractive mottled pattern, and the Chickabou from these skins has a unique and very useful mottled shade, particularly for coastal flies and nymphs. These skins are also dyed in a variety of shades.

Tailing Pack// The Tailing Pack contains the absolute best fibers for tails on dry flies. These hackles are taken from the upper part of the wing, where the fibers are the most resilient and stiff. In addition to a wide range of natural shades, the hackles are also dyed in colors suited for dry flies, particularly mayfly imitations.

Mayfly Tailing Pack// This product is also designed for tails, primarily on dry flies. However, the fibers are longer and softer, similar to pheasant tail fibers, and can also be used for creating bodies on dry flies. It is available in a variety of natural and dyed shades.

Spey

The Spey line is bred to mimic heron feathers, traditionally used for Spey and salmon flies. These birds, originally based on Silkie chickens, produce long, flowing hackles with soft, sweeping fibers, ideal for creating lifelike movement in the water. The Spey rooster capes and saddles are perfect for larger flies, while the hen feathers work well for smaller patterns and front hackles. The soft texture and natural flow of these feathers make them popular for shrimp and coastal patterns.

Rooster Cape// The Spey rooster cape provides the longest hackles, making it suitable for the largest flies. To avoid breaking the hackle stem when winding, it’s best to use a type of plier often used as a fly holder.

Hen Cape// The hen cape hackles are similar to the rooster hackles but smaller, often in sizes most commonly used for coastal fishing. Additionally, hen capes are significantly cheaper than rooster capes. Hen hackles also work excellently as front hackles on tube flies.

Hen Softhackle with Chickabou// A similar product to other Soft Hackle/ Chickabou products, but with the difference of Spey feathers’ long, sweeping fibers. This is a versatile product with many applications, perfect for those who love to experiment. Available in a variety of colors and shades.

Rooster Saddle// The saddle hackles resemble those from the cape but have thinner and more delicate stems. These hackles are best used as tails or wings but can also work if a plastic clamp and thread loop are used.

Hen Saddle// Similar to the rooster saddle but with shorter hackles. Primarily used for wings, front hackles, and tails.

Bird Fur and Mini Bird Fur// Long, sweeping feathers that most resemble soft hair in texture (hence the name).

They are used like hair but can also be wrapped as hackles with careful handling. Mini Bird Fur is the same as above but with smaller-sized feathers.

Super Bou// These are the fluffiest feathers from the bird’s belly. This product offers the finest marabou imaginable. Additionally, the stems are thin, making it easy to wrap the feathers as hackles. Perfect for predator flies, buggers, and streamers.

A Spey Bird Fur Feather

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American

The American breed is designed for versatility. These birds produce feathers with slightly stiffer stems and tapering, making them ideal for streamers, wet flies, and salmon patterns. The rooster capes and saddles provide large, durable hackles perfect for larger flies, while the hen feathers are softer, making them excellent for nymphs, streamers, and wet fly collars. Available in a wide range of vibrant and natural colors, the American line is a workhorse for tyers.

Rooster Cape// The perfect hackle for streamers and salmon flies. The hackles have excellent tapering, making them ideal as body hackles for salmon flies.

This product is available in an incredible range of colors, both dyed on grizzly and white.

Rooster Saddle// Similar to the rooster cape but with slightly thinner stems. Additionally, the saddle hackles are not as tapered as those from the cape.

Hen Softhackle with Chickabou// These are belly skins from hens, featuring soft hackles and extremely fluffy chickabou. Both types of feathers are widely used for predator flies, coastal flies, and streamers. The soft chickabou is used like marabou but can also be wrapped as hackle.

Streamer Packs// Hackles with slightly stiffer stems, designed for streamer wings or tails on bass and saltwater flies.

Hen Cape// Soft hackles available in an astonishing variety of colors. These feathers have soft fibers, making them perfect for streamers, salmon flies, wet flies, and predator flies.

Hen Saddle// Soft hackles with thin stems. These are perfect as front hackles on tube flies and hook-style salmon flies.

An American Rooster Saddle feather - in the colour Kingfisher Blue

Brahma

The Brahma breed is a smaller chicken with speckled feathers in muted, grayish tones. These hen capes and saddles are ideal for nymphs, pupae, and soft hackle patterns. The subtle mottling of the feathers creates natural-looking imitations of insects, while the soft fibers and thin stems make them easy to work with. Brahma hackles are especially useful for tying small patterns down to size 20, and they’re a versatile choice for both freshwater and saltwater flies.

Rooster Cape// The original PURE Brahma remains the finest Silver Badger hackle—whether natural or dyed—for salmon and setrout flies in sizes 10 - 14. There’s no crossbreeding here to produce larger pelts, just the authentic Brahma, exactly as nature intended. This exceptional rooster yields the cleanest Silver Badger hackles, perfect for dyeing in rich, true colors.

Rooster Saddle// This Saddle provides fly tiers with a top-quality alternative to traditional soft hackle feathers. Its natural medium dun hue, accented with subtle mottling, delivers a realistic look and natural movement in the water. Ideal for soft hackle patterns, wet flies, and streamers, this sustainable material is a must-have for any fly fishing enthusiast looking to elevate their craft.

Hen Cape// This is a smaller breed with speckled feathers. These hen capes have beautifully fine feathers ideal for nymphs, pupae, and soft hackles in gray-speckled shades. Suitable for tying down to hook size 20.

Hen Saddle// Similar to other hen saddles, these hackles have soft fibers and thin stems. They can sometimes be used as a substitute for so-called Game Birds, such as partridge, snipe, and grouse. Available in a wide range of dyed colors.

A Brahma Hen Saddle Feather

Hen Softhackle with Chickabou// Similar in many ways to CdL Softhackle/ Chickabou, but the feathers from these skins are generally smaller and more gray-speckled, whereas CdL feathers are more brown-speckled. Also available in a variety of colors.

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Hebert Miner

Hebert Miner products are revered for their natural, earthy tones and are perfect for tyers seeking traditional colors. The hackles tend to be slightly larger, making them suitable for dry flies in sizes 10–16. These birds are specifically bred to replicate the heritage of the original Miner hackles, offering exceptional quality for dry fly patterns while also excelling in natural shades for nymphs and wet flies.

Rooster Cape// These rooster capes are among the best available for rooster hackle. The difference compared to the Red Label above is that the hackles are suited for slightly larger flies, and it’s harder to find hackles for the very smallest hooks. The advantage of Hebert Miner is the fantastic natural colors these products are available in. Unlike Red Label, all the down and black shades are natural, not dyed. For those looking for unique colors, this is the product to explore.

Rooster Saddle// These saddles also have long hackles with dense fibers, perfect for dry flies. However, like the capes, the hackles are primarily suited for slightly larger flies, most often sizes 12–14. Among the saddles, there is an even greater variety of unique colors than among the capes.

Hen Cape// This is a treasure trove for those looking for soft hackles with thin stems, available in all imaginable colors.

Here too, the hackles are slightly larger than in Red Label, mainly sizes 10–16.

Hen Saddle// The absolute best feathers for crafting wings on dry flies. Fantastic gray shades for mayflies and brown-speckled varieties for caddisflies and stoneflies.

Heritage

Like all Heritage Hackle, these feathers originate from the esteemed Hebert line, renowned for its diverse and vibrant natural hues.

Available in various sizes, most ranging from #12 to #16, with select feathers extending up to size #4, these capes are perfect for crafting Catskill and classic dry flies. NB! Expect variations within each colour scheme.

Rooster Cape// Whiting’s Heritage Rooster Capes celebrate the tradition of premium fly-tying materials, offering exceptional feather quality with rich, natural colors and consistent barb density.

Perfect for dry flies and classic patterns, these capes provide superior flotation and durability, honoring Whiting’s legacy of craftsmanship and innovation in fly fishing.

Rooster Saddle// Dry Fly Saddles with Unique Coloring. These hackles draw their unique colors from the oldest breeding stocks. The quality and length of the feathers have been improved by work of Tom Whiting.

A Heritage Rooster Cape feather

4B’s (Bigger, Better, Bargain Birds)

The 4B breed is a mixed, commercial breed designed for value and practicality. These birds produce feathers with softer fibers and thinner stems, making them ideal for wet flies, streamers, and saltwater patterns. While they’re not as refined as the Whiting or Hebert Miner lines, the 4B feathers are durable, versatile, and affordable, making them an excellent choice for beginners or tyers who need bulk materials for larger flies.

Rooster Cape// This is a “regular” chicken breed that Tom Whiting has further bred and developed into a series of products excellent for saltwater flies, streamers, salmon, and wet flies.

The hackles from these capes have relatively thin stems and fairly soft fibers, somewhat like the American series but of slightly lower quality, and the feathers are not as finely tapered.

Rooster Saddle// The back skins from the same birds as the capes. These are highly economical and very versatile feathers, with slightly thinner stems compared to the cape feathers.

Hen Cape// Incredibly fine hen capes with soft, delicate fibers, making them perfect for nymphs, streamers, and wet flies. Additionally, the hackles have a relatively rounded tip, which makes them suitable for wings on dry flies.

Hen Saddle// These saddle hackles are ideal as front hackles on nymphs and wet flies, but they work best as wings on dry flies. A more affordable alternative to the Red Label and Hebert Miner series.

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F O T I U S R U P E H T D E R I INSP N G I S E D

We set out to engineer the best drag system possible: Zero start-up torque with adequate range. Smooth operation. Sealed from the environment. Reliable and maintenance free. Plus compact, light and technically simple. No sweat, right? We imagined a mechanical solution for a reel that probably seems obvious today: storing line on a large-circumference spool supported by a lightweight frame. But typical drag systems of the time were based on flat counter-rotating discs. Counterproductive. It occurred to us that the same surface area of discs could be configured into a pair of matched cones machined with angular precision. This resulted in a significant reduction in the diameter of the assembly, making it small, light and easy to seal. We also found proprietary friction materials that produced zero start-up torque and could run without lubrication.

Full reel range available at www.flyfisheurope.com/lamson

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THE ALL-NEW

HYPERSPEED M8 Buckle up. As we’ve said - the performance benchmark for a fly reel is retrieve rate per ounce. There’s no downside to high retrieve rate other than the extra weight. Imagine an 8 weight reel the diameter of a 12, envision gobbling up 14” of line per rotation. Now stop wondering and try to keep up with the Hyperspeed M8. Coming in at less than an ounce heavier than its Litespeed M8 counterpart, this radical design maximizes line pick up unlike any reel we have ever dreamed up. Every inch of the frame and spool has been meticulously CNC machined with even material distribution along critical load paths. Ensuring unrivaled strength, stability, and lightness despite its impressive size. So light you might forget it’s there, but commanding enough to demand attention. Find a new gear with this reel that’s primed to keep pace with even the fastest fish you can find.

SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HYPERSPEED M8

DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE CAPACITY

140 mm

24 mm

190 g

WF 7-9

WF8 250 yds 20#

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Centerfire is a double-edged sword perfectly suited for both single- and doublehanded fly fishing for Atlantic salmon and seatrout in torrential rivers as well as adrenaline-choked sight-fishing on shimmering flats and bluewater dropoffs.

Centerfire is built to blend the strongest and most reliable structural and functional elements from over a quarter century of reel design—IPX8 waterproof rated Cobalt drag system, power arm frame, deep cross section radial spool spokes, large easy grip fluted drag knob and hard anodize to name a few. Centerfire has everything you need in a bomb proof saltwater reel and foregoes what you don’t all at a reasonable price. All drag components manufactured in the U.S.A and assembled in Boise, Idaho.

