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Fusion Tactical Hoody from Skwala Fishing

Posted by: Toby Swank
Date: 08/29/2025

Just in time for the first cool-weather spell of the 2025 Montana fly fishing season here in Bozeman is the Fusion Tactical Hoody from Skwala Fishing.

						Skwala fusion tactical hoody

Skwala Fishing Keeps It Going

If you follow trends in the fly fishing industry with any regularity, then you know that Skwala has quickly become the frontrunner in the technical apparel and wading game. Their commitment to innovative product releases is unparalleled in today’s world of copycats and lookalikes.

At first glance, the tactical hoody appears to be just like any other pullover fleece hoody. The color scheme is excellent, but other than that, it just looks like something soft and cozy that we would wear around the house in the wintertime or under a raincoat during a spring BWO hatch on Depuy’s Spring Creek. “Nothing unexpected” was my first response, and then I put it on…

Purpose Built Fly Fishing Apparel

This is a standalone work of angling wonder that can be worn as an outer layer, an insulating mid-layer, or as a sun hoody during the shoulder seasons. The “Skwala Magic” is on full display here, featuring innovations such as Primeflex-covered grid fleece shoulders and arms, a grid fleece core, and technical design elements that enhance performance.

  • The “body” is comprised of expedition weight waffle grid fleece that is soft and warm against the skin. This modern classic fleece style delivers 4-way stretch for unrestricted movement for the angler, whether casting or rowing.
  • Inverted grid fleece is positioned next to the skin on the shoulders and sleeves, allowing for even greater freedom of movement without sacrificing warmth. These heavy-wear areas feature a Primeflex woven stretch outer shell for improved moisture protection and abrasion resistance.
  • Designed by anglers from start to finish, the hoody design includes integrated thumb loops, dual side-cut dump pockets, and a scuba-style functional hood.

As with everything Skwala Fishing brings to market, the Fusion Tactical Hoody is not just another piece of gear to fill the closet. Purpose-built to allow freedom of movement and comfort, anglers will find this to be the single best soft insulating layer they’ve come across. It’s a far cry from the fleece hoody that it might look like at first glance!

Support Fly Fishing When You Support Skwala Fishing

Skwala is a Bozeman fly fishing company dedicated to anglers and fly fishing. Their products are available at specialty fly shops worldwide and online. If you are in Bozeman, stop in their showroom to view, try on, and purchase everything in their collection.


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