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Vanquish Spey Reel
All great salmon/steelhead reels incorporate waterproof drag systems. Waterworks/Lamson has been perfecting waterproof drag systems over the past ten years. You probably remember our report on testing the V12 Vanquish Reel while fishing the Sea of Cortez last summer: Insider Newsletter 07/12/09. Now the V10 is also available. Our test model V10LT has been loaded with a Rio AFS shooting head Spey line and 200-yards of #50 TUF Line XP backing. It will make a perfect companion reel for our Sage 7126-4 TCX (featured a  week ago).
Vanquish: the ultimate blue water weapon
may also be the ultimate Spey Reel!
Waterworks says, "As the name implies, we created the Vanquish reel with just one thing in mind -- total victory."
Vanquish: the ultimate blue water weapon!
This is a big game reel...built to subdue fish that weigh over 200-pounds, yet weighs only 10-oz.
If it can vanquish such monsters, it will have little trouble with salmon and steelhead.		  
"V" is vor victory!
Thes reels are ultra-large arbor design and super-strong, yet very lightweight. Vanquish is clean with no projections or sharp corners to get line wrapped around or irritate your skin.
Model Diameter Width Weight Line Weight Capacity
V8 LT 4.1" 1.5" 7.2 oz. WF8 220 yds #20
V10 LT 4.5" 1.5" 8.2 oz. WF10 220 yds #30
V10 4.5" 1.5" 8.7 oz. WF10 220 yds #30
V12 LT 4.7" 1.5" 10 oz. WF12 175 yds #30
V12 4.7" 1.5" 10.7 oz. WF12 325 yds #30

Choose winding hand.
Item Description Size Price To Top
VANQ-8LT-R Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Reel V8LT $799 -->SALE ENDED
VANQ-8LT-S Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Spool V8LT $359 -->SALE ENDED
VANQ-10L-R Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Reel V10LT $849 -->SALE ENDED
VANQ-10L-S Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Spool V10LT $379 -->SALE ENDED
VANQ-10-R Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Reel V10 $849 -->SALE ENDED
VANQ-10-S Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Spool V10 $379 -->SALE ENDED
VANQ-12L-R Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Reel V12LT $899 -->SALE ENDED
VANQ-12L-S Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Spool V12LT $399 -->SALE ENDED
VANQ-12-R Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Reel V12 $899 -->SALE ENDED
VANQ-12-S Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Spool V12 $399 -->SALE ENDED

Two Day Summer Steelhead Fly Fishing School, October 17-18, 2009

I will be glad to net your fish... Photo by: Dean Finnerty

Take a jet boat ride on the Deschutes River with: 
 Mark Bachmann
This crash course in summer steelhead fishing will cover a lot of water
and fishing knowledge in two days. We will be camped on premium steelhead water.
Summer Steelhead will bite any time of day on the Deschutes River, 
however odds go way up during the low light hours of morning and evening.  
That is why we are starting early and are staying late.  
I want to give you maximum advantage 
by having as many fish hooked during these classes as possible.  
Nothing teaches you more about fishing than being where 
fish are being hooked and landed.
Emphasis will be on floating line fishing, 
but will also cover sinking tip fishing during mid-day periods. 
Emphasis will be on two-hand fly rod casting and fishing.
Learn how to locate steelhead water and how to approach it. 
Watch an expert guide as he fishes and discloses the secrets
 and proven methods that put fish on the beach.  
Get a lot of hands on help so that you too can be productive.
Save yourself five years of experimenting on your own. 
Bring your own waders & rain gear.  Dress for cold mornings & evenings.
Bring your own tackle.
Price includes Deschutes Boaters Pass.
Meet at Mack's Canyon at 8:00am arrive back at 5:30pm.
 How to get to Mack's Canyon
4 students per class only!
Dinner and brunch will be served. 
Be sure to bring a sleeping bag, change of clothes & camp shoes.
Tents, cots with pads and full accommodations will be provided.
First come, first served.
Item Description Price To Top
ST-BACH-1017-18 2-day steelhead class with Mark Bachmann, Stay overnight and fish both days October 17-18, cost $695 per student $695
per student

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More New Summer Steelhead Flies
Remember, he/she who dies with the largest fly collection wins.
Bennett's Halo Grand Rhonde River Rat
Bennett's Last Light Green Butt Purple
Marcy Stone with a Deschutes Steelhead
Bennett's Halo
This is a great late season fly for all rivers that Steelhead swim in. When Steelhead have been in the river for awhile and start acting Trouty put on something buggy. 