The silky smooth drag system lets you handle big chromers in heavy currents - and it has the stopping power to prevent explosive predatory flats fish from making it to the craggy reef edge.

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SPECIFICATIONS DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE CAPACITY

CENTERFIRE 8 HD

MODEL

102 mm

28 mm

189 g

WF 7-9

WF8 250 yds 20#

CENTERFIRE 10 HD

110 mm

29 mm

221 g

WF 9-11

WF10 250 yds 30#

CENTERFIRE 12 HD

119 mm

32 mm

252 g

WF 11-13

WF12 300 yds 30#

ECLIPSE

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CITRA

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The performance benchmark for a fly reel is retrieve rate per ounce. If you haven’t thought about it before, think about it now: there’s no downside to high retrieve rate other than extra weight. As an example, consider the 2021 Gen 6 Litespeed: CNC machined with material distributed artfully along critical load paths, stable and strong, so light you might forget it’s there, but beautiful enough to make you remember it is. The marine version of Litespeed (LSM) is equipped with a hybrid drag system, fixed spindle, large heat-wicking conical surfaces, click stop drag knob. The LSM incorporates close tolerance composite bearings, and comes equipped with a linear spring set optimized for each reel size. It holds an IPX8 waterproof rating to 100 ft.

super arbor format, lightest-weight-in-class, space “Aframe construction saltwater fly reel with the IPX8

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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL LITESPEED M 6

DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE CAPACITY

105 mm

24 mm

156 g

WF 6-7

WF6 150 yds 20#

LITESPEED M 8

118 mm

24 mm

161 g

WF 8-9

WF8 250 yds 20#

LITESPEED M 10

122 mm

25 mm

184 g

WF 10-11

WF10 250 yds 30#

LITESPEED M 12

130 mm

30 mm

227 g

WF 12-13

WF12 300 yds 30#

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L IQUID MAX .......................

Liquid Max features our Cobalt Drag System: a fully U.S.-made, stop-anything drag system with proprietary Teflon alloy drag cone, Carbon PEEK thrust washers, custom self-lubricating seals and a Certified IPX8 waterproof rating. We’ve housed this drag in a pressure cast and machined frame and spool, with features that include Ultra Large Arbor, integrated reel foot and pocket spar frame and spool design that maximizes strength-to-weight ratio. Top it off with a large, easy grip drag knob you have a reel that will change your mind about bullies.

Nobody Likes a Bully. Anyone who says this hasn’t experienced the new Liquid Max, a bully and a beast of a reel.

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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL

DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE CAPACITY

LIQUID MAX 6

108 mm

25 mm

198 g

WF 6-7

WF6 150 yds 20#

LIQUID MAX 8

117 mm

25 mm

227 g

WF 8-9

WF8 250 yds 20#

LIQUID MAX 10

127 mm

28 mm

255 g

WF 10-11

WF10 250 yds 30#

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CADET

.L. .ITESPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . F-SERIES ...............

Litespeed F-Series is the freshwater version of the new Litespeed. The chassis is based on the conical system found in our other reels with the addition of a click stop drag knob and a unique spring set that creates a linear progression of torque with very fine resolution at the light end of its range. CNC machined with material distributed artfully along critical load paths, stable and strong, so light you might forget it’s there, but beautiful enough to make you remember it is. LSF spool and frame architecture is super-arbor in scale for high retrieve and the smoothest possible drag - for protecting the lightest of tippets, but spare and open to promote line drying and, of course, reduce weight.

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SUPER ARBOR FINESSE “ The art of the fly reel derives from the science of the fly reel, but at the end of the day both art and science, when held in balance, serve to make us smile.

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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL

DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE CAPACITY

LITESPEED F -3+

89 mm

23 mm

88 g

WF 2-4

WF4 75 yds 20#

LITESPEED F -5+

95 mm

25 mm

102 g

WF 4-6

WF6 125 yds 20#

LITESPEED F -7+

102 mm

25 mm

128 g

WF 6-8

WF8 180 yds 20#

WHISKEY

FUEGO

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S PEEDSTER S-SERIES ................................

The basic parameters - weight, retrieve rate, line storage, drag torque, ergonomics - each must be balanced against the other to build a high-performing reel, and collectively provide the basis for the design. By far the most important of these are weight and retrieve rate, because the ratio of the two define what is considered a large arbor reel. Expressed simply, think of these two parameters as retrieve rate per ounce, and hence the Holy Grail of fly reel design is an architecture which yields the lightest structure possible for a given diameter, without sacrificing reliability and durability. Enter the completely re-designed Speedster reels. They feature an enhanced spool machining technique, focusing material only where it’s needed - the reason why both are significantly lighter and higher performing than their predecessors.

We’ve always believed that form shouldn’t just follow function, but be inspired by it, and that good design emanates from a harmonious expression of both.

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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SPEEDSTER S -3+

DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE CAPACITY

83 mm

23 mm

92 g

WF 2-4

WF4 50 yds 20# WF6 100 yds 20#

SPEEDSTER S -5+

93 mm

25 mm

109 g

WF 4-6

SPEEDSTER S -7+

100 mm

28 mm

134 g

WF 6-8

WF8 180 yds 20#

SPEEDSTER S -9+

109 mm

32 mm

161 g

WF 8-10

WF10 220yds 30#

SPEEDSTER S HD -7+

100 mm

28 mm

140 g

WF 6-8

WF8 180 yds 20#

SPEEDSTER S HD -9+

109 mm

32 mm

170 g

WF 8-10

WF10 220yds 30#

EMBER

DARK SMOKE

OLIVE

(-3+ / -5+ / -7+ / -9+)

(-3+ / -5+ / -7+ -9+) (HD -7+ / -9+)

(-3+ / -5+ / -7+ / -9+)

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F ORCE SLII SERIES .............................

Use the force. Even lighter than the original, the Force SL Series II breaks its own record as the lightest machined reel on the market. This evolution in the Force Superlight reel lineage includes an even larger arbor to increase line retrieval and decrease weight. Plus it has an enhanced CNC machined structural development and more fluid, refined styling. Since coming onto the scene in 1997, the Force reels have pursued what we feel is the Holy Grail of fly reel performance: delivering the highest possible ratio of retrieve rate to reel weight. To this end, while other super arbor reels add weight in order to gain speed, Force reels maintain their featherweight specification by being pure muscle and bone.

For the lightest rods and the most finicky of trout on everything from dry flies to nymphs and streamers.

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SPECIFICATIONS DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE CAPACITY

FORCE SL II -3+

MODEL

97mm

24mm

80g

WF 2-4

WF5 120 yds 20#

FORCE SL II -5+

104 mm

25 mm

94 g

WF 4-6

WF6 125 yds 20#

FORCE SL II -7+

112 mm

32 mm

105 g

WF 6-8

WF8 180 yds 20#

AZURE

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THERMAL

P URIST II ......................

A “purist” insists on adherence to traditional rules and structures. The Purist Il is a modern exception with a rich heritage.

Composed of only 15 individual parts, Purist II functions flawlessly with minimalist efficiency wrapped in reimagined form.

Featuring a click pawl design, the power is literally in your hands and yes, the clicker sings. Drawing inspiration from its U.L.A. lineage, this reel flaunts a super large arbor with a 30% increase in average line retrieval, defying conventional limits while maintaining the minimal mass of its predecessor. Accompanied by a fortified frame and sleek, narrow profile this is truly a reel in its purest form.

The Purist Il is a modern exception with a rich heritage.

Composed of only 15 individual parts, Purist II functions flawlessly with minimalist efficiency wrapped in reimagined form.

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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL

DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

PURIST II -3+ PURIST II -5+

LINE CAPACITY

89 mm

19 mm

77 g

WF 3-4

WF4 60 yds 20#

97 mm

20 mm

88 g

WF 5-6

WF6 60 yds 20#

TRIBUTE

WHISKEY

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. . . . . .GURU . . . . . . . . S-SERIES ...........

Steadfast and stylish, Guru has long set a standard for enlightened excellence as a rugged, fully USA-machined, and ultra-reliable reel at a great price. By increasing the arbor to a larger diameter and making the spool narrower—all the while decreasing its total weight and parts—Guru S takes it to another level. An enhanced spool machining technique—focusing material only where it’s needed—makes this version significantly lighter and higher performing than its predecessor. We’ve opened the porting to reduce weight and improve line drying, and integrated the counterbalance. We even introduced a curved cross-section for structural stability. Taking your game to fishing nirvana, this will be your Guru for life.

The Guru S series builds on the highly popular Guru reel encorporating placid and organic design features that, not only reduce weight, but also add in strength in the most important parts of the reel structure.

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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL

DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

GURU S -3+

81 mm

23 mm

106 g

WF 2-4

WF4 60 yds 20#

GURU S -5+

90 mm

25 mm

125 g

WF 4-6

WF6 100 yds 20#

GURU S -7+

101 mm

29 mm

143 g

WF 6-8

WF8 180 yds 20#

GURU S -9+

104 mm

31 mm

165 g

WF 8-10

WF10 220 yds 30#

GURU S HD -5+

90 mm

25 mm

130 g

WF 5-6

WF6 100 yds 20#

GURU S HD -7+

101 mm

29 mm

149 g

WF 6-8

WF8 180 yds 20#

GURU S HD -9+

104 mm

31 mm

173 g

WF 8-10

WF10 220 yds 30#

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LINE CAPACITY

ARCTIC (-7+ / -9+ ONLY)

OLIVE GREEN

BLAZE

(-3+ / -5+ / -7+ / -9+) (HD & -3+ / -5+)

BLACKOUT (-3+ / -5+ / -7+ / -9+ HD & -5+ / -7+ / -9+)

.GURU . . . . . . . . E-SERIES ...............

A Euro nymphing reel based on our Guru S platform, the E-Series emerges to strike the perfect balance between form and function. With a super-large arbor and narrow profile, everything on this reel is purposefully designed with Euro nymphing in mind including a new larger drag knob with precision clicks and a stealthy anodized finish. Straight mono or thin level lines are fully contained and encased in our HD full frame design. With lines protected and dimensions dialed, a streamlined weight system -- featuring 3 different weights (½ oz, 1 oz, 1-½ oz) -- enables you to precisely balance your reel with your rod.

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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GURU E -3+

DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE CAPACITY

95 mm

22 mm

139 g

WF 2-4

Euro Line 60 yds 20#

0,5, 1 and 1,5oz weights included

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. . . . . .R. .EMIX . . . . . . . .S-SERIES ..........

The ultimate hybrid. A fusion between the free-form structures of a cast spool and the mechanical integrity of a CNC-machined case, Remix S is the ultimate hybrid. Machined from bar-stock aluminum, the case delivers maximum structural rigidity and durability all wrapped in a harder, brighter finish. The spool (compatible with Liquid S), is pressure-cast with pocket spar design and increased strength-to-weight ratio. Remix S improves on the legacy of the first-generation Remix with larger diameters, larger arbors, greater strength, and a larger, easy to grip drag knob.

Remix S brings an unmatched level of quality in its class. The result is high performance. Reliability. Quality assurance.

Plus, undeniable looks.

All water performance with a sealed drag that lets “ you fight fish with confidence - all wrapped in a CNCmachined case.

