Waterproofs

At the suggestion of various members and given the magazines will run a mile from criticising a piece of kit, here is your chance to tell us what you really think about a rod, reel, line, lure... keep it legal please!

Moderators: Seaniebo, corbyeire

Waterproofs

Postby corkconian » Tue Oct 31, 2017 10:38 pm

Looking at getting a new waterproof top around €70-100. Just looking for peoples opinions on jackets vs smocks and peoples experience with gear that actually stays waterproof. Not too bothered on winter specific gear as I would like to be able to wear it in the summer as well. Any opinions and suggestions welcome
User avatar
corkconian
SAI Bait Ball
 
Posts: 166
Joined: Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:36 pm
Location: Limerick,Cork,Kerry
Has thanked: 7 times
Have thanks: 130 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby rushnaldo » Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:03 pm

Grundens Neptune jacket costs 70 and has pockets and guaranteed to keep you dry. It's commercial fishermen gear
rushnaldo
SAI Bait Ball
 
Posts: 194
Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:53 pm
Has thanked: 3 times
Have thanks: 109 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby corkconian » Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:09 pm

Must take a look
User avatar
corkconian
SAI Bait Ball
 
Posts: 166
Joined: Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:36 pm
Location: Limerick,Cork,Kerry
Has thanked: 7 times
Have thanks: 130 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby Clive O Driscoll » Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:45 am

I use my Patagonia chest waders, which I use for Fly Fishing and the Patagonia 100% waterproof breathable wading jacket to suit, when it aint raining i take off the jacket, comfy, reliable and works for me. I have a pair of SIMMS wading boots with studs on, job done
Clive
User avatar
Clive O Driscoll
SAI Bait Ball
 
Posts: 174
Images: 0
Joined: Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:34 pm
Location: Cork
Has thanked: 39 times
Have thanks: 40 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby Crevan » Wed Nov 01, 2017 2:31 pm

I too have Patagonia waders and a Patagonia SST jacket also matched with Simms boots.....

However the OP asked for a waterproof jacket for €70-100 not something that is going to cost over €1000!!!
Crevan
SAI Hammerhead
 
Posts: 261
Joined: Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:36 pm
Location: Wexford
Has thanked: 109 times
Have thanks: 78 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby Clive O Driscoll » Wed Nov 01, 2017 5:56 pm

Crevan wrote:I too have Patagonia waders and a Patagonia SST jacket also matched with Simms boots.....

However the OP asked for a waterproof jacket for €70-100 not something that is going to cost over €1000!!!


TRUE, forgive me... I always seem to read-over things especially this time of the year..
Clive

For this message the author Clive O Driscoll has received thanks:
Crevan (Wed Nov 01, 2017 7:26 pm)
User avatar
Clive O Driscoll
SAI Bait Ball
 
Posts: 174
Images: 0
Joined: Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:34 pm
Location: Cork
Has thanked: 39 times
Have thanks: 40 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby corkconian » Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:11 pm

Ya waders arent an issue just looking at jackets and smocks. Some of the vass gear looks nice but ive heard that its hard to dry once wet due to it being a material type of outer layer. Id say talking to a few lads that the commercial / trawler type jacket might be my best bet and they will take some abuse.
User avatar
corkconian
SAI Bait Ball
 
Posts: 166
Joined: Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:36 pm
Location: Limerick,Cork,Kerry
Has thanked: 7 times
Have thanks: 130 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby ShaneH » Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:02 pm

corkconian wrote:Ya waders arent an issue just looking at jackets and smocks. Some of the vass gear looks nice but ive heard that its hard to dry once wet due to it being a material type of outer layer. Id say talking to a few lads that the commercial / trawler type jacket might be my best bet and they will take some abuse.

The vass smocks are similar to the old oil skins so it dryes pretty fast.
Sportscast Ireland
User avatar
ShaneH
SAI Megalodon!
 
Posts: 1441
Images: 80
Joined: Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:36 pm
Location: bray
Has thanked: 228 times
Have thanks: 284 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby corkconian » Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:54 pm

ShaneH wrote:
corkconian wrote:Ya waders arent an issue just looking at jackets and smocks. Some of the vass gear looks nice but ive heard that its hard to dry once wet due to it being a material type of outer layer. Id say talking to a few lads that the commercial / trawler type jacket might be my best bet and they will take some abuse.

The vass smocks are similar to the old oil skins so it dryes pretty fast.



Good to know .
User avatar
corkconian
SAI Bait Ball
 
Posts: 166
Joined: Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:36 pm
Location: Limerick,Cork,Kerry
Has thanked: 7 times
Have thanks: 130 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby kstaff » Fri Nov 03, 2017 3:07 pm

Have a look at these, fantastic for the money if you simply want a waterproof that's durable., Cheap light and goes in the washing machine, best of all Irish owned!!!

http://www.climb8.ie/index.php?main_pag ... ucts_id=10
Blue n White is the new Black!!!

For this message the author kstaff has received thanks:
corbyeire (Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:59 pm)
User avatar
kstaff
SAI Megalodon!
 
Posts: 2820
Joined: Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:43 pm
Location: Not on the beach.
Has thanked: 238 times
Have thanks: 308 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby corkconian » Sat Nov 04, 2017 3:42 pm

kstaff wrote:Have a look at these, fantastic for the money if you simply want a waterproof that's durable., Cheap light and goes in the washing machine, best of all Irish owned!!!

http://www.climb8.ie/index.php?main_pag ... ucts_id=10


They look the right job, Front pocket is good to have too.
User avatar
corkconian
SAI Bait Ball
 
Posts: 166
Joined: Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:36 pm
Location: Limerick,Cork,Kerry
Has thanked: 7 times
Have thanks: 130 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby corbyeire » Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:59 pm

cant recommend climb8 enough
User avatar
corbyeire
SAI Megalodon!
 
Posts: 6362
Images: 0
Joined: Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:47 pm
Location: G g g galway
Has thanked: 2044 times
Have thanks: 680 times

Re: Waterproofs

Postby JimC » Mon Nov 06, 2017 5:15 pm

Yep! Climb8 make superb gear. I use the breathable waders and the Lough Conn jacket - Brilliant from the boat!
User avatar
JimC
Moderator
 
Posts: 3074
Joined: Wed Jan 29, 2003 5:18 pm
Location: Cork
Has thanked: 281 times
Have thanks: 922 times


Return to Tackle Reviews by Sea Anglers

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 11 guests