Gear Reviews – Waders & Jackets
Dan Bailey Wader Review – I have had these for years and years…they last and last. – Wendy
Patagonia Classic Wading Jacket Review – Is the best jacket ever for cold rainy days, lots of pockets, lasts for years. – Heidi
Simms Women’s G3 Wader Review – Great fit, durable and strong. These waders are currently the toughest out there for women, and certainly the best i have every used. Those who either guide or fish regularly will find them essential on cold and wet days. – Hannah
Simms Mens G3 Guide Convertible Wader Review – Not strictly for men, these waders are super handy as they convert from chest waders to pant waders in order to be able have a light weight option for warmer conditions, or when wading in only shallow water, thus not needing above the hip protection. They are incredibly easy to get into and out of, and the built in belt is very handy, and it is placed to be a comfortable fit for women. REMEMBER to put your straps on before wading in deeper water, or you will take on water before you know it! – Hannah
Simms G3 Guide Jacket Review – I thought that all fishing jackets were the same until i came across this jacket. Talk about pockets! This is great! As a guide i am always in need of proper organization for my daily gear, and this jacket offers many places to tuck my leader, licenses, and flies, and offers me supreme protection on windy, rainy days. Functional additions such as the double retractor for both nippers and hemostats, and lined hand warmer pockets, as well as wrist straps that cinch tight enough to put your arm into water for a length of time without getting wet is why this is my favorite fishing jacket. – Hannah
Simms Packlite Jacket Review – Someone should have thought about this years ago! Perfect for light weather, yet even so, when it rains it holds up suprisingly well, rolls up into a tiny space, and is very form fitting. Well worth the $. I have worn mine from Northern B.C. to Southern Argentina, in all sorts of settings from fishing to golfing and on occasion, downtown. – Hannah
Simms ExStream Insulated Jacket Review – This is the jacket for those anglers who refuse to stay inside on a frigid day! Its lightweight but its 100% windproof! It blocks out that blast of cold air you often get when winter fishing or boating in the Northwoods in the spring. Its extremely comfortable and sleek, yet still offers the great pockets Simms is known for and wait till you see how compact it is when you pack it into your fishing luggage…it packs into self-contained stuff pocket. For all you die-hards…get the EXTREAM! – Patti
Wardell Wader Review – The ones with neoprene up the thighs and rubber knee pads…these are wonderful for our waters in northern BC. – Heidi