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OUTDOOR RESEARCH REVEL JACKET


$165 / www.outdoorresearch.com


Extremely paddle and wade fishing friendly, the Revel Jacket features Pertex Shield ripstop fabric. The cutting-edge cloth is waterproof, breathable and surprisingly soft and stretchy— more so than a comparable Gore- Tex jacket. Whether acting as your outer shell on a brisk winter morning or your only protection during a summer downpour, the Revel rises to the occasion. JOHN DONOHUE


B AQUASKINZ RAPTOR DRY TOP


$290 / www.aquaskinz.com


Aquaskinz is intimately familiar with nasty fishing conditions. The Raptor is built to shrug off punishment. Rubber gasket seals at the neck and wrists are backed up by Velcro closures, a channel system drains water from the neck seal, and an integrated cummerbund keeps water from entering through the bottom. All that, yet the three-ply fabric is still breathable. There’s a hand warmer too. RIC BURNLEY


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HODGMAN HICKORY SWALE BREATHABLE STOCKINGFOOT WADERS


$200 / www.hodgman.com


If you prefer the cozy comfort of waders, you could do much worse than the Hodgman’s Hickory Swale Breathable Stockingfoot model. They feature a 12-inch waterproof zipper making it easier—and safer—to attain relief. They also boast two waterproof pockets, neoprene booties and a removable fly patch. RIC BURNLEY


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KOKATAT T3 SUPERNOVA PADDLING SUIT


$600 / www.kokatat.com


Kokatat’s Super Nova Angler Paddling Suit is the first full-body dry suit designed specifically for anglers. The company’s own TROPOS breathable material makes the suit light and airy while Cordura reinforcement in the seat, legs and elbows protect against hooks, spines and other pointy objects. Soft and supple neoprene gaskets at the neck and wrists keep the water on the outside—a relief zipper in the crotch does the reverse. It’s nice to stay dry. RIC BURNLEY


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52 …KAYAK ANGLER EARLY SUMMER 2011


PHOTO: PAUL LEBOWITZ


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