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#1 Post by roger de dodger »

i noticed at our last comp all the lads got soaked even the ones wearing new breathable gear (like me :evil: )i,m looking for a warmish jacket to go over waders,my fladen floatation suit is good but is one peice ,i can get a jacket and bib and brace for under 100 yo yos delivered ,but would like just a jacket ,anyone have any suggestions? i dont mind it not being breathable if it keeps me dry!!!
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#3 Post by dfella25 »

If you go to the Great Outdoors type of shops you can get a very good one. Might cost about a ton though. Oh and it wont have a fancy fishing brand logo on it! I have one for work and its the business BUT its all black so I don't like wearing it fishing. In case of a freak wave I want to be seen!!!
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#4 Post by roger de dodger »

i think dennis had the smock version on and he got soaked too :lol: i have an old council jacket that never lets in water but i got it littered with green paint in the winter and its luminouse green :lol: have you got one of these jackets?and have you tested it out in driving rain you know the stuff that stings your face :twisted:
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roger de dodger wrote: have you got one of these jackets?and have you tested it out in driving rain you know the stuff that stings your face :twisted:


Yes and yes but I hate the rain. It ruins my Goth make up :oops: :oops:
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#6 Post by red »

i got the mustad 4 season suit a while back. got the bib&brace and the jacket from spotty dog tackle. after a few sessions in pretty bad rain i was so impressed i bought a 2nd set from them for work.
i work outdoors and out in all conditions and have never once got wet in them. might not be what your looking for tho.
£39.99 just for the jacket but P&P will be extra.
http://www.spottydogtackle.com/index1.html

they also sell from ebay
http://cgi.ebay.ie/Mustad-4-Seasons-Fishing-Jacket-Size-XXL_W0QQitemZ380129883379QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item588181b4f3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1301%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
just the jacket above for E46 but the full suit is only E64.
http://cgi.ebay.ie/Mustad-4-Seasons-Fishing-Jacket-Size-XXL_W0QQitemZ380129883379QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item588181b4f3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1301%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
i think i paid about £10 for P&P but had it in 3 working days.
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How To Choose The Best Waterproof Jacket

When facing a new gear purchase you should be as prepared as possible before slapping your money down. Get the facts and understand what you are buying. This goes for everything from carabiners to tent stakes and everything in between. When it comes to outdoor gear a good waterproof jacket is one of those products you don’t want to be left with that under performs.

One of the most key pieces of equipment when in inclement weather is your outer layer. Responsible for keeping you dry or warm or both. Ensuring that you find a product that meets your individual needs is very important. I can’t tell you how many times I have been in a gear shop and am blown away by the limitless supply of jackets. In every style, designed with individually trademarked technology with specific features it is easy to need a break to gather your thoughts. Add to the confusion the range of prices that can easily top the hundreds of dollars and you have a real task of deciding what you need.

Making heads or tails of the wide assortment of outdoor equipment can be a daunting task to say the least, fortunately there are some great how-to's out there in the web.

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The old ESB jackets brilliant for the rain.
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The Austrian wrote:Imax White Squall: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Imax-White-Squall ... m332.l1262



this is different to the one denis has rodge, i have this version too, ive had it for about 5 months and must say its never leaked, not once, and ive washed it, i payed 126 euro for mine in henrys, it deadly loyke
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dfella25 wrote:
roger de dodger wrote: have you got one of these jackets?and have you tested it out in driving rain you know the stuff that stings your face :twisted:


Yes and yes but I hate the rain. It ruins my Goth make up :oops: :oops:

its impossible to RUIN goth makeup :lol:
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#11 Post by Danny M. »

Get a decent Gore-Tex Jacket and you wont look back.

But these do need a bit of TLC to keep them 100% water proof.
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#13 Post by Tony Fella »

Roger i can get my hands on some nice jackets anything you could really think about and they would be better then most jackets in the tackle shops
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#14 Post by MAC »

I have the Greys Jacket for about 2 years now. I've used it for all types of fishing and have had no leaks at all with it. the outside strom zip did go about 2 months ago I think it retails for about €80 ish can't remember exactly.

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#15 Post by ShaneH »

i have had my titan smoke for 9 years and its still working great it dosnt let u get wet
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If you want a good waterproof jacket you are gonna have to pay for it. Lots of companys do their own brand of waterproofing which does not really compare to the likes of Gore Tex. In the outdoors shop in Dandrum where I work you can spend up to €500 but there are other gore tex jackets for less then that. There not fishing brands but are seriously waterproof taped seams and waterproof zips. There is also reproofer that you can wash the jackets in if they start losing proofing.
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jack01986 wrote:If you want a good waterproof jacket you are gonna have to pay for it. Lots of companys do their own brand of waterproofing which does not really compare to the likes of Gore Tex. In the outdoors shop in Dandrum where I work you can spend up to €500 but there are other gore tex jackets for less then that. There not fishing brands but are seriously waterproof taped seams and waterproof zips. There is also reproofer that you can wash the jackets in if they start losing proofing.


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#19 Post by roger de dodger »

now jack thats interesting about the rewaterproofer i have a jacket the material is isotec 5000 i think its a reggata one it was great to start off with but after about 20 washes its gone leaky ,only ever washed it at 30 degrees as it said on the label :twisted: ,it has a detachable fleece so if its hot you can zip it out ,its also grand and small to pack in the rod holdall ,how much is that gear?oh yea dont forget your staff discount :mrgreen:
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jack01986 wrote:Im alive thank god, trying to start getting back into the fishing again soon. Having serious withdrawl symptoms. :D :D



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