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shin_deep · Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 4:52 pm Post subject: Wading jacket recommendations

Looking for a good wading jacket. Simms at Roy's for $299+ vs. Frog Toggs Pilot Guide jacket for $100. Seems like a no-brainer. Anyone have experience with either brand?
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shorty · Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:46 pm Post subject:

dont hodgeman still make one ? what ever you get,get the velcrow sleves .
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JimSA · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:49 am Post subject:

FWIW....I recently went fly fishing in Idaho and Simms is what all the guides wear. They all swear its the best.

sportsman35 · Finger Mullet Joined: 30 Sep 2013 Posts: 33

I'm also looking for a GOOD wading jacket. Last year I was thinking about the Simms G3....but I think it's close to 400 bucks....still haven't pulled the trigger on anything...and I need one!

troutless · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:13 pm Post subject:

I just ordered a Frogg Togg Hellbender for $79.00 and I'll post a report. They were given a good report on another site.
Now, with that said, ordered what you can afford Simms is supposed to be the best. But I don't wade fish that much anymore. I'm about to turn 74 and long wades and mud is to much for me these days. But I bought mine for Surf fishing. Good luck!

cuzn dave · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 465

I have had the Frog Togg for about 4 yrs. now and think its a good value.
It may not stand up to heavy use, but has served me well.
Has way more pockets than I need.
Think I got mine at Sierra Trading Post.
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5moreminutes · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:06 pm Post subject:

I use a Simms wading wind breaker $175? Then layer up underneath. Cuts the wind and repels water excellent.
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O.B. · Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:03 am Post subject:

I bought a hodgeman on clearance at academy a couple of years ago for $30. It's been great so far. It cuts 100% of the wind and my elbows stay dry even when the occasional wave hits them.
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Hooch · Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:11 pm Post subject: Frogg Togg

Wifey bought me the Frogg Togg jacket for B-day a year ago. Love it. Good quality and functionality. < half the price of Simms and just as good IMO.

Capt. Forrest · Finger Mullet Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 33

take a look at the wading jackets made by Wright and McGill. I believe they call it the bighorn (?) but I could be mistaken. Have been wearing one for a couple years now.
having said that, I will be retiring that jacket when my Simms jacket arrives. Would still be using the W&M if I would not have gotten such an incredible deal on the Simms.

Razorback · Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 7:18 am Post subject:

topdog15 · Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:25 pm Post subject:

The Magellan wading jacket is surprisingly effective and very affordable
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Trexhunter · Joined: 07 Mar 2013 Posts: 4 Location: Austin

I have a Cabelas wading jacket which works very well. I can't attest to the reliability as I only use it occasionally.

shin_deep · Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:27 pm Post subject:

Decided to go with the Frog togg jacket. Broke it in this morning. Very pleased.
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