I thought I’d give some feedback on some of the newer fly fishing gear for 2008. This review is based on Shop Employee and Owner experience and evaluation along with Customer feedback from product use. Here you go:
Simms Rivershed and all Simms Wading Boots – The new Rivershed Wading Boot is absoulutely the best wading boots I’ve ever worn … period. Great comfort, great fit, not too difficult to get on and off and the studded Aquastealth sole gives great traction in all conditions. The entire new line of Simms Wading Boots is a big hit this year with across-the-board improvements.
Scientific Anglers Sharkskin Fly Lines – Haven’t fished one yet but it casts great. A bit “noisy” but most Customers don’t condsider that an issue. Feedback from about 20 Customers who have fished these lines is VERY positive, sighting floatability, ease of line pick-up and shootability as the most positive attributes.
Sage Smallmouth Rods – Selling these like crazy and it’s nowhere near Smallmouth season here yet. Just cast one and you’ll be hooked. One of our Customers used one for Stripers already and was extremely impressed. Being a very experienced Susquehanna River Smallmouth and Striper Fisherman, I’m very excited to get mine out there as soon as possible. Simply a very “fun” rod and priced way too low for what you get!
All Simms Goretex Waders – Dependable, comfortable and great sizing options as usual. Big Sellers this year are the G3 Guide with new Gore Pro fabric, the new Rivershed and Rivertek waders. Simms is simply the best wader available.
Sage ZXL and Z Axis Fly Rods – The Z Axis continues to be a strong seller, maybe the best “fast” rod available and the slightly softer action ZXL is a great rod for presentation and an extremely smooth feel.
Sage FLi and Launch Outfits – The best mid priced Outfits available. Dollar for dollar, you can match these rod/reel/line Outfits against any others out there. Sales are strong with great Customer feedback.
Bauer Rogue Fly Reels – I think this is one of the best Fly Reels available. Light, smooth, dependable, attractive, a great drag system and made in the USA. Bauer has a reputation for great quality and dependability. I don’t think we have ever sent a reel back to Bauer because of a defect or manufacturing problem.
Thanks for checking out A.A. Outfitters. Let us know if we can help. Call 800-443-8119.
Gene Ercolani – Owner A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop
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