Daily Archives: November 5, 2013

The leaves have changed and the temps have dropped which means one thing is certain. Winter will be here in the blink of an eye. Finding the right jacket or pullover for the variance in the ever changing Utah weather landscape can be difficult at best. Having a jacket that is too light and you find yourself freezing, on the flip side a jacket that is too warm can be just as detrimental to your angling opportunities. The Rogue Fleece Hoody has been in my arsenal since this time last fall and I can say with the utmost confidence that it is a favorite of mine. Since I picked this jacket up I have used it fishing on many occasions. This jacket has kept a smile on my face a lot lately. From fall pike fishing in 40-50 degrees to snow flurries where the thermometer barely touches 30 and the pesky ice forms on rod guides.. The reasons I like this jacket are simple. First off this jacket will not break the bank. It is a nice lightweight piece that is water resistant and it is nice and warm. This is not a piece I would trust if the temps drop even further but overall for this time of year when the weather can be as unpredictable as the fishing I would say with a good base layer this Hoody will stand up to just about anything. Downsides are few and far between with the Rogue Fleece however the sizing on this piece is pretty hard to decipher. This jacket runs huge and the variances in sizes are quite noticeable. Pros: Lightweight design with DWR treatment (Durable Waterproof Repellant). The jacket holds up well in light rain and other types of moisture (No taped seams so this jacket is not waterproof by any means) Overall usefulness – Great for all seasons – fall , early winter , spring Hand warmer pockets – Essential for coldweather fishing Zippered chest pocket – good for fly box, keys , snacks…really whatever you please. Makes an excellent layering piece Price tag of $99.95 – One of the greatest values in the Simms lineup. Cons: Sizing- The sizing on this jacket is a little bit on the larger end. (Plan on one size smaller than normal.) I honestly cannot say enough good things about this piece. It has definitely become a personal favorite as well as a favorite of all the shop staff here at Fishwest. It is no secret that the staff here have a great deal of respect and admiration for Simms products and it is easy to see why. Simms has outdone itslef this time with the Rogue Fleece. If you find yourself in need of a jacket for fall / early winter fishing or even just a jacket that is good for a "kick around" jacket certainly consider the Rogue Fleece Hoody.