I'm on the market for a good wading jacket. What are you guys using, i'm looking from 100-350. Don't really wanna drop 400 on the g3 but i might. Looking at the Patagonia Deep river wading jacket and the Redington bow river one aswell.
Also on the market for a nice float rod. Preferably 10-10 1/2 foot, if you have one and wanna sell pm me.

You dont need the G3. Yes they are nice, but not neccesary. I have the Simms classic guide model and it is a few years old now and still doing great. I got it new on Ebay for about 200.00 dollars. Just my .02 cents.-TBJ

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I also have the Columbia Queets River jacket...pretty good shell for $80.00.

Fish on...

Todd

I recommend the Dave Vedder series Hefty bag........with drawstring waist band.

I cant find it, i got 500 bucks on paypal... And having a hard time finding stuff that accepts paypal. Sierra trading post has them in Lrg but not XL. Todd you can expect to see more (money than usual) coming from me. Where did your #4 silver rvrwhirlers go.

We're currently out of stock on #4 Silver whirlers...they're coming

Fish on...

Todd

I have the Orvis Tailwaters, its an ok rain jacket about 4-5 years old now & re-treated about 4X.


I'd look @ that Simms Guide Jacket, I've tried them on & like the fit & look better than my Orvis. Waterproofing on it has to be better than mine....



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Wow i so don't want to drop 220 bucks on a 10 1/2 foot Dave Vedder series Lamiglas. Anyone got a used float rod they wanna sell!

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G3. I'd use no other.

I have the older SIMMS Guide jacket and the G3 is far more of a nicer jacket.

I had but gave away my Columbia Queets River Jacket. It's not even in the same league as the SIMM's jackets.

Here ya go:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/


I got a very good wading jacket, last March from the site above......they had 3 when I looked earlier today. Prices are very good, might be "last year" model but ya know........the fish don't care!!!@!!

How about a Loomis STR1263 with a Curado 201 DSHV

I'm in the market for a wading jacket as well. I narrowed it down to the Simms G3, no question. 18 years ago I decided to buy a 10x wading jacket instead of spending the next $50 and buying the Simms Classic. Although the 10x is a nice jacket, it leaked after 1 season of use. A decision I regret every time I put my jacket on in wet weather.

Use Microsofts www.live.com search to find "simms g3 jacket", follow the ebay "live cashback link", follow the rules, and use "buy it now" with PayPal. You'll spend the $399 now and get $100 back from Microsoft through PayPal down the road a little. Using this method the G3 will ultimately cost you $300, no tax, no shipping - if you pick the right vendor - and its now in your price league.

Sent you a pm

Thanks for the link to the G3

Rossiman,

You might look at a Shimano Convergence 10.6 foot rod. They are about $85 sometimes less.

See how they feel compared to a Lami or Loomis. Be sure to put your reel on it so you will know the feel of the combo.

the patagonia jackets are awesome. i love mine and would rather support them than Simms due to the night and day difference in customer service. That being said the G3 is a sweet jacket as well.

i was torn about this for about the last 2 years. really did not want to drop 4 bills on the g3. after reviews and a failed attempt at a cheaper jacket. i took the blow and bought the g3 i can honestly say its worth every penny and i wish i would have bought it 2 years ago. its pricy but makes miserable days of down pour feel like your fishing from your couch. also i 90% of the time fish out of a DB so not alot hiking in it. but i am more than happy with it. but it is spendy.

I can tell you they feel like a turd, however you are just using the thing to cast a float. My buddy paid 69.99 for his.

I have a vedder I could let go. Its the lighter model, but it landed this.

Ted's in lynnwood has Simms Rivertek on sale for $229.