Tackle Week 2026: The best new fly fishing gear for Canadian waters, from the river to the vise

Best Waders

GRATEFUL DEAD G3 GUIDE WADERS

Simms is offering a limited edition version of its G3 Guide Waders in collaboration with eclectic rockers the Grateful Dead. Along with a fly patch shaped like the Dead’s iconic dancing bear logo, the waders also sport the legendary band’s lightning bolt motif. Made of multi-layer Gore-Tex, the waders include a handy tippet pocket, and a zippered, microfleece-lined, hand-warming chest pocket.

Learn more: www.simmsfishingproducts.com

Best Fly Accessory

MAG GRAB MINI

Putting flies away damp can lead to rusty hooks and other damage. Now you can avoid that with the Mag Grab Mini fly patch, designed to grip flies while they dry. Measuring 1½ inches square, the high-strength magnetic patch can hold more than a dozen flies; it’s also strong enough to hold tools such as forceps or nippers. It comes in blue, orange, black or green, with a choice of four fly-themed engravings.

Learn more: www.clingfishing.com

Best Apparel

PATAGONIA LONG-SLEEVED EARLY RISE SNAP SHIRT

If you’re looking for a fishing shirt to keep your warm on cool days, or to wear under a rainjacket, Patagonia has you covered. Available in several muted colours, the shirt is made from ultrasoft 100 per cent recycled microfleece, with nylon accents fashioned from recycled fishing nets. As well as a snap front and cuffs, it has two large front snap-pockets for fly boxes, and a vertical zip pocket.

Learn more: www.patagonia.ca