Oh they are both great. Skwala produces far less SKU's in comparison to Simms so it's hardly an apples to apples. Skwala is exclusively waders and tech gear. No T-shirts and rod cases.
Great video from a great fly shop. Very knowledgeable staff with outstanding service. There are many fine fly shops but this shop is notch above. These guys are awesome if the rare unforeseen issue arises. I live in Chicago and I bought 4 top line Sage rods and reels here.
I would recommend jeans under neoprenes, a white skull cap, and a marlboro light in the mouth. This seems to be what most anglers wear during salmon season. It helps to have a folding chair and cheap cooler full of Keystone Light. The keystone and cigarettes can be fired right onto the bank at your feet.
That's a great idea, I've been wearing the Skwala Sol Wading Pants and the Skwala Tropical Hoody. It's a bit spendy, but unbelievably light and durable.
I wear the 350 hoody a lot just for daily wear along with the 3/2, pretty much daily in one or the other not just for fishing. I wear them together a lot for cold weather.
Great question, but not really the same product, the Carbon is ultra packable and light more of a warmer weather windbreaker and rain shell. I like throwing it on for cold wind or moisture without layering. The cut is not designed for insulating layers to go underneath, the RS Jacket is designed with that in mind and is made for wet inclement weather.
Totally get your comment here. We get a lot of questions about "I get cold, I think I'm going to get a heavier set of waders". It may sound silly to a seasoned angler, but it's common. Thicker waterproof breathable, doesn't translate to insulation. It's just more likely not to suffer leaks. Gloves to me aren't as important, if I wear that wool hoody, puffy, rainjacket, and use the thumbholes on my wool hoody my hands stay surprisingly warm. I'll do a "pro's and con's" of the various types of gloves later this fall when temps drop another 10 degrees.
@@redsflyshopjust returned from Northern BC . Ice in the rod guides, Ice on the rocks . Cold mornings . Daytime Highs were about 38 degrees F . Everything was manageable with quality gear : Skwala mid layers , Grundens waders , Smartwool base layers, Arcteryx primaloft jacket, boiled wool beanie ,et al . All good: Except Gloves ; and I hate gloves when fishing and I’d avoid them if it was at all possible . Not in those conditions . An Angler from the UK got frostbite and one of the guides had chilblains on his feet . In those temps, No glove you can get wet really works after 10 minutes of stripping and coiling wet shooting line, or after the first dunking to release a fish . A glove you have to keep dry doesn’t make sense at all unless you’re just going to drive the boat . My best hand warmth combo was adhesive chemical foot warmers inside nitrile gloves with the Patagonia Homepool Mitt Gloves over the outside of the nitrile .
Looks like Skwala is starting to take over Simms as the go to gear. Great review. 👍
Oh they are both great. Skwala produces far less SKU's in comparison to Simms so it's hardly an apples to apples. Skwala is exclusively waders and tech gear. No T-shirts and rod cases.
Great video from a great fly shop. Very knowledgeable staff with outstanding service. There are many fine fly shops but this shop is notch above. These guys are awesome if the rare unforeseen issue arises. I live in Chicago and I bought 4 top line Sage rods and reels here.
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the nice comment here, kind words, and of course the biz! We appreciate every order big and small!
I would recommend jeans under neoprenes, a white skull cap, and a marlboro light in the mouth. This seems to be what most anglers wear during salmon season. It helps to have a folding chair and cheap cooler full of Keystone Light. The keystone and cigarettes can be fired right onto the bank at your feet.
hahahah. Those guys seem to stay warm enough. Couple of Monsters for breakfast, coffee is for yuppies.
I would enjoy hearing what to in the summer and also in warm Florida weather.
That's a great idea, I've been wearing the Skwala Sol Wading Pants and the Skwala Tropical Hoody. It's a bit spendy, but unbelievably light and durable.
Is the 350 worth the price? Do you use it as often as the 3/2 puffy or is the puffy warm enough without 350
I wear the 350 hoody a lot just for daily wear along with the 3/2, pretty much daily in one or the other not just for fishing. I wear them together a lot for cold weather.
How about those skwala fusion 90 pants? Those apart of your winter layering system?
Oh man I want some of those for this time of year, but haven't taken the plunge yet.
@@redsflyshop what temperatures do you feel like the warmer fusion pants instead Thermo 350 pants
Which otc sock? Mid weight or thermal? Is thermal best or is it too warm
I like the Thermal for the cold weather, it's pretty thick though. If your boots are tight you might want the standard.
What about the fusion 90 pants? How do those compare to the 350s?
I'm getting a set of those Fusions, I need those in my life. We don't currently stock those but will be soon!
What size of Thermo 350 are you wearing here, Joe? Thanks!
I'm 175 5'9" and I wear the Medium. Kind of a "tweener" but am more comfortable in the M. I ordered a L originally and swapped it.
Can you use Skwala Carbon Jacket instead of Skwala RS Jacket?
Great question, but not really the same product, the Carbon is ultra packable and light more of a warmer weather windbreaker and rain shell. I like throwing it on for cold wind or moisture without layering. The cut is not designed for insulating layers to go underneath, the RS Jacket is designed with that in mind and is made for wet inclement weather.
Note: though reviewed first, waders are donned next to last , before rain jacket. GLOVES Bruv ! HOW DO I KEEP MY HANDS WARM ???
Totally get your comment here. We get a lot of questions about "I get cold, I think I'm going to get a heavier set of waders". It may sound silly to a seasoned angler, but it's common. Thicker waterproof breathable, doesn't translate to insulation. It's just more likely not to suffer leaks. Gloves to me aren't as important, if I wear that wool hoody, puffy, rainjacket, and use the thumbholes on my wool hoody my hands stay surprisingly warm. I'll do a "pro's and con's" of the various types of gloves later this fall when temps drop another 10 degrees.
More outstanding work, Joe! Your dedication and attention to detail is obvious, and always appreciated. Great vid!
@@redsflyshopjust returned from Northern BC . Ice in the rod guides, Ice on the rocks . Cold mornings . Daytime Highs were about 38 degrees F . Everything was manageable with quality gear : Skwala mid layers , Grundens waders , Smartwool base layers, Arcteryx primaloft jacket, boiled wool beanie ,et al . All good: Except Gloves ; and I hate gloves when fishing and I’d avoid them if it was at all possible . Not in those conditions . An Angler from the UK got frostbite and one of the guides had chilblains on his feet . In those temps, No glove you can get wet really works after 10 minutes of stripping and coiling wet shooting line, or after the first dunking to release a fish . A glove you have to keep dry doesn’t make sense at all unless you’re just going to drive the boat . My best hand warmth combo was adhesive chemical foot warmers inside nitrile gloves with the Patagonia Homepool Mitt Gloves over the outside of the nitrile .
Joe, what do you wear next to skin under the Skwala Thermo Hoody? I have that hoody, but feel like I need a very light layer next to skin?