Bennett's Halo
Item Description Size Price To Top
ST006-03 Bennett's Halo 3 3 for $6.75 -->SALE ENDED
ST006-05 Bennett's Halo 5 3 for $6.75 -->SALE ENDED
Bennett's Last Light
The name of this fly says it all. Early in the morning or late in the evening this purple fly has a great silhouette.

Bennett's Last Light
Item Description Size Price To Top
ST006PR-03 Bennett's Last Light 3 3 for $6.75 -->SALE ENDED
ST006PR-05 Bennett's Last Light 5 3 for $6.75 -->SALE ENDED
Grand Rhonde River Rat
Just because this fly says Grande Rhonde River doesn't mean that it only works there. This fly has two wings and creates a larger silhouette. Try this fly when white river is acting up or fish it on a sink tip mid day.

Grand Rhonde River Rat
Item Description Size Price To Top
ST053-03 Grand Rhonde River Rat 3 3 for $6.75 -->SALE ENDED
ST053-05 Grand Rhonde River Rat 5 3 for $6.75 -->SALE ENDED
Low Water Green Butt Purple
This fly is dressed very sparsely. If you get a grab but the fish doesn't commit don't be afraid to change flies. This fly in the smaller size 7 is a great comeback fly.

Low Water Green Butt
Item Description Size Price To Top
ST130PR-05 Low Water Green Butt Purple 5 3 for $6.75 -->SALE ENDED
ST130PR-07 Low Water Green Butt Purple 7 3 for $6.75 -->SALE ENDED
Under Wader Wear
Change is happening Fall is here. The Earth is cooling and so is the water. You comfort depends on what you wear under your waders. If you fish in the fall you have probably noticed that the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. The way you dress will make or break your fishing experience. It's better to be overdressed then underdressed. Remember if you have too much on you can always take it off.
Fall Is Here. Temperatures Are Dropping, Dress For Success
Guide Top Guide Fleece Pant
WaderWick™ Simms Socks
Bottom, Black Crew Top, Black
WaderWick™ Fleece  
Pants, Black Zip Top, Black  

We used to think that all fleece under-garments were created equal.  That is until a trip down the Missouri River in late October.  My cheap fleece didn't get the job done, and I was shivering all day.  That evening we stopped at the local fly shop to find another layer to put on.  What they had was Simms WaderWick™ Fleece.  I thought wow, 50-bucks, but bought a top.  The next two days on the river were much more comfortable, even though the air and

water temperatures never changed. We learned a valuable lesson about fleece.   WaderWick™ Fleece is worth the extra money when the weather is cold.  It wears well and looks good.  Regular WaderWick™ is for moderate temperature conditions or for an extra layer under the fleece layer for when the conditions are extremely cold.
Simms WaderWick Bottom, Black
WaderWick™ Underwear utilizes an advanced fabric technology that provides excellent wicking and lifetime odor control for maximum performance.
  • VisaEndurance ® 2-way stretch fabric
  • Silver-based fabric with anti-microbial finish offers lifetime odor control
  • Perspiration-activated to release extra protection and wicks away moisture from the skin
  • Soil release discharges stubborn stains and odors without pretreatments
  • Fabric retains it's original weight, body and shape
  • Perfect for hot weather and cool water
  • Imported

Size Chart
Color: Black


Item Description Size Price To Top
LWB1081130 Simms Men's WaderWick Bottom, Black M $29.95

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LWB1081140 Simms Men's WaderWick Bottom, Black L $29.95

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LWB1081150 Simms Men's WaderWick Bottom, Black XL $29.95

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LWB1081160 Simms Men's WaderWick Bottom, Black XXL $29.95

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Simms WaderWick Crew Top
Stay dry and warm in all weather with this comfortable next-to-skin baselayer. A very technical top for a really great price.
  • Featuring VisaEndurance® fabric finish that lasts the life of the garment
  • VisaEndurance® finish is the finest anti-odor and wicking technology available for use in baselayer products
  • A silver-based fabric treatment, VisaEndurance® is perspiration activated, releasing extra odor protection when you need it
  • Quick-drying, resists shrinking and fading
  • 2-way stretch knit fabric offers terrific breathability and mobility
  • Mini-mock crew style offers more protection than standard crew
  • Features straight hem with slight drop tail

