Skwala is a Montana-based brand built by anglers who wanted better gear for the way we actually fish. Their focus has always been on comfort, durability, and designs that make sense on the water. In this overview, we look at where the company came from and a few standout products that show why so many anglers now rely on Skwala.
Skwala is a Bozeman, Montana, fly-fishing company that started with a simple idea: build fly-fishing gear that actually solves the problems anglers face every day. Their team includes guides, long-time anglers, and people who spend most of their free time on the water, so the gear comes from real experience—not from guessing what anglers might need. Everything they make reflects the way we fish here in Montana, where conditions change fast and durability isn’t optional.
From the start, Skwala Fishing focused on creating gear that lets anglers stay comfortable on the water longer. Instead of chasing trends, they build pieces that fit, move, and fish the way anglers need them to. Their layering system is straightforward, their waders are designed for long-term wear, and their outerwear handles Montana weather without overcomplicating things. It’s all built around the same goal: keep anglers on the water and out of the truck.
Below are a few standout pieces that illustrate how Skwala approaches design. These aren’t the only good products they make—just clear examples of how their gear is built around actual fishing needs.
The RS Wader is our Montana fishing guides' favorite year-round wader. These zip-up waders use a buckleless, load-distributing yoke system with integrated back support. These are built for anglers who spend long days on the river, and they hold up to Montana seasons better than most.
The Fusion Hoody is one of the best everyday pieces for anglers. The side-dump pockets are one of our favorite design features. It layers cleanly under a rain jacket or waders without adding bulk. The reversed-grid fleece is soft next to the skin and provides abrasion resistance to the outer layers.
The Sol lineup is Skwala’s answer to long days in the sun; it's breathable and made for the heat. The Sol Tropic Hoody has become the guide standard for summertime fly fishing in Montana. The comfortable, breathable Sol Wading Pants go with us everywhere, from Madison to the Amazon.
The team here at Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been wearing Skwala products since they first entered the market in 2022. In just a few years, they have become the premier fly-fishing wading gear and apparel brand, sought out by anglers everywhere. They are small, focused, and committed to designing and building the best fly fishing gear for every endeavor.
Our Bozeman, MT, fly-fishing brand is grounded in an authentic passion for the sport and the fish we pursue. When it comes to waders, wading boots, and technical fly fishing apparel, Skwala Fishing is the most authentic and "fishy" brand out there today.
If you are in Bozeman, visit their showroom to see, try on, and purchase products from their full lineup. You won't find better service in Bozeman, and their expertise - they do make and design the products themselves- can't be beat.
If you want a deeper look at any of these, we already have full blogs on several Skwala products:
Each of those articles breaks down details such as fit, function, and our recommendations for Bozeman fly fishing throughout the year.
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