Perfect timing! At least for those still fishing the late season, or already plotting next year.
Swiftcurrent Wading Jacket, new color. This one needs no introduction. It’s easily one of the best fishing jackets on the market. What we love: how it handles the wet stuff. The hood is properly enveloping without ever getting in the way. It’s long enough that it’s not a “wading jacket,” so you can wear it around town. The two chest pockets are deep enough to hold fly boxes. The zippered hand-warmer pockets on the sides are soft as butter and right where your hands naturally land. And the cuffs? Bone dry! Thanks to the waterproof band you can cinch to fit, your arms stay dry even with your hands in the water. And the jacket itself? Cinch it however you like! What else… Oh yeah, there’s an inside pocket where you can stash your phone, your keys, a photo of us… And best of all, it’s built from 4 layers made from recycled fishing nets! If you still don’t catch any fish with all that going for you, well, just get comfortable on the riverbank and appreciate how lucky you are to be surrounded by all this nature. There’s a women’s version too, of course. We’re not animals! $499 Comes in 2 other colors, but this is the one we love!
Guidewater Roll-Top Pack 41L – Are you heading out for a good long while, or did you draw the short straw and end up hauling everybody’s gear? Whatever, if you need a truly waterproof pack that gives you peace of mind because it closes with a roll-top instead of a zipper, like in the old days, and THAT we know keeps the water out! So it’s waterproof, it’s big (41L, enough to haul bivouac gear, especially if all your buddies bring one too), and super comfortable with its padded back and highly adjustable carry system! You can slip a net into the waist belt, and the MOLLE-style attachments let you pimp it out however you like! But the real bonus is the rod holder and the bottle holder, which are going to make your life a whole lot easier! You can also strap a 3-liter Swiftpack on the front using the shoulder straps. Off you go, little pack mule, hit the trail dry and light-headed! $289 Comes in two colors and 3 sizes (for the belt and shoulder straps).
Guidewater Waterproof Backpack 25L – A more versatile model than the last one, but it’ll still let you carry EVERYTHING you need for your day (fleece, puffy, stove, grub, and more…). 25 liters is plenty, because you can clip on whatever you want thanks to all the MOLLE-style attachments. They’re everywhere: on the pack, on the shoulder straps, on the belt. Bottom line, you’re ready for anything! We love the built-in rod holder and especially the padded back that makes it so comfortable! Comes in two colors. $349
Guidewater Waterproof Switch Pack 12L – We looooove this pack. It’s perfect for a no-fuss day on the water: you throw in the essentials, and 12L is plenty. You can wear it as a hip pack around your waist or slung across your body, and it’s comfortable either way, depending on what you need. The many MOLLE-style attachments let you customize it however you like. We appreciate the zippered pocket in the shoulder strap, the padded back, and the rod holder. The zippers are waterproof, as long as you close them properly! $259 Comes in two colors.
Nano Puff Packable Insulated Hoody – Want to beat the cold even when your puffy gets wet? Then the Nano Puff is what you need! Take it everywhere, it’s your best friend. Its secret: it’s not down, it’s PrimaLoft, which keeps you just as warm, weighs less, and couldn’t care less about getting wet! We’ll tell you again and again: the Nano Puff is your best friend! Plus it packs down into its own inside pocket. And the two zippered pockets are warm and comfortable. We like the hoody version (the one with the hood) because sometimes the cold is a real pain when it gets down your neck or in your ears! It comes in 6 colors and costs $299! Oh, and I almost forgot: you can cinch the cuffs, and the waist too, but in different ways!
Heavyweight Merino, Wool Blend knee sock -When you’re fishing, the worst thing is the cold, and the worst kind of cold is cold feet! Your day is toast if that happens, so the answer is to protect yourself as much as you can, so you never have to leave the river before your last cast! Just like the foam at the knees of your waders cushions you when you kneel and also shields your knee joints from the cold, these socks have a job of their own: keeping you warm so you can fish longer than everyone else and give yourself the best shot at catching fish! These merino socks are real little radiators that keep your tootsies toasty, and that’s priceless. Well, okay, not quite: $45! Comes in four different colors.
