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Our Fall Product Re-stock Was Delayed (timing update & discount offer)

Our fall product re-stock was delayed due to a component shortage

You may have noticed that many (if not all sizes) of our core waders and jackets are out of stock.

We’re sorry if we don’t have your size available right now. The zippers we use for the pockets on our waders and jackets were delayed in arrival to our manufacturing facility, which severely delayed the timeline for our fall restock. 

We’re expecting our Primo Zip and S14 waders to be re-stocked fully in early to mid December, with the updated SEEKR wading pants and jackets coming about 3-4 weeks later (mid January). 

Discount Offers

Be sure to sign-up for a re-stock alert to lock in your discount!

If you sign up for a re-stock alert now, we’ll email you with details on how to redeem the discount once your size is available to order.  We’re planning to start pre-ordering 2-3 weeks before new stock is ready to ship, and we will email everyone on the re-stock lists when that happens.

Primo Zip Wader: $50 Off – Receive a Re-stock Alert & Discount

S14 Wader : $30 Off – Receive a Re-stock Alert & Discount

Primo Wading Pant: $40 Off – Receive a Re-stock Alert & Discount

Primo Black Jacket (New): $40 Off – Receive a Re-stock Alert & Discount

Seekr (New) Wading Pants: $40 Off – Receive a Re-stock Alert & Discount

Simply click the link next to the product you’re interested in above, enter your email, and we will email when the item is available for purchase with a discount code.  

Please note this offer excludes price matching on closeout items in the Outlet. Closeout items in the outlet are discounted heavily as they are outgoing items being replaced with an updated product. This applies to the Seekr wading pants and Primo Jackets, as there will be new updated versions replacing the closeout items.

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Fall Wade Season Is Coming

Summer isn’t over yet, but the seasons are changing. Cooler mornings, shorter days, and the return of steady rain mean fall and winter fishing are right around the corner. Before the weather turns, now is the time to make sure your waders and outerwear are ready for the months ahead.

A little preparation now can save you from discovering a problem when you’re standing knee-deep in cold water.

Fall is Coming

Get Your Waders Ready

If your waders have been sitting in the closet all summer, give them a quick inspection before their first big fall outing. Check the booties, straps and zippers, and give your waders and zippers a good cleaning to remove dirt, oils, and other buildup from the previous season. Clean out your pockets to start the new season fresh.

Read Wader Care Articles →

It’s also a good time to refresh the water-repellent finish on your waders. Proper cleaning and reproofing can help maintain the performance of the fabric and keep water beading on the surface like it should.

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Gear Up for Cold, Wet Days

Fall and winter fishing are all about managing the elements. Your waders provide the first line of defense against cold water and rain, but the right layers make the rest of the day a whole lot more comfortable.

A waterproof, breathable rain jacket adds another layer of protection when the forecast turns ugly, while a warm puffy jacket provides insulation when temperatures drop. Layer them together and you have a system that can handle everything from crisp fall mornings to cold, wet winter days.

The goal isn’t to stay inside when the weather gets bad. It’s to have gear that lets you stay out there anyway.

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Don’t Wait for the First Downpour

The best time to find out your gear needs attention is before you’re standing in the river. Take a few minutes now to inspect, clean, and refresh your waders, then make sure your jackets and insulating layers are ready to go.

Fall fishing is coming. Get your gear ready and make the most of it.

Summer Wading Essentials: Stay Cool. Stay Protected. Keep Fishing.

Summer fishing hits different — long days, low water, warm weather, and more time chasing fish in places you’ve been waiting all year to explore. But the right gear can be the difference between an epic day on the river and a day spent battling the elements.

A good summer setup starts with protection. UPF sun hoodies and fishing hats help keep the sun off when you’re putting in miles, while lightweight waders, wet wading socks, and dependable footwear keep you comfortable when the trail leads you into colder water and tougher terrain.

Whether you’re wet wading your favorite local creek or heading deep into the backcountry, having gear built for warm-weather adventures means less time worrying about the conditions and more time doing what you came for — chasing fish.

Gear up, get outside, and make the most of every summer session.

lightweight summer fishing apparel

Spring Called. Your Gear Isn’t Ready.

Longer days. Warmer temps. Fish getting ready to be caught.

Time to shake the dust off and make sure your kit isn’t the weak link.

Here’s your quick pre-season tune-up 👇

1. Clean First. Always.

Before you do anything else, give your gear a proper wash. Grime, fish slime, and last season’s “character” will kill performance if you let it hang around.

👉 Use something made for technical gear like Gear Aid Revivex Pro Cleaner and start fresh.

2. Bring Back the Bead Up (DWR Refresh)

If your waders are soaking up water instead of shedding it, you’re officially in “wetting out” territory—and nobody likes that. A fresh DWR treatment keeps your gear breathing and you feeling less like a boiled potato.

👉 Hit your waders + shell with a DWR spray like Gear Aid Revivex Durable Water Repellent Spray and get that bead back.

Pro tip: Dirty waders = wasted DWR. Clean first, then treat.

DRYFT Fishing Primo Rain Jacket

3. Zippers: Don’t Ignore ‘Em

Nothing ruins a day faster than a stuck zipper at the trailhead. Keep them running smooth with a quick clean + lube.

👉 A little love from GearAid Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant goes a long way.

