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Korkers_new site

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:27:00 +0000

The guys over at Korkers are really turning it up a notch. Check out the new site. I was lucky enough to make it onto the opening page as an angler.

My good friend Corey Kruitbosh captured this great image on out trip to Arizona…and wallah, he produced another winner that landed him up font and center……But what else would we except form CK anyhow. ; )

Corey’s photography can been seen here –>http://western-fly-fishing.info/wordpress/

If you didn’t already know, Korkers is producing some great new innovative products. 2010 is no exception.

The new rubber called Kling-On is out. Its sticky as hell. The toe and heel have a different density than the middle of the sole. It’s a perfect match for use and abuse.

They also have a new Boot out, called the Predator. It’s a fixed sole boot with your choice of felt or their new Kling-On rubber. I’ve been fortune enough to test these boots with the new rubber. I’ve beat them up all over gnarly terrain and have walked some serious miles throughout the West. It was an honor to provide feedback, while abusing the prototype process. I must say, I’m very pleased with the end results.

If you haven’t tried them yet, go check out the Predator at your local shop, you’ll see.

What’s On Your Back? …William Joseph_"Exodus"

admin — Sun, 24 May 2009 19:57:00 +0000

What’s on Your Back?

Product review –> William Joseph “EXODUS” backpack

I’m a gear junkie, always have been always will be I guess. More often not a good portion of my week is spent with a pack on. Be it snow or fishing, there is always something to lug around and I always have something that I want changed.

Fishing packs have always bothered me. Most are just a school pack with a logo slapped on. Very few could actually carry weight properly. I’m not sure why but maybe it’s due to the lack of overall use of a pack. With drift boats and easily accessed water, with close parking, maybe people just don’t use them. I might be just one of the few that expects more from what is always claimed as a “fishing designed pack”. I always think who the hell designed this? Perhaps that fly-fishing just isn’t core enough; the people that surround it will accept any fancy logo no matter the quality and intention of the company. With so many poor products out there trying to make a buck of the masses, anglers should be more aware and only support the core. By keeping companies responsible for their lack of integrity, maybe a better product will be made and we will all be happier on the water. We have so many other things to worry about on the water, like what fly, where the fish are biting, why do I keep hanging up in the trees…. worrying about gear falling apart or the uncomfortable thing digging in your back, due lack of thought, shouldn’t ever be on our minds.

Over time, thought trail and error you find what suites you, or better yet what doesn’t suite you. I don’t think I have ever found THE perfect pack, it just doesn’t exist. But for my personal taste, I have narrowed it down to needs instead of wants….suspension system and weight.

William Joseph Exodus pack–> http://www.williamjosephfishing.net/

Exodus Backpack (average daily use)

 Days on water – 200+

 Contents – 10-30+ pounds: Camera, battery’s, lenses, raincoat, 4-8 boxes, reel + spool(s), TP, Cigs, Red Bulls (2-4), extra leaders, lunch, 2x powerbar, headlamp,etc, etc

Overall - The suspension system is by far an asset and makes this product stand out among fishing packs. It is the sole reason I own this product. The overall shape is very sleek and light. The shoulder straps are slim and fit very well. The waist belt accommodates the (potential) weight this pack can carry; very rare with fishing packs. For 2009 other companies are following, not leading. By altering the pack to more of a user friendly layout, it will still stand at the top for years to come. Sometimes I wish the backpack was larger and other times smaller, BUT it’s a good medium sized pack suited for a long day in burly terrain. I never leave home without this pack, its goes everywhere I do.

Korkers – Torrent Wet Wading Shoe

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:59:00 +0000

Korkers – Torrent Shoe

The Torrent combines the breathability and the lightweight comfort of a sandal with the support of an athletic shoe. With a closed toe and protective heel counter the Torrent is built for action. Sporting quick drying Dri-lex tm breathable air mesh, the torrent excels on trails and in water, and everywhere in between. Regardless of the activity, the torrent will keep your feet feeling cool and fresh all day, despite warm temperatures.

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Nick@Korkers was kind enough to send a pair of Torrents to me last week …. Thanks! I was stoked to finally start “wet-wading” this summer, well see what happens. It’s been unbelievably hot and hiking in waders = not fun! The first trip I got a good idea of what kind of overall set-up I want…. A burly hike over yak hill in the morning heat led me to a beautiful stream with big ol’ Cicadas. (trip report coming soon) From there is was through trial and error that I began to dial in my wet-wading set up.

My gear so far consisted of a pair of Korkers Torrent’s, a pair of quick dry pants and a calf-high pair of SmartWool socks. In no time the pocket knife was out and I cut the sock down to a comfortable ankle high temperature. I found out the lack of elasticity on socks is not a good thing, so I tried bare foot. Well thats not really smart move with a brand new shiny pair of shoes but I had to know. The end result after 3 days and 12+ miles is that these are really comfy, a pair of light weight ankle socks (not cut) is a must and a pair of quick dry convertible pants sweetens the deal. The only thing right now that I do not like, is the fact that I didn’t do this earlier!

The shoe has a built in “cuff” which fits around your ankle. Its accommodated with a strap to tighten when desired. I really like this feature. The cuff is awesome, its non-restrictive, the height and stitching caused me no irritation and it keeps sticks and rocks from finding a way in. The strap is ideal for water walking, its snug enough to keep sand and smaller objects from making it past the initial barrier of the cuff, yet its not a nuisance. I also liked this feature for when I was hiking up and down sand/gravel trails… a bit of added protection from unwanted freeloaders. All good things. There are no laces, instead there is a bungle style lace system. One pull and it tightens…easy and simple….So far so good.

I will be updating the progress in a month or two.