smock/wet gear advice

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johnrooney
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smock/wet gear advice

#1 Post by johnrooney »

I am looking to buy a smock or wet gear for summer use, i was thinking Sundridge stormbeach Smock any advise
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Re: smock/wet gear advice

#2 Post by lowie69 »

I've been using a rite gear smock its good
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#3 Post by cod chaser »

I'm using a Titan smock for a few years & I highly rate them.


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#4 Post by Determined Dan »

I got the greys a while back not to impressed with it , letting in rain now and material not holding the waterproofer. IMO .
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#5 Post by ste c »

iv a greys apollo mk2 smock and cant fault it
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#6 Post by beachbuddy »

If its something for summer check out "climb8",they are an irish company based in mayo I think.Have used their smock whilst bait gathering in awful conditions and bone dry everytime,decent prices too.Its not the flashiest of garments but who cares so long as it keeps you dry.Ive mine two years now and still going strong.
The sundridge smock is a fine smock but too warm for the warmer nights of our summer but perfect for winter.
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#7 Post by alby »

The old Imax Smock in lime green & navy is excellent.

Agree on the greys MK2 - will leak after time.

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#8 Post by fishmad »

mooney's do the vass one's look good there is a lite one !
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#9 Post by Steve »

Plenty of non fishing brands to consider if just for the summer. Find pac-lite jackets very handy, sturdy enough to keep you bone dry yet fold away to nothing into a ruck sack.
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#10 Post by johnrooney »

fishmad wrote:mooney's do the vass one's look good there is a lite one !
happy days must get a look at those
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#11 Post by spindlefist »

I can't fault the climb8 gear...
I've these waders, lightweight material,reinforced knees and back on them, neoprene socks on em...
they also have a simple overtrousers for €24...
also to note, I slammed the van door on the closing buckle for my waders- they posted me a replacement for free......
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#12 Post by lurehunter1 »

my dad has a titan smock the last 5years and its still going strong
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#13 Post by MC »

Determined Dan wrote:I got the greys a while back not to impressed with it , letting in rain now and material not holding the waterproofer. IMO .

still have the original greys(mark 1) smock, bib and brace, still going strong
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