Jacket advice

[OuTkast76]

Just for info they sell nikwax spray at sports direct rather than having to order offline

 

[robbo1530]

We do a lot of winter hill walking in all weathers and one of the best bit of kit I've got is a Rab long sleeve base layer.
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/rab-mens-meco-250-long-sleeve-zip-tee-19110447?id_colour=107

Yep bit expensive but your getting top kit and amazing warmth next to your skin. team it with a fleece, and smock and you'll be warm, dry and still not look like a Michelin man!!
Other base layers are good and make a massive difference to keeping you warm instead of sweaty damp holding cotton tee shirts.

Nikwax wash is superb for waterproofing your kit BUT follow the instructions.
I'm a pretty crap fisherman ( just starting out) but never cold!!!

Pretty much do the same - use my hiking gear which keeps me warm at the top of the Scottish munro's. Designed to move around in.

Best I've found by a country mile are the Rab Powerstretch top and leggings. A North Face fleece over the top and then an IMAX Thermo coat. Three layerrs max even in the depth of winter. Neoprene waders only over the leggings. Warm as toast.

Again not the cheapest but the powerstretch stuff lasts for years and is really comfortable. The leggings make you look like Max Wall mind.