Waterproofs for tall fishermen
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Are Bison 2 piece flotation suits OK ?
Tried a set on and it seemed to fit, but I'd rather hear from anyone who has used one before I pull the trigger.
Sundridge Marine Pro jacket was a good fit too, and I'm toying with the idea of simply using a jacket with chest waders (and lots of layers underneath) rather than a two piece suit.
Anyone ?
Tried a set on and it seemed to fit, but I'd rather hear from anyone who has used one before I pull the trigger.
Sundridge Marine Pro jacket was a good fit too, and I'm toying with the idea of simply using a jacket with chest waders (and lots of layers underneath) rather than a two piece suit.
Anyone ?
InCodweTrust
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I am 6'5".
Bought a Salt smock off the net.
Body is O.k. I couldn't get many layers underneath tho. which wasn't a problem as I bought it for a summer lightweight whilst rock hopping.
The sleeves however are halfway up my forearms, and that tight it is hard to fold my arms, never mind cast. It's as tho. the arms of a medium have been sewn on to an XL body??
Gear of choice is Snowbee Granite neoprene studded chesties, and fly fishing, wading, jacket, ( V.good for beach fishing in surf !), extra room in arms mean sleeves don't pullup even during casting.
loads to choose from, to suit every pocket !
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I think I may have solved this without even spending any money 
I happened to be up at my caravan over the weekend, checking it over since the season starts in a couple of weeks, and I found a Paramo jacket I'd forgotten about.
I keep a green one in the boot of the car and my old blue Paramo was left at the caravan in the event of crappy weather.
I've just washed and reproofed it and I figure it will work great with chest waders or with goretex bib and brace, both of which I already have.
I also figured I could put my army goretex jacket over the top of the Paramo in really foul weather but, frankly, if it's that bad, I have no business being out in it...
I will keep looking for a two piece fishing getup but, for now, this arrangement should more than suffice.
I happened to be up at my caravan over the weekend, checking it over since the season starts in a couple of weeks, and I found a Paramo jacket I'd forgotten about.
I keep a green one in the boot of the car and my old blue Paramo was left at the caravan in the event of crappy weather.
I've just washed and reproofed it and I figure it will work great with chest waders or with goretex bib and brace, both of which I already have.
I also figured I could put my army goretex jacket over the top of the Paramo in really foul weather but, frankly, if it's that bad, I have no business being out in it...
I will keep looking for a two piece fishing getup but, for now, this arrangement should more than suffice.