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New in the Shop: Simms Apparel & Sun Gear

The Patient Angler
New in the Shop: Simms Apparel & Sun Gear

Fresh Simms apparel is on the floor—jackets, hoodies, sun hoodies, and hats built for long days on the water and real Central Oregon sun.

We've refreshed our apparel wall with a strong run of Simms gear—the kind of stuff you reach for before waders, not after. If you've been fishing in a faded hoodie and a hat that's seen too many seasons, this is a good time to upgrade. Sun protection, wind and rain shells, and comfortable layers are all in the mix, and there's plenty to try on in the shop.

Simms apparel on display at The Patient Angler

Simms Sun Hoodies Central Oregon anglers know the sun doesn't clock out at noon. Simms sun hoodies are built for exactly that: lightweight coverage for your arms, neck, and head without feeling like you're wearing a furnace. They're a smart base layer for summer float days, spring hatches when you're standing in glare, or any trip where you want serious sun protection and breathability in one piece. We've got a good selection of sun hoodies in different colors and styles—worth comparing fits if you like a slimmer cut vs. a little more room for layering.

Simms sun hoodies for on-water sun protection

Simms Logo Hoody & Simms Rogue Hoody Not every fishing day needs technical rain gear. Sometimes you want a comfortable hoody for the drive, the tying bench, or an evening session when the temperature drops. The Simms Logo Hoody is an easy everyday piece with classic Simms branding. The Simms Rogue Hoody steps it up as a fishing-minded hoody—still casual, but cut and built with anglers in mind. Pair either with a sun hoodie underneath when mornings are cool and afternoons turn bright.

Simms Logo Hoody and Rogue Hoody

Simms Vapor Elite Jacket When the forecast says wind, drizzle, or a fast-moving front—and you're still going fishing—the Simms Vapor Elite Jacket is the kind of shell you want in the truck. It's a lightweight, packable rain jacket aimed at staying comfortable when weather shifts on the river. Think of it as insurance for those days when "partly cloudy" turns into something you didn't plan for.

Simms Vapor Elite Jacket

Simms Guide Classic Jacket The Guide Classic Jacket carries that time-tested guide-jacket feel: durable, practical, and built for long days in variable conditions. If you like a more traditional fishing jacket profile—with room for layers and gear you actually use on the water—this one belongs on your short list. Try it on over a sun hoodie in the shop and see how your whole on-water system comes together.

Simms Guide Classic Jacket

Simms Hats We've also stocked Simms hats—simple, but they matter. A good brim cuts glare off the water, keeps sun off your face and neck, and finishes the kit whether you're nymphing a riffle or rowing a drift. Grab one to match your sun hoodie setup or as a quick upgrade before a trip.

Simms hats and headwear at the shop

Why It Matters Rod, reel, and flies get most of the attention, but what you wear often decides whether you stay out another hour or bail early. Sun hoodies reduce repeated exposure on bright water. A proper shell keeps you fishing when weather turns. Hoodies and hats round out a system that works from the parking lot to the last cast.

Simms sun hoodies and apparel at the shop

Stop by and try it on Sizing and fit vary by style—we'd rather have you try jackets and hoodies in person than guess online. Tell us how you fish (bank, boat, long walks, summer vs. shoulder season) and we'll point you toward the right Simms pieces. New Simms apparel is in the shop now, including sun hoodies, the Vapor Elite and Guide Classic jackets, Logo and Rogue hoodies, and hats.

Get started today.

Planning a long day on the Deschutes or stocking up before summer? Stop by the shop to try on Simms jackets and sun hoodies—we'll help you build a layering system that works from the boat, the bank, or the trail.

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