Leland on the Simms 3XDry Tarpon Polo
Have you been there and done that? Whatever the case, you still dream of being "there" and you need the
Simms 3XDry® Tarpon Polo Shirt to go along! A casual Polo Shirt looks comfortable just about anywhere, and with the technical advances found in all Simms fly fishing shirts, in the Simms Tarpon Polo you’ll be cool either on the deck of a flats boat or the sunset deck of your local haunt.
Cotton gives you the soft comfort, and the polyester and
3XDry® finish supplies the wicking and quick drying properties for sublime “evaporative cooling”. And with an UPF 30 rating, you get the
sun protection you need to combat those devilish rays. So, if you’re headed to the Keys for some serious tarpon fishing, or to your kids swim meet, do it in style with the Simms 3XDry® Tarpon Polo Shirt.
Leland on Specifications
Few casual shirts make good fly fishing shirts. The Simms 3XDry® Tarpon Polo Shirt is one of those exceptions. It’s all in the cotton(68%) and the quick drying polyester(32%), along with the 3XDry® finish to
increase moisture wicking, and odor and stain resistance. Of course, there is a UPF30 sun rating, and with
integrated stretch mesh venting along side seams and a weight of only 8.8 ounces, this fly fishing shirt keeps you cool. The raglan sleeve design on seamless shoulders provides unrestricted movement while self-fabric collar stays and 3-button placket
provides plenty of style. With 5 sizes and 4 colors, there is a Simms 3XDry® Tarpon Polo for almost everyone. Landing big tarpon, or going to the grocery store, just got a lot more stylin'!
Specifications:
- Fabric Tech: 68% Cotton/32% Polyester blend fabric with 3XDry® finish
- UPF 30 sun protection
- Self-fabric collar
- 3-button placket
- Raglan sleeve design for unrestricted movement
- Integrated stretch mesh venting along side seams
- No-scratch interior label
- Straight hem with side vents
- Approximate Weight: 8.8 oz.
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Colors: Light Green, Light Blue, or White
Leland on Simms Technical Clothing
The sun's beating down, but you're feeling cool and comfortable. Bonefish at ten o'clock!
If
it has the name “Simms” on the label, you can bet that the shirt,
shorts or pants that you’re wearing have highly functional features
inspired by professional guides for outdoor performance. Yet they fit
and look great, no matter where you wear them.
You’ll find features like articulated sleeves and underarm stretch panels for unrestricted casting in the Simms Superlight Shirt. Or check out the Solarflex Hoody, uncompromising sun protection for the hard-core flats fisherman.
Simms
has partnered with Schoeller of Switzerland, an industry leader in
innovative fabrics, to bring you clothing that is easier to care for,
with superior solar protection and faster drying properties for maximum
comfort when you fish or travel. Clothing with Schoeller’s 3X DRY
technology wicks moisture up to 6 to 8 times faster than other
so-called “quick drying” fabrics.
If you’re headed to the Big Horn, you’ll admire the all-new Simms Big Sky Shirt
that lends a distinctive western flavor to the technical, vented
fishing shirt. Pearl buttons with brown trout is just the ticket!
- Schoeller 3X Dry for wicking and stain resistances
- Solarban fabrics for sun protection
- Utilize natural and synthetic fabrics for comfort and wearability
- High functional and stylish designs
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 3XDry Tarpon Polo Shirt
"Finally, a lightweight, breathable short sleeve polo designed for warm weather."
Simms on Technical Sportswear
"Building on our partnership with Schoeller in Switzerland,
we’ve expanded our technical sportswear offering significantly for 2008
with many new 3xdry® products and a strong sun protection story.
We utilize multiple innovative fabric technologies to address a diverse range of angling applications and preferences.
3XDRY® FABRIC TECHNOLOGY
Advanced
moisture management is the name of the game with Schoeller’s® 3XDRY®
fabric technology. Fabrics treated with 3XDRY® combine two technologies
into one so they visibly repel moisture on the exterior (hydrophobic
technology), while at the same time, wicking perspiration away from the
body (hydrophilic technology). 3XDRY® clothing is also quick-dry –
drying 6 to 8 times faster than a garment without 3XDRY®. Garments
treated with 3XDRY® feature FRESH PLUS treatment, which prevents the
development of bacteria and unpleasant odors.
Sun Protection
Recent
research has revealed that while sunscreen can be effective at
protecting against UV skin damage as well as basal carcinomas and
squamous cell carcinoma, it has not been conclusively shown to protect
against melanoma, the most fatal kind of skin cancer.
Sun protective
clothing is essential, particularly when it comes to fishing. Sun
protective clothing is hats, shirts, pants and gloves that offer
sufficient coverage and are made from fabric with a UPF of 20 to 50. At
Simms, we are fully committed to providing superior sun protection in
both construction and design."
Resources
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (
http://www.cancer.org) – for more facts and preventative tips for skin cancer.
MELANOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (
http://melanoma.org) – for more facts and preventative tips for skin cancer.
MILLIKEN APPAREL FABRICS (
http://www.millikenapparelfabrics.com) – for more information on SolarBAN®.
SCHOELLER TEXTIL USA (
http://www.schoeller-textiles.com) – for more information on 3XDRY® and NanoSphere® technology
Simms on Simms
"At Simms we don't take sun protection lightly. We
know it is a very real and serious issue that comes with outdoor
sporting, and therefore our clothing line offers fabric technologies to
block both UVA and UVB rays - with a minimun of UPF 30 sun protection.
Shielding you from the sun, yet still highly breathable, our clothing
line is durable easy to care for and even designed to resist tough
stains like blood, fish slime and coffee. Plus perhaps most
importantly, all our clothing are quick drying.
Because dry means
comfortable and comfortable means there's no reason to stop fishing.
Created specifically to answer the needs of anglers and stand up to the
rigors we expose ourselves to, Simms offers the highest quality
technical fishing apparel around."
"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.
