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Beautiful fishing place created from wool rich.
WOOLRICH OUTDOOR LABEL : FLY FISHING

Beautiful fishing place created from wool rich.

Woolrich was founded in 1830 in Plum Run, Pennsylvania, USA. The "Woolrich Outdoor Label" collection, which was derived from this brand in 2018, is based on the vast archives of the long-established brand and is created with today's technology and sensibility. Did you know that this label has a honeymoon relationship with fishing? We asked Jerry Ukai (illustrator) and Ryuka (model) to wear clothes designed for fly fishing and went out with them.

We know what is necessary and what is unnecessary.

Well, a few hours into the fishing season. Did the two of them catch a fish?

Ryuka: I tried my best to get the fish to bite, but I couldn't catch any. But I had a lot of fun fly fishing for the first time! I would like to try again.

Jerry Cormorant: I couldn't catch fish the way I normally fish, so I tried using a nymph, a fly that sinks in the river, and it bit, but I missed it. I usually catch 20-25 cm fish in the mountains, but the fish here are bigger because they are over 40 cm. It was not good that I held the line immediately after it bit in the usual way. If I had let the fish swim a little longer and reeled in the line when it was tired, I might have caught it. It's really frustrating.

This time, we asked the two to try on clothes from the Woolrich Outdoor Label. What did they think about its usability, as well as its design and comfort?

GORETEX 3L FISHING GEAR JACKET ¥92,400,. SWEAT SHIRT ¥29,700,. SWEAT PANTS 29,700 yen

Fishing jacket with waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX 3L. The waist pocket has a large-capacity hunting pocket, and under the flap is a gusseted zippered pocket that can hold two fly cases. The gusseted zippered pocket under the flap can hold two fly cases, and the design focuses on storage and easy accessibility. A sheep-shaped lamb fur for hair hooks is attached to the front. This is a suit not only for fishing, but for a variety of activities.

Ryuka: I wore the jacket and this sweatshirt setup and it was very comfortable and easy to move around in. The jacket has lots of pockets and I was able to enjoy fishing without stress. I am glad that there are clothes that are easy to wear even for girls. I usually go camping, so I would like to wear it in those situations, and I think it is designed to be worn around town as well.

GTX 2L FISHING GEAR JACKET ¥79,200,GTX 2L FISHING GEAR VEST ¥64,900

This jacket is made of "GORE-TEX 2L". The pattern is wide in width and short in length, and the arms and other parts of the body are designed with ease of movement in mind so as not to impede the range of motion. The corduroy collar is convenient in cold weather and warm around the neck when turned up. There are four large pockets on the front for storage. There are four large pockets on the front, providing excellent storage capacity.

This vest incorporates hunting pocket details. Unlike conventional fishing vests with numerous pockets, this design has pockets with different features: some for large items, some to keep them dry, and some with D-rings. Another key point is that it is made of the same fabric as the jacket for easy layering.

Jerry Cormorant: I wore a jacket and a vest, both of which I liked because of their simple design. They are very user-friendly and know what is necessary and what is not. I was surprised to know that Woolrich makes items for fishing, and I felt that the brand and fishing go well together. When the weather gets a little warmer, it would be nice to go fishing wearing only a vest.

INFORMATION

Woolrich Outdoor Label

Official Site
Instagram: @woolrich.outdoorlabel

Woolrich Outdoor Label Daikanyama

Address: CUBE Daikanyama B, 19-4 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6416-5196