Author Archives: Mont Adams

Why a Solid Waterproof Fishing Bag Isn’t Optional

packable waterproof bag pack

Fishing rarely goes as planned. Weather shifts. Water levels rise. Maybe you take a spill crossing the bank or get blindsided by a summer storm. At some point, everything gets wet, except, ideally, your gear. That’s where the right bag matters. Not just any waterproof option, but one that packs down, holds up, and doesn’t […]

Fish Don’t Care If Your Gear Gets Soaked, But You Should

waterproof fishing bag

Here’s the thing about water: it gets everywhere. Into your fly boxes. Behind zippers. Through seams you thought were sealed. And once it’s in, it stays. If you’ve ever pulled out soggy tippet spools or a half-drowned sandwich after a long hike into your favorite run, you already know that what you carry your gear […]

Travel With Your Gear, Not Worries: Why the Right Rod Case Matters

rod case

Traveling with fly gear is tricky. You’re not just packing clothes and toiletries. You’re carrying tools, some expensive, some irreplaceable, all of them essential. If your rod cracks or your reel takes a hit, that trip you’ve been planning for weeks goes sideways fast. That’s why we built a rod case that’s not just for […]

What Reliable Gear Really Looks Like on the Water

Mens-Truckee

No one wants to be halfway into a fishing trip and start worrying about gear. Your focus should be on the water, the cast, the catch, not on whether your waders are leaking or your jacket is trapping more sweat than it’s repelling rain. At Adamsbuilt Fishing, we build gear to keep you focused and […]

Gear That Lets You Focus on Fishing, Not Fussing

Wanderlulst-8 sling bag

Every angler knows that fishing starts long before you hit the water. It starts with preparation, picking the right gear, packing it, and getting there with everything in one piece. And if you’ve ever had a busted rod tip or soaked gear ruin a trip, you know exactly how much that matters. At Adamsbuilt Fishing, […]

Why the Right Wading Boots Matter More Than You Think

Mens Gunnison Wading Boot

If you fish, you already know the river can be unpredictable. One minute, it’s calm and inviting. Next, you’re navigating slick rocks and shifting currents. What’s on your feet makes a difference. A big one. At Adamsbuilt Fishing, we design gear we actually want to wear. Our wading boots aren’t about checking boxes or hitting […]

Gear That Works for Anglers Who Know What They Want

At Adamsbuilt Fishing, we keep it simple because we’re anglers too. Fishing isn’t a hobby you do for a couple of hours; it’s something you chase in every spare minute, whether that means cold mornings, slippery rocks, or standing in rivers until your legs go numb. We get it. That’s why our gear doesn’t make […]

Conquer Rocky Streams with Gear That Works as Hard as You Do

Mens-Truckee-Z-Waders

Fishing isn’t just something we do. It’s part of who we are. At Adamsbuilt Fishing, we don’t overcomplicate it; we make gear that does the job, holds up season after season, and doesn’t cost a fortune. We’ve been in those freezing-cold rivers, knee-deep in current, trying to land a fish with gear that barely hangs […]

Designed to Fit, Built to Perform: Why Women’s Fishing Waders Deserve More Attention

women's fishing waders

Waders Shouldn’t Be a Compromise For a long time, women who fished seriously had to work around men’s gear. Waders that didn’t fit. Boots that were too bulky. Packs that hung wrong. Everything was sized down, but never truly rethought.   That’s changing. And it should. The truth is, women’s fishing waders shouldn’t just be a […]

Fly Fishing Gear and Accessories That Make Every Cast Count

women Fly Fishing Gear & Accessories

The Gear You Pack Shapes the Way You Fish Fly fishing looks simple, just a line, a rod, a few flies. But if you’ve been at it a while, you know better. There’s always more to it: more current, more wind, more things to carry, adjust, fix, or untangle. And that’s exactly why the fly […]