Leland on the Simms Wading Trunk
No, the Simms Wading Trunks are not just swim trunks, although they can fill that bill if need be! The Simms Wading Trunks are just what their name implies; fly fishing wading trunks that you can use when
wet wading streams, rivers or saltwater flats. They have all the properties you would want in a pair of trunks when wading;
quick drying, stain and water resistant, and just the right amount of cotton for
comfort and breathability. The NanoSphere® finish provides stain and water repellency to keep these wading trunks clean and dry. We’ll see you in the river or on the flats in your Simms Wading Trunks.
Leland on Specifications
Be it the flats or cool mountain streams, there is no more refreshing way to fly fish than wet wading! The Simms Wading Trunks provide
the perfect garment to get in the water. The 70% cotton provides the comfort and the 30% nylon, along with the NanoSphere® finish, is
quick drying and wrinkle resistance. The NanoSphere® finish also adds extreme stain and water resistance. Together with the cotton, the soft peach finish makes
comfort second to none in these wading trunks. The elastic waistband, side-seam and zippered back pockets and polyester mesh liner brief give the Wading Trunks the
technical edge you demand. These trunks have a 7.5” inseam and are available in Khaki or Blue and 5 sizes. When it comes to comfort, the Simms Wading Trunk is the answer. Wade deep and enjoy!
Specifications:
- Fabric Tech: 70% Cotton/30% Nylon blend fabric with NanoSphere® finish for stay dry, quick dry, stain resistant performance.
- UPF 30 sun protection
- Soft peach finish for added comfort
- Side-seam pockets with key cord and zippered back pocket
- Elastic waistband with adjustable draw cord
- Polyester mesh liner brief
- 7.5” inseam
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Color: Khaki or Blue
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 Wading Short
"Perfect for wet wading or flats fishing, our wading trunks are soft, breathable and quick-dry.
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.
Schoeller on NanoSphere Technology:
BIONIC
Nature shows us how.
"The leaves of
certain plants always stay clean,because dirt cannot adhere to their
finely-structured surfaces and is easily washed off by rain.
This
natural non-stick and cleaning process, also known as the self-cleaning
effect,is permanently transferred to the textile surface by means of
nanotechnology. The result is NanoSphere® - an ecologically clean
textile finish,developed in accordance with the bluesign® standard.
The
bluesign® standard guarantees the highest possible exclusion of
substances which are harmful to humans or the environment and promotes
the economical use of resources in manufacturing.
FUNCTION
Water and stains have no chance.
The
nanoparticles in the NanoSphere® finish form a fine structure on the
textile surface (see illustration). Water or substances such as oil or
ketchup simply run off the NanoSphere® surface, any residue can easily
be rinsed off with a little water.
Textiles with NanoSphere®
require less frequent washing and can be washed at lower temperatures.
This protects the environment and the fabric. The function of
NanoSphere® is retained even after numerous washing or cleaning cycles.
Comparison of a conventional fabric surface with a NanoSphere® surface.
The Classic Surface:
The
contact surface of a water drop or a particle of dirt with the textile,
and therefore the level of adhesion, is very large.As a result, water
or dirt adheres to the textile.
The NanoSphere® surface:
Water
drops or particles of dirt lie only on the peaks of the nano particles,
and therefore have a lower contact area. Adhesion is significantly
reduced, water runs off, dirt is repelled or can simply be rinsed off.
ADVANTAGES
NanoSphere®offers reliable protection and lots of comfort:
High level of water resistance
On NanoSphere® textiles, water drops, e.g.when it is raining steadily, run off simply and reliably.
Naturally self-cleaning
Oil,dirt and dust do not adhere to the NanoSphere® surface and can be rinsed off with water.
Durable protective function
Due
to the extremely high level of abrasion resistance, the NanoSphere®
protective function is retained even with heavy-duty use, frequent
washing or cleaning.
More advantages:
- Textiles require less frequent washing and can be washed at lower temperatures
- Look, feel and breathability are not affected
- Ecologically clean textile finish developed in accordance with the bluesign® standard"
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.