AberFowl Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 I think I am going to invest in a new jacket. Not too bothered about how warm it is as I can layer up underneath when needed. My shooting is often done sitting on the waters surface wearing chest waders. So I am looking for a short 'bomber' style jacket that I can tuck into the waders (to stop water seeping up from jacket tail) Needs to be 110% waterproof and preferably very tough as I sometimes sit near/in gorse bushes. Recommendations? Cheaper the better obviously but I I do want something decent. I have used wax jackets and ex mod DPM goretex...had no problems with these but seeing if there's any other cheap options. Also, a dark drab colour to blend with mud..not wanting the fancy new grass/reeds/realtree camo thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 http://www.directshootingsupplies.co.uk/shooting-clothing/clothing-jackets/tempest-waterproof-windproof-breathable-lightweight-shooting-amp-beating-green-jacket That's what I use, have done for 3 years. Rolling about in mud means it's now taken on it's own camo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 I think I am going to invest in a new jacket. Not too bothered about how warm it is as I can layer up underneath when needed. My shooting is often done sitting on the waters surface wearing chest waders. So I am looking for a short 'bomber' style jacket that I can tuck into the waders (to stop water seeping up from jacket tail) Needs to be 110% waterproof and preferably very tough as I sometimes sit near/in gorse bushes. Recommendations? Cheaper the better obviously but I I do want something decent. I have used wax jackets and ex mod DPM goretex...had no problems with these but seeing if there's any other cheap options. Also, a dark drab colour to blend with mud..not wanting the fancy new grass/reeds/realtree camo thing That I would love to see. Are you Jesus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberFowl Posted August 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 That I would love to see. Are you Jesus? Pretty simple to sit on the surface of water with a stool at that level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Is there any Paramo smocks that fit the bill? They are very good on water resistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Does the dog share it? I would have made my retreat to a nice creek a bit further back by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 I am getting cold just reading this post, fair play to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberFowl Posted August 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 No creeks where I shoot...just big flat expanses of mud below the mhwm Dog is always has a dry seat, usually behind above the mhwm on the grasses. stay on the right side of the law and have no choice but to be in the water when the tides in. Will have a look at them nickp, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Can imagine you walking out in a feather suit wearing a hat resembling a mallard. I guess some wildfowling is different to sinking up to your nuts in mud. We're is your shooting ? Edited August 16, 2014 by ayano3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) I use the Herters wildfowl wading jacket and its great, but don't think it would stand up to the buckthorns and like. The wax thorn proof Barbour type coats would be your best bet. The ridge line pintail smock gets good reveiws but don't know about thorn proof. Waterproofed Kevlar jacket is what you need. Tough Rubber ex mod multi use poncho. Figgy Edited August 16, 2014 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberFowl Posted August 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) I spend most of my flights battling to keep myself unstuck from mud. Shoot on various estuary's in Scotland. My main haunts don't have creeks or gutters to shelter in. The best flight lines are out over the water so that's where I have to be to get beat chance of a shot. Keep well away from the roosts though! I just wish everybody did! I see many people a couple of metres above mhwm in order to keep dry and warm...they all say its ok being there, no difference in them couple of metres but the law is the law and I will do my utmost to abide by it. Edited August 16, 2014 by AberFowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 I often do this myself as the dabbling duck only feed on some marshes when they can filter seeds and graze from the water covering the vegetation, dog just stands but I have seen the yanks use placeboards made from PVC framed push fit waste pipes (tried to get him onto stuff like this but he doesn't like getting on anything that looks like furniture) no probs getting him onto a wall or most other stuff but anything that looks like furniture and he wont have it (vet even examines him on the floor) . Look at Wading jackets used by game fishermen, or just tuck in a Military Gortex (just let it bag out and overhang or rain will run down it and funnel into your wader tops in quantity) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Have you looked at fishing wading jackets? they're shorter than normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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