Simms Fishing Products, a leader in performance fly fishing apparel and gear, has officially launched Dead On The Water— a limited-edition product collection in collaboration with the legendary rock band, the Grateful Dead. This unique partnership blends the world of technical angling gear with iconic music culture, creating a line that speaks to both performance and personal expression.

At the center of the collection is the GD Guide Wader, based on Simms’ award-winning G3 platform and crafted with Grateful Dead-inspired detailing. The collection also includes a range of technical and lifestyle pieces, including limited-edition sun hoodies, graphic t-shirts, and classic headwear.

More than just apparel, Dead On The Water explores the deep parallels between music and fishing — both demanding presence, surrender, and a connection to the moment. This collaboration captures that ethos, offering anglers and music lovers alike a way to celebrate the spirit that unites these seemingly different pursuits.

“This collaboration was born from feeling, not formulas,” said Ben Christensen, Head of Simms. “Fishing and music are both immersive experiences. They quiet the noise. Dead On The Water is our effort to capture this state of mind.”

The Simms x Grateful Dead: Dead On The Water Collection is available in limited quantities at simmsfishing.com and select retail partners.

Bozeman, MT – May 16, 2025 — Simms Fishing Products, the leader in wader design and innovation, proudly announces the release of the all-new Flyweight Packable Wader — the lightest, most packable wader Simms has ever built. Developed over nearly a decade of design, prototyping, and on-the-water testing, this breakthrough product delivers on a singular vision: to create a technical wader that disappears in your pack but shows up when it matters most.

At just 2.45 lbs. (in standard size Medium), the Flyweight Packable Wader is engineered for mobility and minimalism without sacrificing the performance and durability anglers have come to expect from Simms. Originally created for backcountry anglers willing to hike further, travel lighter, and chase fish to the edge of the map, the wader’s versatility quickly expanded its reach. What began as a niche solution for remote pursuits has evolved into a go-anywhere, do-anything wader that thrives across seasons, fisheries, and travel scenarios.

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