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 →

…If I could honestly find anything wrong with the Riprap, I’d tell you, but so far I haven’t. I think Simms has hit it out of the park on this one, and finally convinced me that sandals are a thing of the past for wading. Continue reading →

Snake River Proper With the wide variety of fly fishing opportunities in the Jackson Hole area there is a time and a place for just about any type of rod/reel combination from 7-weight on down to 0-weights. On the Snake River proper however, much of the time many of the lighter weight rods and lines will be of limited usefulness. For the Snake River we recommend 5-weight and 6-weight rod/reel/lines for the vast amount of situations you’ll run into. If your skill level falls in the novice to intermediate range and you could only have one rod to fish, go … Continue reading →

In short, be prepared for anything in the northern Rockies. Never assume that conditions won’t change. Beautiful mornings can lead to frigid, rain swept afternoons, and vice versa. We’ve seen it snow 12″ in Yellowstone on the Fourth of July weekend! Proper preparation means you can continue to enjoy our amazing fishing opportunities without running for cover, on the border of hypothermia, or nursing a crippling sunburn through the rest of your vacation. It’s a basic rule of being outdoors – plan ahead and you can continue to enjoy your time outside, no matter what happens. The first important thing … Continue reading →