[cape resilient]

Hey Guys,

Can you guys please tell me what you think the best wader jacket is out there (for the buck) ? and why :hmmm:

For fall and early spring fishing because I have a pretty good winter jacket.

Thanks eace:
Cape R

 

[HOOK]

are you talking about a rain coat pretty much?

I wear a Viking brand rain coat i got at Army & Navy. they are $50 or a bit more. they breath well which is nice but if i had the money at the time i would have gotten a Gore-Tex jacket as it will breath even better still cause mine still sweats where my arms are.

 

[noxcape]

ive got a pioneer payed 109 bucks for it and i love it keeps me not to hot and not to cold in all conitions

 

[hotrod]

I agree, any brand of gore tex will do you well! I have Simms and I love it! Bare also makes some nice jackets too which are not quite as costly!

Hotrod

 

[StillwaterStalker]

i use a Bare Kodiak jacket and i will never use another brand again. it's ridiculously tough, waterproof and functional. i can fit 2 small organizer boxes or 2 large fly boxes in the front chest pockets. the hand pockets are fleece lined to warm the hands up fast, it has an inner zipper pocket for your wallet, licence, phone etc. there is a tuck-away hood for when the rain really starts coming down. the top of the zipper has a pad so it doesn't chaff your neck when it's zipped all the way up. i've been in torrential downpours and this jacket, paired with my Bare Blackwater waders, has kept me warm, dry and comfortable. i look forward to try it out in miserable winter weather.

the only drawback is the price. 250 - 300 bucks depending where you go. however, you will never need another jacket, so i figure it's a pretty reasonable price.

 

[fishnfvr]

I got my gortex at Cabelas. And I love it! Cabelas has a great size charting! I had a cheepo earlier and it just didnt repel the water. Dont waste your money - get a gortex jacket.

 

[professori]

I'll second fishnfvr. My wife bought me a Cabelas wading jacket for Christmas last year and I couldn't be happier. I have spent a full day in pouring rain and never a drop of rain got inside and more importantly, persperation got out of the jacket as well. The neoprene cuffs function as half gloves and are almost watertight for when you reach into the water to pick up that slab you just hooked. There is no substitute for Gore-tex. I have had three other jackets that claimed to be breathable, but a day walking a river, always found me soaked with sweat. Never happens with my Cabelas Gore-tex. Only $170 US. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...t20455&parentType=index&indexId=cat20455&rid=

 

[flyguy]

I know hatch matchers is having a clearance on their jackets http://hatchmatchr.com/specials.html

Moderators if posting this link is a no no then please edit and I apologize.

 

[dwayne12]

I have my Cabelas Goretex and love it...I am a short guy 5'8 and when wading it is perfect length for me...Plus no rain permeates through!!!!! :thumbup:

 

[cape resilient]

Well what can I say but ..............THANKS AGAIN ............................... GORE-TEX is the way I am going thats forsure.

Cape R

 

[Chromie]

When you do go and buy one I recommend a wading jacket that has elastic cuffs on it as when fishing water tends to come down your sleeves. I have a gortex simms jacket and its been good to me so for had it for about 3 years now im still dry on wet days also remember don’t get jacket that’s made out of thin material as I had one before i got the simms jacket and it ripped in couple places because of the bush whacking I do .... Just a couple of notes when looking at rain gear. :2cents:

 

[barbelface]

So other than Cabelas can anyone recommend a shop in the lower mainland for a budget priced Gortex?

:beerchug:

 

[Dave Silver]

that is one ugly chum barbelface

 

[barbelface]

yes it is but its the only thing i can catch at the moment ;D

 

[Reel Deal]

SIMMS hands down you will not be dissapointed, yes they are spendy but worth every penny. I have learned when it comes to trying to save a buck on somehting you are going to use time and time again just bite the bullet and get the best. I have had mine for 2 years now and have zero compaints. Oh yeah I have a cabelas one that has never been worn fishing I'd be willing to sell ya if you are interested.

RD

 

[Richard Nixon]

So other than Cabelas can anyone recommend a shop in the lower mainland for a budget priced Gortex?

:beerchug:

3 Vets or Mountain Co-Op(think thats what its called) on Broadway in Van. by Yukon.

I wear a Helly Hanson slicker.. :-[ :-[

 

[bravo252]

Bare~ Bare~ Bare~ ;D

 

[professori]

Another option: There is a Gore-tex clearance shop on Hastings at Kootenay (near the Burnaby./Vancouver border) where you can buy a lare assortment of jackets for a very good price. I haven't seen any wading jackets per se, but there is such a large selection, you might find a good Gore-tex that will serve the purpose.

 

[squaretailer]

I have the Simms G3 jacket,about 2 years now and I can't say anything negative about it,except maybe the price.Some of my buddies are wearing the Bare Kodiak,for years now and swear by them,for about 100.00 less.If I had to do it again,I probably wouldn't spend the dough,for the time spent on the flow these days,I'd like the 100.00 in my pocket.All in all 2 nice jackets.

ST

 

[masterbaiter]

I've been wearing a Trophy wading jacket that I won in a derby over a year ago and I'm still impressed with it. Lots of storage and features built into it. Neoprene cuffs, articulated elbows, vented armpits.... Good Bang for the $$$$, I believe they sell for around $100. eace:

:2cents:
baiter