Sage Vantage 4-piece Fly Rod

Sage’s Vantage Series rods make learning to cast easier. Built with knowledge gained through the development of their proprietary G5 Technology, Vantage rods give beginning casters a high level of “line feel,” creating a quicker, more instinctive understanding of when to apply power.

Lighter and slimmer than their predecessors, these rods are made on Bainbridge Island and feature a smooth new medium-fast action for maximum forgiveness and effortless loading. Add great value pricing and getting started is now easier than ever before!

Sage Vantage Features:

• Medium-Fast Action
• Mocha color
• Hard chromed snake guides
• Hard alloy stripping guides
• Freshwater weights: titanium anodized aluminum reel seat with walnut-diamond wood insert, reverse half-wells grip
• Saltwater weights: titanium anodized aluminum reel seat with fighting butt full-wells grip
• Pre-shaped cork handles
• Light brown Cordura rod tube with embroidered Sage & Vantage Logo

Winston VSL 4-piece Fly Rod

The Winston VSL rods aren’t merely a series of lightweight, high line speed graphite rods. They’re an incredible design upgrade at an equally incredible price. For the first time, progressive, fast action rods from Winston are available for just over $300. VSL stands for “very smooth and light.” Utilizing design attributes from our higher end graphite rods, the VSL series provides power and smooth, balanced performance. They feature a beautiful olive gold color with a hint of metallic luster, amber colored wraps and a nickel silver reel seat with wood insert. The gold aluminum rod tube is printed with the Winston name

3-Weight             7’6”        2 9/10 oz              $319.00
                               

4-Weight             8’            3 oz                         $319.00
                                8’6”        3 oz                        $319.00
                                9’            3 1/10 oz              $319.00

5-Weight             7’6”        3 oz                        $319.00
                                8’6”        3 1/10 oz              $319.00
                                9’            3  3/10 oz             $319.00

6-Weight             9’            3 2/5 oz                $319.00

7-Weight             9’            4 ½ oz                    $328.00
                                10’          4 7/10 oz              $328.00

8-Weight             9’            4 1/2 oz                $328.00
                                9’6”        4 7/10 oz              $328.00

9-Weight             9’            4 7/10 oz              $328.00

10-Weight           10’          5 3/10 oz              $328.00

Simms ZipIt Bootie

Designed for the casual flats angler who likes to travel light, wade comfortably yet still be protected from the dangers on the flats, the Simms Zipit Bootie is the perfect shoe.  This boot is made primarily of neoprene with a hard vulcanized rubber upper for great foot and heel protection.  A nylon shank runs the length of the bottom for great puncture protection and the honeycomb outsole lug pattern offers great traction on slippery surfaces and muddy or rocky flats.  This is the most packable and lightest flats boot that Simms offers.

• Multi-layered, vulcanized rubber upper for abrasion resistance & perforated neoprene lining for comfort and drainage
• Gusseted access zipper for easy on/off featuring YKK® plastic rustproof zipper
• Full coverage nylon shank for puncture protection
• Honeycomb outsole lug pattern channels water and creates leading edges for better grip on slippery surfaces and muddy or rocky flats bottoms
• Offered in men’s whole sizes: 7-14
• Imported

If you are looking for a true pant wader that fits like your favorite pair of jeans and is as tough as any wader on the market, look no further than the Simms G3 Guide Pant wader.  Built from the same mold as the Simms G3 Guide wader, the G3 Guide Pant offers Gore-Tex 5 Layer fabric throughout the legs, center seam technology, water-resistant zippered hand pockets, a built-in, adjustable 2″ elastic belt, and a YKK Aquaseal waterproof zipper fly.

