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Anyone know where i can find a good goretex jacket?? im a big guy and I dont relly want a stubby one Any suggestions would be apreciated
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Go to Wal-Mart Ross. They'll will have something that suites you well.
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HAHA Check for me on your break tomorrow Horseass.
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But Ryan seriosly you know wear i can get one like caseys??
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ross, why are you calling me a horsesass? try Fred's Berry's they might have a jacket like casey's.
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How much do you want to spend on a jacket?.....Try Mountain Co-op or Taiga but be prepared for the prices.
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Im looking to spend $250 tops!
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Where are those locations??
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Mountain Equipment Co-op is in Vancouver... you can find a good web-site for them on the internet... and they have good pictures of what they have... pretty pricey though! I have gotten goretex equipement from Cascade Wear Ltd in Vancouver... ((604)873-2226)... the guy I have dealt with is Bill Betts, the sales manager there. Good stuff and not too bad a price... they will even customize jackets if there's something in particular you want. Good luck and keep dry!
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One other thing... Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has a post site where you can see if anyone has any used gear that they want to sell... often for half the price of a new one. Most of the stuff on there is about a year old because some Yuppy needs to have the newest and best... and has never been warn outside of Starbucks!!! Just a suggestion. (And since I know it's coming... no offence to any Yuppys reading the thread! Or to any Starbucks patron, or...)
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Ross, Gore-Tex will not keep you dry in a downpour. I have a good one and still keep getting soaked. My buddy has a Hardy short jacket that needs waxing every so often...He stays bone dry. couple of problems with Gore-Tex: when you tuck the jacket into your chest waders, the water runs in as well. Also, where the wader shoulder straps rub on the jacket, it wears quickly and lets water in. I'll be looking at the Hardy or a neoprene rain jacket for my next one. I heard excellent things about the neoprene.
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frank i wouldn't tuck my jacket in i would just let it hang and have it over my chest waders so the straps dont wear it down.
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I used to do that, but I like to wade pretty deep and was tired of getting everything in my pockets soaked. My cellphone a few weeks ago :-)
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You take your cel phone fishing?How sad.
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i always take my cell fishing how else are u going to call dfo just becasue i have it doesnt mean i keep it on
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I carry one for the same reason Casey.I was just being smart
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Ross, Back to the subject of Goretex jackets, Is the primary purpose of this jacket for fishing? If so, I would suggest you to stay away from the parka style jackets. The parka style is often too long and cumbersome for wading purposes. I would suggest a wading style jacket. A true "goretex" wading jacket is often difficult to find due to limited manufacturers, such as Simms, Browning, Cabelas and Dragonfly. There are many other manufacturers of breathable wading jackets, such as Patagonia, Pacific Fly Group, Cabelas, Columbia, Redington, Kobuk and Bare. I personally own a Bare Kodiak jacket; the material is a 3-ply polyester shell with a Sympatex membrane. The jacket performed well the first two seasons, but began to have seapage leaks around the arms and the DWR finish deterioated. BTW, I fish over 70 days a year. I have treated the jacket with Niwax, now it's as good as new. The Bare Kodiak is offered in sizes S-2XL and retails for about $299.00, but I have seen them for $189.00. A true "goretex" wading jacket usually ranges from $300 to $600. I suggest you look at the features of the various jackets and try it on before you buy or purchase from a retailer that has a try out period.
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Ross, Like Carlo, I too have a Bare "Kodiak" and found the same problems. Having said that, I'm in my second season with it, and pretty happy. I have not treated the jacket yet, but will. Under most conditions the jacket performs well. The only time I've had seepage is if I'm in a downpour, or have been fishing a few hours in a steady rain. If there is the odd drizzle, or intermittent rain, the jacket does well. I have a couple of Gore-Tex jackets, and find they work well only when relatively clean. If the coat is dirty, it seeps. If you are looking for something to keep you completely dry, I would suggest proper raingear (Helly Hansen or Pioneer). Hope this helps. Cheers, John
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Carlo,and Jhon thx for the info. I fish +100 days a yearand this hacket is for fishing only. I have seen the dragonfly jackets and like them alot but now i cant find any. You guys know any places i can go look at any of the above mentioned? Thx
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ross babby's has the dragon fly jackets my fenwick is better hehehe
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Ross, Casey is right, Babcocks has Dragonfly wading jackets. I did not like the Dragonfly jacket, I found it way too short. I tried on the medium, which had plenty of arm length, but the bottom of the jacket was barely at the belly button. This jacket can not be worn over a river or steelie vest, its too short. It is not as roomy as other jackets, layering maybe a problem. The Fenwick jackets are a proven performer. Carlo
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sorry got confused the fenwicks are the ones i like not the crappy dragon flys. casey sell me yours
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ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A FENWICK???
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Whatever you do, stay out of mountain equipment co-op. They are a bunch of treehuggers that fund animal rights(terrorist)groups in B.C.
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These groups would just love to see our wonderful sport eliminated all together, not to mention hunting, trapping, etc.
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actually I know of a certain Rod and gun club that gets an item donated each year,for fund raising, by mountain equiptment co op.Taiga,on the other hand,is known to support many enviromental groups.
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