Leland on the Simms Flats Hat
Call it what you like; duck bill, long bill or even
The Zane Grey Hat. Whatever you call it, make the Simms Flats Hat
yours. The extended bill of this great fly fishing hat provides a
fuller facial coverage from intense sun while the dark underside of the
bill soaks up any reflected glare.
This classic design hat has always
been the choice of saltwater anglers, be they inshore or offshore, and
today it still provides great coverage. But now, through the magic of a
little modernization, this fly fishing hat is lighter in weight, cooler
and more water-resistant. The flat front design reduces the contact
area with your head, helping you keep cool when the action and the day
heats up! See you in Apalachicola, Florida for the Tarpon Tournament
this year.
Specifications:
- UPF 50 sun protection
- 100% Nylon Tactel with Teflon® HT DWR finish
- Flat front hat style
- Long bill with dark underside
- Contrasting grosgrain
- Approximate Weight: 2 oz.
- Sizes: Adjustable
- Color: Taupo and Tan
Leland on Specifications
I remember looking at photos of Zane Grey and
Ernest Hemingway and hoping one day I, too, would become a famous
angler. Well, about as close as I’ll ever get is wearing the style of
hat that they wore, the classic long bill, and now, the Simms Flats
Hat. It’s long been a favorite and still is, now that Simms has taken
it to the next level. The100% Nylon Tactel fabric with Teflon® HT DWR
finish provides a smooth faced, lightweight, water resistant
comfortable wearing hot weather hat that has an UPF 50 sun protection
rating. The flat front design provides a fit that lifts the fabric off
and away from your head, adding to your coolness. The extended bill
provides full facial solar coverage, while its dark underside soaks up
glare. Simms has added a contrasting grosgrain nylon band to give the
Flats Hat an extra touch of styling. At an approximate weight of only 2
ounces, you’ll probably forget it’s on your head.
Leland on Simms Fly Fishing Hats
Fly fishermen look to specialized head wear for two
essential reasons, protection from the sun and heat, or insulation from
the cold when the days grow short. The Simms Sunclava, Solar Sombrero,
Flats Hat, Sunshield Hat and the classic Saltwater Fishing Hat feature
advanced fabrics for the safety of SPF 50 sun protection, advisable in
southern summer conditions and a must for the tropics. In frigid
weather, the Gore-Tex Exstream Hat is the “go-to” cap that provides a
waterproof, windproof, and softly insulated barrier with convenient ear
flaps that can be worn up or down. And, of course, Simms offers a wide
selection of finely crafted baseball-style caps that are the most
popular with fly anglers worldwide.
Leland on Simms Fly Fishing Products
Funny how childhood memories can influence one's life!
Just ask K.C. Walsh of Simms Fishing Products what the underlying theme
to his company and its location, he'll tell you it was his grandfather
taking him fly fishing in
Bozeman, MT. 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 wader. Funny how that wader design
has turned into a company that now manufacturers what is considered by
many the best fishing waders and technical clothing. Funny? Not really.
Just hard work: Welcome to Simms Fishing Products!
At Leland
Fly Fishing Outfitters, we carry and use only the best fly fishing
gear. There is not enough time in our hurried world to worry whether
our chest waders or rain jackets are going to leak. We talk with K.C.
quite frequently and love to listen to his passion for development of
the most useful and high quality fly fishing apparel. Our shop
employees have toured the Simms factory, attended product seminars and
can tell you, K.C. is doing it right.
Simms on Fly Fishing Flats Hat
"Lightweight and cool for comfortable wear in warm-weather fishing." Simms on Simms Products
"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.
Aquatic invasive species, such
as mudsnails, are threatening our resources. One of the primary ways
aquatic nuisance species are spread is by “hitching” a ride on our
clothing, boats and items used in the water.
We must all be
diligent about proper cleaning and care of any equipment or gear that
enters the water, particularly boots and waders. Below are some general
procedures for preventing the transportation of aquatic hitchhikers.
Before
leaving any body of water, it is important to examine all equipment,
boats, trailers, clothing, boots, buckets, etc. and remove all visible
mud, plants, and fish/animals."
- Eliminate water from all equipment before transporting anywhere.
- Clean and dry anything that came in contact with the water.*
- Do not release or put plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water.
*While there are varying solutions for proper and safe
cleaning of equipment to kill aquatic hitchhikers, the following is
recommended and will not harm our waders: Use hot (< 40° C or 104°
F) water to clean your equipment or dip equipment into 100% vinegar (or
soak your gear in a 9 to 1 solution of water and bleach or 409) for 20
minutes.”
To join the fight against invasive aquatic species visit Clean Angling Pledge at http://www.cleanangling.org
For more information on limiting the spread of invasive aquatic species visit Protect Your Waters at http://www.protectyourwaters.net