John Simms established the company to manufacture a higher quality of waders and wading equipment than was available at the time.

Walsh, a Los Angeles-based management consultant, acquired Simms from Life-Link and moved the business to Bozeman, Montana.

[1] In early 2023, Vista Outdoor appointed Derek Tarlecki President of Simms Fishing Products.

Walsh acquired the company and moved it to Bozeman, Simms introduced a line of breathable waders using Gore-Tex.

[7] Simms manufactures many kinds of men's and women's waders, boots, outerwear, apparel, and travel accessories for fishers and outdoors enthusiasts.