tibor qc reel

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[ Tibor QC reel ] As a young tool and die apprentice in his native Hungary, the old masters taught Ted “the most beautiful machines have the least moving parts.” This philosophy helps make the Tibor QuickChange™ Series superior to any other quick change reel and spool system on the market. The spool change involves only a single moving part – the stainless steel end cap. There’s nothing to remove: no loose parts, tricky threading or alignments. Changing a spool has never been easier. The Tibor QuickChange Series – simplicity and reliability in a classic new design. $775 usd

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[ Simms g4 pro wader ]
Chasing down big rainbows on New Zealand’s Ruakituri River calls for light tackle and waders that can take a beating. Built for the most demanding angler, this is the G4Z Wader without a zipper…and made in the USA!

5-layer and 3-layer GORE-TEX® fabric technology
Incorporates more 5-layer fabric than any other wader
Adjustable elastic 1.5″ suspender with YKK® non-locking buckles
Zipper hand warmer pockets with quick-drying micro fleece
Flip-out Tippet Tender pocket includes patented build-in retractor
Low profile belt loops accommodate 2″ wading belt
Includes forceps tab and accommodates Simms Super-Fly Patch and Retractor
4mm high-density neoprene stockingfoot with hourglass seam design for more cushion and increased durability
$530 usd

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[ Tom Morgan graphite rod ] Tom says, “Although most of our rods are sold via our catalog or our Internet web site, we have a considerable number of customers, including many from Japan who stop by our shop to cast our rods. Its extremely gratifying to let them cast our rods and to hear their praise for the rod actions. The comments that I hear the most are that the rods feel great, that they are amazingly smooth casting, and that they are sized correctly for the lines they are rated to cast. Our rods are very carefully designed to use a double taper or a long belly weight forward line of the size I recommend. Some of the newer lines are more heavily weighted towards the front portion to accommodate the newer and stiffer graphite rods. Those lines will tend to overload these rods so make sure you are using lines with traditional design. They will not cast, under normal circumstances, a line that is one size heavier.

One aspect of our rod design that makes them different from most other rods currently on the market is the snake guide size. If you compare our rods to others the guides seem small, and you might think, too small to let the line pass through easily. The common misconception is that the bigger the guides the better the line flows through them and the farther you can cast. I have wrapped and cast identical rods with small guides and large guides and found just the opposite to be true. Apparently, the larger guides allow the line to slap around the rod too much and actually reduce the shooting ability of the line. Another aspect often overlooked, particularly on rods like ours with delicate and supple tips, is that the larger guides weight the tip of the rods excessively and entirely destroy their subtle action. Trust me, our guides are of adequate size; the smaller, lighter guides are one of the things that make our rods feel so great.” $1,400 usd

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[ Korkers chrome boot ] Producer says, “Due to high demand, delivery of this product may be delayed.” Sets a new standard for technical fishing wading boots Constructed with sleek yet tough whitewater raft type material and seamless toe guards.
• OmniTrax® 3.0 Interchangeable Sole System adapts your traction to meet the performance needs of each river system
• Low profile Boa® speed lacing system for quick on/off and custom fit; significantly faster than previous system
• Waterproof materials (including sleek synthetic material similar to whitewater rafts) reduce water absorption, thereby reducing overall weight, and dry faster to help prevent the spread of invasive species
• The reduction of stitched seams improves durability and eliminates potential failure points
• Regrind rubber toe cap provides an added layer of durability without adding weight
• Integrated midsole drainage ports allow water to drain quickly keeping boots lighter
• 2 lbs 13 oz
$220 usd –   Includes Kling-On & Studded Kling-On soles.

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[ Patagonia SST wading jacket ] An icon among fishing shells that keeps you dry in wet conditions, our durable and recyclable 100% nylon SST Jacket, with a waterproof/breathable H2No® barrier and a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish, features a host of angler-friendly details. Spend much time in Smithers, Forks or Rio Gallegos and you’ll know: Wherever good fishing and bad weather come together, our venerable SST reigns supreme. Today’s version features our latest advances in shell design and technology, along with a host of new, angler-friendly details. Made from 3-layer recyclable nylon ripstop waterproof/breathable fabric, the SST is durable, extremely light, and better yet, fully recyclable. There’s also an integrated hood with single-pull adjustment and waterproof, corrosion-resistant ririAQUAzip® main and handwarmer pocket zippers. The now-classic large, gusseted chest pockets are waterproof and set high for deep wading. A belt loop on the back allows a wading belt to be worn over the jacket over waders, this combined with the waterproof front zipper results in a near waterproof garment to the neck for greater safety in the event of a spill. Streamlined cuffs lie flat, resist line snagging and seal out water. More details: large back pocket and hidden rod holder. Medium length (2 inches longer than the Deep Wading Jacket).
$449 usd