The Cabelas Gortex XCR Deluxe has been an incredible jacket for me in all seasons. Check it out.
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The Cabelas Gortex XCR Deluxe has been an incredible jacket for me in all seasons. Check it out.
Item: IF-921934
Thanks. Sooooo many choices. I have not been caught in the rain too often while fishing so I figure I will use this wading jacket about 3 - 5 times per year. Am I missing something here? Do you find you use it more than just in the rain? That would justify the higher priced jackets.
Dr Bob
Ken's Goretex boat gear (rain bibs and parka) are going on their 5th season. Doing so well that he wants their new wading jacket for Father's Day...Cabela's! $100!
do not buy the william j packable jacket, it is the bigges pos iver ever used and threw it away. half the seems threads came undone, strap on the cuff broke, and it doesnt repel water anymore, plus water got into the light and now that doesnt work.
Just a reminder to all the folks using Gore-Tex jackets for more than a season: Do take the time to replace the water repellent coating sometime. It really brings the garment back to life. Nikwax Tech wash or some of the other washes do it, and its really easy. They sell this at mountaingear.com
Migs
Dear Bob,
You can get all the wading jackets you will ever need at Home Depot for about $ 12.00.
That will get you a big box of 30 CONTRACTOR'S trash bags and a roll of duct tape.
Honest to God I have to wonder where all you "sissy Mary's" come from?
It's only water, it won't kill you.
Regards,
Tim Murphy
LOL.
Dr. Bob,
Like I mentioned I have used it in warm weather with just a t-shirt. Its light weight breathable and with the pockets keeps the vest in the shed.
I agree, water won't kill but it can get unconfortable with a wet arm at 37 degrees...
brookid
Thanks everyone for your comments. The bean Emerger looks like a great deal at $79 and as I said, it is not something I expect to use unless it is raining. I think I will also enter the May drawing too. Tim, you bring back some great memories with the trash bag duct tape approach. When I use to take my 3 boys fishing (spinning gear)when they were small, that was our standard foul weather gear. By the way Tim or is it Red, duct tape forever!
Thanks.
Dr Bob
I have a Cabela's wading jacket, that has more than earned it's price tag. It is the Gore Tex model, but not the top of the line one. I strongly suggest buying one that is Gore Tex. I am still amazed at how well this stuff works.
Jeff