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Leland on the Simms Headwaters Sling Pack
The Simms Headwaters Sling Pack is a straight-forward, streamlined tackle pack for organizing all the flies, tools, leaders and tippet you need for a day of fly fishing, with a little room for something extra. Sling this trim pack over your shoulder or around your waist and go launch some bombs – the Headwaters Sling Pack might be the perfect bag for a day of steelheading, or any time you’re using two-handers. Imagine an October afternoon on the Bulkley, with the foliage nearing its peak…
Specifications:
- 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon shell with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish
- Utilizes ballistic fabric to offer extra abrasion resistance in high-wear areas
- Light grey interior lining for better visibility
- Velcro® interior dividers can be configured to accommodate fly boxes
- Dual front pockets hold leader, tippet and other necessary supplies
- Retractor docking station
- Adjustable belt allows user to wear the Headwaters Sling around waist or over shoulder for easy sling convenience
- Sling strap connects to D-rings for sling action
- 8 Liters, 462 cubic inches, 11"x7"x6"
Leland on Specifications
Built of burly 1680 Denier Ballistic nylon, the Headwaters Sling Pack is made for the long haul. While not waterproof, the fabric has a durable water repellent (DWR) finish. Translation: try not to dunk it, and don’t take it out in a deluge, but rain showers are no problem. Carrying methods are adaptable: the Sling Pack can be worn over your shoulder, as a waist pack, or with both schemes in combination. As to the pack’s insides, configuration is flexible thanks to removable Velcro dividers. Two outer flip down pockets are perfect for items you want quick access to – fly boxes, tippet, flask, what have you.
Leland on the Simms Headwaters Packs
The new Simms Headwaters Packs were designed by Simms’ own Mark Terwilliger, formerly of backpack manufacturer Dana Design, and they offer a host of new options for efficient gear management on the water. Coming off the success of the dry bag-style Dry Creek line, Simms approached the design of a more versatile line of packs with a full head of steam. The Headwaters backpacks feature rain flies and stowable rod-carrying options, and the waist and chest tackle packs have multiple, well-thought-out ways for organizing all you need to fish effectively. Throughout the line, great attention has been placed on maintaining a no frills aesthetic – as a result, needless bells and whistles that snag line or fly are nowhere to be found. These designs are both smart and handsome: an understated dark brown is complemented by a trim of well-loved Simms orange. The unobtrusive look is a nod to tradition, for sure, but it stays true to the technical aesthetic for which Simms has become known. The Leland Team was blown away by the Headwaters Packs at the Industry Show in September, and we think they could be the hottest new products from Simms for 2009!
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 Simms 2009 Packs
Wherever you are and whatever you are fishing for, Simms’ 2009 line of packs and bags provides an integrated solution for carrying crucial gear. The Headwaters and Dry Creek lines seamlessly interface providing the angler with specialized needs on the water and trail. For the hike in to a remote river or lake, the new Headwaters Backpack and Day Pack are more than up to the task for large loads. Simply attach the Headwaters Chest Pack or the Dry Creek Chest packs to the outside of these larger packs and you have ample storage for all of your on-the-water needs. The Dry Creek bags are durable enough to go from the bag check to the boat floor without any reshuffling of gear. The need for an additional bag is gone – unless you plan to bring home souvenirs. Simplicity speed, convenience and capacity. The Simms pack and bag systems provide it all.
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.
