A sudden downpour in the tropics, a summer thunderstorm off the Bahamas, or just flying salt spray from a wet trip back to the dock—at some point, you will need a good foul-weather jacket. Here are some of the best on the market today.
Gill Pro Tournament Jacket
The Pro Tournament has a highly technical three-layer design that offers protection against wind and water, with fully taped seams and an enduring water-repellent finish, which offers great protection from wet weather and salt spray. The Vortex hood technology keeps the hood in place when traveling at high speeds too. gillfishing.com
Grundéns Gambler
The company’s flagship angling jacket, the Gambler, is constructed with all the features demanded by professional tournament anglers. It optimizes waterproofness, comfort and mobility, thanks in part to built-in stretch panels and a shingled cuff design as well as its Gore-Tex construction. It’s packed with features and built with all the toughness and reliability of the Grundéns brand. grundens.com
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Pelagic Chubasco Jacket
To keep you dry in the wettest conditions, Pelagic’s new Chubasco Jacket is composed of a lightweight, 100 percent waterproof PVC shell that offers a superior barrier from the ocean’s relentless elements. Designed for the traveling fisherman, this jacket packs easily and features a loose-cut design for optimal mobility. pelagicgear.com
AFTCO Barricade Elite Jacket
Built with wet-weather fishing in mind, the Barricade Elite jacket has 100 percent nylon four-layer construction to keep you warm and dry even in the harshest conditions, with a 30K waterproof rating and 7K breathable system to vent excess moisture and body heat. The double dry cuff and YKK chest zippers are designed to keep water from sneaking in as you move about the cockpit. aftco.com
Huk Mossy Oak Tournament Jacket
Designed to perform at the highest levels, the Mossy Oak Tournament Jacket is windproof and waterproof, with fully taped seams, a storm flap, covered zippered chest pocket, covered flap hand pockets, adjustable hood, and adjustable hem and cuffs. A highly durable water-repellent coating and the waterproof/breathable material work to fight moisture on three unique levels, keeping you dry and agile. hukgear.com
Salt Life Excursion Waterproof Hooded Jacket
The Excursion waterproof micro ripstop hooded jacket features a brushed tricot-lined mock neck, a vented back yoke with mesh lining, fully adjustable hidden cinch toggles, and three zippered pockets, plus a fully waterproof construction with taped seams and reflective trim for low-light visibility. saltlife.com
Columbia PFG Terminal OutDry Hybrid Jacket
An industry leader in outdoor apparel, Columbia offers its 100 percent waterproof and breathable jacket in men’s and women’s styles. With an attached adjustable hood, adjustable waist and watertight sleeve cuffs, this angler-friendly jacket means you may be wet on the outside, but you’re dry on the inside. columbia.com
Aftco Hydronaut Jacket
An ICAST 2018 winner, this jacket is changing the way we look at rain gear. The vented hood helps eliminate flapping when underway, and the chest mount for your camera leaves you practically hands-free while in tournament mode. aftco.com
Grundéns Tourney Jacket
Fishermen have relied on this brand for years. The jacket is made with a sturdy stretch fabric that allows full movement, whether you’re tossing a cast net or pulling the anchor. grundens.com
Pelagic Tempest Pro Storm Jacket
Built for fishing, this jacket keeps you warm with its fleece lining and face-warming collar. With multiple utility pockets, your phone and other belongings are safe from whatever the ocean throws at you. pelagicgear.com
Huk Leviathan Bibs
When others are hiding from the spray and rain, you’re still fishing. These bibs keep you in the game and protected from the elements — storm or no storm. hukgear.com
Gill Race Fusion Salopettes
Both functional and fashionable, these bibs offer three-layer waterproof and breathable protection. With a superstretch back panel, you’ll stay dry and cozy even in the nastiest conditions. gillmarine.com
Avid Typhoon Rain Jacket
This could be the ultimate warm-weather rain jacket. Underarm vents keep you cool, while the water-resistant shell keeps you dry. avidgear.com
Huk Leviathan Jacket
If you have ever fallen overboard at night, you know the importance of not only being seen, but being seen quickly. This series is woven with Reflectek technology, making you highly visible at night when hit with a light source. hukgear.com
Aftco Hydronaut Waterproof Bibs
These hypercomfortable bibs have extra-wide ComfortFlex shoulder straps and articulated knees that keep you mobile all day long. Developed with the help of AFTCO’s pro staff, it’s waterproof, high-performance gear that fishes hard. aftco.com
Grundéns Tourney Bibs
Long gone are the days of only one option. These flexible bibs are not only 100 percent waterproof, they are 100 percent comfortable. Lightweight and durable, they’re guaranteed to be a staple in any temperate fisherman’s closet. grundens.com
