Spackdaddy Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Anyone have a suggestion for a waterproof breathable jacket for hitting the river for less than $150? Thanks guys! Quote
Buck Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Anyone have a suggestion for a waterproof breathable jacket for hitting the river for less than $150? Thanks guys! I spent $75 on a jacket from MEC that has been going strong for 2 years, has a liner and 4 pockets. I've had it through all sorts of storms and it has survived a ton of bush whacking. Will probably get another one if this one goes down. Quote
CTownTBoyz Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 MEC is a good choice, and / or any other manufacturer that makes outdoor wear. Which brings me to my next point; buy rain gear (or any outdoor gear e/ Waders) from reputable companies that make outdoor wear like Arcteryx, MEC, Mountain Hardwear (my fave), North Face, Patagonia, Cloud Veil (RIP), etc. Fly Rod companies make fly rods for fishing, ...... and jackets for brand whores. Quote
birchy Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I bought a "Viking" brand waterproof breathable jacket from Marks Work Wearhouse 2 years back.. works great! I believe the Viking brand is now Dakota though. I'm pretty sure this is the one (it has a full hood too that you can't see in the picture): http://www2.marks.com/productdetails.asp?c...%3FOpenDocument I got it on sale for around ~$120 if I remember correctly. Quote
Wolfie Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 well it is not under but I've been waiting quite a while for a deal..and at the show Loop jackets were being sold for half price or in my case a bit more.. ..At the the whistler's booth they were selling for $400.00 cut to $200.00...but not the colours I wanted...however..at Southbow, I got what I wanted..dark gray pin strip going for $530.00 for $250.00...and yes..these jackets are 2010 line, but who cares, not I said the fly as he whizzed by! ..maybe if you give Mike a call you still might get lucky...................cheers...Wolfie Quote
bulltrout Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Anyone have a suggestion for a waterproof breathable jacket for hitting the river for less than $150? Thanks guys! hodgman makes a couple of decent models for a good price...i believe wholesale sports might have them... Quote
Jayhad Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Got to agree with Ctown, everytime I've bought a waterproof jacket from a Fly Fishing company I've been disappointed, sooner or later you will realize that there is no way the jacket was designed by an angler and all you bought was the fancy branding. My MEC jacket was under $100 and as Buck said it's bulletproof. Quote
bhurt Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 My loop jacket is by far the best jacket I have ever bought and is very durable, warm and rain proof, infact I was in a downpour and the rain just beeded up on it and ran off, all the zippers are water proof, and the cuffs of the sleves are velcro so you can do them up tight so no water gets down the sleve. I once had a william jospeh jacket that I gave away that was very durable and rain proof also, I think I spent $100 on it. On a side note I also purchase a sprey from Sport Check which seals jackets from the rain, and I highly suggest it. Be warned though when you sprey it you must give it a food 48 hours to let it set. Absoultly awsome stuff and I highly recommend it. Quote
darrinhurst Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 You could try one of these. I have some William Joseph stuff, and I absolutely love it. I have the Rain Jacket and it is super light, easily packable and keeps me more than dry enough. Great stuff for a great price. http://www.riverbum.com/William-Joseph-Squall-Jacket/ http://www.riverbum.com/William-Joseph-Rain-Jacket/ Quote
reevesr1 Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I have a William Joseph as well. Don't know how much it cost because my wife got it for me for xmas. But I can't see her spending over $150 for a rain jacket. Anyway, I've worn it for 2 yrs and really like it. Quote
Spackdaddy Posted February 1, 2011 Author Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestion gents! I prefer gear that is more universal than those made for fishing alone. I love MEC but the models I find online seem limited. Quote
matt1984 Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 I notice alot of MEC reccomendations, but I remember a few years ago there was talks of MEC supporting anti-hunting groups. Where do they stand on fishing? Just something to note before you choose to support the brand. Quote
CTownTBoyz Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 I notice alot of MEC reccomendations, but I remember a few years ago there was talks of MEC supporting anti-hunting groups. Where do they stand on fishing? Just something to note before you choose to support the brand. ? Source.... Quote
Gaffer Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 If you are a Costco shopper this is about the time of year that they get thier Viking rain suits (jacket & pant). I dont have one, but I know a few guys that do and they seem to like them. I think that are about $80. Andrew Quote
RussC Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 I notice alot of MEC reccomendations, but I remember a few years ago there was talks of MEC supporting anti-hunting groups. Where do they stand on fishing? Just something to note before you choose to support the brand. I remember reading this as well but can't recall where. Quote
Ricinus Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 About 5yrs or so ago, MEC allowed some conservation groups to set up a display against the Grizzly hunt. Some hunting groups took exception to this and labeled MEC antihunting. EDIT found this: http://www.gamewarden.ab.ca/archive/Summer2004/departmt.htm Regards Mike Quote
CTownTBoyz Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 I'm not anti-hunting, but considering the current Grizzly population in this province I agree the Grizzly hunt should be banned- for the time being. Quote
Ricinus Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 I'm not anti-hunting, but considering the current Grizzly population in this province I agree the Grizzly hunt should be banned- for the time being. Regards Mike Quote
ironfly Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 I'm not anti-hunting, but considering the current Grizzly population in this province I agree the Grizzly hunt should be banned- for the time being. Regards Mike And I'm glad MEC put some support behind that cause. Alberta CONSERVATION Association my hairy derriere! I can't speak to MEC's official policy, but I applied for a job there not too long ago and asked several staff members and the manager about their feelings on fishing; none were opposed, some were fishers themselves, and one asked me to teach her to cast. Quote
PEISteve Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Anyone have a suggestion for a waterproof breathable jacket for hitting the river for less than $150? Thanks guys! Check out Redington. I bought one at FishTales about 3 years ago, I think it was $75. Lots of big pockets and such. Quote
SilverDoctor Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 I have a Redington red storm that was a xmas present from the wife 3 years ago. Well built, windproof, waterproof, cuffs and still in great shape. Very comfortable, believe she paid about a hundred. Quote
ÜberFly Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 I think my B-I-L picked one of those up (or a similar model) at the Expo - South Bow had them at their booth for $60?! P I have a Redington red storm that was a xmas present from the wife 3 years ago. Well built, windproof, waterproof, cuffs and still in great shape. Very comfortable, believe she paid about a hundred. Quote
bloom Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 I received the new Loop jacket a couple years ago right when it came out. I like the look of it, but don't find it very warm...it's basically just a shell, and if you're wearing it without waders, it can get chilly if you don't layer underneath it. Look for something that has a little more to it than a shell. Quote
headscan Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 I'd actually rather have just a goretex shell than something with insulation. That way I can wear it on a rainy summer day without overheating or in the winter with wool, fleece, whatever layers underneath. Quote
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