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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL

NEW

DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE CAPACITY

REMIX S -3+

85 mm

25 mm

121 g

WF 2-4

WF4 100 yds 20#

REMIX S -5+

92 mm

25 mm

130 g

WF 4-6

WF6 100 yds 20#

REMIX S -7+

99 mm

29 mm

156 g

WF 6-8

WF8 200 yds 20#

REMIX S -9+

113 mm

32 mm

204 g

WF 8-10

WF10 250 yds 30#

REMIX S HD -7+

101 mm

29 mm

181 g

WF 6-8

WF8 200 yds 20#

REMIX S HD -9+

104 mm

32 mm

212 g

WF 8-10

WF10 250 yds 30#

REMIX S HD -11+

112 mm

34 mm

242 g

WF 10-12

WF10 240 yds 30#

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DAYBREAK

SMOKE

.L. .IQUID . . . . . . . . .S-SERIES ...............

More Liquid courage. When creating the first-generation Liquid, we focused purely on the virtues and advantages a pressure-cast process can offer. With the second-generation Liquid S we take these advantages to a higher level.

Liquid S has larger diameters, larger arbors and increased strength-to-weight ratios that come from the unique pocket spar frame and spool design. The arbor shape has been redesigned for cleaner spooling, and the drag knob is now larger, and if we can say it, “gripier”. Liquid S carries the Liquid name to a higher level.

If you’re looking for a spare reel or just the right quality-to-price ratio for getting started fly fishing, there’s no other reel on the market like the Liquid.

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NEW - HD -

SPECIFICATIONS MODEL

DIAMETER

WIDTH

WEIGHT

ROD WT

LINE CAPACITY

LIQUID S -3+

81 mm

LIQUID S -5+

90 mm

25 mm

119 g

WF 2-4

WF4 60 yds 20#

25 mm

130 g

WF 4-6

WF6 100 yds 20#

LIQUID S -7+

101 mm

29 mm

147 g

WF 6-8

WF8 180 yds 20#

LIQUID S -9+

104 mm

32 mm

190 g

WF 8-10

WF10 200 yds 30#

LIQUID S HD -5+

90 mm

25 mm

135 g

WF 4-6

WF6 100 yds 20#

LIQUID S HD -7+

101 mm

29 mm

154 g

WF 6-8

WF8 180 yds 20#

LIQUID S HD -9+

104 mm

32 mm

205 g

WF 8-10

WF10 200 yds 30#

BLACK

DAYBREAK

SMOKE

(HD -5+ / -7+ / -9+)

(S-MODEL ALL SIZES)

(S & HD ALL SIZES)

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FlyVue™ Multi-Function Chest Pack System Smith Creek’s FlyVue™ is a premium-quality chest pack system that is loaded with smart features. If you have ever struggled to tie fine gauge tippet line while out on the water, FlyVue can help (even if your eyes are fine and you don’t wear glasses).

FlyVue’s integrated 3X Fresnel magnifier gives you a generous field of view to tie even the smallest of tippet lines without fumbling, saving you time and trouble. FlyVue’s rear plate has rib slots along the side, allowing you to attach small accessories if you wish, while the small bottom clip attaches to your vest or jacket to prevent your FlyVue™ from swinging away from your body when leaning over.

With 5 different tray styles to choose from, FlyVue™ can literally hold hundreds of flies, storing what you need for a day out on the water without weighing you down.

Flush mounted torque hinges hold the magnifying lens and fly trays at a fixed angle until you are ready to close it. Specialized inner tray hinges allow you to insert fly trays in 4 different positions, while an additional mini-patch on the lid holds up to 9 additional flies for ready use.

• Acrylic 3X Fresnel Lens • Vented, Neoprene Neck Pad with Integrated D-Ring for holding your net • HMPE Lanyard with quick-slide toggles • 2 Hex Design EVA fly trays (holds up to 120 flies each) • Protective Neoprene Carrying Case • Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth • Stainless Steel Tray Ribbon Tool • Instruction Guide FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2025

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Fly Tying:

SILVER GRAY VARIANT Among the most classic salmon flies and patterns that most fly fishers recognize, even if they don’t fish for salmon, are Jock Scott and Green Highlander. However, many are also familiar with names like Black Doctor, Silver Doctor, Blue Doctor, Durham Ranger, and Thunder & Lightning. What many don’t know is that all these latter patterns were created by the same person.

By Håkan Karsnäser Images by Morten Valeur

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His name was James Wright, born in 1829 in Sprouston. His father was a fly tyer, and James learned the craft early, eventually making it his profession.

1. Flexi Weight: A simple metal tube available in various lengths and weights, as well as different colors like gold, silver, copper, and black.

Living in a village situated right next to the River Tweed gave him the perfect opportunity to test his creations. The effectiveness of his flies and the quality of his craftsmanship became widely renowned, attracting customers from across the British Isles. Not only is he the mastermind behind many classic salmon flies, but he also created the trout fly Greenwell’s Glory.

2. Drop Weight: Ideal for creating smaller tube flies that still need to sink quickly, this compact, drop-shaped metal tube provides concentrated weight. It comes in gold, silver, copper, black, and ultra-orange. The heavier end of the Drop Weight is positioned nearest the fly’s head.

Silver Grey is another of James Wright’s patterns. As the name suggests, its silver and grey composition has made it an excellent fly for fair-weather fishing, responsible for catching numerous salmon over the years.

The pattern appears in both Kelson’s book The Salmon Fly and Pryce-Tannatt’s How to Dress Salmon Flies, though with slight differences, particularly in the wing composition. At its core, the fly features a silver body with a badger-colored body hackle and a gray mottled front hackle.

This color combination has been embraced by modern fly tyers, who have adapted the pattern into tube flies. In this article, we’ll demonstrate how to tie a Silver Grey tube fly easily and how to modify it to suit various fishing conditions. The foundation of this fly is the FlexiTube system from Pro Sportfisher. The FlexiTube is a plastic tube designed with two different diameters on the same tube, offering fly tyers a range of possibilities.

A “classic” tube fly can be tied with the body and body hackle on the thicker part of the tube and finished with the front hackle and wing on the thinner part. The thicker section can simply be trimmed to achieve the desired body length.

The second, simpler option involves using the thicker tube as a hook holder, while the thinner section is used to slide on a metal tube of the desired shape, weight, length, and color. Pro Sportfisher offers several options for this technique.

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The foundation of the fly is the FlexiTube system from Pro Sportfisher

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3. Bullet Weight: This type concentrates the weight toward the tube’s rear end. Bullet Weights are slightly smaller and lighter than Drop Weights but are available in the same colors.

4. Raw Weight: Compact tungsten weights that can be used alone or combined with other weights for precise sinking control.

To complement the weights that slide onto the FlexiTube before tying the hackle and wing, Pro Sportfisher also offers Pro Conehead and Pro Ultra Sonic Disc. These are attached once the fly is finished and serve as the fly’s head. The Ultra Sonic Disc is a perforated metal disc that displaces water during fishing, creating movement and sound—factors that can make a significant difference in many situations.

As you can see, the possibilities for variation are endless, offering combinations for every type of salmon fishing. Below, we demonstrate how to tie a Silver Grey on the Pro FlexiTube.

With the ProFlexi System it’s easy to tweak the fly to your personal preferences, whether it be size, weight og volume.

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Cut off the thicker end of the FlexiTube, leaving enough length to act as a hook holder. Slide the FlexiWeight onto the thinner end of the tube, all the way to the junction. Secure the tube in the vise, then start the thread in front of the FlexiWeight.

4

Add a few strands of Silver Angel Hair on top of the wing. Fold the strands over and tie them down securely. Trim the Angel Hair to the same length as the Marble Fox wing.

7

Cut 3-4 strands of Peacock Herl and tie them on top of the wing. To shape the herls to follow the wing’s curve, press your thumb nail against the ends to create a slight bend.

10

Cut off the remaining plastic tube, leaving about 1-2 mm protruding. Use a lighter to carefully melt the end and seal it to the Conehead.

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Select a Grizzly Soft Hackle and strip most of the fluff from the stem. Tie in the hackle by the tip and wrap it around the tube 3-4 times.

5

Take a Natural Grey Ringneck Rump Hackle, remove the fluff, and tie it in by the tip. Wrap the hackle 2-3 times around the tube.

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Attach one Pro Jungle Cock eye on each side of the fly.

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Your Silver Grey tube fly is now complete. Here’s how it looks from above.

3

Prepare a small clump of White Marble Fox hair.

Comb out the underfur and shorter strands to create a clean wing. Tie it on top of the tube, ensuring it is about 4-5 cm long. Spread the hair evenly across the tube with your thumb nail, then trim the excess.

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Prepare a bundle of Natural Silver Fox hair and tie it on top of the first wing. This layer should be slightly longer (6-7 cm). Trim the waste neatly.

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Finish the head by whip finishing the thread and trimming the excess. Apply a drop of superglue to the head and slide the Pro Conehead up to the wing.

The Gray Silver Variant

Tube: Pro Sportfisher FlexiTube Clear and FlexiWeight Silver 30mm Thread: White GSP Hackle: Grizzly Soft Hackle and Natural Grey Ringneck Rump Hackle Wings: White Marble Fox and Natural Silver Fox with a few strands of Silver Angel Hair Topping: Peacock Herl Sides: Pro Jungle Cock XS Head: Pro Cone Silver S

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This versatile and effective pattern is perfect for salmon fishing in clear, bright conditions. Try customizing the materials and proportions to suit your specific fishing environment!

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DEFINITIVE STYLE INSTINCTIVE PERFORMANCE

FROM A SCIENTIFIC VIEWPOINT WE LOOK TO BUILD OUR PREMIUM FLY ROD MODELS WITH INDUSTRY LEADING TECHNOLOGY CAREFULLY INCORPORATED INTO THE ROD TO CREATE TRUE PERFORMANCE WHERE IT COUNTS. ON THE FLIP SIDE WE BELIEVE OUR VALUE RODS STAND OUT BY OFFERING TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE AHEAD OF THEIR PRICE POINT. WE PURPOSEFULLY DON’T USE THE SAME TECHNOLOGY IN EACH MODEL. SOME RODS WE WANT TO BE ULTRA LIGHT, OTHERS BRUTALLY STRONG, FOR LONGER RODS WE NEED TECHNOLOGY THAT CREATES STABILITY WHILST ON A SHORT STREAM ROD ACCURACY BECOMES EVERYTHING. UNLIKE MOST INDUSTRY PLAYERS WE DON’T USE TURN-KEY FLY ROD FACTORIES. WE SOURCE, DESIGN AND COACH OUR BESPOKE MANUFACTURERS TO CREATE TRULY REMARKABLE FLY RODS. WE MAKE FLY FISHING RODS THAT STAND OUT FROM THE PACK BY PERFORMING TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS, NOT BECAUSE WE GOT WRAPPED UP IN SOMEONE ELSE’S PIXIE DUST THEORY, BUT BECAUSE WE CUT THROUGH THE MARKETING BS AND WE HAVE FORMULATED DESIGNS THAT WEAVE TECHNOLOGY THAT MATTERS INTO A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF HOW A ROD CASTS, MENDS, PLAYS FISH AND FEELS ON THE WATER … AND THAT, OUR FRIENDS, IS THE ART SIDE OF THE EQUATION.

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RAW CCC

- New 2025 -

Primal RAW CCC is a freshwater fly rod that outperforms other overpriced rods at a price that means the only bank you will hit is the far one. CCC rods combine with Ultra-Light Helical Core, to create intelligent rods that support hoop strength and stabilise the blank in flex. The graphene nano in Primal rods is there for a purpose, not just for pixie dust.

- Primal CCC - Compressed Carbon Chain Technology - Ultra high modulus 64MSI Toray Carbon blanks - UHC - Ultra Light Helical Core - ANR - Amplified Nano Resin - ABS Moulded rod tube with carry strap - Cloth rod bag

MEGA CCC

- New 2025 -

Available in 9’, 9,6’ and 10’ 4-piece travel models in sizes #4, 5, 6, and 7. A total of 9 models and 2 handle configurations.