• 5-layer and 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric technology
• Patented front and back leg seam construction for enhanced articulation, comfort and durability
• YKK® waterproof zipper fly with snap closure at waistband
• Thermolaminated hand pockets with water resistant zippers – NOT intended for waterproof storage
• Built-in, adjustable 2″ nylon web belt
• Patented built-in Guide Model Gravel Guards
• 4mm, high-density Japanese neoprene stockingfeet
• DEET & saltwater resistant
• Repair kit included
• Available in 14 stock sizes: S, SK, M, MS, MK, ML, L (9-11), LS, LL (9-11), LK, XL, XLK, XLL, XXL
• Every pair manufactured in Bozeman, Montana

Simms RiverTek BOA Boot

You can check out a review of the Streamtread™ sole on our blog at http://theriversedgeflyshop.wordpress.com/ or on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9b07P7PYCc

For those of you who don’t like the feeling of the Sharkskin fly line, but still want the exceptional performance that it provides, Scientific Anglers now supplies a great choice in the Textured fly line series.  The Textured fly lines still have a bit of a rough feel to them but will not burn you hands and although they still make a little noise when shooting line, they are a little quieter than their Sharkskin cousins.  This particular line still offers the ever popular GPX taper which is a little heavier in the front end than a standard line weight providing a line that casts great on todays faster action fly rods.  With the texture on the line, it still outperforms a standard fly line with the way that it shoots line and floats, but it is definately not as agressive as the Sharkskin.

For more information regarding the Scientific Anglers Mastery Series GPX fly line or any other fly line, please contact us at info@theriversedge.com or give us a call at 406-586-5373. We are happy to help with questions.

The folks at the G. Loomis Rod Company call the the NRX Trout Rods “lighter, yet more durable, extremely sensitive, yet stiffer,” and we agree.  By using new technology now available to fly rod manufacturers which includes a new resin technology, G. Loomis has been able to make the NRX Fly Rods very light, up to 20% lighter than previous Loomis rods, sensitive, and very powerful.  With just a few casts of the NRX, you’ll notice it too.  These rods have a medium-fast action feel making them perfect for trout fishing, yet they are extremely powerful and make casting long distances with accuracy feel easy.  With the feel of this rod and the improved durability, who wouldn’t want one!  If you are looking for one trout rod to do it all, consider the G. Loomis NRX Fly Rod series and we think you’ll be very pleased.

The Company Line:

NRX is the culmination of what we have been doing at G.Loomis since day one. We have been continually striving to build the best rod on the planet. Laminates, resin, mandrels, components and the know how you expect from us. These NRX rods look like nothing we have built before. They feel better than anything we have built before. We aren’t talking about a little better here or a little lighter there…

What we are saying so there is no confusion… ” This is the Best Fly Rod Ever Built!” Period!!

9′ 4wt:

An incredible 4-weight rod for fishing larger streams and stillwaters with dry flies, nymphs or small streamers. The 9-foot length, along with the unbelievable light weight gives you casting range and line control that is almost unheard of. It is surprisingly powerful, able to punch out 60′+ casts, it will fish tippets as light as 6X no problem. When you have to do down to whisper-thin tippets to be successful, this rod will handle it and when you want an ultra-light challenge for oversized bluegill or crappie, it makes an excellent choice thanks to that NRX sensitivity!

9′ 5wt:  

When it comes to the best rod for all-around trout fishing, the 9-foot for #5 does it about as good as any rod that we make. When it comes to a feather-light touch and precision casting, this NRX can do everything you’d ask of a fly rod and more. Dry flies, nymphs, streamers, it doesn’t matter – especially with the line-speed you’ll enjoy with the NRX system – it’s the best trout fly rod we’ve ever made!. It features our “progressive power taper” which allows you to make short casts as efficiently and smoothly as long ones and its ability to cast in windy conditions will soon be legendary.

As the trout get bigger, the river wider and the wind stronger, you need a little more power and that’s where this dynamic new 6-weight really shines. It will handle large streamers and big nymphs, no problem. Need to get down with a sink-tip? This is the rod. A good choice for fishing larger flies, like big stonefly nymphs or glo-bugs in Alaska, this rod has the versatility you need. If you’re looking for the absolute best big trout, big fly, long-distance fly rod, look no further. NRX makes it’s insanely light and you’ll be amazed at the power it generates.

Size Large 

Large Simms Women’s Waders

*This recommended size is only a recommendation.  Depending on your fit preference and other factors such as clothing layers, you may also fit into an alternate size wader.  Please take that into consideration when selecting an appropriate size.  If you have further questions regarding fit, please contact us at 406-586-5373 or orders@theriversedge.com.