I have one of the Hodgeman fishing jackets, and it is certainly 100% waterproof. However, mine at least seems to be waterproof because it's made of very thick PVC. Holy cow! If you need to lose four or five pounds of water weight, you're welcome to borrow my jacket and walk a few river miles on a wet, warm day.

For Christmas last year my folks gave me a HellyHanson fishing jacket. It's waist length, dark green, and has plenty of pockets, both in and out, plus a good hood. It also has velcro wrists on the outer sleeve, and inner wrist sleeves made of neoprene. If I stick my hand and wrist in the water, the sleeve keeps the water out of the jacket. It breathes very well, and I rarely sweat in it.

When I saw what the damn thing retails for (nearly $300) I just about choked. I never would have spent that much myself, but it's a gift and I'm not complaining.

Fish on...

Todd.