Hi,

I'll be heading to Alaska in late June for the sock-eye salmon run and will also be doing some walk and wade for Rainbows in the Upper Russian & Kenai river. I had lived and fished in tropical saltwater all my life so it would not hurt to plan to be a little warmer than usual.

I had settled on a set of Simms breathable (Freestone) waders, layered with internal fleece if required.

Will I need a heavy wading jacket? This is my first Alaskan trip and would like to know which wading Jacket you would recommend?

I'm currently deciding between the Simms Freestone, the Simms Pac Lite and the Arc'teryx Theta LT. Would you recommend any other make or model?

It'll be a bonus if the jacket could double up as a tropical rain wear and hiking jacket as well.

Thanks and best regards.