TR AC H I N OT U S FA LCAT U S
WESTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN
THE GEAR
HARDY PERFECT REEL // The name
says it all. First made in Alnwick,
England in 1891, the Hardy
Perfect is crafted from top-quality
aluminum and uses ffteen stainless
steel ball bearings and time-tested
check systems to give silky control.
Available in three sizes. Starting at
$895 • FLY.HARDYFISHING.COM
PATAGONIA ROCK GRIP WADING
BOOTS WITH ALUMINUM BAR //
These comfortable wading boots
stick like glue to even the slickest of
rocks. The aluminum bars on the
soles cut through slime and won't
hold moisture like felt. Plus they're
easier on boat surfaces than studded
boots. $199 • PATAGONIA.COM
PERMIT
FISH
Catching these fsh
is like solving a puzzle.
PRYOR CUSTOM FLY RODS //
Zachary Pryor is a small custom
rod builder, and he intends to
stay that way. Pryor believes rods
should be built from the ground
up, component by component with
the individual fsherman in mind.
Pryor's bamboo rods are works
of art and fully customizable with
options such as stabilized wood
grips, engraved seat caps, and inlaid
24k gold components. CALL FOR PRICE •
PRYORCUSTOMFLYRODS.COM
SIMMS G4Z STOCKINGFOOT WADERS
// These waders feature a new
5-layer GORE-TEX Pro Shell
fabric that enhances breathability by
25 percent. The lined hand warmer
pockets provide room for heater
packs, and the YKK waterproof
center-front zipper allows for quick
relief and additional ventilation. $800
• SIMMSFISHING.COM
Summer 2013
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MICROLEGS PROVIDE
ADDED MOVEMENT
A G R E AT F LY F O R
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