FFP Gear Review - Patagonia Deep Wading Jacket - Also SST
Everyone shows up at the river wanting to be just a “shell of their perfect self”. I mean matching the hatch. Having the perfect weight. Indicator at the right depth. The perfect mend. OK. We can’t all show up in the magazines. Oh yeah, doing all of the above in nasty wind and weather?

Well you better show up with the right gear. Shell? Jacket? This is what you have been waiting for. The gear review that we all can value!

I decided on the Patagonia shell, the Deep Wading Jacket. I really love winter fishing and you have to have the right layers to survive. I am all about Capilene, fleece, microfiber shirts so I do not need a heavy duty insulated shell. I simply need the wind , rain and snow away from me. This jacket is the ticket.

Sits high for deep wading, pockets- hand and big chest pockets for fly boxes, loops for zingers and… Did I mention the hood. Do you drive anything without a hood? This one has it and mix that adjustable hood with a toboggan and you are on a roll. If you have any hiking or walk in. You will be warm!!

Bottom line…because I am a bottom line guy. Whether Patagonia, Simms, Orvis, Columbia, the wading jacket (shell) is a weapon you need in your arsenal and you cannot go wrong with either Patagonia product.

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I have buddies, Spreadsheet, LSU and the rest who really like their vests. They are all personalized and s---t!! But the bottom line is they hurt my back. And neck. And they are hot. CALL IN FISHPOND!!

The Waterdance has met its calling. This is s sweet pack!! Convertible chest and waist…waist only here, this bad boy is durable, dries quickly, has great compartments and will help you outfish those….vest wearers. Damn those vest wearers.

I digress. This really is a functional pack that straps tight on hikes, really balances the weight on your hips and back and is the one to spend your $ 89.00 on.

Long Live Fishpond!!

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