Founded on the pillars of innovation we strive to build the highest quality products to keep anglers dry, comfortable, and protected from the elements - no matter the conditions.
The company was the brainchild of visionary angler John Simms who saw a need to develop better waders and accessories than what was then available on the market. That quest led to the development of Simms Fishing Products in 1980. During that era, Simms was one of the first companies worldwide to introduce neoprene waders, which provided enhanced warmth and waterproofing gear for serious anglers pushing the limits of their fishing pursuits.
In 1993, current owner, K.C. Walsh, a passionate angler and entrepreneur, acquired the company and relocated it to Bozeman. Under Walsh’s leadership, Simms introduced breathable waders in a trailblazing partnership with W.L. Gore & Associates (makers of GORE-TEX® fabric).
With staunch commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing and business ideals, Simms cemented its Bozeman roots in 2012 with a new 60,000-square-foot facility housing corporate headquarters, warehouses, and its production facility. This expansion provides elbowroom to drive product innovation and solidifies Simms as the sole fishing wader manufacturer in the USA.
Today, Simms continues to take the fishing market by storm with a trained eye on fisheries conservation and inspired product development of the world's premier technical fishing apparel, footwear, and equipment.
Optimized organization for on-water essentials, the new Headwaters Hip Pack divides, conquers, and corrals with a rugged 630-Denier build, a tough compression-molded workstation, convenient net storage, and a comfortable shoulder/neck strap for evenly distributing weight while on the move.
Durable and water resistant 630 Denier High-Density Oxford Nylon fabric with TPU coated frontside and PU coated backside
Coated water-resistant YKK Aquaguard zippers
The main compartment comes with an internal movable divider for customizable organization and storage
Compression-molded workstation with fly patch for easily changing flies on the water
Magnetic closure drop-in pocket behind workstation
The removable water bottle holder gives you a net carry storage option on either side of the pack
Compression straps provide additional security and stabilization and the stowable and adjustable shoulder strap offers additional load distribution
Corded loops on side compression wings offer multiple attachment points
Two zippered pockets on each side of the waist belt for easy access storage