Size Chart
Color: Black


Item Description Size Price To Top
LWC1081130 Simms WaderWick Crew Top, Black M $29.95

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LWC1081140 Simms WaderWick Crew Top, Black L $29.95

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LWC1081150 Simms WaderWick Crew Top, Black XL $29.95

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LWC1081160 Simms WaderWick Crew Top, Black XXL $29.95

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Simms WaderWick Fleece Pant, Black
The WaderWick™ Fleece Pants from Simms provide extra warmth for colder fishing days - at a fantastic price.
  • 2-way 200 series stretch fleece offers excellent warmth, breathability and mobility
  • Exceptionally soft microfleece
  • High-performance wicking construction to pull moisture away from the body quickly
  • Adjustable drawcord waist
  • Side-seam pockets
  • Self-fabric ankle cuffs

Size Chart
Color: Black
 
Item Description Size Price To Top
LMB1081120 Simms WaderWick Fleece Pant, Black S $49.95 -->SALE ENDED
LMB1081130 Simms WaderWick Fleece Pant, Black M $49.95 -->SALE ENDED
LMB1081140 Simms WaderWick Fleece Pant, Black L $49.95 -->SALE ENDED
LMB1081150 Simms WaderWick Fleece Pant, Black XL $49.95 -->SALE ENDED
LMB1081160 Simms WaderWick Fleece Pant, Black XXL $49.95 -->SALE ENDED
Simms WaderWick Fleece Zip Top
The WaderWick™ Fleece Zip Top from Simms provide extra warmth for colder fishing days - at a fantastic price.
  • 2-way 200 series stretch fleece offers excellent warmth, breathability and mobility
  • Exceptionally soft microfleece
  • High-performance wicking construction to pull moisture away from the body quickly
  • 12" zip neck offers convenient internal climate control
  • Self-fabric cuffs

Size Chart
Color: Black

 
Item Description Size Price To Top
LMT1081120 Simms WaderWick Fleece Zip Top, Black S $49.95 -->SALE ENDED
LMT1081130 Simms WaderWick Fleece Zip Top, Black M $49.95 -->SALE ENDED
LMT1081140 Simms WaderWick Fleece Zip Top, Black L $49.95 -->SALE ENDED
LMT1081150 Simms WaderWick Fleece Zip Top, Black XL $49.95 -->SALE ENDED
LMT1081160 Simms WaderWick Fleece Zip Top, Black XXL $49.95 -->SALE ENDED

Simms Guide Top
Exceptionally warm, comfortable fleece - a great compliment to our Guide Fleece Pant and an excellent choice for cold weather fishing.

  • 4-way fleece offers excellent warmth, breathability and mobility
  • Smooth nylon exterior for durability and style
  • Lofty velour interior is soft and warm with lifetime wicking performance
  • 1/2 Zip front and 1 zippered chest pocket
  • Drop tail and folded-edge, stitched hem

Item Description Size Price To Top
LGT10803520 Simms Guide Top, Color Coal and Black Small $99.95 -->SALE ENDED
LGT10803530 Simms Guide Top, Color Coal and Black Medium $99.95 -->SALE ENDED
LGT10803540 Simms Guide Top, Color Coal and Black Large $99.95 -->SALE ENDED
LGT10803550 Simms Guide Top, Color Coal and Black X-Large $99.95 -->SALE ENDED
LGT10803560 Simms Guide Top, Color Coal and Black XX-Large $99.95 -->SALE ENDED

Guide Fleece Pant
Exceptionally warm, comfortable fleece-ideal for wearing under our waders in the coldest conditions.
  • 2-way stretch 300 series fleece offers excellent warmth, breathability and mobility
  • Smooth nylon exterior for durability and style
  • Lofty velour interior is soft and warm with lifetime wicking performance
  • Zippered fly
  • Adjustable drawcord waistband
  • 1 zippered back pocket
  • Side-seam pockets
  • Self-fabric ankle cuffs
 

Item Description Size Price To Top
LSP1086420 Guide Fleece Pant, Color Coal Small $99.95 -->SALE ENDED
LSP1086430 Guide Fleece Pant, Color Coal Medium $99.95 -->SALE ENDED
LSP1086440 Guide Fleece Pant, Color Coal Large $99.95 -->SALE ENDED
LSP1086450 Guide Fleece Pant, Color Coal X-Large $99.95 -->SALE ENDED
LSP1086460 Guide Fleece Pant, Color Coal XX-Large $99.95 -->SALE ENDED

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