Simms

Wading Staff

Good quality overall

I bought this because of an upcoming trip to the Driftless region of WI, which has some steep banks to traverse. I've been stubbornly resisting the need for one of these for years, but accepted the fact that I need one after absolutely destroying my knee while wading in the Bighorn River in MT. Now that I have a knee replacement, this is a tool I can no longer deny the usefulness of. Really solid construction, and it feels like it'll hold up well. It is easy to collapse and easy to assemble. I really like the formed shell pouch, but would like to see it accommodate a 2" wader belt with loops for wearing horizontally across my back. That's not a complaint, just an improvement I'd like to see. I do not care for the cord lanyard that connects it to the zinger....It will get snagged and tangled, and seems like an afterthought on an otherwise well-designed product. The positives definitely outweigh the negatives!!

Women dimensions needed

I think it’s amazingly made very sturdy. I wish it was adjustable for my height. I’m 5’2” and the height of the handle is awkward. When I fish and am standing in the river I need to leave it extended and it’s very hard to manage. Yesterday the fly line got tangled in the staff while I was trying to land a fish. I think a women’s version would be grand!

Solid Product with Design in Mind

Solid product. Here is my review https://youtu.be/AY0qYYSfP5g?si=86aJYlwvXJ2Yxjej

GOOD STAFF FOR LOW TO MODERATE WATER.

This is a great wading staff. Wish it were maybe another 1/4 inch in diameter, otherwise pretty stable.

Good but could use improvements

The idea of a staff in the river is good but you have to plan to leave it extended as it's a 2 handed job to put it away. Also wish they had two different lengths. I'm short and this is overkill length for me.

Support

I have not had a chance to use it yet. Therapy older I get I find the more I need support crossing a river. I replaced the tip with the rubber one. Very good quality Looking forward to getting it wet.

ESSENTIAL FOR STREAM FISHERMEN

Great product ... its my third Simms wading staff. One bent after falling on it crossing a river in Montana and another snapped in two after a bad fall negotiating high spring water in Colorado. I would NEVER BE ON A STREAM WITHOUT THIS PRODUCT. It has saved me too many times to count. Over the last 60 years years I used a lot of different wading staffs and this is the best. One thing I don't care for is the way they have integrated the holster and the retractable leash. I would much rather have two separate components - I never bother using the holster. I sling it over my right shoulder when not in use.

Did I mention how tough this product is?

Simple design, easy to use, & very tough. It keeps my 6’3 250# frame out of the rivers.

worth the money!

I never thought I would ever "need" a wading staff or even consider using one before my friend convinced me to get one. Now it's definitely something I always have with me now on anytime I'm on the water, my only regret was not buying one sooner.

With such high water flows in Utah right now haven’t been able to use it yet. Upon inspection at delivery the construction, feel, ease of putting together and strength of materials put it in the win column for me. Tried other ones (cheaper) and ideas with no satisfaction. Spend the extra money and be happier. Also at my age it’s a lot more about safety than the extra cost. Fish hard. Fish well. Enjoy life.