The new Primal MEGA is the ultimate saltwater weapon. Pick your target species and pick the rod to match.

Snapper, Bream, Kingies, GT - whatever you choose to target the Primal MEGA CCC will have you covered. An Advanced high modulus, reinforced taper fly rod that is quick when it counts and patiently resistant when needed.

- Primal CCC - Compressed Carbon Chain Technology - Corrosion resistant componentry - UHC - Ultra Light Helical Core - ANR - Amplified Nano Resin - ABS Moulded rod tube with carry strap - Cloth rod bag

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Available in 9’ 4-piece travel models in sizes #5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12. A total of 7 models.

REVEL CS

- New 2025 -

- High modulus 55MSI blanks - CS - Carbon Scrim - Lightweight single foot guides - LFA - Longitudinal Fibre Alignment - Cordura rod tube with carry strap - Cloth rod bag

BOLD - Low mass single foot guides - UHC - Ultra Light Helical Core - LNR - Longitudinal Fibre Alignment - LMS - Low Mass Scrim - Codura rod tube with carry strap - Cloth rod bag

The new Primal REVEL CS has been launched in Australia and New Zealand and it’s a rod that will turn a lot of heads, human and fish alike. CS stands for carbon scrim, and like the big daddy CCC versions, this technology brings about a whole new casting experience for the user.

Available in 7,6’, 8’, 9’, 9,6’ and 10’ 4-piece travel models in sizes #3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. A total of 10 models and 3 handle configurations.

Fortune might favour the brave but fly fishing favours the BOLD. Fish with confidence using the best tools available to help you grow your skill set on the water. Made with the use of High modulus 55MSI blanks and perfected to target a myriad of freshwater fish in the most challenging conditions.

Available in 7,9’, 9’, 9,3’, 9,6’, 9,7’, and 10’ 4-piece travel models in sizes #3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. A total of 10 models and 3 handle configurations.

NEW 2025: 9,6’ #6 // 9,6’ #7 // 10’ #7

ZONE

We don’t care how seriously you take yourself, you may be an elite comp angler or a casual cat, we’ve created a collection of super dialled euro sticks that are super sensitive so you’ll feel every bump and hesitation your flies make on their drift. The Primal Zone is the stick that will catch you more fish.

- Ultra high modulus 64MSI blanks - Low shine stealth black finish - UHC - Ultra Light Helical Core - ANR - Amplified Nano Resin - Codura rod tube with carry strap - Cloth rod bag

ZEN

- New 2025 -

Available in 9’3, 9,6’, and 10’ 4-piece travel models in sizes #2, 3, and 4. A total of 5 models and 3 handle configurations.

Achieve the Highest ZEN with the new mid range Primal Euro Nymphing rod. The ZEN takes all of the best elements of the ZONE and creates the perfect gateway to your Euro career.

- High Modulus 55 MSI Blanks - Custom Downlocking reel seat - Lightweight single foot guides - LFA - Longitudinal Fibre Alignment - LMS - Low Mass Scrim - Codura rod tube with carry strap

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Available in 10’ 4-piece travel models in sizes #2, 3, and 4. A total of 3 models and 1 handle configuration.

CONQUEST

These rods have everything you need, and nothing you don’t, for your next fly fishing CONQUEST. If you’re in the market for a budget freshwater fly rod that does everything required a a rod with a considerably flashier price tag, the Conquest range has you covered.

- High modulus 55MSI blanks - Low mass single foot guides - UHC - Ultra Light Helical Core - LFA - Longitudinal Fibre Alignment - LMS - Low Mass Scrim - Cloth rod bag & codura rod tube with carry strap

WILD

Available in 8’, 9’, 9,6’ and 10’ 4-piece travel models in sizes #4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. A total of 9 models and 3 handle configurations.

NEW 2025: 9,6’ #6 // 10’ #6 // 9’ #7 // 9,6’ #7 // 10’ #7 // 9’ #8

The new Primal WILD combines all of the good stuff that goes into our Primal freshwater fly rods and squishes it down into a mini me 7’10” six weight version for the kids to have a go. We are the youth gone WILD.

- Progressive easy loading blank - Low profile ergonomic grip for smaller hands - Low shine stealth finish - UHC - Ultra Light Helical Core - LFA - Longitudinal Fibre Alignment - LMS - Low Mass Scrim - Cordura rod tube with carry strap

Available in 7,1’ #6 4-piece travel design.

Artist Tee

Salmon

200gsm 100% cotton

Artist Tee

Brown Trout

200gsm 100% cotton

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- New 2025 -

Artist Tee

Bonefish & Pike

200gsm 100% cotton

Caps

Trucker & Dad Cap

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Mayflies:

EPHEMERA DANICA & VULGATA

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During late spring and early summer, the largest mayflies in our waters, Ephemera danica and Ephemera vulgata, emerge. In English, they are known as mayflies, a term that has become synonymous with all mayfly species, even those that do not hatch during this period. For many fly fishers, a newly emerged mayfly epitomizes fly fishing itself, and it’s easy to understand the fascination with these insects.

By Lars Christian Bentsen Images by Morten Valeur

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pending most of their lives underwater as nymphs burrowing in the sediment, they live this way for up to two years before progressing to the next stage.

Nymphs are rarely exposed to fish, but when it’s time to hatch, they leave the bottom, becoming a sought-after prey due to their size—they can grow up to 25 mm long.

Therefore, it’s wise to include nymph imitations in your arsenal, as fish often focus on the rising nymphs even when adult mayflies are visible on the surface.

At the surface, the nymph hangs suspended while the adult mayfly emerges by breaking through its exoskeleton. Depending on the weather and temperature, this process can be short if it’s sunny and warm, or longer if it’s cooler and more humid.

Fly Tying and Presentation Tips A key to success during these hatches is using imitations that are large enough. Flies that are too small are often ignored. A challenge with such large dry flies is that their size can twist a fine tippet. It’s essential to use materials that float well but are not too bulky, minimizing tippet twisting.

Renowned fly fisher and fly tyer Lars Christian Bendsen has designed a simple yet effective imitation, the LCB Danica.

This pattern is easy to cast without tangling the tippet and can be adapted in color and size to mimic both species.

Once their wings are dry, the adult mayflies fly to land and undergo another transformation, shedding their initial exoskeleton and becoming spinners. In this stage, they swarm to find a mate. After mating, the males die, while the females return to the water to lay eggs, after which they also perish.

The spent females provide an easy meal for hungry fish.

Timing the hatching of these large mayflies is a dream for many anglers. Their size tempts even large fish to rise and feast on emerging or dying mayflies, often creating loud splashes. However, during mass hatches, fish can ignore imitations amidst the abundance of real insects, leaving anglers empty-handed despite waters teeming with rising fish.

Ephemera Danica vs. Ephemera Vulgata Ephemera danica, also known as the Green Drake, is the larger of the two species. It thrives in running waters with sandy bottoms crucial for the nymph’s survival. These mayflies hatch from May through July or August, depending on location. In northern Sweden, hatching may not occur until mid to late summer.

The smaller Ephemera vulgata, or the Lake Mayfly, prefers still or very slow-moving waters. Both species can coexist in the same rivers, with danica favoring flowing stretches and vulgata inhabiting backwaters or slower sections. Besides their size difference, the two species can be distinguished by their coloration: danica is lighter, with yellow and olive hues, while vulgata is darker, with shades of brown and gray.

The rainbow trout here threw itself at a striped Grandis in the middle of the day.

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A key to success during these hatches is using imitations that are large enough

Grayling are particularly interested in the big Ephemera spinners.

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River Gudenå pictured from above,. Here, there are solid mayfly hatches in May and June.

Ephemera Danica are the biggest mayflies occuring in the Scandinavian rivers.

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Attach the thread and wind back to the hook bend. Tie in 3 strands of Faux Bucktail (or Moose Mane) and separate them with the thread. Wrap 1-2 turns between the strands to fan them out.

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Tie in the ribbing and dub the thread. Create a body that covers approximately two-thirds of the hook shank. Rib the body with the black thread, wrapping in the opposite direction. Secure and trim.

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Dub the thread and wrap a small head between the hackle and hook eye.

Fold the wing backward and secure it. Finish with a whip finish and trim the thread. Taper the wing tips for a more natural appearance.

LCB Danica// Hook: Ahrex FW538/539, size 8 Thread: Olive UNI 8/0 Tail: 3 strands Faux Bucktail (or Moose Mane), black Body: Fly Rite Poly Seal, Tan Ribbing: Black tying thread Thorax: Fly Rite #32 Rusty Olive Hackle: Whiting Coq de Leon hen, dyed yellow Head: Fly Rite #32 Rusty Olive Wing: White and olive blended polygarn

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Danica is lighter, with yellow and olive hues, while vulgata is darker, with shades of brown and gray

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HEADWAY STRATEGIC BELLIES

The Headway range is the most thoroughly tested and fine-tuned line range we’ve ever designed for Scientific Anglers. The lines and tips perform equally well for the beginner and the expert no matter what modern high-modulus double-hander you might chose to cast.

The development of our new Headway Strategic Bellies was purpose-driven with the angler in mind. Our goal was to complete the Headway/Headway Strategic as a comprehensive fly line system with the best casting abilities while covering every fishing scenario an angler might encounter. Like Headway, the Headway Strategic perfectly matches with the existing Headway Tips. Headway Strategic Bellies come in four different weights/lengths and five different densities.

• The bellies are designed to be used with a tip (They don’t work properly without) • The tapered tips will turn over both the smallest and biggest salmon flies out there. The tips will also improve most other heads (from competing brands) in the market (sold separately) • Bellies come in five different variants (floating, float/sink2, intermediate, intermediate/S3 and S3) • Tips range from 9 – 18´ in six different sinking densities (sold separately) • Rear-end weight distribution makes the bellies perfect for loading your fly rod, and provides excellent angled casting abilities • Orange tracer at the read-end of the belly ensures visual control while casting and fishing • No hinging in the transition between belly and tip. Makes for harmonious casting, smooth loops, and a better presentation (with straightened tippets) • Textured coating, which - compared to traditional lines - makes the lines easier to pull out of the water prior to casting • Scientific Anglers line-ID on both bellies and tips, so you can always identify the right line for the right job

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• The bellies are designed to be used with a (Headway) tip (They don’t work properly without) • Bellies come in Five different variants (Float, Float/ Sink 2, Intermediate, Intermediate/ Sink 3 and Sink 3/ Sink 5) • Rear-end weight distribution makes the bellies perfect for loading your fly rod, and provides excellent angled casting abilities with orange tracer that ensures visual control while casting and fishing • No hinging in the transition between belly and tip. Makes for harmonious casting, smooth loops, and a better presentation (with straightened tippets) • Textured coating, which - compared to traditional lines - makes the lines easier to pull out of the water prior to casting • Scientific Anglers line-ID on both bellies and tips, so you can always identify the right line for the right job

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T-16 TOTAL WEIGHT/LENGTH 54,5 G/ 13 M X

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Headway works excellently in tight spaces, short casts, long casts, small flies, and large flies with precision and controlled presentation. With the beautifully tapered and interchangeable tips, I can introduce the fly where the fish are, regardless of water level and the speed of current. Headway is going to revolutionize single-handed fishing in the years to come.

- Tom Wangensten

HEADWAY SINGLE & SWITCH BELLIES & TIPS Interchangeable tips in five densities from float to sink-7 ensures versatility in fishing situations.

