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Warm fishing jackets & trousers

Kevin Steele said:
Love it. Buy what you like, but only when SWMBO is out of the country! 😆
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Got to be honest Kevin, my tactics are refined... I'll even leave a few old rod bags out so I can tuck new purchases behind them!
I'm sometimes brazen enough to do this whilst she's in the UK! 😂😂
I bet our BFW members have their own tactics they'd be willing to share on a new thread! 😂😂
 
Julian Griffiths said:
Got to be honest Kevin, my tactics are refined... I'll even leave a few old rod bags out so I can tuck new purchases behind them!
I'm sometimes brazen enough to do this whilst she's in the UK! 😂😂
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Your original question was to ask about warm fishing jackets and trousers. Well, we now know who the trousers are for... 😄
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Julian Griffiths said:
Sod that Alec! 😂 I buy what I want when I want, Mrs just rolls her eyes, and says nothing. She don't know I'm off to collect a brilliant Drennan meduim combo feeder that normally goes for around 120 140 mark for £90....got to do this before her flight lands back in the UK in tomorrow! 🤫🤫
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Wait, isn’t that your third medium combo?
 
Julian Griffiths said:
I know the secret of keeping warm whilst on the banks, is all about layering up...

I'm after a decent quality jacket & trousers to keep me warm, dry breathable etc & just wondering what you guys are using.

I walk a lot too, so wanting something that crosses both divides ideally.
I'd happily consider gortex quality too.

Cheers
J
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Hi have a look at the deerhunter range of clothing bit expensive but worth it in the long run .
 
Barry Foulkes said:
Hi have a look at the deerhunter range of clothing bit expensive but worth it in the long run .
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I have a jacket which i'm sure, i bought from a BFW member, ive been wearing it for the last few days at work. Very warm and snug. Highly recommend. My Hackney Cab is bloody freezing until the engine, heaters warm up.
 
Snugpak sasquatch if your not mobile is the warmest coat/ jacket ive ever worn , comes up very big i'm usually xl but a medium fits fine not waterproof but you wont find a warmer jacket
 
Barry Foulkes said:
Hi have a look at the deerhunter range of clothing bit expensive but worth it in the long run .
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Yes have enquired about these from a chap on ebay that's selling them. I would ideally like to find a shop that has them in so I can see them in person. My local gun shop had some Swazi clothing in I think a South African brand which looked quite nice.
 
The Fortis Tundra jacket and salopettes are incredible. 25,000 HH and 25,000g/m2 breathability rating. The material is much harder wearing than the SJ clothing range, which is their collaboration with Snugpak. The Tundra isn't Fortis X Snugpak but I wouldn't be at all surprised if Snugpak made it.

If you are going to go down the SJ route get actual snugpak as it's cheaper and they do a SJ12. It always made me laugh as everyone claims the SJ9 is the warmest 'fishing' jacket going but it's not even the warmest in the range just the most fashionable.
 
Jake Allonby said:
Has anyone got experience with the aqua f12 gear and how the sizing comes up?
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Is their a particular reason you want the Aqua? It's bang average and overpriced for what it is. If you just want waterproof/breathable as opposed to warm then the Korda dry kore is pretty good and a lovely material, no 'crunch' if you know what I mean.

Ideally, proper waterproof clothing should be 3L and I would want at least 20,000 HH and breathability but you will pay for it. It won't be cheap.

The flip side of that is, no matter how expensive, nothing is truly waterproof as everything will eventually 'wet out' but that's a whole can of worms. If your doing a lot of walking then what I said above about what I'd want in a jacket is true. If however you're just stood there is the pouring rain, for some reason, there is an argument that the breathability is irrelevant and you'd be better off with a non breathable jacket.

I apologise as I've gone off on one, my heads gone I can't think straight and maybe I've got this all wrong. It's been a long time since I looked into this properly and can't remember exactly what I learnt.
 
Jake Allonby said:
Has anyone got experience with the aqua f12 gear and how the sizing comes up?
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I am an outdoor gear nut, having trekked in the Himalaya. Most of my hiking gear is Arcteryx (I'll leave you to look up the prices) and Mountain Equipment. For fishing, I have the Aqua F12 waterproof jacket and like it a lot. The material is extremely waterproof, breathable, soft and comfortable, and it packs down well. I'd say sizing was true to size, so go for a larger size if you are layering and accept that it will be a little baggy if used during warmer months.

Waterproof to 25000 HH is OTT for fishing gear and it's pointless paying extra for it. 10000 HH is waterproof enough and would keep you dry in a monsoon. The only time you might need more, is if you are carrying a heavy backpack all day and applying constant pressure to the material, say, through the shoulder straps.

So there you are, two contrasting opinions in just two posts. Take your pick, or ignore both of us! :)
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Part of the trouble is we are talking about two different activities: walking (with gear) when you are generating heat and being still when you are generating cold. Of course there is also a hybrid situation of roving. Often these days I will walk with relatively light clothing to keep cool to my swim and then put on heavier clothing to keep warm when I get there. If you use a shelter in your swim then waterproofs are less of an issue but there are activities outside the shelter and walking to and fro in the rain when they are more important. Age of clothing and treatment can also be an issue but think about the different activities and changing clothes to suit you sir. Two things I find are important to keep warm - a thick hat and a neck warmer/scarf. I would also add gloves as appropriate.
 
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