April Vokey started guiding steelhead anglers on British Columbia's rivers in her early twenties and quickly became recognized for her casting ability and river knowledge. She founded Anchored Outdoors as a platform for fly fishing education and launched the Anchored Podcast, which has grown into one of the most listened-to shows in the fly fishing world, featuring long-form interviews with guides, scientists, rod builders, and conservationists. Vokey now splits her time between BC and New Zealand, fishing for trout, steelhead, and saltwater species, and her content reflects that range. Her steelhead spey casting in particular has drawn attention, and she has been featured in fly fishing films and publications worldwide.
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Four-piece, 13'6" 8wt two-handed Spey rod built with KonneticHD Technology, producing a fast-action blank with high torsional stability and efficient load carry through Scandi, Skagit, and traditional lines. Handcrafted on Bainbridge Island, Washington, targeting steelhead in large Pacific Northwest rivers and Atlantic salmon water. Superseded by the SPEY R8 and SONIC Spey series.
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Simms
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Stockingfoot chest wader with a 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell upper and 4-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell lower for added durability on sections most exposed to rocks and current. Compression-molded stockingfeet for close boot fit, built-in 2mm gravel guards, and air-mesh suspender system. Includes zippered micro-fleece-lined hand-warmer pocket. Manufactured in the US as Simms' flagship performance wader.
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Compact shooting head in the 23-25 foot range, available in grain weights from 400 gr to 750 gr in 25-grain increments, for spey and switch rod fishing with large flies and heavy sink tips. Built on RIO's ultra-low-stretch ConnectCore for sensitivity and coated with SlickCast for durability. The taper transfers energy efficiently to the tip for high line speed and tight loops even with bulky patterns. All weights are floating heads paired with a separate running line.
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Simms' entry-level wading boot on a dual-density EVA midsole with a synthetic scratch-leather upper that sheds water. Rubber outsole compatible with Simms Hardbite Star Cleats, Hardbite Studs, and Alumibite cleats for added traction. Toe and heel reinforcements add durability, with a partial neoprene lining for comfort. Available in men's and women's cuts.
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Hatch
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Large-arbor reel for 7-9wt lines, measuring 4" diameter, 1.125" wide, and weighing 8.4 oz, built from Type II anodized aluminum and assembled in Southern California. Sealed multi-disc drag system with Teflon lip seals and calibrated bearings produces a linear drag curve with minimal startup inertia. The Finatic Gen 2 series has been discontinued and replaced by the Hatch Iconic line.
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