NEW DENSITIES

Headway Single Hand/ Switch is a truly unique shooting head/ integrated shooting head system developed for seatrout & salmon anglers. The tapers are designed to perform equally well for spey/ underhand casts as overhead casts with distance and powerful turnovers in mind. Due to the adaptability of the bellies together with the Headway interchangeable tips we have created the most versatile belly/ tip system on the market.

This system is fully customizable. Based on skillset, fishing/ river conditions or rod type there is a belly/ tip combination available, whether you’re into “Skagit style”, “Scandi Style” lines or a hybrid version of the two. The 14g, 16g, 18g & 20g bellies can all be combined with the Headway tips in 9’, 12’, 15’ & 18’. This means there are belly / tip combinations starting from 6wt single hand rods, through Switch rods and up to 7/8 wt and 8/9 wt double hand rods, making this system the first of its kind in the fly fishing industry.

- Rear weighted powerful shooting head developed for longer casts and line control - Designed to be used with Headway tips (They do not work properly without) - Paired with Headway interchangeable tips ensures turning over heavy flies and long leaders with ease - Slim loop-to-loop connection between head and Headway interchangeable tips provides a smooth and seamless transition to eliminate hinging, and provide a straight-line connection to the fly - Vibrantly colored tracer aids in identifying the back of the head at distance or in low light - Shooting Texture allows the line to easily be lifted before the next cast

RECOMMENDED ROD WEIGHT / BELLY & TIP COMBINATIONS BELLY WEIGHT TIP LENGTH

14GR 14GR 14GR 14GR 16GR 16GR 16GR 16GR 18GR 18GR 18GR 18GR 20GR 20GR 20GR 20GR

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9’ 12’ 15’ 18’ 9’ 12’ 15’ 18’ 9’ 12’ 15’ 18’ 9’ 12’ 15’ 18’

SWITCH 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6, 7 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 4, 5, 6, 7 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 SHOOTING TEXTURE

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GRASS / ORANGE / MUSTARD

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ORANGE / MUSTARD FLOATING

ORANGE / MUSTARD / GREEN FLOATING/SINK 2

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NEW

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RUNNING LINE

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AMPLITUDE TEXTURED

AMPLITUDE TEXTURED PREMIUM TEXTURED LINES AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES:

+ AST AST PLUS

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FLOATING SHOOTING WELDED TEXTURE TEXTURE LOOPS

IMPROVED DRY TIP PLUS

SA LINE TACTICAL REFERENCE ID POINT

CAMO TROPI-CORE

CORE

The Amplitude Series of fly lines features the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for the ultimate in slickness and durability. Each line is built with three textures for a reduction in friction, three colors to identify the separate parts of the line, and welded loops for quick and easy rigging. SA Amplitude lines are the culmination of decades of research, testing, and innovation; no finer fly line exists in the world. Amplitude is available in a number of different freshwater- and saltwater-specific tapers, so now you can reach every fish you’re after.

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INFINITY

Amplitude Textured Trout Standard is a true to AFFTA line weight casters fly line. Built with a mid-length head for exceptional mending and accuracy at long distances. If you love casting this will quickly become one of your new favorites.

Half-size Heavy Go-To Line for All Freshwater Species. Extremely versatile general-purpose taper designed for most freshwater species; an excellent line for trout, grayling, bass, carp, steelhead, salmon, perch, and pike.

TROUT

MPX

Amplitude Trout is slicker than any trout taper we’ve ever made, and will last over 8 times longer than other lines on the market. Built for precise presentations and those who love dry flies, the Amplitude Trout is a game changer on any stream, anywhere.

Built a half-size heavy, the MPX taper starts where the GPX left off.

Redesigned with more mass toward the front of the head, the MPX provides the same benefits of the GPX, with an added emphasis on presentation. The power is still there, only with an added bit of finesse.

Meet your new best friend.

DOUBLE TAPER

BONEFISH TAPER

Sometimes a Double Taper is just the best tool for the job - especially for delicate line for dry fly deliveries. Whether you’re fishing a classic splitcane rod, a modern glassfiber rod or a modern carbon fiber rod, the Amplitude Textured Double Taper will give you the feel you desire with the performance you need.

Built on a stiff core for tropical conditions, and featuring our AST Plus slickness additive, the Bonefish taper is designed with a long, compound head for casting accuracy and delicate deliveries to fish that you’ll swear have a sixth sense.

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AMPLITUDE SMOOTH

AMPLITUDE SMOOTH PREMIUM SMOOTH LINES AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES:

+ AST AST PLUS

WELDED LOOPS

IMPROVED DRY TIP PLUS

SA LINE ID

CAMO TROPI-CORE

We took our revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive and put it into the our Amplitude Smooth Series. These lines are smooth like traditional lines, but have increased durability and slickness due to the AST Plus, which is mixed directly into our coatings. Each line is built with three colors to identify the separate parts of the line, and welded loops for quick and easy rigging.

SA Amplitude Smooth lines are simply the finest smooth fly lines in the world and are available in a number of freshwater- and saltwater-specific tapers.

Full range available at www.flyfisheurope.com

NEW

NEW

TITAN GT

DOUBLE TAPER

You’ve traveled half way around the world in pursuit of a fish that will test every single piece of your gear, you shouldn’t have to worry about your fly line failing. With our 65lb. Tropical-core design these lines are designed to perform when it counts.

Features the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability. Excels in medium-to-long distances with dry flies and smaller nymphs; wonderful on glass and bamboo.

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MPX

ART

Built a half-size heavy, the Amplitude Smooth MPX taper starts where the GPX left off. Redesigned with more mass toward the front of the head, the MPX provides the same benefits of the GPX, with an added emphasis on presentation. The power is still there, only with an added bit of finesse. Meet your new best friend.

The All-Round Taper, or ART, is perfectly designed to handle nearly every freshwater fishing situation imaginable. From small dry flies to turning over nymph rigs, the ART has the power to turn over any fly without sacrificing delicacy. Built with an extended front taper for pinpoint deliveries, the ART features a muted color scheme with a camo tip for even the most wary of fish. Excels at single-hand Spey casts.

TROUT

CREEK TROUT

There’s a sipper 40 feet away and he looks like he’s eating tricos. The natural rhythms of the rise and the river begin to make sense, so you ready yourself to cast. In that moment, you shouldn’t be thinking about your fly line, because you should trust it implicitly. In that moment, you need the Amplitude Smooth Trout taper, which is designed specifically for precise presentations and those who love dry flies.

The Amplitude Smooth Creek Trout Taper is designed for casting in small creeks where your average weight forward lines doesn’t make the cut. The rear loaded short-bellied fly line with an extended handling section. That means more mass is distributed to the front of the line, which assists in turning over weighted flies and performing roll casts.

Designed by Flyfish Europe

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VPT 2.0

STILLWATER INDICATOR

INFINITY

An updated version of the Mastery VPT has been on the drawing board for a long time but how do you update something as successful as the original VPT? Well, we figured it out.

An unbelievable indicator line for nymphing up trout or swinging flies for steelhead and salmon; excellent for double-nymph rigs or hopper-droppers.

The Amplitude Smooth Infinity has the power to bomb out streamers, yet retains delicacy for dry flies. Built a half-size heavy, with a long head and substantial front taper,

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AMPLITUDE SMOOTH STRATEGIC TROUT AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES:

+ AST AST PLUS

WELDED LOOPS

FLOATING TEXTURE

SA LINE ID

Are you a trout fishing dryfly geek? Do you fish different lines to adapt for different conditions and optimize efficiency? Then you should have a look at our new series of Amplitude Smoot Strategic Trout flylines. Trout Strategic is a series of dryfly trout lines in three different head lengths to accommodate for different conditions, such as small creeks/ rivers, or medium to large rivers, skill set or just personal preferences on how long the perfect trout line should be. All three head lengths have similar tapers that gives the angler the same control and feel. The tapers give excellent turnover of long leaders and gentle presentations. The tapers are also designed to master both overhead and spey casts. Slow, medium or fast action rods- these lines will deliver the fly to the target with precision and accuracy.

The Trout Strategic 8,5 (head length is 8,5 meter in 5 weight) is designed for small creeks to medium sized rivers or where there is very limited space for doing a cast. This line will also suit novice casters because the head is short and easy to handle. The experienced angler will enjoy the benefits this short but precise head like this will give under the right conditions.

The Trout Strategic 10,5 (head length is 10,5 meter in 5 weight) is designed for medium to large sized rivers.10,5-meter head length is considered a very good around, versatile length for most types of dryfly fishing. The head length is short enough to work well in tight spots, and long enough to excel where distance is necessary.

The Trout Strategic 12,5 (head length is 12,5 meter in 5 weight) This is the casters line. This line is designed for medium to large sized rivers, or for those who simply enjoy fishing lines with longer heads. The longer head allows the experienced angler to cast further with optimal control. This is a go to dryfly line for experienced anglers who fish the larger rivers.

Trout Strategic 8,5, 10,5 and 12,5 have group tailored head lengths, meaning all head lengths are optimized according to the head weight.

WF3 - WF8

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Designed by Flyfish Europe - Features revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting and durability.

- Designed with FFE for the demands of European anglers.

- Handles dry flies and nymph patterns effectively.

- Powerful front taper turns over long leaders with ease.

- Excellent line control at both short and long distances.

- Taper works for both overhead and spey casts.

- Stealth-colored head for spooky fish.

- Vibrant tracer helps identify the back of the head from a distance or in low light.

- Floating texture on the tip for increased flotation.

- Braided multifilament core

The Trout Strategic 8,5

FLOATING TEXTURE

DK WILLOW / BLAZE ORANGE BAMBOO

RUNNING LINE

100’

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50’

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The Trout Strategic 12,5

DK WILLOW / BLAZE ORANGE BAMBOO

RUNNING LINE

100’

90’

80’

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BELLY

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MAGNITUDE

NEW

MAGNITUDE TEXTURED CLEAR FLOATING TEXTURED LINES AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES:

Our Magnitude Series of clear floating saltwater fly lines have changed the stakes for saltwater anglers. Each fly line incorporates specialized dual polymer Duracoat, our proprietary EST+ slickness additive, and naturally buoyant CFT to produce the slickest and most durable clear floating fly line ever. Our team spent 3 years in development, with 16 iterations of materials packages, 8 different variations of slickness formulas and over 2500 hours field testing. All to get to this point. Magnitude is available in four saltwater taper profiles, full clear or clear tip, and smooth or textured options.

MAGNITUDE SMOOTH CLEAR FLOATING SMOOTH LINES AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES:

Full range available at www.flyfisheurope.com

INFINITY SALT CLEAR FLOAT

GRAND SLAM CLEAR FLOAT

Enhanced with EST+ slickness additive for unmatched durability, smoother shooting, and eco-friendly performance. Shooting Texture reduces friction to deliver longer casts. Overweighted by a 1/2 size to load rods quickly; Extended head length for accuracy at distance

Shooting Texture reduces friction to deliver longer casts. The perfect line for bonefish, tarpon, and permit on the flats; also great for snook, redfish, and sea trout. Overweighted by .75 sizes to load rods quickly; Short, powerful head turns over long leaders with heavy flies

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BONEFISH PLUS CLEAR FLOAT

TARPON CLEAR FLOAT

Enhanced with EST+ slickness additive for unmatched durability, smoother shooting, and eco-friendly performance. Shooting Texture reduces friction to deliver longer casts. Based on our popular Grand Slam taper profile, Bonefish Plus boasts an extended head length and lighter, half-heavy weight, but maintains the short front taper to cast long leaders with ease

Enhanced with EST+ slickness additive for unmatched durability, smoother shooting, and eco-friendly performance. Shooting Texture reduces friction to deliver longer casts. Short head for quick rod loading. High-strength core to fight large fish.

