Leland on Wading Socks

In fly fishing, foot control is vitally important. Ifyour toes are cold you can easily lose contact with the bottom andyou know where that can lead! If you don't have on the right wadingsocks under your for the right occasion the results can be quickly endyour day or even worse . . . Whether it is the potential of frostbite fromthe cold or toe slicing from coral you need the right wading sock for the right occasion. Be it liner socks to wick moisture, wet wading socks or the warmth of thick socks, we have weeded through the collection of socks that are out there and narrowed it down to select few that we know works. We know they work because these are what we wear when we go fly fishing.

Wearing the right apparel while you're out on the water can make the difference between a good day and a bad day. By wearing the proper clothes and you can concentrate on fishing, not the cold, wind, rain or sun!! At Leland, we know how important selecting the right apparel can be, we have fished all overthe world and in almost all weather conditions. Our advice: buy theright clothes before you go on that trip, have it when you need it!Fly fishing clothes are designed to make your overall experience notonly more comfortable but safer as well. Whether you're going to Belize, British Columbia, or your local river bring the right gear.Your fishing experience will be more enjoyable!

Leland on Simms Fishing Products

It’s funny how childhood memories can influenceone's life! Just ask K.C. Walsh of Simms Fishing Products about theunderlying theme of his company and its location. He'll tell you it wasbecause his grandfather took him fly fishing in Bozeman, MT as a youngman. Funny how what started as a desire by K.C. to work in the flyfishing industry, turned into the design of the world's best fishingwaders. Funny how that vision of wader design transformed a companyinto one that now manufacturers what is considered by many to be thefinest collection of fly fishing –outdoor wear in the entire industry.Funny? Not really. Just great concepts and a lot of hard work: Welcometo Simms Fishing Products! 

At Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters,we carry and use only the best fly fishing gear. There’s not enoughtime in our hurried world to worry about whether our chest waders orrain jackets are going to leak. We talk with K.C. quite frequently andlove to listen about his passion for developing the most useful andhighest quality fly fishing gear. We at Leland have toured the Simmsfactory, attended their numerous product seminars, and vigorously usedand field tested their equipment and we can tell you flat out; K.C. isdoing it right!

Simms on Simms

"Why do professional guides choose Simms? Because we take pride inwhat we make, and products have been designed to go the distance. Ourin-house design team has a combined 50 years of experience in makingdurable technical outerwear. We work closely with top materialsuppliers from around the globe, and continually test both our new andold products in the lab and out in the field to make sure we meet orexceed your expectations. 

Nothing pleases us more than to seeour products, like those on the guides featured in out catalog and onour 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 incrediblyclear days, the rush of a crisp morning on a British Columbia riverwhen the steelies are running, these are the memories that keep ustying through the dark winter months, and always find us plotting ournext angling season or weekend. 

At Simms, we never forget thatthe goal of every committed angler is to stay on the water as long andhas often as possible-regardless of the weather. That’s why we neverstop looking for new ways to keep you dry and comfortable. Whetheryou’re waist deep in a drizzling snow on the Missouri or scouting theKeys in the sweltering heat of a June afternoon. 

For 2007,we’re delighted to present the new zippered G4 Guide wader, the mosttechnical wader we’ve ever created. We’re also proud to introduce thetwo most competitive waders under two hundred dollars, the firstGORE-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 theresponsibility of everyone who enjoys angling to help protect andenhance our fresh and saltwater fisheries. After all, what greaterinheritance would we leave future generations? 

Supportinglocal, regional, and national conservation organizations is certainlyan important role that angles can play in caring for our fishingresources. However, one area of vital concern, and one that all anglerscan easily help do something about, is the spread of aquatic invasivespecies. These “hitchhikers”, including New Zealand mud snails, Didymoand whirling disease are having an enormous effect on rivers across theUnited States and are directly linked to reduced trout populations.Unfortunately, anglers are part of the problem, given that invasivespecies are spread by “hitchhiking” on waders, wading boots, driftboats, 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, andboat trailers- in clean freshwater upon leaving a water source. Nevertravel 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.