Description
The Preston Innovations Softshell Jacket is built to deliver versatile, multi-season weather protection and comfort whether you are on the bank or out for everyday wear. Manufactured from a flexible, shower-resistant softshell outer paired with a fleece-feel thermal lining, it shields you from light rain, surface spray, and chilling winds without restricting your movement.
Designed with an ergonomic cut, subtle branding, and all-day flexibility, it works brilliantly as a standalone outer jacket during cool autumn and spring days or as a high-insulation mid-layer under heavy outerwear during deep winter sessions.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Outer Fabric | Shower-resistant, wind-blocking technical softshell |
| Inner Lining | Soft-touch fleece-feel thermal lining |
| Fit & Mobility | Ergonomic tailoring for full casting and shipping freedom |
| Styling | Clean design with subtle Preston Innovations branding |
| Sizing Range | Small to 4XL |
| Seasonality | All-season (ideal autumn outer / winter mid-layer) |
Key Features & Performance
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Shower-Resistant Outer Shell: Bounces off morning dew, light rain, and bankside spray while blocking cold drafts from cutting through your chest.
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Warm Inner Lining: Soft inner layer traps core body heat, offering immediate insulation on crisp mornings without adding heavy, bulky weight.
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Unrestricted Bankside Movement: Flexible four-way stretch fabric allows total freedom of motion when casting feeders, shipping pole sections, or loading barrows.
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Comfort-Tailored Design: Features a non-restrictive cut around the shoulders and arms, ensuring the back and sleeves do not ride up when seated on your box.
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Cross-Over Bankwear Style: Subtle, modern design makes it just as practical and stylish away from the venue as it is on the fishery peg.
Ideal Applications
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Autumn & Spring Fishing: The ideal primary outer jacket for dry, breezy, or damp days when a full heavy-duty waterproof is too warm.
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Deep Winter Mid-Layering: Wear underneath a DF Ultra 25K jacket or bib & brace for an extra layer of wind-proof insulation on sub-zero match days.
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Active Bankside Roving: Lightweight and breathable enough for walking long stretches of river or canal without overheating.
Pro Tip
Sleeve & Cuff Layering: When using the Softshell Jacket as a winter mid-layer, pull the softshell cuffs snugly over your base layer before sliding your outer waterproof jacket on top. Tightening your outer jacket’s cuff straps over the softshell wrist prevents cold air and water run-off from creeping up your forearms when holding rod butts or elevating pole sections into the wind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Softshell Jacket fully waterproof?
The Softshell Jacket features a shower-resistant outer material engineered to repel light rain, drizzle, and bankside spray. For torrential downpours or sustained wet sessions, it should be paired under a 100% waterproof outer shell like the DF Ultra 25K.
How does the sizing run on the Softshell Jacket?
It features an ergonomic, true-to-size fit across sizes Small to 4XL, designed with enough chest and sleeve room to comfortably accommodate a thermal base layer or t-shirt underneath.
Is the fabric breathable enough for active walking?
Yes. The technical softshell material allows body heat and excess moisture to escape, preventing sweat buildup when pushing heavy shuttles or walking long distances to distant pegs.
