Tag: Patagonia

Patagonia, an outdoor equipment and apparel company based in Ventura, California, has renewed its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Platinum Corporate Sponsor. “Our mission statement is simple,” said Ted Manning, Patagonia’s director of fly fishing. “We’re in business to save our home planet. That means we are solution-driven...

"Extending across Argentina and Chile, Patagonia offers blue-ribbon angling on both sides of the border. I chose to fish on the Chilean side, in the Aysen region, near the city of Coyhaique. That area is known for its combination of rivers and lakes, and is generally less windy than other parts of Patagonia (wind is kryptonite to a fly-fisher)." Jon Gluck...

In his latest piece for Hatch Magazine, Chris Hunt tells a story that contains one of the more poignant observations about fly fishing that I've come across in years. While on a trip in Patagonia, Hunt is enjoying one of the finest dry-fly fishing days he's ever had. Then, he remembers something that Tom Rosenbauer - the iconic face of fly fishing for so...

"Patagonia is in business to save our home planet." In line with Patagonia's ethos, they have made it their mission to not only reduce their impact but also help the world. One way they are accomplishing this is through their Worn Wear Van, which travels around the US repairing worn out, broken, and ripped products. Even better, they are willing to repair...

The highly anticipated Patagonia wading boots, built by Danner, are now available to order and in fly shops. Learn more in this video from Patagonia.

A new trailer for Patagonia Nation's upcoming "Chasing the Run."

Patagonia is a land of soaring mountains, wide gravel roads, cold blue rivers, and legion trout.  The fact that it's smack full of sun while the Northern Hemisphere is chock full of snow only adds to the allure.  Throw in nightly feasts of local lamb, beef, wine, wine and more wine, and you've got a veritable paradise for any red-blooded angler.  I...

Here are a few recently tested items that will help make your fly fishing season a success. Redington RISE Reel Features an overall "skeletonized" design with radial porting that results in an ultralight product that balances well with newer (lighter), fly rods.  U-shaped, large arbor helps fly lines stack evenly during retrieve and reduces aggressive...

Bart Bonime, director of fishing at Patagonia, talks about the award-winning River Salt Jacket and the complementary Ultralight II Wading Boot for Women.

In this video, Bill Klyn of Patagonia goes in-depth on the company's revamped version of their high-end wading boot, the "foot tractor". What the company says about their newest boot: "Here’s the problem: Steel studs, cleats or screw heads are too hard—they skate down rock surfaces like fingernails on a blackboard. Felt wears out quickly, slides on mud...