Frogg Toggs
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I was nosing around a local shop this afternoon and tried on a Frog Togg wading jacket. The sales guy knew what he was doing and got working on me. He did a fine job selling the jacket. Although I did not pull the trigger, my encounter is still rolling around in my head. Why are we not all wearing Frog Togg jackets? Light weight, breathable, waterproof, ergonomic, comfortable, fishy features and the highest end jacket they make is way less than $200. This afternoon was my first hands on encounter with this company perhaps others are more knowledgeable.
KbWhy are we not all wearing Frog Togg jackets?
Because they aren’t made with true GORE-TEX® and they lack pit zips. For me that’s a big one. But I’m picky.
Here’s an old discussion on the topic from a hiking forum http://whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=30331. Basically, it’s a good product and serviceable, but in the end it’s a personal preference and a debate on your own budget needs vs wants. My wading/rain jacket is 6 years old and still bullet proof despite heavy use.
I get the pit-zip issue, although its rare for me to be fishing in wet weather and be too hot. I guess in the south that is more of a big deal. I wear an older model patagucci sst when weather is a serious issue. And a lightweight simms shell when it’s not. Apparently the Frogg Togg stuff has some durability issues but for the price you could buy two FT jackets for less than the price of one high end gore tex jacket. I imagine its a brutal market to break into as gore has the market in a choke hold. Perhaps I’ll make the switch when Frogg Togg shows up in the arsenal of those on the absolute fringes of waterproof / breathability requirements.
I am headed to Brystol Bay for two weeks of commercial salmon fishing and I am working over every possible waterproofing option. Down with Pebble!What Neal said plus It’s common around here to see frogg togg’s in the trash. They just don’t hold up very well. For a high quality wading Jacket I love my Simms. For a more affordable one I’d buy Cabelas. I have two Cabelas dri plus jackets (one of them is at least 7 years old) and they both are still 100% waterproof.
I have no idea why we don’t all wear em’. Most likely it isn’t as cool or expensive as other brands. Therefore the perceived value is less than other products. Kinda like with Fishpond, and Patagucci. Just my guess. I love the Frogg.
Not trying to be a smart ass but my perception was that they were made from paper. Then when I ripped both legs out trying to put the bottoms on, my perceptions were affirmed. ;D ;D
I have been wearing a pair of frogg togg waders for a few months now, no leaks yet, good fit, quality build, and easy on the pocket. Im sold
Then when I ripped both legs out trying to put the bottoms on, my perceptions were affirmed. ;D ;D
Maybe it’s time to cut back on the buffet restaurants. 🙂
I’ve got a Frog Toggs jacket rolled up in my dry bag. I’ve never put the bottoms on – when I’m trout fishing I usually have a pair of waders somewhere close by, and a rain jacket plus a pair of waders keeps me plenty dry.
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