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With all this rain predicted the next 10 days got me thinking about my raingear. I got the cheap stuff that MIGHT keep me dry enough to make it back to the truck if caught out in it. It CERTAINLY aint enough to make me wanna go fishing leaving the house when it's raining.
So I gotta ask..........what do you fellas have? Anybody got the good stuff that lets you fish when it's raining or do you high-tail it outa there like I have to do? Curious minds wanna know!:)
I use military issue gortex and it’s great.
I went to a store I'm too poor for and bought me a high-end Drake Waterfowl jacket. Keeps me dry, toasty, and trendy in rain and/or sleet. But I feel like Ralphie's little brother wearing it.
I have the Academy house brand. A jacket and bibs. They work great in cooler weather.
I've got a set from Bass Pro that is about 10 + years old. The knees get damp I think because I'm sitting. It was a couple hundred then.
Besides fishing I worked in lots of walking then in and out of the truck
For cold weather rain I use Cabelas Guidewear Insulated. It’s warm when it ain’t raining, gotta be in the mid twenties to wear it if it ain’t raining. Bass Pro 100 mph for warm or rain with temp in the fifties. I layer if it gonna be chilly. I love rain fishing if it’s gonna be less than 1/2 inches. 1 inch plus unusually stay home. Don’t mine short down pours.
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I bought the uninsulated Guidewear from Cabelas about 10 years ago and it was one of the best purchases (outdoor gear wise) that I ever made. I can wear it in mild spring temps or layer underneath if it's cold weather season. I actually like to fish in the rain, the fish don't mind and most people stay home...but, like Doug, I don't care for the heavy rain/storms. Go ahead and spend the money, if you don't...your kids will. lol
I have a BPS 100 mph suit that I bought a couple years ago. One of the best purchases I’ve made. They have phased that model out at BPS now, but I’ve heard several folks that speak very highly of the guide gear.
Another option is Grundens. They will keep you dry!! That’s what the commercial fishermen wear and they wear them for a reason.
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So.....if youre buying raingear then how much bigger do you buy assuming you'll layer underneath the raingear and still be able to wear it winter and spring?
dang GBM you want to know too much
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I have bought several sets of rain wear that I gave 200$+or-for that was supposed to keep you warm and dry that every time I went fishin in the rain I came back cold and wet
so, I guess if I ever go fishin in the rain again I'll wear what I got and come home cold and wet. umm humm
The key is to roll up your jeans a bit so the bottoms don’t get wet and wick up to your knees. Also I don’t take a ride especially when it’s raining hard because it will wet your face and run to your belly button. Also roll my sleeves a bit to prevent wicking. The solitude on the water is worth the price of getting damp.
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I've got a thin cabelas camo set they're for double duty, I don't hunt much anymore. I got the bibs and matching jacket. They work well with the rain, heavy dew mornings and cuts the wind well.
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Was looking at this. Comments?!?
WindRider Pro All Weather Rain Gear- Set
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That should keep you dry.....everything but your feet.;)
BAW HAHAHA BAW HAHA HAHAHA HAHAHA
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looks like it might be a little difficult to grad a rod really quick :biggrin
I think that's what that girl inside the suit is for.:dono I mean, I wouldnt buy it if she didnt come with it. She can use that laptop to keep up with how many fish we catch.:biggrin
I use Huk Bibs and Huk Jacket. Works great after one year. I even wear it if its cold out as well. Uninsulated so its ok in hot weather as well.
It has all the features it should have. Seems like a legit option. I had not seen this company.Quote:
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Just a heads up about the raingear. I wound up buying an un-insulated pair of raingear from Windrider. It came and I found it to be ALOT nicer than anything Ive ever owned before. I cannot compare it to any other as Ive never paid that much for raingear before.
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Anyway...getting to the point....I put the suit on before taking the dog outside today and found it to be GREAT. With only a single pair of sweats on I didnt feel the cold or the wind. Granted I wasnt outside more than 10 minutes I was pleasantly surprised with the suit. Now I have a real good feeling this set of raingear will keep me dry and looking at the forecast next week I might just get to try it out if caught on the lake with it raining. I might be wearing it anyway since I now know how it keeps any wind and cold off you.;)
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Thanks for your review.
Can’t loose with artic armor. Rain and will float you if you fall in. Used it for over ten years. Very well made. Just put mine on this morning. Wind chill was 3. Went plinking with my 1022 ruger. Hands got so cold With gloves on I had to come in. My hair was sweating. From walking in suit. Not for medium cold it
ts an ice suit. No layering needed.
Wow looks like Santa came early over there! Congratulations on your new rain suitQuote:
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