Looking to buy some rain gear

[bigbass49]

I am looking to get some good rain gear for the upcoming season. I am not really sure how much I want to spend maybe 250 to 300 tops but if I could find something that's cheaper and still good that would be fine. I see cabelas has this stuff called dry plus witch is a little bit cheaper then the groe tex stuff.

[Falkus]

Bass Pro Shop Pro Qualifer is the way to go ..

I got both jacket and Bib on sale and its the best investment that I ever made related to fishing.

[bigbass49]

thanks for the info I will check it out.

[K.Fox]

I bought a Cheaper suit from Gander Mt. Cost me just under 200 for both the bibs and Jacket. I got soaked. Ill never go cheap on rain gear again.. I went and spent the money for the gor-tex 100mph suit @ Bass Pro. Its been a great investment.. From my experience I wouldn't go cheap on rain gear.. 

[soopd]

I purchased the Frogtoggs Firebelly series and it was $120 for the bibs and jacket.  I fished in a downpour for 8 hours and never got wet.  They are not anything like the old Frogtoggs.

[jokerjp1301600387]

Another vote for FroggToggs....affordable and will keep you bone dry.  It's not "warm" gear however, so get it big enough to layer clothes underneath.

I own both the firebelly and toadrage jackets and I'm happy with them both.

[Bassnajr]

I don't know if you are a member of T.B.F. (The Bass Federation/F.L.W.)

If you are, they have a rainsuit (bibs and jacket) for $67.00 shipped. They are made by Stearns...good quality. If you get the F.L.W. magazine, there is a good chance you are a member.

Good luck!

[Fishes in trees]

Whatever brand of rain gear you get, especially in the higher end stuff, be sure to try it on first, and try to have on roughly the same layers you'll wear when you are using it.

Everyone is different.  When I tried on the BPS 100 mph suit, it just didn't fit right.  The Cabelas Guide Wear, in the same size, fit me real well.  Some guys like the bibs with a parka.  I find the bibs with the shorter jacket easier to fish in.

I like the frog toggs in moderate temperature, and I've never had any performance issues with them.

[central.PA.bass]

I have found that if you fish naked, you don't have to worry about your clothes getting wet

[fishn hard]

I have found that if you fish naked, you don't have to worry about your clothes getting wet

ive done that at night in a down pour 

[bassman31783]

Academy has their own brand that works great.  Been a while since I've worn mine but if I'm not mistaken it's Academy's H2O Express series.

[OH-bass614]

i bought the gander mtn brand and the parka is good and keeps me dry but the bibs flat out suck. my lower half gets wet all the time. im looking into the new under armour stuff if not that then the pro qualifier gear i have heard nothing but good about it.

[breezy]

Does anyone have experience with the frog toggs that are ~$50? I have some good cold weather rain gear but I'm currently using some really cheap stuff from walmart when it's warmer. It keeps me dry but I hate the design and don't expect them to last very long. I don't want to spend much but the frog toggs seem to get mixed reviews on the BPS site.

[Glenn]

Cabela's Guide Wear all the way baby!  Nothing better.

[shootermcbob]

I have found that if you fish naked, you don't have to worry about your clothes getting wet

Sounds like a good idea...but you really, really have to watch out for "snags"! ;D ;D

That fishing naked thing could really add an unpleasant level to worm fishing ;D

I also have cabela's guide wear and some rain suede. No problems with either.

[roadwarrior]

Cabela's Guide Wear all the way baby! Nothing better.

Cabela's has their Guide Wear on sale several times

throughout the year. In this part of the country,

uninsulated is the way to go. Layer on additional

clothing as needed.

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[bpNClgmouth]

Just got my Columbia PFG Supercell Gear and its by far the best IMO.  Most breathable and useful for fishing.

[Cire]

I believe that I have the Cabelas EXV Gore-tex.  I waited until it was on clearance to get mine and didn't have much choice for color but for less than half price you can't beat the value.

I have not had an issue with them yet after 2 years.

Eric

[baluga]

Check this out..

Men's PacLite Stowaway Wading Jacket with Gore-Tex®

from LL Beans.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/36449?pi=539132&catalog_id=TA&attrValue_0=Sandstone

[crappiekid24]

I have the Cabelas EVX Gore-tex as well. Its a great suit for the money. Has kept me dry in rain, wind and spray.

[bigbass49]

Thanks for all the input everyone looks like Iam going to make a trip to Cabelas and BPS and try them both on.