Leland on the Simms Super Fly Patch
Whatever you do,
don’t put that wet, and we mean “wet”
fly, back in you fly box! Talk about rusted fly hooks! Without the
Simms Super Fly-Patch, you can ruin a box of flies in no time. You know
the infamous moral- “One wet fly can ruin the whole batch!” You can use
the Simms Fly-Patch to dry your flies after using them, or you can even
use it as a secondary, but temporary, fly box. Sometimes you just know
a fly will work later in the day, so why put it away? The pressure
sensitive EVA foam holds on tight, so no worries here. Go ahead, fly
fish all day without losing a fly - from the Simms Fly-Patch, that is!
Leland on Specifications
Drier dry flies make all the difference when
it comes to the correct presentation. The Simms Fly-Patch helps speed
the drying process, be it while you’re on the stream or headed home for
the day. The durable EVA foam resists deformation and has strong memory
to maintain original form, while resisting tearing.
The foam also
provides constant pressure on the shank of the hook to give a more
secure hold. The Simms Fly-Patch is held in place via Velcro, so stick
it on or off as needed. Trout are being fooled, even as we speak, by
perfectly placed, and properly dried dry flies.
Specifications:
- Durable EVA foam – resists deformation, strong memory for original form
- Provides constant pressure on the shank of a barbless hook for more secure hold
- Attaches via Velcro strip
Leland on Simms Accessories
As a manufacturer of premium fly fishing waders,
the folks at Simms Fishing Products know the importance of quality
wading accessories. Few manufacturers of fly fishing gear have the
knowledge of what is needed, and the experience of what works on the
stream, river or flats to make for an enjoyable day of fly fishing as
does Simms. Simms has been designing and manufacturing fly fishing gear
for more than 15 years. They extensively field test everything they
design. You know that if it has the Simms name on it, it’s superbly
functional and manufactured of the highest quality materials. From
sunscreen, to back saving wader belts, to gravel guards, even boot
laces, you should never be on the water, fresh or salt, without the
quality of Simms Accessories.
Leland on Simms Fishing Products
Funny how childhood memories can influence one's life!
Just ask K.C. Walsh of Simms Fishing Products what the underlying theme
to his company and its location, he'll tell you it was his grandfather
taking him fly fishing in Bozeman, MT. Funny how what started as a
desire by K.C. to work in the fly fishing industry turned into the
design of the world's best fishing wader. Funny how that wader design
has turned into a company that now manufacturers what is considered by
many the best fishing waders and technical clothing. Funny? Not really.
Just hard work: Welcome to Simms Fishing Products!
At Leland
Fly Fishing Outfitters, we carry and use only the best fly fishing
gear. There is not enough time in our hurried world to worry whether
our chest waders or rain jackets are going to leak. We talk with K.C.
quite frequently and love to listen to his passion for development of
the most useful and high quality fly fishing apparel. Our shop
employees have toured the Simms factory, attended product seminars and
can tell you, K.C. is doing it right.
Simms on Simms Products
"Why do professional guides choose Simms? Because we take pride in
what we make, and products have been designed to go the distance. Our
in-house design team has a combined 50 years of experience in making
durable technical outerwear. We work closely with top material
suppliers from around the globe, and continually test both our new and
old products in the lab and out in the field to make sure we meet or
exceed your expectations.
Nothing pleases us more than to see
our products, like those on the guides featured in out catalog and on
our website, go the distance.”
“The thrill of discovering a pristine stream after a long hike into the backcountry,
the exhilarations of being on the flats on one of those incredibly
clear days, the rush of a crisp morning on a British Columbia river
when the steelies are running, these are the memories that keep us
tying through the dark winter months, and always find us plotting our
next angling season or weekend.
At Simms, we never forget that
the goal of every committed angler is to stay on the water as long and
has often as possible-regardless of the weather. That’s why we never
stop looking for new ways to keep you dry and comfortable. Whether
you’re waist deep in a drizzling snow on the Missouri or scouting the
Keys in the sweltering heat of a June afternoon.
For 2007,
we’re delighted to present the new zippered G4 Guide wader, the most
technical wader we’ve ever created. We’re also proud to introduce the
two most competitive waders under two hundred dollars, the first
GORE-TEX wader for kids and a full arsenal of new clothing.
So for all those who will be out there earlier, longer and later, we’ve got just one thing to say: Your Gear is Ready”
“Simms. The Choice of Professional Guides Worldwide”.
Simms on Conservation
“IF YOU COULD PASS JUST ONE THING DOWN TO YOUR KIDS, WHAT WOULD IT BE?”
“Fishing is dependent on clean water, healthy ecosystems and just as important,
people who care about conservation and resource preservation. It is the
responsibility of everyone who enjoys angling to help protect and
enhance our fresh and saltwater fisheries. After all, what greater
inheritance would we leave future generations?
Supporting
local, regional, and national conservation organizations is certainly
an important role that angles can play in caring for our fishing
resources. However, one area of vital concern, and one that all anglers
can easily help do something about, is the spread of aquatic invasive
species. These “hitchhikers”, including New Zealand mud snails, Didymo
and whirling disease are having an enormous effect on rivers across the
United States and are directly linked to reduced trout populations.
Unfortunately, anglers are part of the problem, given that invasive
species are spread by “hitchhiking” on waders, wading boots, drift
boats, trailers and other gear.
YOU CAN HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES IN THREE EASY STEPS:
1)
Thoroughly rinse all fishing gear -including waders, boots, boats, and
boat trailers- in clean freshwater upon leaving a water source. Never
travel from one river to another without clean gear.
2) Air-dry gear before moving to another body of water.
3) Tell other anglers about this problem and what they can do to help.”
