RiverTek™ 2 Boa® Boot. Winner of the prize for New Product at the 2014 IFTD Show, the RiverTek™ 2 Boa® Boot is available in both Vibram® and felt outsoles. The long-awaited revamp of the Freestone® Boot — a best seller — is also available in the two boot outsoles. For the warmer climates, Simms introduces 3 new styles of flips with the Bone Flip, Strip Flip and Atoll Flip.
The Women’s line of fishing gear receives it largest introduction of new products ever. The award-winning Women’s Solarflex™ Artist Series Crewneck features UPF 30 protection and the art of renowned fishing artist Andrea Larko. Seven other sportswear styles round out new women’s apparel for 2015. In footwear, the award-winning Women’s Vapor Boot joins the Simms lineup along with the new Women’s Atoll Flip.
Keeping anglers’ gear completely dry is going to a next level for 2015 with the introduction of the Dry Creek™ Z Backpack, Hip Pack and Duffel. Made of highly abrasion- and puncture-resistant 840D TPU fabric, the new line feature TIZIP® zipper closures for complete waterproofness. These packs and bag are perfect for the traveling angler and anglers trying to keep precious gear protected from the elements.
Innovative storage solutions extends further in the Bags category with two new additions to the Headwaters™ collection. The new Headwaters™ Gear Bag provides wet and dry storage compartments and ample apparel storage while the new Headwaters™ Tackle Bag is the perfect bag to keep your tackle organized and easily accessible.
“Across the board, our Product Team put in a tremendous effort for the new Spring 2015 line of gear,” says Brandan Hill, Senior Director of Product. “The reception from our specialty retailers has been tremendous and we are excited for anglers worldwide to see the new gear for themselves.”
“Our Product Team continually pushes themselves to connect anglers with their best days on the water. The Spring 2015 collection is a testament to that dedication,” says K.C. Walsh, Simms President.
The Spring 2015 line is now available at retailers across North America and online at SimmsFishing.com. A second launch of apparel lands in February 2015 with more wader and sportswear introductions.
About Simms Fishing Products: Established in 1980, Montana-based Simms is the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear and technical fishing apparel and accessories. Simms’ new 80,000 square foot facility in Bozeman is the country’s only manufacturing facility for fishing waders. The full line of Simms gear is available at specialty and large format retailers across North America as well as www.simmsfishing.com. For more information on Simms, please visit www.simmsfishing.com. Media contact is Rich Hohne (406-922-1243 or rhohne@simmsfishing.com).