In continuing to test the Friday Harbor jacket by Eddie Bauer I took it on a quick fishing trip today.
With the prediction of a light mist for the entire afternoon the jacket should have been overkill. However, as usual with the weatherpeople, they were very wrong. The jacket took some pretty heavy continuous rain for an hour and a half. This test helped to instill in me the true versatility of this thing, when you slide the sleeves up to the elbow and strap them tight they provide a near waterproof seal, and the wide opening hood allows the wearer to utilize peripheral vision and reduces head turning.
So to that, the jacket is still a winner!
News numba two! While testing out the jacket I did some casting around the Barton Dam on the Huron River. I was met with some success in the form of two smallmouth bass. I have read online that the smallies in the Huron put up a decent fight and for these two did not let me down. I now know where to go and what to use, head for the holes fishies, here I come!
I am looking for a backpack/ chestpack/ fannypack that I can use for fishing, as my current bags are not suitable at all. Please send me some suggestions if you know of any.
I am thinking this one:
News, more news:
There are new additions coming to Randomstream, however they are going to require participation from you people.
1. Of the months, and spotlight specials.
In an effort to tailor this blog to your likings I would like suggestions for outdoor athletes, events, festivals, products, news and other things to feature and or cover. Leave them as comments, or email them to yonkerj3@gmail.com with the tag OTM/ FEATURE.
2. Website lists.
RSOC will soon be featuring a list of suggested blogs and sites for your dedicated reader to check out!
3. Guest writers/ reviewers.
Look for upcoming reviews, guest commentaries and contributions from: Chelsea Bromley, Matthew Preston, Cassidy Butler, Zach Yonkers and many more!
I smell change on the horizon!
Keep up, if you can.
-J
3 comments:
Check out L.L. Bean.
They have some very durable bags.
Barton Dam! What fun! I find that I sweat so much inside any of the rain gear that I might as well not wear any.
sharkbytes, if you sweat too much in your rain gear I highly suggest a super thin shell. I just started using them and they block the rain, wind and also allow for layering in colder weather.
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