New Rain Gear

[DJD]

It's time for me to buy another set of rain gear. I actually have a set from Walmart that I bought 7-8 years ago that has been pretty good (FLW) but the last few rain storms left me soaked to the bone. Anyone tried the Bass Pro Shops stuff? Pro Qualifier labelled stuff looks good and a few others on there do as well but man it gets expensive..... but i would rather spend the cash on a good set and be happy with it than waste cash on a cheap set and get soaked. Gonna shop around town a little today at Dicks Sporting Goods and Sportsmans Warehouse to try a few on. I'm guessing the Gortex stuff is the best?? Any help would be appreciated.

[zx150]

It's time for me to buy another set of rain gear. I actually have a set from Walmart that I bought 7-8 years ago that has been pretty good (FLW) but the last few rain storms left me soaked to the bone. Anyone tried the Bass Pro Shops stuff? Pro Qualifier labelled stuff looks good and a few others on there do as well but man it gets expensive..... but i would rather spend the cash on a good set and be happy with it than waste cash on a cheap set and get soaked. Gonna shop around town a little today at Dicks Sporting Goods and Sportsmans Warehouse to try a few on. I'm guessing the Gortex stuff is the best?? Any help would be appreciated.

Don I bit the bullet a few years and Cabala's guide wear. It was pricey but well worth it. Have been very happy with it.

[hairball]

Don I bit the bullet a few years and Cabala's guide wear. It was pricey but well worth it. Have been very happy with it.

I bought the Cabela's Guide Wear last year and couldn't be happier with it. Yeah, it's expensive, but I wouldn't hesitate to spend the money again if I needed to. One of the best investments I've made - except for hiring a divorce attorney a couple of times.

[Atomdata]

It's time for me to buy another set of rain gear. I actually have a set from Walmart that I bought 7-8 years ago that has been pretty good (FLW) but the last few rain storms left me soaked to the bone. Anyone tried the Bass Pro Shops stuff? Pro Qualifier labelled stuff looks good and a few others on there do as well but man it gets expensive..... but i would rather spend the cash on a good set and be happy with it than waste cash on a cheap set and get soaked. Gonna shop around town a little today at Dicks Sporting Goods and Sportsmans Warehouse to try a few on. I'm guessing the Gortex stuff is the best?? Any help would be appreciated.

I use the Frabill icesuit and love it. They have a couple of different sets to choose from. I paid around $300 for the bibs, coat and liner. Many more features than the ProQualifier set.

Here is a link....I am not sure where I ordered them from....

Frabill Grey Icesuit Jacket and Bib

[MagikSmallie]

I use the Frabill icesuit and love it. They have a couple of different sets to choose from. I paid around $300 for the bibs, coat and liner. Many more features than the ProQualifier set.

Here is a link....I am not sure where I ordered them from....

Frabill Grey Icesuit Jacket and Bib

I use the Frabill Storm Suit and its awesome. I also have the Cabela's Dry Plus and it *****!! I can be zipped up and sealed up to the max in my Cabelas and I still get wet!! And the cabelas suit was twice as expensive as the Frabill.

[Dave Stewart]

Have had the BP 100 mph suit for 7 years and it is still working fine.....but too hot for summer. I get the frog togs for the hot weather but only get one season out of them....but I am on the water virtually every day between March and end of November so mine get a work out for sure. I am hearing good things about the GILL suits and may try one out when my BPS quits working.

[Moveon]

Have had the BP 100 mph suit for 7 years and it is still working fine.....but too hot for summer. I get the frog togs for the hot weather but only get one season out of them....but I am on the water virtually every day between March and end of November so mine get a work out for sure. I am hearing good things about the GILL suits and may try one out when my BPS quits working.

I've got a pair of the Frogg Toggs Toad Skins from Gander Mountain and like them better than the regular Frog Toggs as they are thicker material and don't tear as easily. But when I tried to clean them with a prespray wash and a scrub brush and some water in the kitchen sink they black on the inside faded onto the read outside part of the top. I've since washed them twice in a washing machine with some tide HD and with warm water and cold water and they still have these black specks on the red parts of the jacket. I'm wondering if by washing them I've taken away the water proofing on them?

I know that with Gore-tex type rain gear you can wash in in NIKWAS TX.DIRECT WASH-IN and restore the water proofing in them. So I've been told. Not put that to the test yet. I've got two sets of older Cabalas Rain gear that don't shed water like they used to. They are made with Gore-tex. They are too small for me these days or I'd try to restore them with some NIKWAS TX.DIRECT WASH-IN .

The first pair of Frogg Toggs that I bought were regular light weight Frogg Toggs and the inseam ripped out on them the first time I worn them in the boat. They are very thin material and tear easily from my experience. But they do keep the wind out and the rain off you if you take really good care and don't stress them much.

[procraft 192 super pro]

It's time for me to buy another set of rain gear. I actually have a set from Walmart that I bought 7-8 years ago that has been pretty good (FLW) but the last few rain storms left me soaked to the bone. Anyone tried the Bass Pro Shops stuff? Pro Qualifier labelled stuff looks good and a few others on there do as well but man it gets expensive..... but i would rather spend the cash on a good set and be happy with it than waste cash on a cheap set and get soaked. Gonna shop around town a little today at Dicks Sporting Goods and Sportsmans Warehouse to try a few on. I'm guessing the Gortex stuff is the best?? Any help would be appreciated.

Look on ebay thats where I got my 100mph gore tex suit. I got the bibs and jacket for 260. 3years ago that is worth spending the money. Its awsome in the rain and cold weather there is a reason why most touranment fisherman wear them. Gore texs is the way to go. I will never own anything else.

[fishincreek]

I have some "Dry-Plus" stuff and would pay the extra for Gore-tex to stay dry.

[Gus]

I have some "Dry-Plus" stuff and would pay the extra for Gore-tex to stay dry.

Bought the Pro Qualifiers two years ago. Very nice!

[Fishin is life]

I had the cheaper gortex from bass pro and it served me pretty well for a few years then this winter i broke down and got the 100mph bibs and jacket and it is well worth the money. I didnt realize just exactly how nice the 100mph gear is. In the coldest part of winter i wear a sweatshirt and blue jeans under it and atay warm. Ive been in some heavy rainstorms and stayed bone dry. Spend the extra money and you wont be dissapointed

[Embrey]

I had the cheaper gortex from bass pro and it served me pretty well for a few years then this winter i broke down and got the 100mph bibs and jacket and it is well worth the money. I didnt realize just exactly how nice the 100mph gear is. In the coldest part of winter i wear a sweatshirt and blue jeans under it and atay warm. Ive been in some heavy rainstorms and stayed bone dry. Spend the extra money and you wont be dissapointed

i have that too and it is awesome in the rain. pretty good for breaking the wind too. now cold weather? forget it. mine insulates about 0 when it comes to cold. i have to put on all my cold gear, then the suit to break the wind,sleet etc. is yours insulated or something?