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columBia henry’s fork
Wading BooTs
simms rivershed
$100 // www.columbia.com
Wading JackeT
wading boots are another crossover item from
$280 // www.simmsfishing.com fishing to kayaking. i’ve used them for years
Kayak angling is as upfront hybrid as a
with both my drysuit and my waders. The
sport can get. Fishermen bring their bag
Henry’s Fork wading Boots give you everything
of tricks, as do kayakers. Apparel more
you need: good traction, foot support, light
than anything is the biggest crossover
weight, quick water dispersion and drying, a
between the two. From the fishermen
snug ankle gusset and rustproof hardware
comes the wading jacket. Cut shorter
(which you’ll still want to rinse if you’re fishing
than a raincoat or paddle jacket, with
in the salt).—Rob Lyon
room for fly boxes and tippet and
Pro: Much better than tight, ugly, slippery
sporting a hood and cuffs as good as on
rubber booties paddlers wear.
a dedicated paddling coat, this Simms
Con: Overkill in hot weather.
jacket is a fine example. its short cut is
comfortable in the saddle and a shock
cord hem snugs tight against the torso.
The rivershed is the best of both worlds,
Gore-Tex Paclite in the body and Gore-Tex
Performance Shell on the shoulders.—Rob Lyon
Pro: Not cut so short that you’ll look like the geek in town.
Con: In cold, rough water you may want the latex cuffs of a paddling top instead.
columBia copper creek
Waders
$199 // www.columbia.com
while kayakers sport wetsuits or drysuits, fishermen
bring waders. A good choice for most kayak angling,
they keep you warm and dry on that SoT, are much
eX officio amphi
easier to get in and out of than a drysuit, can roll down
converTiBle panTs
and clip off when the tan needs a touch-up, and with
and reef runner liTe shirT
$70 pants, $65 shirt // www.exofficio.com
a waist belt that doubles as a back support, provide a
measure of security for quick immersion. we tested
while there is plenty of apparel designed
several pairs of these on a 10-mile hike carrying our
specifically for fishing and kayaking, there
boats and they vented moisture as well as waders
are some good alternatives ideal for people
of twice the price. They also have a lot of premium
who do both. enter Amphi Pants, ex officio’s
features for a $200 wader, like five-layer body material
ultimate amphibious adventure pants. Made
and seven-layer knees and butt, water-resistant
of a lightweight nylon material that feels more
pocket zips, reinforced crotch seams and neo booties
like cotton, they are wrinkle- and stain-resistant
with built-in gravel guard.—Rob Lyon
and quick-drying and include a zippered security
Pro: Excellent value.
pocket on the left thigh and an attachment loop in the front right pocket.
Available as pants, shorts or convertibles, they also look great off the
Con: Inferior to a drysuit in big water.
water and are perfect for travel. Coordinate with the reef runner Lite
nylon shirt with two zip pockets and venting mesh sides.—Greg Bowdish
Pro: Dry quickly, breathe well and take abuse.
Con: Integrated fishnet skivvies in the pants, easy to remedy with
scissors if you prefer commando.
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amenities of a fishing vest and breathable PFd made for paddling in hot Calcutta is unique in that it’s a universal fit for
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incorporates extrasport’s retroGlide climates. Contoured foam reduces the adults of all proportions—ideal for growing
system of over-the-shoulder straps body-to-PFd contact by young anglers or as a loaner
for a perfect fit. The 70 percent while venting PFd for guests. Five
mesh lower back and ports and a mesh back pockets, pliers holder, pin-
sides keep it cool. increase airflow. on-retractor holder, lash
Pro: Venting for hot
tab, d-rings front and back
Pro: The same custom fit
weather and high and a hook-resistant shell.
system as Extrasport’s top
back for SOTs.
Pro: Unbeatable value
touring PFDs. Con: Fewer pockets and one-size-
Con: High-riding chest pockets
than dedicated fits-all.
are a bit bulky.
fishing PFDs.
Con: Fit requires
more fiddling
with straps
than a sized PFD.
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KayaK angler summer/fall 2008
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