Simms Fishing
Simms is a fishing company.
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.
Simms Carbon Fiber Retractor
$ 19.95
Designed to keep fishing tools close at hand, the Carbon Fiber Retractor allows quick access to nippers and hemostats with a unique puncture-free attachment method.
- New & improved carbon fiber retractor tube with stainless steel pen clip attachment
- Polyethene cord offers extension and retraction for quick tool access
- Pen clip style attachment offers puncture free compatibility with a wide range of Simms packs, bags and apparel
ITEM #: PG-13469
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Simms Freestone Nipper
$ 24.95
Designed to cut miles worth of line and tippet, the Freestone® Nipper is engineered to endure, with a powerful jaw architecture for sharp, consistent on-the-water performance.
- Durable injection-molded nylon and stainless steel blade for clean line cutting.
- No-spring construction guarantees season-after-season of line cutting performance.
- Built-in lanyard attachment point.
- Not designed to cut braided line.
- Made in the USA.
MATERIAL: Injection molded nylon body; Stainless steel cutting blade.
Simms Guide Nipper
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The Simms next-generation Guide Nipper combine aerospace-grade aluminum architecture with surgically-sharp jaws for ideal performance with light to heavy mono or fluoro leaders and tippets. Details include 6061-T6 machined aluminum arms and riveted, stainless-steel cutters.
- 6061-T6 machined aluminum arms
- 17-4 H900 stainless steel jaws hardened to Rockwell C 44
- Type II anodized & laser etched
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Riveted jaws, replaceable when necessary through Simms Repair Center. Click here to start your nipper blade replacement.
ITEM #: PG-11650
Simms RETRACTOR®
$ 14.95
DESCRIPTION
Dig less, fish more, and keep imperative tools primed for action via Simms’ new and improved injection molded Retractor®. Attachment stems from a stainless steel pin that’s compatible with all Simms waders and packs, while the rugged PE coil extends the reach of your nippers, pliers, and tippet spools to about two feet.
FEATURES
- New & improved Injection molded retractor tube with stainless steel pin attachment
- Male cap locks into female funnel to keep your tools in place
- PE coil extends 2 feet
- Clips into Simms Waders & Packs
Simms Solarflex™ Glove
$ 29.95
DESCRIPTION
UPF50 STRENGTH FOR HARD-WORKING, LONG-CASTING, LINE-STRIPPING HANDS
Simms’ SolarFlex™ SunGloves shield hands from a blasting sun with UPF50 stretch fabric in a nimble half-finger design. Lightweight, grip ready gloves feature extended coverage on index and middle fingers for stripping durability, while extended cuffs shutter wrists and come equipped with pairing snaps for easy storage. Now available in Fractal Camo colorway.
FEATURES
- Lightweight, UPF50 sun glove with improved coverage & fit
- Synthetic overlay on the index finger for stripping durability
- Half finger style with extended coverage on index/middle fingers, long length to cover the wrists & pairing snaps for storage
FABRIC TECH: Solarflex™ UPF50 stretch fabric
APPROX. WEIGHT: 10 oz
GLOVE SIZE CHART
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MEN'S SIZES |
WIDTH* |
LENGTH* |
|---|---|---|
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S |
7.5" - 8" |
6.75" - 7.25" |
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M |
8" - 8.5" |
7.25" - 7.75" |
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L |
8.75" - 9.25" |
7.75" - 8.25" |
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XL |
9.5" - 10" |
8.25" - 9" |
* These are body measurements
TECHNOLOGIES
At Simms, sun protection is a critical component of our sportswear offering. Through a combination of fabric construction, design and finish, we offer a wide range of clothing that features a minimum UPF of 30 (very good) up to UPF of 50 (excellent). UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and indicates how much of the sun's UV radiation is absorbed. A fabric with a rating of 50 will allow only 1/50th of the sun's UV rays to pass through. This means the fabric will reduce your skin's UV radiation exposure significantly. All of our UPF finishes last the life of the garment, an industry standard of 30 washings.
Simms Tippet Caddy
$ 19.95
Designed to keep tippet close-at-hand, the Tippet Caddy offers modular attachment and quick adjustment for headache-free rigging.
- No-frills design accommodates up to 6 spools of tippet from most manufacturers
- Quick-attach carabiner system allows for attachment to a variety of platforms - ideal for wader straps, wading belts, MOLLE webbing or HexGrid
- Adjustable length via cord lock assembly and bungee cord
- Plastic sleeve allows the tippet to spin freely no matter where the Caddy is attached
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Simms Wading Staff Retractor
$ 24.95
DESCRIPTION
Stay connected Keep your wading staff secure and at the ready, with this bomber retractor built with a braided Spectra cable. Featuring an ample three feet of reach, Retractors conveniently connect to both wading staff straps and sheaths.
FEATURES
- Braided Spectra cable is extremely strong
- Extends up to 3 feet
- Connects to both Wading Staff strap and sheath
- Fits both Simms Wading Staff models
APPROX. WEIGHT:: 1.6 oz
DIMENSIONS:: 4.5” x 2”
SIZE:: ONE SIZE
