Favorite Bass Fishing Rain Clothing ?

[ChrisD46]

Looking for good value in  rain clothing / rain suit suitable for bass fishing . I certainly want it to be breathable as here in the South East the humidity can be quite high ,  so you  want to have good rain protection with a way to wick moisture properly . *I recognize I give up too many days on the water when I could be fishing (i.e. no lightening) ... Thanks for replies !

[PotatoLake]

H2O Express. It’s Academy’s brand.

[Glenn]

Simms makes great rain gear. Their HQ is in Montana, so of course their rain gear is going to be made to withstand the elements.

 

Their top-of-the-line is the ProDry rainsuits. They're made with Gore-Tex, so they're a little pricey. But you get that breathability you're looking for. Outstanding quality and not heavy.

 

The best value would be the Challenger series. Not Gore-Tex, but they hold up well and are still reasonably breathable. They're reasonably priced too.

 

I have both suits. Order your exact size, because they're a loose fit so you can wear a coat/sweatshirt underneath without feeling you're wrapped in Saran Wrap!

 

[padon]

yes if you dont mind spending the money simms makes great stuff. ive also used huk rain gear and the aftco hydronaut. none of these are cheap but they will all keep you dry and i mean dry for an 8 hour fishing day.

[gim]

Just make sure it’s uninsulated if you intend to use it in the muggy Georgia heat.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

3 hours ago, ChrisD46 said:

Looking for good value in  rain clothing / rain suit suitable for bass fishing . I certainly want it to be breathable as here in the South East the humidity can be quite high ,  so you  want to have good rain protection with a way to wick moisture properly . *I recognize I give up too many days on the water when I could be fishing (i.e. no lightening) ... Thanks for replies !

If your not worried about insulation its awful hard to beat Frogg Toggs.  Ive got the lower grade top and bottoms I think they are called Frog Toggs Pro or something like that, I think there like 40$ or 50$ for the pants and 50 or 60$ for the top.  

[throttleplate]

took a 55 gallon extra tough leaf bag and cut out holes for my arms and head and wore a straw hat because i was to cheap to buy good gear.

The straw hat ended up weighing 5 lbs and my body got wet from the arm slots and neck.

 

I then went and bought frog toggs 2 piece rain suit and stood out in the pouring rain and my body didnt get wet or cold cause the minnesota rain in summer can come and cool everything way down with a wind behind it.

 

The negatives were my shoes got soaked duhhh and the hood that it comes with made of same material makes it hard to fish because it feels like a paper sack on your head and ya cant see as it engulfs your head and eyes.

[RichF]

I snagged a pair of Under Armour Shoreman bibs last year.  They're constructed with gore-tex paclite.  They are the lightest, coolest pair of rain bibs I've every worn.  And they obviously keep you dry (gore-tex).

 

I'm also in agreement with the Simms suggestion.  Great gear.  My old Pro Dry jacket is still holding strong after 6-7 seasons.

[ChrisD46]

8 hours ago, Glenn said:

Simms makes great rain gear. Their HQ is in Montana, so of course their rain gear is going to be made to withstand the elements.

 

Their top-of-the-line is the ProDry rainsuits. They're made with Gore-Tex, so they're a little pricey. But you get that breathability you're looking for. Outstanding quality and not heavy.

 

The best value would be the Challenger series. Not Gore-Tex, but they hold up well and are still reasonably breathable. They're reasonably priced too.

 

I have both suits. Order your exact size, because they're a loose fit so you can wear a coat/sweatshirt underneath without feeling you're wrapped in Saran Wrap!

 

*Thanks Glenn - if anyone has experience with rain suits it would be the WA. bass fishermen !

[Spankey]

Frogg Toggs are decent. Easy to stow away. I have a military poncho also. 

[lo n slo]

another vote for the Frogg Toggs in the heat and humidity

[Dens228]

I have a Frog Toggs set of bibs and jacket that I really like.  They keep the rain out but also the jacket as zippered side slots as well as another one across the back with a mesh inside. I can zip them open for some ventilation and still keep dry.  In fact I've only closed the zippers early and late season when it's cold.  Summer they are open all the time and I've never taken water in through them. 

[ChrisD46]

*I do appreciate the replies - a topic worth discussing ! Water Proof shoes / boots are of course needed as well . I have Keen brand hiking boots that are water proof  Gortex with a water proof  liner which are light weight and breath ell . I'm sure there are better for boat use . 

[padon]

yeah i wear my regular water shoes or flip flops if its warm. boots if its cooler.

[Fishes in trees]

Early or late in the season, it is tough to beat Cabela's Guide Wear.  I bought a set in 2001 and it still works great.   99% of the time it sets in in my fishing truck in the gear bag it came in, but the times I needed it, it worked great.  I got the uninsulated set , so for cooler/cold weather I wear layers underneath.   For the in- between season I have a set of Frogs Toggs.  They weight next to nothing, they aren't perfect, if you raise. your arms up, rain will get in through the sleeves, other than that they work.  They also work for early mornings, when you know it is going to get warm when the sun gets up, they work good as an anti-wind layer.

[Angry John]

A single piece motorcycle rain suit is hard to beat for function or cost.  CYCLEGEAR is where I bought mine.

[garroyo130]

Hot or cold, wet or dry, these have served me well. They make 2 versions, the Goretex (GTX) is the good one. 

 

Adidas outdoor Men's Terrex AX3 GTX Hiking Boot

 

[FishTank]

I hate to say it but in rain gear...... There is no such thing as good value and breathable.  I have tried tons of different jackets and pants from cheap to expensive.  Staying dry and having breathable gear are what drives the cost of rain gear up.  I would buy the best you can afford but try to find it on sale. 

[A-Jay]

4 hours ago, FishTank said:

I hate to say it but in rain gear...... There is no such thing as good value and breathable.  I have tried tons of different jackets and pants from cheap to expensive.  Staying dry and having breathable gear are what drives the cost of rain gear up.  I would buy the best you can afford but try to find it on sale. 

I agree with this ~ 

I can either be dry or comfortable (and comfortable is a relative term) 

My Guidewear Gortex gear keeps me Totally dry in the wettest of deals and when it's poring,

I am very glad I have it.  But it's not super comfortable between rain events; ie breathable.

So I often end up stripping it off. 

And my HUK gear is very breathable, a decent wind breaker, and super comfortable (like pajamas)

but not nearly as 'DRY' as the gortex.

So, I carry both.

If I were going to only have one set, I would choose dry or comfy and get that one.

YMMV

A-Jay