Splash Jacket Recommendation

[dsafety]

I had one of those. The waterproof coating flaked away after several days use. When I tried to wash the thing to get some blood off, it fell apart. Good price, poor quality.

Bob

[bajadog]

Originally Posted by dsafety

I had one of those. The waterproof coating flaked away after several days use. When I tried to wash the thing to get some blood off, it fell apart. Good price, poor quality.

Bob

2 years, and I still have not washed mine.

[dsafety]

Problem solved. I went to the REI used gear sale on Saturday and picked up a lightweight, waterproof Sierra Designs shell for $19. This thing will be perfect for layering. It has sealed seams, velcro and elastic cuffs, a hood and a velcro zipper cover.

This jacket may not be as cool as the $200 gore-tex ones but may be more practical. Besides, now I have some money left over to buy a 2009 fishing license. What are they up to now? $50?

Bob

[ship 4 brains]

what do you put on your feet when you are wearing the dry pants?

[dsafety]

I have some gore-tex waders with neoprene feet. I bought an oversized pair of Keen water shoes that I wear over the rubber feet. It works great, especially if you have to walk a bit after getting geared up.

Bob

[dogzbestfrnd]

Originally Posted by dsafety

Problem solved. I went to the REI used gear sale on Saturday and picked up a lightweight, waterproof Sierra Designs shell for $19. This thing will be perfect for layering. It has sealed seams, velcro and elastic cuffs, a hood and a velcro zipper cover.

This jacket may not be as cool as the $200 gore-tex ones but may be more practical. Besides, now I have some money left over to buy a 2009 fishing license. What are they up to now? $50?

Bob

Including the Ocean Enhancement tag... $45.95... yikes!
-Ron

[dsafety]

Last year, I kept a total of two fish, both small yellowtail. (I release almost everything). Assuming these fish were ten pounds each, with about 3 pounds of usable meat, I figure that my fishing license cost me about $7 a pound.

Of course, if you want to really calculate the cost of my fish, you would have to add in the new kayak, rods, reels, line, lures, and a host of other expenses. With those costs in mind, my several dinners cost me over $300 a pound, not including wine.

On the other hand, the satisfaction that this hobbie provides me is, as the commercial says... priceless.

Bob

[Ed]

Originally Posted by dsafety

Last year, I kept a total of two fish, both small yellowtail. (I release almost everything). Assuming these fish were ten pounds each, with about 3 pounds of usable meat, I figure that my fishing license cost me about $7 a pound.

Of course, if you want to really calculate the cost of my fish, you would have to add in the new kayak, rods, reels, line, lures, and a host of other expenses. With those costs in mind, my several dinners cost me over $300 a pound, not including wine.

On the other hand, the satisfaction that this hobbie provides me is, as the commercial says... priceless.

Bob

You have to calculate the pounds of fish released also. You had the option to harvest, but declined. These pounds have low cost and high value................

[dsafety]

Should I include the weight of the seals?