Best Rain Gear

[Mud River Matt]

Hey guys, done a search and couldn't find anything on this so I thought I would ask. What is everyones opinion on rain gear? I am looking to buy some, I don't want anything that I cant wear in the summer so nothing really insulated. But what works best for you guys, thanks

[BassinLou]

The topic has come up before but its been a while. For me, and for the $$, frog togs. Lightweight, breathable, comes in its own carry bag. I like it. Have had one for years.

[Mr_Scrogg]

X2 on the Toggs. Granted Im referring to warm ambient temps and rain. Not late fall early spring a temperature rain that would call for more of a insulated rain gear

[BassinLou]

X2 on the Toggs. Granted Im referring to warm ambient temps and rain. Not late fall early spring a temperature rain that would call for more of a insulated rain gear

 

I could only imagine what that kind of rain that must feel like. Fortunately, in South FL, we get the occasional cold, but not the vicious cold that you need insulated rain gear. I can't help the OP in that dept.

[slonezp]

The best is relative to how much money you want to drop. Cabelas Guidewear and BPS 100mph at the high end and everything else at the low end. The Froggtoggs I had were anything but waterproof. I've got a pair of Field and Stream that are pretty decent and when I upgrade, I've decided on the Cabelas. They have nothing but positive reviews on all the forums.

[Scott F]

Rain gear is no place to try and save money. If you save money and wind up wet, was it worth it? Gore-Tex is the way to go. I also have to have bib type pants. Regular elastic waist pants don't cut it. When you bend over and your jacket rides up, water runs down your back without bibs. I always use uninsulated rain gear. I get the rain clothes big enough to layer clothes underneath if I need warmth. 

[Mud River Matt]

slonezp, are you satisfied with your cabelas rain gear????

ScottF, that was what I was thinking of doing as well with the layering underneath.

I was looking at both the cabelas and bps stuff. Thanks for the help guys

[wnybassman]

I've got a set of Cabela's "Denny Brauer Signature Series" I bought in 2001.  This series was one step below the Guide Wear at the time.   Still use them today, even though they really are showing their age, but still do the job relatively well.  I also wear the bibs 100% of the time while I am ice fishing, so they have seen tons of use.   I also got the uninsulated version big enough to layer underneath, although they don't seem as big as they did 12 years ago.    lol

 

Based on my experience with Cabela's gear, I would get them again.  

[slonezp]

slonezp, are you satisfied with your cabelas rain gear????

ScottF, that was what I was thinking of doing as well with the layering underneath.

I was looking at both the cabelas and bps stuff. Thanks for the help guys

Don't have the Guidewear yet. That's what I will be upgrading to.

[TiNuts]

My vote is for the bass pro 100mph gear. They have a 100mph jacket that's supposed to be for warmer weather. I think it's relatively new as I don't recall seeing it before.

[Topwaterspook]

For years I tried getting away with inexpensive rainwear.  Had I invested in Cabela's Guidewear in the very beginning, I'd have saved money. .................Staying dry in cold, driving rain, PRICELESS !.

[FD.]

Frogg Togg Toadz Rage are the best rain gear on the market.  http://www.froggtoggswarehouse.com/products/frogg-toggs-toad-rage-jacket

 

Frogg Toggs makes different levels of gear and if you spend the money on the jacket and bibs  http://www.froggtoggswarehouse.com/products/frogg-toggs-toadz-toadskinz-bib-pant

 

you will not be dissapointed.

 

tstone and I fished a tournament last year for 6 hours in solid rain and stayed dry.  I have fished in Tropical Storms and use them at work during the summer.  The best $120 I have ever spent.

They are not insulated (which is good here most of the time) so I bought a size to large so I could layer underneath as needed.

[jly]

for summer rain the north face makes a great rain gear set that has no insulation or liner but keeps you dry, for cooler temps I have been very happy with bone dry from bass pro shops.  good luck

[Long Mike]

In earlier years, I heard that the FrogTogs had a quality issue, primarily with leaking seams, and with the crotch ripping out.  Best I can tell, FrogTogs has addressed this issue and has steadily increased the quality of their product.  Although I have no experience with their product, I would certainly like to try them.

[soopd]

I own a set of frog toggs firebelly series that worked great for 3 months. Now I get wet if it is barely raining.

I recently purchased BPS 100 mph suit and I love it. Wish I would have bought it in the first place instead of trying to save money. By far the best investment I have made in bass fishing. I fish 12 months out of the year.

My fishing partner has had his for years and it still keeps him dry. Don't skimp. Get BPS 100 mph suit or Cabelas guide gear that others on here talk about.

[bigbill]

I purchased the Swiss army camp ponchos for me and my son's. It's cheap from cheaper than dirt.

[Bluebasser86]

If it's warm out I'm wearing Frogg Toggs. 

 

Once it gets cold and starts raining/snowing I'm going with my BPS 100mph suit. 

[Fishes in trees]

Like several others here, I've got several different suits that I wear according to the weather.  Warmer weather = Frogg Toggs.   Early spring & later fall = Cabelas Guide Wear.  I've got an older, more mid-range  weather wise suit from 10X that I wear from time to time.  I don't wear it that often because it is a jacket & pants suit and I like the bibs & jacket suits better.  The important point here though, is to get you a set.  Trying to fish when you're cold & wet isn't any fun and you will probably get sick.

[Mindhunter]

I have been using the Academy brand for about 5 years now. 160 bucks for bibs and jacket just can't be beat. I've been in a couple of real soakers while wearing them and didn't get wet at all. They are windproof as well, I use them year round. Add a couple of layers and they work great in winter. Granted I live in Texas and it doesn't get as cold here in the winter as it does up north

[tholmes]

My favorite rain gear is my recliner, my guitar and two fingers of Maker's Mark.

 

Tom

[CTGalloway21]

I would not get the cheap frogg toggs.  I upgraded to the Toadskins and much better.  

[cbass12]

I had the cheaper frogg toggs for years and they eventually got all fuzzy and it would get all over my hands when really wet. I recently bought a pair of the toad skinz pants and am very pleased with them so far. Wore them last thursday just to block the wind and they did a great job of that and kept me very warm. I'll be getting the jacket for christmas most likely.

[TBendBassin]

There is two types of rain gear, Simms and then everything else. The honest truth is if you want the very best rain gear hands down its Simms. The problem is you're gonna have to drop over 1k for the bibs and jacket. Before I bought my Simms gear I used the bps 100mph gear which was great and worked great for the most part. But no way could you wear it in a summer rain at least not down hear In Texas. The only problems I had with bps suit was the the top layer of rubber on the cuff strap separated from the Velcro and in really really really monsoon like conditions it would start to absorb water it wouldn't leak through but you could start to feel the jacket getting heavy. But like I said those were EXTREME conditions and not your average rain storm. So if you want the absolute best and price isn't an issue then get Simms, below that I was really pleased with my BPS 100mph gear and if Simms went out of business tomorrow I wouldn't hesitate going back to the 100mph gear.