Dry Tops - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Sweetwater · 08-22-2005, 07:12 PM

NRS drytops seem more kayak oriented. The Simms and Aquaskinz have more fishing oriented features such as a front pocket. But maybe I'm not looking at the right model.

spence · 08-22-2005, 07:39 PM

The Simms top is pretty awsome, I've been washing mine in the machine so far with no ill effect.

-spence

NIB · 08-22-2005, 07:43 PM

U read any of the fly fishin mags when they do reveiws the Simms product are always top o the heap.There gore-type jacket is supposedly the best.Same as their breathable wader line.I see they dayglo orange ones in their adds.I think they alsomake a bloo.I would go wit one but I have the Aquaskins From RI Joe already an I'm pretty happy wit it..

redlite · 08-22-2005, 07:48 PM

Bought the Simms a few months ago, but as I have only been boat fishin for the past month and a half, I haven't used it much. The few times I have, I have been pretty happy with it. Do sweat on long walks with just a t-shirt. I really like the big usable pockets on it. Only problem I foresee is that I had to get a large so I could layer in the fall, and the neck may over time not be tight enough. We'll see. So afr so good.

afterhours · 08-22-2005, 08:05 PM

got an evo ll and rampage, love em.

fishweewee · 08-22-2005, 08:10 PM

whatever top you get, i don't think it will last with repeated machine washing.

i think it's best just to soak them in a tub of warm soapy water, using fairly mild detergent is possible.

Sweetwater · 08-22-2005, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by redlite

Bought the Simms a few months ago, but as I have only been boat fishin for the past month and a half, I haven't used it much. The few times I have, I have been pretty happy with it. Do sweat on long walks with just a t-shirt. I really like the big usable pockets on it. Only problem I foresee is that I had to get a large so I could layer in the fall, and the neck may over time not be tight enough. We'll see. So afr so good.

I wear a large to x-large normally (t-shirt)...so I assume I should get an extra-large to layer?

spence · 08-22-2005, 08:53 PM

The Simms top fits snug around the middle and has more room around the shoulders. I'm between an XL and XXL and the XXL Simms top is a perfect fit.

17-35 dress shirt if that helps.

-spence

JoeP · 08-22-2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spence

The Simms top fits snug around the middle and has more room around the shoulders. I'm between an XL and XXL and the XXL Simms top is a perfect fit.

17-35 dress shirt if that helps.

-spence

Spence is right. I'm a 17 1/2" neck size, 36" sleeves, 6'3", and the Simms XXL is the perfect size. The Simms care tag on the inside says just wash machine cold with no dryer (just line dry).

eelman · 08-22-2005, 11:11 PM

If its anywhere near as good as there waders, I am going to buy one! Its either that or the evo11, I really wish they had a zipper on the neck, because I love to wear my sweatshirts under them, But I like the simms products they really are made well!