INFINITY SALT CLEAR FLOAT

GRAND SLAM CLEAR FLOAT

Using naturally buoyant polymers, we’ve created the next generation of clear floating lines. With the option of a 12‘ clear floating tip that allows the angler to track the fly and a full clear floating line for the ultimate stealthy presentation. Overweighted by a 1/2 size to load rods quickly; Extended head length for accuracy at distance.

Using naturally buoyant polymers, we’ve created the next generation of clear floating lines. With the option of a 10‘ clear floating tip that allows the angler to track the fly and a full clear floating line for the ultimate stealthy presentation. Overweighted by .75 sizes to load rods quickly; Short, powerful head turns over long leaders with heavy flies.

BONEFISH PLUS CLEAR FLOAT

TARPON CLEAR FLOAT

Enhanced with EST+ slickness additive for unmatched durability, smoother shooting, and eco-friendly performance. Based on our popular Grand Slam taper profile, Bonefish Plus boasts an extended head length and lighter, half-heavy weight, but maintains the short front taper to cast long leaders with ease.

Using naturally buoyant polymers, we’ve created the next generation of clear floating lines. With the option of a 12‘ clear floating tip that allows the angler to track the fly and a full clear floating line for the ultimate stealthy presentation. Short head for quick rod loading. Highstrength core to fight large fish.

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SONAR

SONAR

PREMIUM SINKING LINES AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES:

CAMO

SEAMLESS AUDIBLE DENSITY REFERENCE POINT

Fish feed below the surface 90% of the time, Scientific Anglers Sonar Fly Lines allow you to target subsurface feeders in a full range of environments from just below the film to the depths. Whether you are pitching a weighted streamer for smallmouth, stripping a giant bunker pattern for stripers, or crawling a chironomid for stillwater trout, there is a Sonar line for you. Sonar Fly Lines are made in a full range of line weights and sink rates for exploring all depths of water. Top anglers world-wide have helped us to create the most comprehensive lineup of sinking lines available. Cores and coatings are adjusted for a complete range of water temperatures from ice-out lakes to steamy jungle rivers. Many of these are built on the award-winning Titan Taper to load rods quickly and turn over flies easily. They feature AST for improved slickness and durability and Welded Loops for quick attachment of leaders along with SA ID to find the line you want quickly. Line densities range from just-barely-sinking intermediate at 1.25 ips (inches per second) to over 9 ips.

Full range available at www.flyfisheurope.com

STILLWATER SEAMLESS DENSITY

STILLWATER CLEAR CAMO

With a variety of double-density sinking rates and a smooth, seamless transition between each, the SONAR Stillwater Seamless Density lines provide straightline connections to subsurface flies, meaning you’re in control of the fly every second it’s in the water.

Designed for the unique demands of stillwater angling, the Clear Camo simply disappears beneath the surface, and features a slow, intermediate sink rate to tempt fish sitting just below the chop.

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CAMO INTERMEDIATE

MUSKY

Camouflage Line for Sub-Surface Fishing. This line has fall stripers, seabass, and seatrout written all over it. Built on our coldwater camouflage it will get you on the blitz with out the tangles.

For pike and musky in rivers and stillwater - or how about taimen or hucho? Designed with a powerful head to turn over extremely large flies.

Reinforced loops. Oversized running line for increased line management and positive strip sets. Intermediate running line and Sink 5 head works well for lakes and rivers. For use in moderate climates.

NEW

SINK 25 COLD

TITAN GT

When it comes to fishing streamers in cold water, it’s difficult to beat the SONAR Sink 25. Designed with a short 25’ fast-sinking head, the Sink 25 sinking fly line gets flies deep extremely quickly and is paired with a large diameter handling section for excellent line control. When it’s time to get down and dirty, the Sink 25 has your back.

You’ve traveled half way around the world in pursuit of a fish that will test every single piece of your gear, you shouldn’t have to worry about your fly line failing. With our 65lb. Tropical-core design these lines are designed to perform when it counts. Loads quickly and delivers the biggest flies to the furthest targets.

STILLWATER CLEAR EMERGER TIP

STILLWATER HOVER

Designed for tossing multiple flies and long leaders to wary fish cruising just beneath the surface, the Emerger Tip’s floating running line and short, clear intermediate tip allows anglers to fish with supreme line control and just enough stealth to get the job done.

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.

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MASTERY

MASTERY

HIGH-QUALITY SMOOTH LINES AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES:

For years, SA Mastery Series lines have been among our most-popular and best-performing lines. While some things have changed, one thing hasn’t: Mastery Series lines still deliver just as well as—if not better than—they ever have before. With our AST slickness additive, Dry-Tip technology, color change at the rear of the head, and SA•ID identification system, Mastery lines are still the best smooth lines at their price point on the market. From dry-fly purists to tarpon-chasing poon hounds, the Mastery Series from SA provides every angler the lines they need to catch the fish they crave.

Full range available at www.flyfisheurope.com

INFINITY

TITAN

EXPERT DISTANCE

The Mastery Infinity has the power to bomb out streamers, yet retains delicacy for dry flies. It mends like an absolute dream, and delivers flies at all distances. Built a half-size heavy, with a long head and substantial front taper

You’ve got articulated streamers hanging from the lampshade on your desk. You think in terms of black, white, or olive. The term conehead doesn’t refer to an old comedy sketch. We totally get it. And that’s why we designed the Mastery Titan.

An amazing trout fly line masquerading as a competition line. Designed with an extra-long head and rear taper, the Mastery Expert Distance is excellent in the wind, provides smooth distance casting, and lets you throw mends you didn’t think were even possible.

DT

TROUT

TROUT STANDARD

An excellent dry-fly line, the Mastery Double Taper excels at presenting flies with a touch of grace, which is extra handy on spring creeks and smaller streams.

The Mastery Trout line is ideally suited for chasing browns, rainbows, and any other trout you can imagine. Perfect for dry flies and ideal for smaller nymphs and streamers, the Mastery Trout is one of our mainstays.

Mastery Trout Standard is a true to AFFTA line weight casters fly line. Built with a mid-length head for exceptional mending and accuracy at long distances. If you love casting this will quickly become one of your new favorites.

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MPX

ART

Built a half-size heavy, the MPX taper starts where the GPX left off. Redesigned with more mass toward the front of the head, the MPX provides the same benefits of the GPX, with an added emphasis on presentation. The power is still there, only with an added bit of finesse.

The All-Round Taper, or ART, is perfectly designed to handle nearly every freshwater fishing situation imaginable. From small dry flies to turning over nymph rigs, the ART has the power to turn over any fly without sacrificing delicacy.

Designed by Flyfish Europe

Designed by Flyfish Europe

SBT

VPT

The Mastery Short Belly Taper, or SBT, is just that: a short-bellied fly line with an extended handling section. That means more mass is distributed to the front of the line, which assists in turning over weighted flies and performing roll casts. Excellent for single-handed Spey casts as well.

The Mastery Versatile Presentation Taper, or VPT, looks like alphabet soup from afar, but this acronym truly means something. An ideal trout dry-fly line, the VPT features an extended front taper that presents flies delicately and also serves to help perform roll casts and single-handed Spey maneuvers.

Designed by Flyfish Europe

Designed by Flyfish Europe

VOLANTIS INTEGRATED - FLOAT

VOLANTIS INTEGRATED - F/I, AND I/SINK 3

Your go-to fly line for seatrout and other coastal predator fish. This integrated line gives you the best of two worlds: The loading capabilities and casting distance of a shooting head, and the presentation and feel of a traditional WF line.

A long-casting, long-lasting integrated fly line that helps you target seatrout at a distance, covering water like a pro. This line will help you get below the chop and discover what’s below, as well as help you fish flies at high speed without skirting the surface.

Designed by Flyfish Europe

VOLANTIS SHOOTING HEAD The Volantis Shooting Hears, designed by Flyfish Europe in collaboration with SA - and tested by hardcore seatrout fishermen across Scandinavia - has earned and deserved its reputation as THE Go-To coastal shooting head.

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FREQUENCY

FREQUENCY

VALUE-PRICED SMOOTH LINES AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES:

We are proud to offer the Frequency family of lines: the Trout and Double Tapers, 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; the Saltwater, for fish along the coastlines; along with SinkTip, Full Sink, and Intermediate lines for all your sub-surface needs. Six floating tapers. Three sinking tapers.

Limitless possibilities.

Full range available at www.flyfisheurope.com

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SINK 23

INTERMEDIATE

The Trout taper features a versatile, mid-length head ideal for delicate dries; however, it also provides great line control for nymph rigs.

If you’re a trout angler, this is your Frequency.

The Frequency Cold 23 is a sink-tip line primarily designed for fishing Booby flies and similar floating patterns. Its key advantage is ease of casting and handling while wading. A fully sinking line can be cumbersome in shallow water, making it difficult to cast once fully retrieved.

Built with a slow sink rate, the Frequency Intermediate will pull streamers and wet flies under surface chop to get them where the fish are. Perfect for stillwater situations, and good for chucking streamers in rivers as well.

FULL SINK

BOOST

MPX

The perfect budget sinking fly line for stillwater anglers; it handles streamers and wet flies with aplomb, cuts through the wind, and features a mid-length head for great line control. We built the Frequency Full Sink with two sink rates.

This half-size heavy general purpose floating fly line loads quickly, turns over large dries, nymph rigs, and streamers with ease, and features a mid-length head perfect for nearly all freshwater applications.

The MPX is a great all-round taper designed for overhead casting and different roll-cast applications on small- to medium sized trout rivers and lakes.

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AIR CEL & WET CEL

AIR CEL & WET CEL ENTRY-LEVEL SMOOTH LINES AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES:

Air Cel fly lines have performed well and provided a great value for decades. Paying for quality has never been this easy or this affordable. These lines feature all the properties needed in a fly line: good flotation, durability, and tapers that work well for trout, panfish, and bass species, not to mention a welded loop on the front.

Full range available at www.flyfisheurope.com

Designed by Flyfish Europe

AIRCEL

AIRCEL SHORT

Can’t decide what to fish for? Our Air Cel general-purpose floating line is a simple, nofrills, weight-forward floating fly line perfect for throwing dry flies, nymphs, and streamers to trout or grayling in streams, rivers, or lakes. It may not cost a lot, but that certainly doesn’t mean the Air Cel won’t get the job done.

Quick-Loading Floating Fly Line. Air Cel fly lines have performed well and provided a great value for decades. Paying for quality has never been this easy or this affordable.

These lines feature all the properties needed in a fly line: good flotation, durability, and tapers that work well for trout and other game fish.

WETCEL INTERMEDIATE/SINK

WETCEL SINK TIP - SINK4

Our WetCel general-purpose sinking line is a simple, no-frills, weight-forward sinking fly line perfect for throwing nymphs and streamers to trout in streams, rivers, or lakes. It may not cost a lot, but that certainly doesn’t mean the WetCel won’t get the job done.

General Purpose Sink Tip Fly Line. 12 ft long (3,7m), sink 4 sinking tip featuring a braided multifilament core for moderate to cold climates, a mid-length head for general fishing situations and sink rate 4.0 - 5.0 ips.

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ABSOLUTE FLUOROCARBON TROUT

ABSOLUTE FLUOROCARBON

ABSOLUTE TROUT

• Sizes: 7X – 0X, with 0.5x sizes!

