Simms Headwaters
Fly Fishing for Women – A Sport Gaining in Popularity
Although women have fly fished for nearly as long as men have, women’s sly fishing has recently become a very popular activity and sport for women. The relaxation and challenge of fly fishing, as well as the tranquillity of the great outdoors appeal to both men and women, and more women are flocking to this exciting sport day-by-day.
A lot of clubs and organizations exist around the world today for women who are into fly fishing. One such organization is International Women Fly Fishers, an international non-profit organization which brings women interested in fly fishing together from all over the world, and also have a directory of women’s fly fishing in the United States and from around the world.
Fly Fishing Gear for Women
Men and women are not created equal in body shape. Women would have had to purchase fly fishing gear tailor-made for men in the past, but this is no longer the case today. There has been a huge improvement in the fly fishing gear available for women in recent times. The big fly fishing manufacturers have started to realise that women are an increasingly growing segment of the fly fishing market, and have started making equipment specific for women. Whether a woman is looking to buy freshwater fly fishing gear, or saltwater fly fishing equipment, there is now equipment specifically available.
Fly fishing rods are available made specifically for women – these rods are designed to be lightweight, and contain smaller grips ideally suited for women. Special fly fishing waders designed to fit the shape of a woman’s body are also now available, as well as women’s wading boots. Fly fishing manufacturers now make fly fishing chest packs and vests tailor-made for women anglers.
Sage, makers of some of the finest fly rods in the fly fishing industry (such as the excellent Sage Smallmouth fly fishing rod), now make a fly fishing rod tailor made for women, the Sage Z-Axis Small Grip Fly Rod. Winston also make the Winston Joan Wulff Fly Rod, which is another high quality rod. These rods suit women anglers because they have smaller grips, and are designed to be light.
Simms have now launched waders that are specifically shaped to fit women, the Simms Women’s Headwater Waders. These stockingfoot waders are excellent quality, and are made from 3-layer Gore-Tex material. Simms also make wading boots specifically designed for women, the Simms Women’s Headwaters Boot, which are narrower than equivalent men’s wading boot, are lightweight, and are ideally suited for women.
SIMMS Headwaters Packs – Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters
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Simms Headwaters Travel Organizer Keep your passport, itinerary and other travel essentials in a convenient and secure organizer… |
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Simms Dry Creek Rolltop Backpack $149.95 Just toss the super tough 1,365 cubic inch pack into the boat and forget about it. Well placed access points make it simple to find your gear, and easily add-on the Dry Creek and Headwaters packs when needed…. |
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Headwaters Double Rod Tube 4 Piece $89.95 Same rod tube as the single, but offered for double reel-on/rod storage. Save time and protect your investments…. |
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Simms Headwaters Tech Pack Coal $89.99 A versatile cargo system integrating a small day-pack with a chest pack. Both packs can be used separately as well as connected… |
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Simms Headwaters Stockingfoot Waders One of the best values in waders anywhere, our lightest, most breathable, Bozeman-made GORE TEX waders allow you to forget about what youre wearing and keep your eye on the caddis…. |