Yet Another Meaning for Fish Taco.

Few things come across my desk that really impress me. I have Patagonia's logo as well as Simms logo on my blog because I use their products and I like them a lot. I receive nothing from them and this site is in no way commission based. That being said, for every decent product that comes out, 10 more thoughtless atrocities come out with it. When I stumbled upon The Simms Headwaters Taco Bag I instantly smiled. In addition to fishing, I've been an avid climber for over 20 years. Climbers have been using similarly designed products for a very long time to store, transport, and disperse their ropes. Climbers designed such products because their rope is their lifeline. It's probably a bit of a stretch to say that a pair of waders would equate to a lifeline, (though I'm sure that somewhere out there, somebody has a story...) but they sure as hell can make the difference between a marginal day and a great day on the water.

I drive a white truck, I call him Mighty Whitey though, in truth, he's pretty gutless. I call him that for his self esteem really. Mighty has a camper shell in which I stash my fishing gear all summer long. I never know when I'll fish next and I like to be ready. A few years ago I began using my wife's fancy yoga mat to lay on the ground beneath my tailgate, preventing dirt from getting in my boots and waders when I change. She doesn't use it, and it seemed like a good idea. Though it works for this purpose, it's a bit cumbersome. Of course, if I get the itch to pull a downward dog before I hit the river, it's perfect.

The best part about the bag is the price, at an MSRP of $29.95. it's hard not to buy a couple of them. I requested one to test prior to writing this article but alas, my request was not granted. I did however, purchase one of them from a local fly shop and I am pretty impressed. My only complaint, the zipper is a little undersized, even if it's a YKK.

The Headwaters Taco Bag Specs are as follows:

• Large circular design that easily zips closed to keep wet waders and boots from dripping onto car interior
• Waterproof fabric prevents wet gear from leaking onto the car or floor of the lodge
• Large enough to hold up to 2 stockingfoot waders and 2 pairs of wading boots
• Mesh vents help prevent mold and mildew
• Folds neatly when not in use
• YKK® zipper
• 40" x 20"

They are available at fishwest.com