There’s been a lot of buzz about Skwala, the newest brand in fly fishing apparel. 

I was pretty excited to get my hands on the Carbon jacket to see if it lives up to the hype. An American brand, located in Bozeman MT, when Squalla introduced a line of fly fishing specific clothing, including waders, the obvious comparisons and speculations were rampant. It was nice to cut through the noise and actually use a piece of their gear.

The Carbon jacket is not a disappointment. I took it to Belize, where it proceeded to pour rain for five straight days and night. I sat in a bout in the pouring rain every day so I got the perfect opportunity to see if the jacket delivered, and it did. It’s comfortable, great to fish in, durable, and most importantly, dry in the worst rain I’ve ever fished in. You can’t ask much more out of a fishing jacket.

Watch the video for all the details on the Skwala Carbon Jacket.