4. Belt Check = Brain Check

Yeah, it’s basic. Yeah, people forget. Make sure your wading belt is actually…with your waders.

Safety first. Fishing second.

5. Pocket Archaeology

Open your pockets. Be honest.

If you find:

  • Old leaders
  • Rusty hooks
  • Snack wrappers from last July

…it’s time.

Start the season clean. Future you will be grateful.

6. Patch it if it looks suspect

Small abrasion spots turn into big problems—usually mid-river.

Now’s the time to inspect and patch anything questionable so you’re not dealing with it later. If it’s abraded, punctured, or fraying put a patch on it.

7. Layering Reset

Spring fishing = temp swings.  Layer accordingly for the temp swings between cold mornings and warm afternoons. Nothing leads to fishing in sweaty waders faster than too many layers. 

8. Upgrade What’s Holding You Back

If something’s worn out, or just not pulling its weight anymore…you know what to do.

Fresh season = fresh gear.

Get dialed now so when the fish are on, you’re not messing with your gear.

Featured products

Primo Zip Wader – Product Review and Details

Meet the Primo Zip Wader.

The wader built to go where others can’t — without slowing you down. Featuring a premium TIZIP® fully waterproof main zipper for fast entry and streamside relief, combined with a rugged four-layer lower and breathable upper, the Primo Zip Wader gives you high-performance wading at an unbeatable value.

Primo Zip Wader

Introducing the BKCNTRY Stronghold Carryall – a waterproof roll-top tote that actually keeps your gear dry and secure

From the frontlines of the river to the deck of the boat—your gear stays bone dry.

What is the purpose of a waterproof roll-top tote?

In general, totes are great for carrying gear but they don’t keep your stuff dry. Solving that problem, purpose-built as a fishing boat and carry bag, the Bkcntry Stronghold is a rugged 27+ liter waterproof roll-top tote that actually keeps your essentials dry, secure, and ready for action anywhere you take it. 

Easy to carry, without taking up a lot of space in the boat, this mid size yet spacious dry bag fills a need you didn’t know you had. 

Whether keeping camera gear dry and safe, storing extra clothing and snacks, or packing everything you need for a lightweight camping trip, this is your bag. 

With a wider opening than a backpack, larger items go in and out with ease and finding what you’re after is a breeze. The top opens wide, and the hooped rim snaps open to make finding what you’re after a walk in the park.

How does it fit so much stuff?

With a spacious 27 liter main compartment, stay-open hooped rim with snaps, and roll-top closure, it’s made for easy access and watertight protection. 

Two welded interior pockets organize the small stuff, while the removable felt base and fold-flat design make it versatile for storage and travel. Durable, RF welded construction and a removable shoulder strap round out a bag that’s as tough as it is functional.

Bottom line; The new BKCNTRY™ Stronghold Carryall waterproof roll-top bag is built to keep your gear bone dry and close at hand out on the boat or along the river bank.

Features:

  • 27 liter waterproof roll-top main compartment
  • Hooped rim with stay-open snaps for easy access
  • Adjustable and removable G-Hook shoulder strap
  • Two welded 8″ interior pockets for organization
  • Removable felt base for structure and support
  • RF welded watertight construction
  • Folds flat for storage
  • Made in USA
DRYFT WaterProof Tote unrolled
DRYFT WaterProof Tote roll top view
DRYFT WaterProof Tote removable insert
DRYFT WaterProof Tote interior
DRYFT WaterProof Tote Front
Product on sale

BKCNTRY™ Stronghold Carryall

Original price was: $229.00.Current price is: $171.00.

A waterproof roll-top bag built to keep your gear dry, organized, and ready for anything.

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Carabiner light kit

Carabiner Light Kit – Safety Light

Having a light handy after dark to help find your way back to the truck is helpful. This light conveniently clips to your bag or backpack with the attached carabiner. We like to carry it on the BKCNTRY™ backpack where it is easily accessible.

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Where I’m Meant to Be [video] – Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025

This is a story about identity, belonging, and rediscovery.

For Oregon native Megan Brown, figure skating was everything—her identity, her purpose, her world. But when she left it behind, she faced the challenge of finding herself all over again. Years later, she discovered a new passion that reconnected her to that same sense of purpose: fly fishing.

Where I’m Meant to Be is a short film about how who we are—and where we belong—can change over time, and the courage it takes to embrace a new chapter when life’s purpose is recast.

Shot on location in Oregon
Dir / DP / Edit: Andrew Krantz

Featured in this film

Wading and Fly Fishing for Carp in the Spring

By mid spring the water in most areas has warmed enough that carp are active in the shallows, and readily available to wading anglers who want to test their sight fishing skills.

Even though the water isn’t super warm yet, and air temps vary drastically – it could be 75 degrees one day and in the 50’s the next – it’s a perfect time of year to be fly fishing for hard fighting carp. The weather changes and not-yet scorching hot temperatures of spring make it a perfect time of year to use lightweight waders, like the Session Lite Wading Pants or Convertible waders while chasing the permit of the north.

Before wet wading season starts in full, we like to use lighter weight wading pants like the new Session Lite waders when wading through muck and reeds looking for carp. Not only does it keep our feet warmer, but it protects our legs from the reeds, muck and bugs (ticks!).

Spring is here, and the time is now. Get on out there and chase something fun! Happy fishing!