A jacket built for fishing needs to do something most outdoor jackets do not: move with a cast. Casting a fly rod involves a full range of shoulder and arm motion, and a stiff or poorly cut jacket binds up at exactly the wrong moment. Skwala designed both jackets in their lineup with articulated patterning and stretch materials specifically because of this.
The Carbon Rain Jacket uses a 3-layer Toray Entrant laminate with Primeflex four-way stretch fabric, so the shell flexes with you rather than against you. At 15.6 oz, it is light enough to keep stuffed in a chest pack until the weather turns. The Fusion 3/2 Puffy provides insulation without the stiff, restrictive feel of cheaper puffy jackets. Both are built to fish in, not just look good near the water.
The lightest, most packable jacket in the Skwala lineup. Built for anglers who push into backcountry water, travel to destination fisheries, and need reliable waterproof protection without carrying extra weight.
The go-to mid-layer for shoulder-season and cold-weather fishing. Layer it under the Carbon Rain Jacket for a complete cold-weather system.
Reach for the Carbon when the weather is actively wet or windy. The waterproof laminate keeps rain out while the breathable construction prevents overheating during active fishing. At 15.6 oz, it packs into a chest pack or boat bag and is always there when conditions change.
The Fusion is your go-to on cold mornings when you need warmth but the weather is clear. It moves naturally during casting and packs down quickly if you need to stow it mid-day. On genuinely cold days, layer it under the Carbon Rain Jacket for a complete system.
The Carbon Rain Jacket is a waterproof breathable shell designed to block rain and wind while allowing moisture to escape. The Fusion 3/2 Puffy is an insulated mid-layer that provides warmth but is not a waterproof shell on its own. Together they form a complete two-jacket cold-weather system.
Yes. The 3-layer Toray Entrant laminate provides dependable waterproof protection in severe conditions, and the breathable construction prevents the clammy, overheated feeling that cheaper rain jackets cause. The YKK Aquaguard zippers resist water intrusion, and the low-profile hood sits comfortably under a hat.
Very. At 15.6 oz (Large), it packs into its own zippered pocket and fits easily inside a chest pack, hip pack, or boat dry bag. Many anglers keep it stowed until conditions change and pull it out quickly when storms roll in.
Yes. On cold, dry mornings or when you do not expect rain, the Fusion works well as a standalone layer over a base layer. It is not waterproof, so for wet conditions, wear it under the Carbon Rain Jacket.
The Carbon Rain Jacket is rated for severe wet weather and handles everything from summer squalls to cold fall rain. The Fusion Puffy is designed for cold, dry or mildly overcast conditions where you need insulation more than waterproofing. Together they cover the full range of conditions most fly anglers encounter.
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