Leland on Freestone Stockingfoot Waders

Simms Freestone Stockingfoot fly fishing waders! Not all waders have to be GORE-TEX®, but they better be breathable. No other company does breathable waders better than Simms. Using their proprietary breathable material, QuadraLam™, Simms brings you an exceptional, highly durable, quality breathable wader for under $200.00. Okay, it’s $199.95, but you understand! The lightweight upper keeps you cool while the heavier weight bottom fabric provides increased durability. The Freestone Stockingfoot waders offer Simms quality and wader design ingenuity without any sacrifices. See you on the water!

Leland on Specifications

Breathability and durability, all wrapped up in one! Simms Freestone Stockingfoots utilize Simms’ proprietary breathable material, QuadraLam™, to give you high quality fishing waders. The upper is lighter in weight for increased breathability and a gusseted crotch and straight leg seam construction increases maneuverability. The 3.5 mm neoprene stockingfoot bootie is an hourglass profile with the same design and comfort found on other Simms waders. Other features include a flip out, zippered chest pocket to hold tippet and extra leaders, patented built-in Guide Model Gravel Guards, built-in belt loop and a nylon wading belt. As with all Simms waders, the Freestone Stockingfoot waders are made in Bozeman, Montana! If you need a quality pair of waders at a great price, look no further than the Simms Freestone Stockingfoots.

Specifications:

• QuadraLam™ Technology. 100% polyester high-density taffeta face fabric
• Lightweight upper features 5.3 oz. fabric
• Gusseted crotch for enhanced mobility
• 3.5mm high-density neoprene stockingfoot with hourglass design for increased durability
• Adjustable elastic 1.5” suspenders
• Easily convert to waist highs
• Flip-out, zippered chest pocket
• Patented built-in Guide Model Gravel Guards
• Built-in belt loop
• Nylon wading belt included
• Straight-leg seam construction
• Made in Bozeman, Montana

Leland on Simms 

Simms was the pioneer in the fly fishing world, creating the first waterproof/ breathable waders in 1993. Today, Simms is unquestionably the world leader in breathable wading technology, building the most comfortable, best fitting, functional waders that you can buy.

Waders are, arguably, the most important piece of fishing gear that you own. They allow you to perform all day long by keeping your body comfortable. And when waders don’t work, you know it right away! That’s why the professional fly fishing guides that you see oaring a drift boat in Montana or wading a bank in British Columbia are most likely wearing Simms. These folks have to rely on their waders, day in and day out.

Utilizing the most advanced GORE-TEX fabrics and materials, Simms maintains the highest standards of quality and value with innovative design, construction technologies, and most importantly, skilled craftsmen. And Simms, located in the heart of trout country in Bozeman, Montana, is the only U.S. manufacturer. Their twenty or so competitors’ waders are all made in the same two factories in China. Of these, Simms is the only one to water-test every single pair of waders that leaves their factory. Trust your wading comfort to the leader: Simms.

Leland on Simms Fly Fishing Products

It's funny how childhood memories can influence one's life! Just ask K.C. Walsh of Simms Fishing Products about the underlying theme of his company and its location. He'll tell you it was because his grandfather took him fly fishing in Bozeman, MT as a young man. 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 waders. Funny how that vision of wader design transformed a company into one that now manufacturers what is considered by many to be the finest collection of fly fishing –outdoor wear in the entire industry. Funny? Not really. Just great concepts and a lot of hard work: Welcome to Simms Fishing Products!

At Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters, we carry and use only the best fly fishing gear. There’s not enough time in our hurried world to worry about whether our chest waders or rain jackets are going to leak. We talk with K.C. quite frequently and love to listen about his passion for developing the most useful and highest quality fly fishing gear. We at Leland have toured the Simms factory, attended their numerous product seminars, and vigorously used and field tested their equipment and we can tell you flat out; K.C. is doing it right!

Simms on the Freestone Wader

“Performance and quality at a great price. A perfect wader for the new angler.”
"This popular entry-level wader has been upgraded to offer some of our latest innovations. With 4-layer QuadraLam™ fabric technology, the Freestone is waterproof, absorbs perspiration and pumps moisture away from the body to keep you dry and comfortable. Featuring a flip-out chest pocket, adjustable suspenders and built in gravel guards, these waders now have a lightweight upper and our high-density neoprene stockingfoot with the hourglass seam design for increased durability. Nylon wading belt included. Made in the USA."

Simms on Simms

"Simms waders continue to evolve with innovative new fabrics and design elements. 2008 marks the debut of GORE-TEX® pro shell fabric in fishing waders – a major technical advancement. You’ll also see several enhancements and new additions to our line – from the G3 Guide™ Convertible to a completely new Women’s GORE-TEX® Wader. However, as our waders progress, one thing remains unchanged – each and every Simms wader is designed, manufactured and tested in Bozeman, Montana with the underlying premise to keep anglers dry and comfortable.

Technical Fabrics:
Quadralam™ Fabric Technology: Our proprietary polyurethane fabric, QuadraLam™ is a 4-layer fabric that features bi-component construction utilizing a membrane and coating that absorbs sweat and pumps moisture away from the body.

Design:
Each Simms wader is designed to allow for fishing comfort in all fishing situations – sitting, kneeling, and hiking. An “ease of use” is built into the measurements. We also offer in the widest range of sizes to accommodate almost every body type.

Several of our waders feature Simms’ exclusive patented front and back leg seam construction. This design not only offers unprecedented leg articulation and comfort but also significantly minimizes seam abrasion by removing seams from high-wear areas.

All of our waders feature anatomically correct left and right feet utilizing the highest quality, high-density neoprene and seam tape from Japan’s preeminent supplier. Our stockingfeet are constructed with an innovative hourglass seam design for increased durability (excluding the Kid’s GORE-TEX® waders).

Quality Control:
Our waders are handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana with at least 22 different members of the production team involved in the making of every wader. We adhere to strict and rigorous methods of inspection to guarantee the highest quality waders. Every pair of Simms waders is completely pressure tested with water before they ever leave Bozeman to ensure the lowest leakage and return rates in the industry.

"To ensure maximum performance, every pair of Simms waders is designed, manufactured and tested in Bozeman, Montana. At least 22 different members of our production team are involved in making each pair of waders. And all Simms waders utilized advanced technologies and fabrics, providing the kind of durability, functionality, and comfort that have made them the choice of professional guides."

"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.”

For More information, visit www.protectyourwaters.com or www.simmsfishing.com.