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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Koho on September 28, 2004, 01:02:29 PM

Title: Go 2 Jacket
Post by: Koho on September 28, 2004, 01:02:29 PM: I'm looking for a new waterproof/breathable fishing jacket. It would be worn while I'm wearing waders on the river mostly for salmon and in the winter.

What is your favourite Go 2 jacket you wear when its raining?
Title: Re: Go 2 Jacket
Post by: Fish Assassin on September 28, 2004, 01:06:16 PM: A Helly Hansen rain jacket for me
Title: Re: Go 2 Jacket
Post by: Koho on September 28, 2004, 01:08:28 PM: is that with helly-tech?
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Post by: Fish Assassin on September 28, 2004, 01:10:08 PM: Not sure, but it sure keeps me dry in the heaviest rains
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Post by: DragonSpeed on September 28, 2004, 01:11:05 PM: I've heard and read good things about the Simms Guide Jacket.
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Post by: Redeye on September 28, 2004, 01:18:16 PM: I just bought the Patagonia deep wading jacket. It cost me my arm and my leg but I love the jacket. At least I am always dry and never sweaty in in because it's breathable. I love it so much that I don't even mind fishing one handed while leaning on log.
Title: Re: Go 2 Jacket
Post by: The Gilly on September 28, 2004, 01:22:25 PM: Just bought a nice Simms jacket from Babcock's. Last years model reg $299 now $149. Very light and lost of body room for additional clothes. You'll see me in it next time it rains ;D
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Post by: Fish Assassin on September 28, 2004, 01:33:50 PM: I second Redeye's Patagonia jacket. They are the best available on the market right now. Only problem is that it cost close to 5 bills !
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Post by: Koho on September 28, 2004, 01:38:26 PM: I know, alot of these jacket$ are on my dream li$t.
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Post by: Redeye on September 28, 2004, 02:15:14 PM: Quote from: fish_4_life on September 28, 2004, 01:51:29 PM
Does it have neoprene cuffs on it that allow you to dunk your hand in the water and still stay dry ??? That is what i'm looking for i'm sick of my arms getting wet to my elbows from the water sliding down my arms as i fish >:(

The neoprene cuffs are better than the elastic cuffs... but they aren't as good as the rubber cuffs.

I found that the neoprene cuffs don't seal 100%. With the rubber cuffs, I've stuck my whole arm in the water (to retrieve a dropped fly) and my arm was still bone dry. My arm was in the water for maybe 15 seconds. I've tried it with neoprene cuffs before and it didn't work as well.

That's just my opinion though...others may disagree.
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Post by: Trout Slayer on September 28, 2004, 02:37:54 PM: $150 bucks at Babcocks right now they have Simms gortex jackets for sale, picked one up and are very nice. :)
Title: Re: Go 2 Jacket
Post by: Koho on September 28, 2004, 02:48:55 PM: yup, their site is down
babcockflytackle.com
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Post by: Trout Slayer on September 28, 2004, 02:52:29 PM: It is there "Freestone Jacket" 2 Ply Lightweight.
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Post by: The Gilly on September 28, 2004, 03:00:22 PM: Freestone. It has Neopreen cuffs with elastic adjusters. Two breast pockets for fly boxes etc. 2 layer goretex.
www.babcockflytackle.com
Title: Re: Go 2 Jacket
Post by: JP PATCHES on September 28, 2004, 03:24:57 PM: Coho, what kind of price range? Check out the Simms website. I think it's simmsfishing.com.

I just aquired the Simms goretex XCR & went thru rain hell in Skeena country last week. The jacket was a dream.

Anyone know what happened to the old Hardy Wax rain slickers. Can't find anymore(most comfy jacket ever made)?
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Post by: Spudcote on September 28, 2004, 03:46:15 PM: Just wear a thick fleece, the water is awrm by the time it touches skin, keeps me warm...
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Post by: Redeye on September 28, 2004, 05:20:20 PM: Quote from: Spudcote on September 28, 2004, 03:46:15 PM
Just wear a thick fleece, the water is awrm by the time it touches skin, keeps me warm...

LOL... sounds like a good concept....

I guess you don't need waders either....let me guess... a good thick pair of fleece sweats and wool socks right? ;D
Title: Re: Go 2 Jacket
Post by: Gutslinger on September 28, 2004, 05:46:20 PM: I pretty much do the same as spudcoat. just throw on a hoodie my jacket leaks like a sieve and i dont find the pools of water that collect at my elbows to be all that comfertable.
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Post by: TtotheE on September 28, 2004, 07:20:55 PM: I have a single ply gore-tex shell (roll up into a pouch kind) by north face. My sister got it for me at winners pretty cheap. Keeps me dry, but not warm. I wear a fleece for that :)

I've seen a show where they said that ironing your waterproof gear after washing/drying will maintain its water repellent properties.
Title: Re: Go 2 Jacket
Post by: Koho on September 28, 2004, 07:48:39 PM: JP: You got the G3 Guide jacket? Definately can't go wrong with that one. I'm not sure its in my budget just yet though.

TtotheE: yeah, I've heard about the ironing too. I also spray with scotchguard after washing my jacket. That causes the rain to bead on the jacket surface and roll off.

F4L: I heard the beading of the water is supposed to help with the breathability more than the waterproofness. If the water doesn't bead, it gets absorbed by the jacket. Its still waterproof but the steam from sweating will not got through the jacket as well.

I currently have a goretex parka from REI thats a general use rain jacket. Definately keeps me dry but its a bit long so it can get wet at the bottom when wading. Does not have large pockets for fly boxes as well, nor has the cuffs that keeps water out.
Title: Re: Go 2 Jacket
Post by: Steelhead King on September 28, 2004, 10:40:15 PM: Go for the Patagoina SST wading jacket.. its the best jacket on the market.
Title: Re: Go 2 Jacket
Post by: JP PATCHES on September 29, 2004, 03:29:50 PM: Koho, that jacket was a gift, the XCR, when i saw the $ I crapped my pants. It is worth more than my truck....tis nice though.