Patagonia Stretch SST Fly Fishing Jacket (For Women)

I took this jacket when I visited my boyfriend's family in upstate NY. The first time I put the jacket on, my boyfriend's mother commented on how cute it was. I wore this jacket to the race track and fishing! I have been wearing this as a fishing jacket (purchased for this use), but feel it is so nice to get dirty!

Love the streeech. Durable material. When hood is folded into the neck it is a bit thick but this will be worn in the rain. Very comfortable and though waterproof is breathable. Very lightweight. Love the color. You can't go wrong!!

Fits like it is supposed to. Keeps me dry and fishing.

Absolutely terrific jacket--the best I've ever worn. It's comfortable, warm enough for Alaska (with a couple of layers underneath), and reasonably becoming. I met a man who'd had the same jacket for 15 years and still loved it, which I plan to do too. I also plan to wear it in the fall (in CT) walking the dog.

Color scheme is a pleasing light mint and dark gray, but in muddy conditions can obviously get dirty. Also has one inside pocket that is zippered. I don't know how durable the neoprene on the cuff will be, but for now it looks good. The taped seams look good. I would even use this as a top layer for skiing. The soft fleece in the chest hand pockets are a nice touch. Husband say's it looks "hardcore."

I love the fact that this jacket is shorter than normal rain jackets. It makes moving in the outdoors easier and the bottom doesn't get wet when you are wading in deeper rivers. Doesn't build up with persperation dampness inside, but the neoprene wristbands can (only downfall I found).

This jacket is the typical high quality I expect from Patagonia fishing products. I was looking for a lighter wading jacket than the one I had, which is quite bulky to pack in a suitcase. This jacket fits the bill perfectly. It is very lightweight and packs down beautifully, a tremendous advantage for airline travel. I also like the fleece-lined collar, since I most often wear wading jackets when I'm fishing in colder climates than my home waters in Florida. It does NOT have hand pockets, which is a deficiency. But it does have two large chest pockets for gear. No hood, either, but then this is a lighter weight jacket so there have to be trade-offs. I have a Patagonia Rainshadow jacket that has lasted me for years of regular use, so I fully expect this wading jacket to be just as durable. I would not have paid the retail price for this, but the STP price was a total steal.

This is a classic wading jacket with a reputation for being one of the best around. I was a bit disappointed that the jacket is not sized properly for wearing over bulky waders. One shouldn't have to buy a wading jacket a size up, as the shoulders and sleeves still need to fit properly. This jacket should have been designed to fit over waders, not under them. The fabric is of excellent quality and is good at stopping wind. Cuffs seal out water and hood stores nicely in the collar.