exceprt from about swittersb:

“I have 3 wts. to 12 wts., single handed to a Spey rod. My reels are Ross and Loomis in the mid price range. My waders are Simms Guides. I am fortunate to afford quality gear but other than two purchases (Sage XP and Simms waders) I have not always bought high end…so I have not felt compelled to buy the Sage Z-Axis. If I have made any noticeably important purchases in all my years of flyfishing/flytying they are: rotary vises (Renzetti/Dyna-King), Simms Waders (to forever get out of neoprene’s), flourocarbon tippets and an  Intermediate~Clear line.”

Through all the flies, gear and process these are defining additions that, for me, improved the quality of my flyfishing experience. Not to short change graphite, pile, gore~tex or Ice Dub but if I really reduce the ‘improvements’ down, these few additions rise to the top.  I mean just the ability to get in and out of waders in ice cold weather without being exhausted by the process is amazing!!!