Vass smock yes or no

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yrinik
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Vass smock yes or no

#1 Post by yrinik »

Was looking to buy the heavy version of the vass smock but have had a couple of anglers say there not great anyone have an anglers view on these not for fashion but practicality?
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Re: Vass smock yes or no

#2 Post by Roryk11 »

Have the vass 175 winter it's fecking brilliant have mine since start of the year and it's brilliant no leaks or rips yet and I use it a fair bit that's my 2 cents others may have issues
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Re: Vass smock yes or no

#3 Post by anto2121 »

Had the heavy version 3 years ago, lasted 6months if that, seams started to go, pure rubbish and no side pockets to keep hands....they might be better now..
Went and got the bass boats smock and never looked back, have it over 2 years now and never let in a drop of water, and it gets used for bait digging and all, best money i ever spent...
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Re: Vass smock yes or no

#4 Post by Roryk11 »

Yeh they must have mine have side pockets http://www.rorys.ie/vass-lightweight-br ... mock-v-175
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Re: Vass smock yes or no

#5 Post by ste c »

They are rubbish as stated had the 350 model seams leaking used it in heavy rain fishing an bait collecting wouldnt buy 1 again
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Re: Vass smock yes or no

#6 Post by Aghoos »

Have used the 350 model for 18 months regularly and no issues yet!
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Re: Vass smock yes or no

#7 Post by corkconian »

I have the Vass heavy duty smock . . Never leaks. Best jacket I've had and I've been out in some orrid weather . Only downside is no side pockets. Just a big pouch on the front
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Re: Vass smock yes or no

#8 Post by DavidLynch »

heard bad reports of them leaking in heavy rain.

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