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 →

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

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 →

…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 →

Sage Fly Rods — The Industry Leader Exclusive Interview by High Country Flies In the Spring of 2003 High Country Flies co-owner Howard Cole conducted this exclusive interview with Marc Bale, VP of Sales & Marketing for Sage. In an effort to give our (and Sage’s) customers a different perspective and possibly better understanding of our sport, Marc provides an insiders look into the leading fly rod manufacturer and the fly fishing industry in general. HCF: Could you give a brief history of the company, as in what year, how, and by whom Sage was founded? MB: Sage was founded … Continue reading →

Umpqua Feather Merchants — Changing The Way We Fish Exclusive Interview by High Country Flies In the early 70′s Umpqua Feather Merchants revolutionized the way business was done in the fly fishing industry, particularly in regard to the most indispensable piece of equipment used by every fly fisher…their flies! Few anglers today are aware of the impact Umpqua Feather Merchants has had on their enjoyment of the sport of fly fishing. This exclusive interview with Jim Watson – Quality Control Manger for Umpqua Feather Merchants – was conducted by our own Howard Cole. Jim’s wealth of knowledge gives us a … Continue reading →