Matt Potter

From awakening to backcountry showers within a one-man tent to the carwash effects of class IV rapids, the unrelenting wet calls for a packable pant that delivers dryness on multiple levels. Enter Simms’ Hyalite Rain Shell, with a ripstop waterproof-breathable construction and two-way side-leg zippers that minimize corrosion, while boosting ventilation. Additional pant features include a belt-looped adjustable elastic waist...

The Nomad Boat Net is the largest composite net in the world. We designed the Nomad Boat Net to handle the needs of anglers who are catching (and releasing) very large fish. We've landed 25lb carp, huge rainbows, and bone fish in the net during testing. Like other Nomad nets they are comprised of a mixture of carbon fiber and...

Denver, Colo. (July 21, 2014) – Fishpond, inc, is excited to unveil its new 2015 product line-up, including the introduction of CYCLEPOND™ fabric made from recycled commercial fishing nets throughout many more of the brand’s line of luggage, gear bags, packs and more. Sourced from fishing nets used to for ocean fishing, fishpond’s CYCLEPOND fabric delivers bomber, long lasting performance...

That's right Fishpond and Chaco got together and produced some SWEET new sandals and flips.  Here at the shop we sport sandals 8-9 months out of the year LOL. So we are more than a little excited to see these puppies hit the floor.  These are 2015 product and we should be seeing them in early November of this year...

Description When rainfall powerwashes the Pacific Northwest, find returns of ocean-bright steelhead and seek fortress-like shelter in Simms’ new Slick Jacket. Propelled by GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric, with stretch, the Slick flows with your body for superior mobility, while the ultraclean outside-in design delivers snag-free performance from hood to bottom hem. Features include ample storage via large integrated chest pockets...

Crank on the oars, pole into a head-on wind toward tails at 11, and give your hands hope against harmful UV rays with Simms’ guide-approved gloves. Solarflex™ Guide Gloves feature plush UPF50 stretch fabric on the back of the hand, full-coverage cuffs, and water-resistant goat leather palms. Added material bolsters protection in the index and middle fingers, while pairing snaps...

Our favorite thing to say about this bag is that it's "often copied, but never duplicated." But we keep that to ourselves, because the Cloudburst Gear Bag has gunwale hooks (the competition is always flipping their boats), an integrated waterproof cover (it is always raining on the competition's side of town), and our signature waterproof molded bottom (the competition is...

One of our most popular packs, for a number of good reasons. The Blue River Chest/Lumbar pack is a great alternative to a vest, with the versatility to be worn as a lumbar, chest or sling pack. Regardless of how you wear it, everything you need on the water is right at your disposal, and out of the way when...

Little brother to the Westwater Guide, the Lumbar Pack is fishpond's answer to all those folks wanting big features in a size suited for a day on the bonefish flats or just an afternoon jaunt to a spring creek when the clouds are coming in. Water resistant, it keeps your flies and accessories dry, and with comfortable lumbar support the...

I want to go fishing! Too far to drive. How about Near Creek? Let's roll! No need to pack every fly box and accessory you have, and that is what the Westwater Chest Pack is all about. Protect a fly box, some accessories - and don't forget your camera - for those quick, but always enjoyable jaunts to the stream...