Spring 2025 has brought the wettest and most unpredictable Bozeman fly fishing conditions that I can recall in the last 30 years. Very little dry fly fishing was had until late April as the water and air temperatures were stubbornly cold, delaying the typical mayfly and caddis hatches until the week before the runoff season kicked off. However, there were plenty of great days on the legendary Montana fly fishing rivers near Bozeman, spent stripping streamers and nymphing between March and early May.

I never fully appreciated or have used all of my rain jackets as much as I have in the last few months. From mild, rainy spring days to howling wind and blowing snow, the Skwala Fishing lineup of waterproof and breathable outerwear can be counted on to keep me out there and comfortable, regardless of the weather.

These three, unique rain jackets from Skwala Fishing have each seen their fair share of days on the water this spring. You can layer up under the RS or Carbon Jacket with base and insulation layers when conditions are cool to find customized comfort. Rely on the Outpost RS for those extra cold, windy days – there’s nothing out there that will keep the angler warm and dry quite like this one.

Skwala Fishing Rain Jackets

Function and Features

Breathability

Skwala utilizes advanced, microporous laminate barrier technology from Toray in all of its waterproof and breathable fabric packages. Applied barriers move freely with the garment for unrestricted casting and angler mobility. The Toray Entrant laminate is among the most advanced waterproof/breathable membranes on the market today, with years of proven performance and durability in a range of products.

Zippers and Pockets

Skwala rain jackets are designed with functional zipper plans to simplify the “on the water” hours for every angler. Well-thought-out chest pockets are sized to hold a variety of your angling essentials that need to be close at hand, like small tools and a spare fly box. The RS family of rain jackets features dual pass-through pockets and fleece-lined hand warming pockets that the winter angler will have the winter angler asking themselves how they ever managed before. YKK Aquaguard zippers round out the zipper and pocket packages.

Stretch Movement

Nylon stretch fabrics move with the angler for unrestricted casting and comfort while navigating rugged terrain. Whether you are walking the flats with the Carbon in a tropical downpour or swinging tailouts on the OP in the Outpost RS, you will notice the comfort that comes with stretch fabrics when it actually matters most.

The Best Fly Fishing Gear Today

Designed by anglers, for anglers, the Skwala Fishing lineup of waders, boots, and apparel is “changing the game” across the fly fishing landscape. Unlike other brands that build products based on “cross-over” tech from mountaineering or ski apparel, Skwala builds and designs theirs from the ground up with only the angler in mind. Performance design, fabrics, and innovative technology set every Skwala Fishing product apart from every other brand in the space today.

I have personally owned and worn just about every breathable wader, wading boot, rain jacket, sun shirt, insulated jacket, and fishing pant from all of the major players over the last 30 years. Skwala Fishing products are available online or at most fly shops.

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