• Length: 3 0m spools in all sizes • 100% fluorocarbon for ultimate stealthy presentations • Supple for drag free drifts

• 100% Fluorocarbon for stealthy presentations • Taper and butt diameters adapted per size to perfectly match common flies • Abrasion resistant

• Sizes: 7X – 0X, with 0.5X sizes • Length: 3 0m spools in all sizes • Supple for drag free drifts • On average 40% stronger wet-knot strength than competition

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Freshwater Tapered Leader:

Freshwater Tapered Leader:

ABSOLUTE TROUT STEALTH

ABSOLUTE TROUT

ABSOLUTE TROUT STEALTH

• Sizes: 6X - 3X • Length: 30m spools in all sizes • Supple for drag free drifts • Light olive tint reduces line flash for ultra wary fish

• Tapers specifically designed for Trout fishing • Heavy butt diameters for powerful accurate deliveries • Supple material for drag free drifts • On average 40% stronger wet-knot strength than competition

• Light olive tint reduces line flash for ultra wary fish • For dry fly and nymph fishing in close quarters • Supple Material for drag free drifts • On average 40% stronger wet-knot strength than competition

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Freshwater Tapered Leader:

Freshwater Tapered Leader:

Indicator Tippet:

ABSOLUTE TROUT PRESENTATION

ABSOLUTE TROUT STEALTH FINESSE

ABSOLUTE TRI-COLOR SIGHTER

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• Excellent for slack line presentations for long, drag free drifts.

• Made with proprietary copolymer blends that are designed to drastically reduce water absorption

• Sizes: 4X, 2X, and 0X • Length: 10m spools in all sizes • Green/White/Orange color • Low memory, high abrasion resistance, maximum knot strength

Freshwater Leader:

Freshwater Leader:

For European-Style Nymphing::

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The Sandeel King:

Seabass Behind the Breakwaters If the wind is kind, the northwestern coast of Jutland in Denmark offers thrilling fly fishing from a float tube during the months of late-summer and fall. Seabass strike hard and fight better than even the strongest seatrout.

In this article, experienced seabass angler Karl Aaby explains how to tie and fish his favorite fly, The Sandeel King, with great success.

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There is easy access along the western coastal shorelines. The main concern when fishing from a float tube is the weather. Take no chances!

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he white one is definitely my favorite,” says Karl Aaby confidently as we begin discussing the Sandeel King and fly fishing for seabass.

When asked about the best colors for seabass, he continues: “I figured it out early when I was also fishing for seabass with lures and jigs. The white colour works well, whether the water is clear or slightly murky. In bright, sunny weather, a white fly seems natural, and in murky water, the white stands out. I don’t really tie the Sandeel King in other colors anymore, but I always add a prominent hot orange strike point on my seabass flies.”

September: Prime Season Twenty-one-year-old Karl Aaby from Lemvig works at Thorsminde Outdoor, an outdoor and fishing gear store. While the shop’s summer guests often focus on flatfish and herring, Karl keeps a close eye on the weather forecast from mid-June for a different reason: The chance to fish for seabass from his float tube after work. The fishing peaks in September but continues into October. However, calm days without waves along the west coast become rare in October.

“You shouldn’t take risks in the North Sea,” Karl advises. “In a float tube, you should stick to fishing near the shore, and my rule of thumb is to stay on land if the waves are large

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Structure is what you’re looking for when targeting seabass. They love big rocks and reefs where baitfish hang out.

enough to break. Even if a heavy, lazy swell seems harmless from the shore, it can be tough once you’re out there with flippers”.

“It’s tempting to wait for offshore winds and flat seas, but it can also be too clear and still. Like with seatrout, you want a bit of colour in the water. I recommend targeting calm conditions after rough water.

This usually provides the best fishing for active seabass. On the other hand, I’ve seen a video from one of my favorite spots taken by divers on a sunny, clear day. Under those conditions, the fish were inactive, skulking near the bottom and hiding among the large stones of the breakwater,” Karl explains.

From Fjaltring and Northward Unsurprisingly, the key to successful seabass fishing is finding the fish. While the West Coast is long and the sea vast, the range of a fly rod from a float tube is relatively limited. Fortunately, seabass often stay near structures, sometimes in large schools, and once they start biting, they strike hard and without hesitation.

“I’ve been fishing for sea bass for nearly nine years now, and I recommend active fishing to locating them,” Karl says. “In my early years, I fished with lures from shore with my dad, and we quickly learned that you need to search for the fish.

“Of course, you could wait at a hotspot for the fish to come to you, but I always preferred to cover a selected stretch once. And if there was no contact, I quickly moved on to the next reef or breakwater. On the best days, seabass seem to be everywhere, actively hunting. Other days, persistence pays off, and you might find fish at only one spot”.

Seabss are tough fighters that will put your tackle to the test. 8-weight rods and heavy leaders are needed to land these fish safely.

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The white one is definitely my favourite.

A net is a necessity when fishing from a float tube.

Seabass grow slowly, so net them carefully and release them with great caution.

“For the leader, I use a strong, 9-foot setup ending in 0.35-0.40 mm. Seabass aren’t shy of leaders, but this gear is constantly at risk around the rocks. Unlike my seatrout fly box, my seabass box doesn’t include small flies, so don’t hesitate to use robust leaders. It saves flies and lands more fish,” Karl points out.

“For the best fishing, I recommend trying the breakwaters from Fjaltring northward past Agger. At Hanstholm, you’ll find natural stone reefs known for holding seabass. In these areas, remember that anglers can only catch and keep two seabass per day, with a minimum size of 42 cm, in the North Sea south of Hanstholm.

Further north, the fish are also present, but fishing over sandy bottoms requires knowing your spots well, considering the limited range of a fly rod,” Karl advises.

A Strong Fighter Many anglers are surprised by the strength of seabass when they hook their first one, especially if the fish is sizeable.

“They are incredibly strong fish, much stronger than seatrout of a similar size,” Karl confirms. “They often take the fly with a bang, and you must hold on tight to keep them from escaping into the nearest stone structure. My go-to setup is an 8-weight fly rod paired with a sinking line (sink rate 3). Sometimes, the current is so strong it’s almost like fishing in a river, and in those cases, a sink-6 line can be helpful.

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How to Catch Seabass Despite their resemblance to perch, seabass aren’t as moody. However, their behavior can vary significantly, with some days requiring more tactical approaches.

“Sometimes you encounter schools of seabass going wild on the surface, chasing baitfish. It’s more common to see this with mackerel schools, but you know when it’s the larger seabass. Standard seabass measure around 50 cm, but there are often fish between 60 and 70 cm. When they’re in frenzy mode, just drop your fly near the action, and the hit comes - abruptly - like a missile”.

“Normally, it’s more effective to keep the fly near the bottom.

Depths around the breakwaters range from 2.5 to 6 meters.

I usually let the fly sink completely before retrieving. That’s why I tie The Sandeel King with heavy dumbbell eyes, so it fishes upside-down, reducing the risk of snagging.

“My retrieve is usually moderate, mimicking a jig. But if you spot actively hunting fish, speed up the retrieve,” Karl recommends.

The Golden Hour Seabass can be caught all day, but the golden hour at dusk is often the best, especially since the wind usually calms in the evening.

“Last September, a fishing buddy from Bornholm visited me. He had never caught a sea bass, but he managed to catch one on the first evening. I hooked two beauties myself: one at 68 cm and another at 65 cm. It’s not always easy to showcase your best fishing, but I certainly made an impression that day!” Karl laughs.

Tying the Sandeel King The Sandeel King is a classic fly with no challenging steps.

It’s quick to tie, and the materials are affordable enough to not worry about losing a few flies to the rocks.

“My standard Sandeel King is about 10 cm long, but slightly larger or smaller versions work just as well. Instead of varying fly lines, I tie the flies with different eye weights. Be cautious not to overdo it with heavy tungsten eyes, as they can ruin the cast or even be dangerous in a float tube,” Karl concludes.

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Standard seabass measure around 50cm, but there are often fish between 60 and 70cm

The Sandeel King is a great pattern for seabass - not matter the conditions.

Apart from sandeels, sprattus and herring are frequently on the seabass’ menu

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Sink-3 lines gets the flies down into the strike zone fast and provides great contact.

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Attach the tying thread to the hook shank and secure the eyes using figure-eight wraps. Add a drop of super glue to the tie-in point for extra durability.

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Tie in four thin saddle hackles as the tail, extend- Add a small clump of white bucktail, tying it in as ing to about the length of the hook bend. a collar around the entire hook shank.

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Whip finish the thread securely.

Thoroughly brush out the dubbing with a dubbing brush to create a more natural, textured look.

Continue dubbing with orange material, covering just under half the hook shank and wrapping around the eyes.

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The fly is complete.

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In stead of varying fly lines, I tied the fly with different eye weights

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A Cinderella Story

THE WHITE RIVER’S BEAUTIFUL STEPSISTER The White River in Northern Arkansas is firmly rooted in the upper echelon of famous trout rivers in the United States, and for good reason.

The average brown trout from the White measures anywhere from 18-24 inches, with trophies over 25” caught every day. Anglers from all over the world make the pilgrimage to the legendary river year after year in hopes of landing the fish of a lifetime.

But just like the old fairytale, amongst the raucous and esteemed guests at the prince’s ball, there hides a Cinderella, a diamond in the rough, a beautiful stepsister that ought to be sought after with a zeal comparable to its more famous counterpart.

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The North Fork of the White River, or the Norfork, as it is known more colloquially, is a roughly 4-anda-half-mile ice cold tailwater of Norfork Lake that is home to one of the healthiest trout populations in the southeast. Its size and gradient lend itself more to the style of fishing that those of us more accustomed to freestone mountain creeks find success in.

The Norfork plays a significant role in the prowess of the White River as well, as it contributes its waters to the main river more than 30 miles downstream from its origin at Bull Shoals Dam, allowing the White to continue to harbor trout well beyond its source. But the Norfork is much more than just a source of cold water, it is a fishery that rivals its big sister in almost every way.

After a weekend spent fishing the White River, the missed fish, long days on the water, and overwhelming size of the beast had begun to take its toll. Monday morning meant the long drive home was soon to be upon us, but it also meant a 6am wakeup call to hit the Norfork.

A thick mist lay over the water, fresh from the bottom of the lake that towered over us, and that first step into the river did more than the instant coffee from camp could dream of doing to wake me up.

As our small raft pushed into the current, I glanced down and saw three beautiful stream bred rainbow trout all over 20 inches. At that point, casting at them served no purpose, but I had all I needed already: supreme confidence in a banner day.

As do most ambitious anglers with an insatiable desire for chasing that ever larger fish, I spent most of the morning throwing streamers, but to no avail. As our crew drifted slowly down the gentle riffles molded by that day’s minimum flows, nymphs and dry flies began to fool fish after fish and it seemed that as the day went on, those that reached the net grew increasingly impressive in size. By around ten that morning, every riffle was yielding beautiful wild rainbows, and every slack water was bubbling with rising fish.

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Out of the quiet suddenly rang out, “Hey! Big one! Get down here!”

Out of the slack water on a size 18 parachute Adams had come a wild rainbow easily rivaling the biggest I had seen on public water.

Following the obligatory high fives and photos, the beautiful fish was laid gently back into the bubbles to one day bring that joy to another angler.

Every trout angler knows the thrill of sticking a large fish on a dry fly, especially in low, clear water, where the odds are stacked so high against you. However, I could not get the thought out of my head that on this river, which is so often overlooked, a fish of that caliber is nowhere near the unicorn that it would be on another body of water. Beyond that, rainbows are so often ignored as a trophy species, but in a river like the Norfork, they fight just as hard and are just as powerful as most browns in the White River basin.

