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Flattering Women's Exstream Jacket Made for Winter

Keep warm on the river and off with Simms' attractive new puffy.

February 15, 2023 By Fly Fisherman Staff

This cold-weather jacket was designed to wear under waders but works and looks great off the water as well. Its low-profile and compressible, but was also built with what Simms calls "pre-baffled stitchless construction." Which is to say that there is no thread that could break down from under-wader abrasion. It was built to last.

It has two handwarmer pockets a zippered chest pocket, a fully insulated hood and the insulation on the cuffs extends to the end of the sleeve. For a flattering fit, the jacket features a shaped waist and a scalloped bottom hem.

Warm, windproof, water-resistant, and lightweight. Keep warm on the river and off with this handsome new puffy.

Fly angler Paula Shearer throwing a long backcast wearing the Simms Womens Exstream Hooded Jacket — Shown here in mulberry.

Available in black and mulberry, and in six sizes.

$300 | simmsfishing.com

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