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bigblockfox

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rain jacket question
« on: October 14, 2012, 05:41:41 PM »
well after getting soaked on the river today was wondering your guys opinions on rain jackets. is the simms stuff really worth the $. any others you guys like? any feedback would be appreciated.
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2012, 05:44:20 PM »
Simms G3 or G4. There is no other option.
I was out in it today and was really quite comfortable considering the sideways rain.
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bigblockfox

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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2012, 05:46:14 PM »
i figured that just wanted some feedback before droping $500 on a jacket.
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2012, 05:54:32 PM »
G3 Jacket is amazing. If you're a large there's one for sale in the buy & sell.
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2012, 05:58:33 PM »
unfortunately i wouldn't be able to breath with a large
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2012, 06:06:43 PM »
I have a Helly Hansen rain jacket for a fraction of the cost. No matter how hard it rains it keeps me dry.
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2012, 06:16:19 PM »
I have a carhartt all weather breathable work jacket it was 200$ at marks and its awesome i never get hot in it and i always stay dry. Also I dont think it could get any tougher I've had it for years and it has no rips at all and all the zippers work
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2012, 06:35:22 PM »
Simms don't have neoprene cuffs. My sleeves are soaked when it rains like this. Other than that, very tough jacket. I have the G4
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2012, 06:53:33 PM »
Never had a problem with my G4 but then again I am not waving at people to come down and fish beside me. ;) :D
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2012, 06:54:35 PM »
I just bought a Sierra jacket from Winners for only $99, it's waterproof and excellent.
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2012, 07:10:06 PM »
I purchased a Helly Hanson rain jacket in the biggest size possible so I could wear my fishing vest underneath it. It is very light and can be stuffed in my vest when I do not need it.
It was about $120.00 and was purchased at Mark's Work Warehouse. It works great.
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2012, 08:03:53 PM »
I have a Simms Prodry Gortex jacket and I love it. I picked it up from Sea-Run Fly and Tackle at a great price. I was out all day in it today and I came home completely dry except for my sleeves. Sleeves got wet cause I kept putting them in the water to un-hook and release fish.
Excellent jacket though, I was warm and dry and it made the fishing so much more enjoyable.
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2012, 08:07:46 PM »
I use SIMMS Headwater GORE-TEX jacket and it keeps me warm at all times during the rain.
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2012, 08:15:34 PM »
I bought a full gore-tex shell at cabelas for $98 it's great.has a great hood
Hood Fully water proof  it's the exv shell.
« Last Edit: October 14, 2012, 08:17:44 PM by 180gall »
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Re: rain jacket question
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2012, 08:34:22 PM »
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