Fly fishing is entrancing for a myriad of reasons. For me, the destinations that it takes me and the company I keep far outweigh the fish that find their way into my net. Arkansas is no different. While not a grand destination surrounded by endless rugged mountains or miles of white sand beaches, the prestige of the White River is irrefutable. I have landed my fair share of impressive browns on that river, but every visit I am drawn to the Norfork. The lack of crowds, the stellar fish, the beautiful riffles, the accessibility in a simple raft or canoe. All these things remind me of how often I focus on the destination and forget about everything that it brings with it.

As our crew was eating lunch at Norfork Brewing Company, we were regaling tales of our unique travel experiences. Jacob, one of the most well-traveled in our little posse, revealed his self-imposed requirements for having truly visited a place. He must do three things: eat at a local restaurant, do something cultural, and visit a cathedral. In the same way that one could not say that they have visited Paris just because they saw the Eiffel Tower from a plane window, I believe that in order to truly know a place, you must experience more than just its most notable feature.

The White River bears the title of Arkansas’s most famous trout river, but a few river miles from its source lies its Cinderella, the beautiful stepsister who is so often overlooked.

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Every trout angler knows the thrill of sticking a large fish on a dry fly

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Mongolia

Discovering the Khalkhyn River

By Peter Bienek

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Unplanned and largely unknown destinations can bring us more knowledge and experiences than those we are well-prepared for or already familiar with. That’s why we often feel the urge to return to such places. This fishing trip to the Khalkhyn River wasn’t originally planned. We initially intended to visit the Shishkid or Delgermörön rivers in northern Mongolia, but due to unavailable dates and slots, we ended up choosing this new and unknown border river with China.

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The amur trout is a salmonid species unique to the Amur drainage and therefore only found in Mongolia and China.

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ur journey from Vienna to Ulaanbaatar, with a layover in Istanbul, took less than 24 hours. The next morning, Fero, Michal, and I met with the other two members of our group – Jan from the Czech Republic and Paul from England – at the airport in the capital city, Ulaanbaatar.

The goal for the second day was to reach the provincial town of Choibalsan. After about 12 hours of driving and an overnight stay at a local hotel, we woke up the next morning to a cold and snow-covered town. We were facing an estimated 8-10 hours of driving, but I won’t go into detail about this part of the journey. It was grueling, and I might even say torturous, but after an endless 18 hours, we finally arrived at our base camp on the banks of the Khalkhyn River.

Our first morning view of the surrounding landscape and the meandering river valley was breathtaking. Combined with our anticipation of catching big taimen, lenok, and Amur pike, as well as the schools of fish we imagined waiting for us, we couldn’t wait to get started.

A quick preparation followed – inflating the rafts and casting our best streamers, nymphs, and dry flies in the first bends of the river. And... this pattern continued for the next two days.

We tried everything. I even used my most secret patterns of flies, streamers, the most colorful soft baits, and wobblers, but still nothing. Not a single bite. What’s more, we didn’t even see a fish. No surface activity, no movement, no fleeing fish – absolutely nothing. It was as if the river was lifeless, completely devoid of fish.

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After two days of floating the river, with five fishermen in two rafts casting thousands of times from morning till evening, the result was zero fish – not even a nibble. That evening in the yurt, sitting by the fire, the guys looked at me, and Fero finally said what I had been expecting: “Peter, we spent three days struggling to get here, to the end of the world, and now what? Where are we going to fish for the next seven days? How is it possible that in such a beautiful river, we haven’t seen a single fish?”

What happened?

As we analyzed the situation together, we agreed that several factors were likely at play – the weather (a sudden cold snap), the high, murky, and cold river water, but mainly the activity of fisheating predators. Large flocks of cormorants and numerous otters (we saw their tracks and droppings along the riverbanks) could have caused the lack of fish activity. Over the following days, this theory was gradually confirmed.

The first bite from a lenok came early on the third morning, just as dawn broke. Fish are less cautious during this time, hiding under eroded banks, driftwood, or submerged branches. The best fishing spots, which we discovered while reading the river and systematically covering its uneven bottom and stones, became easy targets for cormorants and otters during the day.

Here on the Khalkhyn River, in far eastern Mongolia, the cormorants aren’t just a few individuals but enormous flocks of hundreds from nearby Buir and Hulun Lakes. These flocks stress the fish to the point where they hide in banks, shelters, or entirely inaccessible places.

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With each passing day we became more successful

During daylight, the fish showed no activity, as if frozen in place to avoid predators. However, towards evening, as the light faded, the situation improved, and we began seeing occasional surface activity.

That’s the reality of a truly wild river.

On the bright side, we saw plenty of wildlife – red deer (Maral) during their rut, roe deer, antelope, moose, wolves, and many of their tracks, as well as bear tracks. In the skies, migratory flights of wild geese, swans, and various birds of prey, some of which I couldn’t even name, painted a vivid picture of untamed nature.

Understanding these natural challenges and the conditions of such a wild river is truly difficult. Convincing the legendary taimen, large lenok, or beautiful Amur pike to strike our artificial lures, streamers, or tiny dry flies on the surface is a formidable task.

However, with each passing day, we became more successful. Bites, catches, and photos increased, and our evening conversations grew increasingly optimistic – not just because of the Mongolian vodka. As the final day on the river approached, we already had photos of several taimen up to a meter long, Michal’s stunning 120 cm taimen, five Amur pike over a meter, and several beautiful lenok around 50 cm.

For the last day, we planned to fish the farthest part of the river (upstream) from our base camp, near the Chinese-Mongolian

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border. Here, the river was narrower and more wadeable, with overgrown and inaccessible spots, small tributaries, and side meanders suddenly becoming more readable and easier to cast into. Perhaps it was the improved weather, the calming winds, or some atmospheric pressure shift, or maybe we just didn’t come across cormorant tracks for a few days.

At the first stunning spot – a gradually sloping current leading into a deep pool – we managed to catch eight taimen of varying lengths and ages, from 40 cm to 120 cm. The activity continued throughout the day, with strikes from taimen and Amur pike, sometimes from the same spot. It was as if the river opened up to us on the last day and rewarded us generously.

I don’t know if it was trying to tempt us to return in the future, but we certainly owe it our gratitude. At a local shamanistic stone altar, an Ovoo, which one must circle three times, we left a small offering.

The journey back from our camp to Choibalsan and then to Ulaanbaatar wasn’t as bad. It was long, but as we gazed into the endless expanse of the Mongolian steppe, one thought prevailed: “We will definitely come back.”

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The Tackle

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Peter Bienek used 9’ 10-weight Scott Sectors as well as Scott Swing double-handers for pike and taimen. For amur trout and lenok, he used 9’ 6-weight Scott Centric rods. Sinking lines, such as the Sonar Titan Sink Tip and Headway Intermediate/Sink3 are the right tools to connect with taimen, while WF floating lines and nymphing lines do well for lenok and amur trout.

The Khalkhyn River features a range of unique fish species, including Amur pike (Esox reichertii), Taimen (Hucho Taimen), Amur trout (Brachymystax savinovi), and lenok (Brachymystax lenok). Taimen may grow up to more than 30 kilos, amur pike reach weights in excess of 15 kilos, and lenok and amur trout are know to grow beyond 5 kilos.

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JUNGLE WATERS CHASING GOLDEN DORADO

AND OTHER WONDERS IN BOLIVIA

By Maria and Óli, Veidihornid

For those who dream of combining angling with adventure, the world’s jungles offer an irresistible lure. With fly rods in hand, we’ve ventured to some of the most remote and breathtaking locations, chasing species as diverse as the landscapes themselves. This past autumn, our journey led us to the heart of the Bolivian rainforest, where we fished the legendary Pluma River. From the thrilling strikes of Golden Dorado to the raw beauty of the jungle teeming with wildlife, this trip was nothing short of extraordinary. Join us as we recount our unforgettable adventure deep in the wilds of South America.

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or many winters, we’ve sought adventure in exotic locations, exploring the world with fly rods in hand and targeting a wide variety of fish species beyond trout and salmon.

Initially, we focused on saltwater fishing in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, catching species like Giant Trevally, Permit, Milkfish, Triggerfish, Bonefish, and Parrotfish.

More recently, we’ve ventured into the rainforests and jungles of Asia, Africa, and South America in search of freshwater predators.

So far, we’ve landed Giant Snakehead and Jungle Perch in Thailand, Peacock Bass, Piranha, and Arrowana in Brazil’s Amazon River, and Tigerfish in the Zambezi River on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Our jungle adventures are just beginning, and the world offers endless opportunities to chase new species.

This article recounts our latest jungle trip, to the Pluma River in Bolivia. There, we targeted Golden Dorado, Pacu, and Yatorana.

The lodge operates in two sections: one accommodating anglers fishing the Pluma River nearby and another for those venturing to the upper Pluma and its tributaries via helicopter. The helicopter option, introduced in 2022, allows access to remote fishing spots in just 20 minutes—compared to a two-day hike. Eighteen fishing areas are mapped for helicopter landings, with anglers rotating between spots to ensure a pristine experience.

Golden Dorado, the highlight of our trip, is one of the most prized freshwater fish for fly anglers. We caught several each day, some weighing up to 20 pounds. Their aggressive strikes and acrobatic fights made every catch exhilarating. Using large streamer flies tied on strong hooks, we approached fish from behind to avoid spooking them in the clear mountain streams.

After a long flight from Madrid, Spain, we landed in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, meaning “The Holy Cross of the Mountains.” We spent a few days exploring the city and immersing ourselves in Bolivian culture before heading into the jungle. Along with four other anglers, we boarded a small plane and flew an hour and a half to an airstrip near Oromomo, an indigenous village deep in the rainforest.

From there, dugout canoes carried us upstream on the Pluma River to our fishing lodge.

It’s physically demanding to fish in Bolivia - but the rewards are great.

Pacu, another sought-after species, were more selective.

These fish often took flies mimicking berries or nuts falling from trees, though they also responded to small black streamers. Pacu are incredibly strong fighters, capable of pulling the line deep into the backing.

Yatorana, though less desirable, were still a fun addition to our catches, often taking streamers intended for Dorado.

The largest fish of the trip, however, was a 50-pound catfish caught by María Anna. Spotted lying near a submerged tree, the fish struck immediately and put up a 30-minute fight before being measured, photographed, and released.

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The terrain was as varied as the fishing, with sections ranging from flat and easy to traverse to steep, rocky, and muddy. In some areas, we even swam across rivers to reach our pickup spots before dark.

The jungle’s natural beauty was breathtaking, with 300 tree species per hectare, colorful butterflies, and macaws flying overhead. We frequently saw tapirs and jaguar tracks, a reminder of the region’s rich biodiversity.

For this trip, we used 9-foot single-handed rods with 8-weight lines, paired with reels featuring powerful drag systems. Our lines included floating and slow-sinking options designed for warm water, and we used 20-pound leaders with wire tippets to handle the sharp teeth of Golden Dorado.

This Bolivian adventure reaffirmed our passion for exploring the world with a fly rod. Whether fishing for predatory fish in the jungle or casting in tropical seas, there’s so much more to discover beyond our home waters.

We encourage Icelandic anglers to extend their fishing season and explore new horizons. Visit us at Veiðihornið, or send us an email, for guidance on planning your next fishing adventure — whether it’s in a jungle, on a remote river, or in the open sea.

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The fish struck immediately and put up a 30-minute fight

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Pacu are a species of vegetarian piranhas.

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