Fly fishing waders can be one of the most daunting purchases for any angler. They’re not just about comfort—they... The post ...

Tips and an update on water conditions in the Adirondacks as trout fishing season kicks off April 1 in New York state.

My first pair of wading boots lasted me over five years. When I hung them up for good, the re-glued soles were falling off again. But I was a broke college grad who thought money could be better spent ...

OROVILLE — Clad in camo waders and a Filson fly-fishing cap, Dennis Baxter spent an early March afternoon fishing for steelhead in the Feather River near downtown Oroville. He describes his style as ...

Among the obvious necessities for fly fishing — a rod, reel and fly — the next items of importance often include some type of garment to aid in wade fishing. The most common example: chest-high waders ...

Fishing waders are indispensable gear for any angler who’s not climbing into a boat or fishing off of a dock. They get you into water you couldn’t reach from shore, or with hip waders. They keep you ...

The first time I wandered into a fly shop on my own, I had no idea where to begin. I had been fly fishing before, but always on a boat and with the help of a partner or friends. Being alone—and ...

Soon after opening his fly shop in Colorado in 1983, John Flick started stocking Simms Fishing Products. The brand was only a few years old, but its chest waders were already synonymous with quality.

A busy river access point provides an excellent vantage to survey the vast variety of ways fly fishers manage their gear while wading. There’s old-school vests with wear points on the creases and mini ...

Fly fishing in cold weather can be brutal. When your fly line is freezing in the rod guides and you’re trying to tie a size 24 midge onto 5x tippet with hands that lost feeling an hour ago, it’s ...