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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: jacklam999 on September 29, 2013, 09:07:02 PM
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Just wonder why many people wear their hat while they are fishing, even though its not sunny. And im looking for a rain jacket that is 100% waterproof and keep warm also thats within a good price,any recommandation?
Thank you
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Just wonder why many people wear their hat while they are fishing, even though its not sunny.
Thank you
My hat has saved my forehead and eyes from the tree branches several times when walking in the bushes along the river. Also, gives some extra protection in windy days. In general, I love my hats!! :D
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a. If it rains, the hood of your rain jacket will sit nicely over a baseball hat, giving you ample field of vision and keeping the rain off your face.
b. It keeps the head warm (especially for those of us who are follically challenged).
c. It is a nice place to hang your flies to dry.
Get a real Goretex jacket. Anything else sucks.
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Today, in the pouring rain, I forgot my baseball hat.
One main issue I had, as Milo said, was restricted field of vision and it bugged me.
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b. It keeps the head warm (especially for those of us who are follically challenged).
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LOL
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I've tried to be practical and practice mulit-use.. I have an excellent waterproof breathable rain jacket ... but I'm buying a fishing specific garment, a Goretex wading jacket ASAP. Likely a Simms because I KNOW I will catch more fish wearing it.
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All of the above, plus my hair is #%%*ed up when I crawl out of bed at 4 in the morning!
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Just wonder why many people wear their hat while they are fishing, even though its not sunny. And im looking for a rain jacket that is 100% waterproof and keep warm also thats within a good price,any recommandation?
Thank you
Ha,ha it's a Canadian thing.
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Just wonder why many people wear their hat while they are fishing, even though its not sunny. And im looking for a rain jacket that is 100% waterproof and keep warm also thats within a good price,any recommandation?
Thank you
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=33905.0
100% waterproof breathable from Simms. Layer another jacket or sweater underneath the rain shell for warmth as needed.
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I dont think Im going fishing without my lucky hat...
also its shading my eyes and holding my polarized glasses.
Though they hold water and are cold. Much better when its very cold and wet is a wool toque.
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Your hat question is very odd I always wear mine but odd question
Hello Hansen jackets from marks under 100 bucks and good I use mine for work and fishing
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wear hat to keep warm
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Wear hat 'cause I always wear a hat. Not always a ball cap, sometimes a fedora, sometimes a full-brim leather hat, crocodile dundee style. but always a hat.
As for jackets, I would suggest finding a decent 3-in-1 jacket, thats a waterproof shell with removeable fleece liner. That way, you get the best of all worlds - fleecy waterproof jacket when its cold and wet, or fleecy liner when its cold, or waterproof shell when its wet. I have a North 49 shell/fleece that is like 8 years old, and is still fantastic. I lost the fleece that came with it, but easily replaced it with another for dirt cheap.
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how do you expect to catch anything without your lucky hat????? No hat no fish :(
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Where possible, I don't like wearing the hood on my rain jacket. Maybe I'm claustrophobic or paranoid, or both ;D but I lose my peripheral sight and hearing with the hood and I don't like not being aware of my surroundings.
In a steady rain, I like my oilskin Outback hat. Sheds rain like a ducks pitooty, keeps my face and neck dry, and I still have my peripheral senses about me.
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As others have mentioned, I hate wearing the hood on my fishing jacket. Your field of vision is really limited. I picked up a waterproof and fleece lined hate from Army and Navy last year and I LOVE it. It is not the most fashionable hat as the brim is super wide like a RCMP ceremonial hat :o It was about 20-25 bucks. For a bit more $ you can get a gortex hat by OR.
I like wearing a baseball cap when the weather is decent as it sheilds my eyes, protects my head from the sun, helps my polarized glasses work better, and is a good place to put my glasses if it gets cloudy.
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I use these Australian bush hats they are big rimmed and keep the sun out of your eyes, as well as the rain. Out it over the top of rain jacket hood and got excellent visibility and protection to boot. Water just runs off it.
Got them online I they are great.
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I use these Australian bush hats they are big rimmed and keep the sun out of your eyes, as well as the rain. Out it over the top of rain jacket hood and got excellent visibility and protection to boot. Water just runs off it.
Got them online I they are great.
Yupp. Bought mine years ago from Skyview Outdoors, right by Scott Road Skytrain station in Surrey.
As long as I dont lose it, I bet it'll last 30 years or more - its already 8 years old and looks no worse for wear. Best $80 I ever spent on a hat.
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Go for the combo: cap brim keeps the rain hood from coming down too low over the face in I climate weather. Also, the cap is essential for me as I can pull it down over my face when I farm a strike...or birds nest my reel. :o
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i cant fish with my hoodie on i literrly hate it thats why i use a hat lol
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love hoods and i always wear a hat.
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Wear hats for a couple reasons:
1. I wear glasses and the bbal cap or aussie brim keeps rain/drizzle off of them
2. warmer
3. sheilds sun from eyes and reflections in my glasses
4. if i put my rod down in a hurry (ie releasing or bonking) I will put my hat down for my reel if it's a sandy spot or anything I want to keep my reel clean of (easier and cheaper to wash my hat that have to fully service or repair a reel)
5. I don't like the hood from my jacket either unless it's a downpour of epic proportions, or the wind going around my neck/down my back is really cold.
I've been looking at http://www.froggtoggsraingear.com/Hats.shtm for a new hat... prices seem good, free shipping in the US (have family in Bellingham) and waterproof...
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gonna save you another post....
its also a good idea to wear socks with your shoes as well. lol
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gonna save you another post....
its also a good idea to wear socks with your shoes as well. lol
ohhhhhh NOW you've done it - what color socks? knee high? ankle cut? made of what? do I wear different ones depending on the river I go to? (what ones do you wear when you go to... what was that 'special' spot again??)... you said shoes, does that mean you don't wear boots when you fish? do you find you catch more with shoes than boots? do you wear boots when you go to (what was that special spot again?). What about shaving? if you don't shave do you catch more than if you do? and food - should I pack coffee or hot chocolate? and what color is the best color for my thermos? Not asking for any SECRET color - just a place to generally start from.....
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I wear a Helly Hanson rain coat which costed me about a 100 bucks. Looking to upgrade as it soaks through when it really pours. How much for a simms raincoat and are they light wieght?. I recently upgraded my neopremes to Sims breathables, cost me 850 bucks.(Ouch),as they had to be custom made to accomodate a size 13 shoe size.
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gonna save you another post....
its also a good idea to wear socks with your shoes as well. lol
I don't eat fish the day before I fish LOL
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I don't eat fish the day before I fish LOL