With winter’s bitter wind cutting your face while you’re stalking the polders in search of the meter pike of your dreams, or even worse: with the blizzard, freezing you each time you ride your boat between spots, you’re almost wondering what the hell you’re doing here. And let’s face it: your beloved skull headed buff would rather stay in its drawer, waiting for the next trip on the flats.

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Outlier, the swan brand coming to us from Brooklyn’s bike riding hispters, cares for you, O blue nosed fishing brother. Here’s what you need to sink your face into a world of cosy warmth: a Strongwool Snap Bandana. Some very fine Italian Merinos, just enough synthetic fibers, a smart fidlock… and yes: some attitude.

Right now you’re seeing yourself as a 10 wt desperado. [Insert Ennio Morricone’s music]

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