Rain gear

[Diablos]

With all the rain we've been getting in the northeast, it's been cutting into my fishing time. I understand the hardcore guys fish in any weather but with this rain I might as well get a little wet.

So what do you guys use for summer rain gear and spring/fall rain gear?

[DINK WHISPERER]

Columbia rain jacket w/matching pants! If the rain sneaks up on me and i didn't bring any rain gear i use the nearest bridge or big tree!!!!

[endless]

With all the rain we've been getting in the northeast, it's been cutting into my fishing time. I understand the hardcore guys fish in any weather but with this rain I might as well get a little wet.

So what do you guys use for summer rain gear and spring/fall rain gear?

i use the frogg toggs. its a jacket with a hood and pants combo for 49.99 round my way at wither bps or gandermonutain.. use it both sundays cause of rain though last sunday i was in a down pour and didnt button the jacket. the zipper is not waterproof. my other problem it doesnt have pockets just a button slot to reach into your pants pocket so that works. i didnt get wet at all just when i didnt button up the jacket which i did when i felt the water seeping through!  it also comes with a carrying bag too

[Fishing Rhino]

I'm from Mass too.  I have a set of Sports Afield rain gear that I bought a Dicks when it was on sale.  

I've fished in downpours and deluges, and remained dry.  You do have to make sure the pants are hiked up, and the jacket is down in the back, or you'll end up with a wet butt.

It has a liner in addition to the outer layer.  I don't find it to be oppressively hot, unless it stops raining and the sun comes out.  Then I peel it off.

Has drawstrings everywhere, and a visored hood.  Wet is much more uncomfortable than being on the warm side and dry.

Fishing in wet clothes while seated in a canoe will leaved you chaffed in the most delicate parts of your anatomy.

I wear boating sneakers that are an open mesh material.  Light and dry quickly, unless you are wearing socks.

[bocabasser]

invest in a good set of gore tex. they are expensive, but worth every penny.

[endless]

Fishing in wet clothes while seated in a canoe will leaved you chaffed in the most delicate parts of your anatomy.

that or the beginning of spring. i try to be smart and bout some ponchos from family dollar. the ripped off and been fishing for hours in the pouring rain than the unfortunate happen boat broke down. out all night trying to get help. i bundled up under my steering column trying to get warm and out the rain. the game wardens dont come only if you have children or illnesses.a night i will never forget. very cold and wet

[RoLo]

When living in Jersey, I used Goretex apparel for most of my hunting and fishing (Goretex is simply a Teflon membrane).

Since most of my northern apparel was insulated with northern goose-down, it is now in mothballs.

In Florida, I find "Frogg Toggs" to be adequate.

Roger

[D4u2s0t]

I picked up a jacket and pants at wallmart for about 20 dollars.  "Tested" them in canada, on a 5 day fishing trip where it rained almost all day every day, literally.  Kept bone dry.  I've had them about a year now, and they're great.

[roadwarrior]

If you want something that will last a decade or two, Cabela's

Guidewear is the ticket. They are on sale often and occasionally

in the Bargain Cave. Mine are uninsulated so I can wear them year

around, layering warmer garments in the winter. I have mine on

in my avatar.

Rating: Dead Solid Ten

8-)

[crw]

Frog Toggs..............if it is cold, warmer stuff under the rain suit.

Frog Toggs breath and the moisture passes through the rain gear.  I hate when you get wetter under the rain gear.

[RoLo]

If you want something that will last a decade or two, Cabela's

Guidewear is the ticket. They are on sale often and occasionally

in the Bargain Cave. Mine are uninsulated so I can wear them year

around, layering warmer garments in the winter. I have mine on

in my avatar.

Rating: Dead Solid Ten

8-)

RW, My next rainsuit may be Guidewear, but my only concern is hot weather.

Is Guidewear lightweight and breathable? TIA

Roger

[roadwarrior]

Yes, but in Florida it might be too much for just passing showers and

otherwise bight sun. I carry $2 Wal-Mart specials in my tackle bag for

emergencies. The Guidewear would definitely work for you November

through March. Spring through early fall, this would be you choice for

"fishable rain", especially if you venture out into the sea.

-Kent

[RoLo]

Yes, but in Florida it might be too much for just passing showers and

otherwise bight sun. I carry $2 Wal-Mart specials in my tackle bag for

emergencies. The Guidewear would definitely work for you November

through March. Spring through early fall, this would be you choice for

"fishable rain", especially if you venture out into the sea.

