Rain Protection

[travis23]

So without expensive rain gear, what should I use? Does anybody use a poncho? Lol

[Bluebasser86]

Frogg Toggz is where it's at for lightweight, fairly inexpensive rain gear. 

[SpencerLittle]

Frog toggz are definitely the best cheap solution.

[Fishes in trees]

A poncho would work - as long as the rain isn't coming down too hard.  If the boat is moving at all or if it is windy, poncho's don't work very well.  If you rely on a poncho, you are going to get wet.  Poncho's work best when you are standing still or walking slowly in a low wind situation.  How often does that happen?

 

Get yourself some Frog Toggs - they work ok.  The only down side to them is if you are a bank fisherman, they are NOT briar and thorn resistant.  In that case maybe a cheap PVC rain coat is in order.

[WIGuide]

I throw in another vote for Frog Toggz. Sometimes bass pro what looks like Frog Toggz rain gear for even cheaper. I'm not sure of the quality, but it might be worth looking into.

[atpns1234]

Frog toggz. Saw some under armour stuff today at gander mountain for $100 plus for just the top. Call me cheap but I just could not pay that much for rain gear. Usually I just wait for it to pass anyways!

[roadwarrior]

Wal-Mart has plastic ponchos for a couple of bucks.

[RipSomeLips]

First off all frog togz work great but TRY THEM ON BEFORE BUYING....because trust me they fit a little weird. It is the only downside in my opinion and will depend on your body type etc. With that said I just bought my second BPS rain jacket (taped seams is a must). The first one cost me $20 on sale and I got 6 plus years out of it, I just paid $40 for the newer model and hope it lasts the same.

[frogflogger]

ponchos are great with rain pants

[J Francho]

I keep a couple of $2 ponchos for guests. They work. For me, Frogg Toggs work, and if I know it's gonna pour, I have some Marmot rain gear.

[Grizzn N Bassin]

Frog toggs or a poncho .ponchos are always with me

[Master Bait'r]

I can't believe I'm sharing a gear honeyhole with yous guyz but I haven't done a good deed yet today so here goes.  My #1 spot for cheap rain shells- just read the descriptions before buying, these are all children of an unconditional return policy.    

 

 

http://www.geartrade.com/browse/mens-rain-jackets?sort=new

[gulfcaptain]

After years of working on the ocean, you can go cheap and buy often or you can just put down the cash and spend $100-$150 on a good quality set of rain gear that will last.  Amazing we will spend hundreds on fishing rods but then go cheap when it comes to apparel. When you buy sunglasses do you buy the $10 set from Walmart or do you spend the $150 or more on quality eye wear?  I've had the same set of Grunden's  rain gear for 5yrs and it's still going strong.  I've found there is only one thing worse then being cold on the water.....being wet and cold.

[AQUA VELVA]

Gulfcaptain is right, save your money and then buy a quality rain suit, you won't be sorry. I don't fish in the rain a lot but when I do Im always thankful that I spent the bucks and bought well.

[aharris]

Don't go cheap on rain gear. Frogg Toggs is the way to go.

[Koofy Smacker]

I had a pair of Frogg Toggz. Worked great when you are standing there. The second you try to run from spot to spot the seams leak like a sieve. Ended up finding the Cabelas Bass Angler Guidewear on clearance for $250 for the set with all taped seams, perfect fit, and warranty to boot and this entire year I have yet to get cold or wet with it. I would buy a quality rain suit over a new rod and reel any day. Rods and reels are useless if you are shaking and freezing

[Frogfather]

gulfcaptain and others are on point in this thread! 

 

FroggToggs are a decent alternative to rain gear but not ideal for fishing. The material is so light my previous rain suit did not handle hooks and all things fishing well. Side note, I hike and ATV to my lakes when I fish needless to say my FT got banged up to the point were I was wet and cold while wearing them in the rain.

 

Early in the fall, I decided to buy an Under Armour rain suit and was not disappointed! All fall this gear kept me dry wherever I went on and off the lakes.

 

For me, rain suits are in the same category of sunglasses: you get what you pay for.

[wnybassman]

I had the cheapest set of Frogg Toggs and from day one they barely kept me dry in a heavy fog.   They were a gift, so I wasn't out anything.   I know there are different grades of FT's and can only assume the better ones are..............well..........better.     

 

I have had a set of Cabela's Dry Plus rain gear serve me well for over a dozen years, but just this past fall I got some Guidewear that was on sale to replace those.