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Fishing Jackets?
Mike Barrio:
Do we need fishing jackets, or perhaps something like this does the job?
Lightweight short summer jacket with a high collar, an integrated hood, seven pockets and elastic cuffs and hem.
https://www.military1st.co.uk/10331505-mil-tec-air-force-jacket-coyote.html
Hamish Young:
Interesting question Mr B >)
As it happens, as I am 'larger than your average chap' I have difficulty sourcing suitable gear.
From a similar provider of new/used ex-military kit I bought a Gore-Tex jacket, with hood and all the space I'm going to need.
If I layer up it's ace and did a grand job of keeping me dry on the Findhorn yesterday when the weather closed in.
The issue comes more when you're wading deeply in something other than a designed wading jacket, to my mind that's where a compromise product meant for something else can be less than ideal. But I am in favour of exploring products from other sports/industry that have an application for fishing :z16
Mike Barrio:
Great stuff H >)
You might find in years to come (as I have) that as you start to get a bit older deep wading becomes less desirable *smiley-grin*
I can still cope with deep wading, but the odds for it ending up in taking a swim are ever increasing.
I'm currently at the stage where 'above the knees' is just fine *smiley-lol*
Steven Kidd:
Hi,
For a day like yesterday, i wore a Snugpak Sleeka, which is actually the old miltary 'softie'. Its technically not waterproof, but even when soaking wet it is still warm. The best jacket I have ever owned and was ~£70. Its also short so can go over chest waders and you'd still wade fine. And made in uk.
For more outdoor pursuits, I like Buffalo Systems gear, another Made in UK company and great kit, more like a smock than a jacket but ideal for under waders on cold dreich days.
If you do want a proper waterprrof that can still breath and wick your sweat on a mild but wet day.....then the only thing to have is a Paramo. I have tried literally everything for days on the hills and for days out shooting, nothing comes close. But these can be a pricey piece of kit.
Hope this helps, I've spent many a day on the hills walking, shooting and in boats on lochs, tried many things.
Steven
Mike Barrio:
I like Paramo gear as well Steven :z16
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