“Today’s market roundup — we put it together to make you drool with envy… We took advantage of the traffic jams (and the weather) on the rivers at the start of the season to go browsing the web, and elsewhere, to daydream over gear we’d love to have with us or that we think is worth recommending to you!”
Fishpond Nomad Yampa Net – Brown Trout. Because when you go through all that effort to catch a beautiful fish, it would be a shame to lose it when it’s so close! And it’s all about netting it without causing stress or exhaustion, and releasing it back into the water unharmed! On top of that, this net is stunning — its handle is camo painting, and it’s the perfect size for our rivers! 140$
Nitecore NU25 MCT 400 Lumens Headlamp. It’s recognized as the most powerful, the lightest (especially if you go for the ultra-lightweight headband option), and the most affordable in its category — in short, it offers the best value for your money! No batteries needed: it recharges via a USB-C port (the same as your phone…). And who hasn’t needed a headlamp when heading back from the river, or simply to make life easier once darkness falls — to dig around in the trunk, watch where you’re stepping, but above all to keep your hands free and avoid draining your phone battery! You can order it with your eyes closed (hahaha) and it won’t break the bank: 37$ or 40$ depending on the headband.
Odlo Merino Wool 200 Technical Tights (available in several colors): For us, this is THE essential base layer — the tight. Pull them on before stepping into your waders, and you’ll be so comfortable you won’t want to take them off! The beauty of Merino is that it’s natural wool, and 200 refers to the weight: 200g per m², which makes it perfect for the season when water temperatures are mild — and most importantly: you won’t smell like an old fox who just crawled out of his den! If you want something warmer: it’s over here. Anyway, if you want something lighter, or just the top, or a whole range of gear that’ll make you forget it can get freezing cold or scorching hot, head over to Odlo — they know what they’re talking about (great for skiing too, buddy, or hiking, pal). 100$
Sweatshirt Hoody House Fly. Perfect for Après-Fishing (same as Après-Ski) you are going to put it on and it’ll be really hard to take it off it’s so comfortable, warm and cool looking! Just support that awesome local flyshop from NY, you’ll wear it with pride! Comes in different colours. C’mon, treat yourself! 80$
UAG Pathfinder Case – Topo – For your beloved phone (available for iPhone and others) that you want to seriously protect, here’s a case we’re really fond of (also available in other colors), featuring a topographic contour line design on a green background. It’s a bit like having a portable bunker for your phone — and trust us, you’ll feel so much more at ease! Of course the case is MagSafe, so it sticks like a leech, and your phone is supposedly protected if it drops from 5 meters up… Do we need to present Urban Armor Gear? 80$
Timex – Capstone 39mm Silicone Strap Watch. No need to have a 2,000$ watch weighing a ton around your wrist — here at Mouching, we’re all about gear that’s solid, lightweight, and won’t cost you an arm and a leg! And that’s exactly where the Timex Capstone steps up to the plate! Light, understated, tough, and modern yet classic at the same time — the strap is silicone (green or black, your choice), it’s water-resistant to 50m so you can head out fishing without a second thought, it’s electroluminescent so you can read the time at night, it’ll even tell you what day it is! 130$. Go for it!