Jacket and bibs recommendation for fishing

[woolleyfooley]

7 minutes ago, FishTank said:

 

I have the shoe stuff as well. If you have suede boots, make sure get the stuff made for suede and the shoe cleaner.  This stuff also really stinks. I always spay it outside in an old box. 

Thanks for the tip!

[DaubsNU1]

@FishTank and @woolleyfooley, great friend of mine worked as a buyer for Cabela's for many years. He has since left the company, once BPS bought them out. 

 

Many moons ago he tried to explain Gore-Tex, how it works, why you feel wet when the fabric sits against your skin. This was well before all the cool rankings and tests they do now. 

 

It was a long, long time ago...but I do remember him saying a good DWR helps water bead up and run off the fabric, instead of getting soaked in to it. Helps keep you dry. He said if you are kneeling or sitting in water...you may force water through the membrane. 

 

I remember when my Brother and I got our first gore-tex gloves for Christmas. Late 80's, early 90's(?). We spent hours filling the sink, holding our hands under water in amazement(!)

[DaubsNU1]

Columbia has some jackets on sale:

• Omni-Tech Ampi-Dry II jacket on sale $160 --> $96 
  • Pit-zips
• Omni-Tech Mackenzie River Jacket $140 --> $70
  • A "fishing" jacket...others are hiking
• Omni-Tech Hikebound II jacket $80 --> $60
  • Have a "tall" version

I have some old Omni-tech stuff. Seems good. 

 

Thoughts?

[gim]

7 minutes ago, DaubsNU1 said:

Thoughts?

 

Just my personal preference, but I insist to trying on anything like this ahead of time before buying.  Some may disagree with that notion.  Shoes and clothes are not something I buy without trying on.

[DaubsNU1]

43 minutes ago, gim said:

 

Just my personal preference, but I insist to trying on anything like this ahead of time before buying.  Some may disagree with that notion.  Shoes and clothes are not something I buy without trying on.

 

Agree 100%.

 

I often order various sizes, and then ship back the items that don't fit. Most places will cover shipping back on returns...but even it if costs me a little $$, it's worth the price to get the right fit. 

 

[woolleyfooley]

23 hours ago, DaubsNU1 said:

@FishTank and @woolleyfooley, great friend of mine worked as a buyer for Cabela's for many years. He has since left the company, once BPS bought them out. 

 

Many moons ago he tried to explain Gore-Tex, how it works, why you feel wet when the fabric sits against your skin. This was well before all the cool rankings and tests they do now. 

 

It was a long, long time ago...but I do remember him saying a good DWR helps water bead up and run off the fabric, instead of getting soaked in to it. Helps keep you dry. He said if you are kneeling or sitting in water...you may force water through the membrane. 

 

I remember when my Brother and I got our first gore-tex gloves for Christmas. Late 80's, early 90's(?). We spent hours filling the sink, holding our hands under water in amazement(!)

Interesting. Forgive my ignorance but what is a “DWR”?

[DaubsNU1]

Good question.  

 

Durable Water Repellent. 

 

It's the stuff that makes water bead up on fabric. Instead of soaking in to the material. 

[woolleyfooley]

Is this the correct cabelas jacket? I can’t tell if it’s lightweight like I want or not. Also I don’t understand the sizes.

 

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/guidewear-rainy-river-parka-with-gore-tex-paclite-for-men

[DaubsNU1]

@woolleyfooley Cabela's jackets tend to run a little large. Give it a shot...you can always return them if the size is not right. Or if it's not light weight enough. 

 

I think we are going to start seeing lots of Gore-Tex on clearance. Some states have banned certain chemicals that are used to make Gore-Tex. Manufacturers are rolling out different products. 

[gim]

4 hours ago, woolleyfooley said:

Is this the correct cabelas jacket? I can’t tell if it’s lightweight like I want or not. Also I don’t understand the sizes.

 

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/guidewear-rainy-river-parka-with-gore-tex-paclite-for-men

That’s the one I have. I’m actually wearing it in my profile photo. I bought that jacket and matching pants March 2023. It’s lightweight and uninsulated. Good for summer rain gear.

 

I can’t really help you with the sizing though. I tried mine on at the store before purchasing. I’ll be honest, I had to try on 3 different sizes before I found the one I liked too.

 

If it were me I’d go to the store and try it on first.