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Gear is expensive, which makes this week one of the few times each year when the price tags ease up a bit. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now a predictable part of the fly-fishing calendar. Every season manufacturers and specialty brands offer meaningful discounts, and it is always worth paying attention. If you need travel gear, cold-weather layers, a...

Four childhood friends who reconnected through their love of fly-fishing have launched a new brand aimed at what they see as a gap in the market. Named for the river in Slovenia where they made their inaugural angling trip, Soča aims to give female anglers a little more fashion in their adventure apparel: During our adventures on the river, we identified a...

Simms has launched a new collection of technical apparel and gear, designed for saltwater anglers. The Latitude Collection features new hoodies, shirts, and pants, and there's a new Flats Sneaker, as well. Of particular note is the Latitude Hoody ($129.95) for men and women. This product features a front and rear "passive vent," which you can see in the...

Skwala, the Bozeman-based apparel company, has released their latest product, the RS Outpost Jacket. This is a bomber, do-it-all cold weather piece intended for use in the most extreme environments. Skwala uses the same 150 grams of 3DeFX+ insulation found in their Fusion 3/2 Puffy to provide warmth in the Outpost. On top of that, they've covered the...

I love fly fishing in the dead of winter. The quiet and solitude are hard to beat, but the biggest stumbling block I hear about from folks who haven't fly fished with snow on the ground is staying warm. My answer is always the same: ditch the cotton and go for wool. Heck, I'd even suggest folks stay away from the synthetic base layers (mostly...

The folks at Patagonia were kind enough to send over some new gear just in time for the cold weather to hit here in the Rockies. I've had the chance to test out their R2 TechFace Pullover, Capilene Thermal Hoody, and the Nano Puff Fitz Roy Trout Hoody. R2 TechFace Pullover I didn't expect to like this piece very much. It's a half-zip hoody, and I prefer...

Korkers, the award-winning outdoor footwear brand, is proud to introduce the Neo Flex™ Thermo collection, a fusion of cozy slipper-like comfort with rugged, waterproof performance features intended for wet, mucky, cold winter days.  The collection of slip-on boots features two color options for Men and two for Women.  In addition to a soft, fleece lined...

Following last week's interesting news about hip-hop star Drake appearing on the cover of The Drake magazine, is an equally interesting story, courtesy of Ross Purnell over at Fly Fisherman Magazine.  Drake co-owns a Nike sub-label called Nocta, and that brand has launched a full lineup of "fly fishing inspired urban wear" that features the Nike swoosh...

Wet wading season is just about over, which is bittersweet for me, since I'm not the biggest fan of waders (does any angler really love waders?). I've had the chance to use quite a bit of different wet wading gear this summer, and I wanted to share the pieces that have made an impact on me. Korkers Stealth Sneaker The Stealth Sneaker from Korkers is my...

Sitka has long made a name for themselves in the hunting world, but a few of their products are fantastic for fly anglers. I've had the chance to try out some of them lately, including the Equinox Guard Hoodie, Mojave SS Shirt, and the Territory Short. After putting these clothes through the wringer for a few weeks here in Wyoming, I'm almost certainly...