-Kent

Gotcha...thanks

[Chris W]

If you want something that will last a decade or two, Cabela's

Guidewear is the ticket. They are on sale often and occasionally

in the Bargain Cave. Mine are uninsulated so I can wear them year

around, layering warmer garments in the winter. I have mine on

in my avatar.

Rating: Dead Solid Ten

8-)

X2 Best $400 I ever spent.

[burleytog]

BPS Pro Qualifier

[CWB]

I bought a set of Stearns jacket and pants about 10 years ago at BPS.

Still good as new. Well ventilated with hood and bill built in.

They are non-insulated and 1 size too big. This way I can add layers as the weather dictates. If you get them insulated and go out in 90 deg. heat, you'll regret it.

[fishinfiend]

I have a browning rain jacket from BPS. It is one of my best fishing related investments to date.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Depends what you want to spend.

couple points-

*The cheaper rubber or rubberized stuff will make you sweat, even in colder weather and the build up of perspiration will chill you to the bone.  Spend a little $ and start at the intermediate level.  The "weather resistant" stuff.  Much of this is simply a "treated" material (3m scotchguard, etc) that needs upkeep and maintenance.

*The next level is the gore-tex and gore-tex knock offs.  Well worth the extra money if you spend a considerable amount of time on the water or active in foul weather.

*It's not just for rain!!  

-We fish at night a lot.  Seats and boat are often wet even though it didn't rain.  Makes for a much more comfortable trip to have a dry backside!

-Washing the car or power washing the house/ boat, etc

-Shoveling snow, skiing, sledding, etc

*Fit is important.  I like "fitted" garments so I use all North Face gear.  This is the upper end of the gore-tex stuff.  The difference between the $150 and $300 stuff is largely in the design and cut.  HOWEVER,....fit is not a priority for many.  Much of the stuff sold thru "Fishing" venues isn't designed so much for fit as for protection.  There is some mid level stuff (Cabela's guidewear, BPS 100mph and pro qualifier, etc) that are very well received by the angling community.  Doubled seams, doubled "high wear" areas, etc,  all a lot of bang for the buck.

*Some other places to research rain gear are outlets for Sailing, Skiing, Golf and Mountaineering

*"Shell" outfits are most popular overall.  Buy slightly larger so you can layer underneath accordingly.  This is one of the drawbacks with the guidewear, 100 mph, etc level.  Much of the stuff is not designed to be worn in "warm" rain.  Shells are where it's at in my opinion.  I own both shells and insulated stuff and wear the shells 75% of the time.

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[mike304]

My brother works for Rocky Boots and I just got a Rocky WorkSmart rain jacket and pants. haven't had a chance to try them, but i like the fit and the construction.

[endless]

My brother works for Rocky Boots and I just got a Rocky WorkSmart rain jacket and pants. haven't had a chance to try them, but i like the fit and the construction.

how much did they run you? and did you get a discount?

[mike304]

My brother works for Rocky Boots and I just got a Rocky WorkSmart rain jacket and pants. haven't had a chance to try them, but i like the fit and the construction.

how much did they run you? and did you get a discount?

Yea I did(he's pretty high up in the Co) I believe retail the jacket is roughly $100 and the pants $80. I paid $75 shipped for the whole thing, so I'm a pretty happy guy right now. Saves me money for more tackle I probably don't need. Here's the link to their site:

http://www.rockyboots.com/Products/search.aspx?PageNo=2&CatId=104&subCatId=112

[MALTESE FALCON]

Ten years ago my wife gave me a set of Columbia's. As of last week, they're still working perfectly.

Falcon

[bass wrangler569]

In the summer, Frogg Toggs

[tnbassfisher]

I can't stand wearing rain pants personally. I normally just wear Columbia fishing shorts no matter how the weather is. They dry pretty easily.

If I know in advance that it is going to rain than I will just bring some type of lightweight rain jacket/wind breaker.

[bilgerat]

Yes, but in Florida it might be too much for just passing showers and

otherwise bight sun. I carry $2 Wal-Mart specials in my tackle bag for

emergencies. The Guidewear would definitely work for you November

through March. Spring through early fall, this would be you choice for

"fishable rain", especially if you venture out into the sea.

-Kent

Gotcha...thanks

RoLo - Frogg Toggs may be a better option for Fla. as they breath and are ridiculously lightweight. The only place they don't do well is when you are crashing through the brush as they tear easy. The plastic ponchos are like saunas.