For coldweather fishing, I don’t think there is a better, more versatile glove on the market than the Simms Foldover mitt. Lightweight, DWR-finish soft-shell with a Windstopper® lining means these mitts are warm without unnecessary bulk. You can fold the mitt back and tuck it under the cuff when you need finger dexterity, and there is even a built-in pocket for heater packs – a smart little detail. These babies are absolutely essential for steelhead chasing, and the other thing I love about them is that they are versatile enough to use for lots of other coldweather pursuits. Available right now … Continue reading →

Flat Creek is opening up August 1st. Time to get your gear together… Continue reading →

The Simms “Paclite” Jacket is the “do it all” rain jacket/ wind breaker… Continue reading →

Nothing kills a great day of fishing like getting cooked until you feel like an overdone ham halfway through the day. What’s particularly silly about letting this happen is that it’s entirely avoidable with a little preparation and the right gear. Continue reading →

This is an incredibly versatile piece that is great for everything from a day on the on the driftboat to a hike in the mountains… Continue reading →

The Scott A4 has quickly become a favorite for us at HCF.  If you are looking for a well-built rod that is about as versatile as you can get, the A4 might just be the rod for you. The A4 is a faster rod with a mid-to-tip flex, which I have found ideal for fishing our area, whether its out of a boat or from the shore.  We feel this rod is so versatile that we decided to outfit all of our guides solely with A4 rods this season. Not only is it a great rod for trout fishing, it … Continue reading →

  In a marketing world where the dominant paradigm says that everything needs to be re-invented every season or two, the venerable Simms Guide jacket continues to set the benchmark for “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Built to last, devoid of unnecessary bells and whistles, and extensively tested in just about every corner of the globe where water falls from the sky, the Simms Guide Jacket is truly a piece of essential equipment if you’re a year-round angler. Particular things we really like: – This jacket sees a lot of use in the fall, when wet weather arrives. … Continue reading →

When most anglers think of a quick and convenient place to put their flies while they’re in a driftboat, a big piece of simple foam glued to the rower’s bench is the usual standard. Leave it to the folks at Cliff Outdoors to kick this idea to the curb and come up with something way better – the Float Patch. The Float Patch offers 3 options for holding various flies in one package; 1) Much like their Bugger Barn, and a number of other Cliff fly boxes, their trademark blue foam has slits that allow you to back the fly … Continue reading →

  High Country Flies has been providing dip tanks for treating wading gear for many years now, and to toot our own horn a bit, have even received special recognition from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for doing so. We use a simple bleach solution in these tanks, which has been proven to effectively treat wading gear from transmitting Aquatic Invasive Species (ANS) such as Didymo, Whirling Disease and mud snails. The water in these tanks gets changed regularly throughout the season. Keep in mind that the solution we use works even if the water looks dirty – it’s … Continue reading →

The Bugger Barn has been around for a few seasons now, which has given us plenty of time to beat the heck out of it… Continue reading →