Founded in 2020, and selling fly-fishing apparel and gear since 2022, Skwala Fishing is one of the “new kids” on the block in the world of fly-fishing outerwear, waders, wading boots, etc. Skwala was started by a handful of fly-fishing industry folks who wanted to make fly-fishing gear that was meant to be fished, and fished hard. This philosophy has resonated well throughout the fly-f …

I’m the type of angler who doesn’t like complicating my gear selection. Don’t get me wrong, I love fly fishing gear; I love trying new product, buying gear for the shop and contemplating the merits and shortcomings of new releases with my coworkers, customers and fishing partners. For a new item to end up in my kit, though, it’s got to solve a problem or improve upon what I …