cgs2004 Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 What does everyone wear on those cold or wet days? I'm looking to pick up some good rain/coldwear, anyone have a favorite? I like the looks of the Cabela's Gore-Tex Guidewear but want to make sure I make a good decision for that amount of money. Quote
BassingWoman Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 Hello - I bought an inexpensive 'rain suit' that is green from Cabela's. It's NOT breathable so make sure that you BUY something with polyproplene as I perspire so much in the pants that my other pants are very damp when I'm through. Quote
cgs2004 Posted April 4, 2005 Author Posted April 4, 2005 Yes! I have learned my lesson with cheap outerwear also. I'm looking to finally spend a little money and get some quality stuff:) Quote
JT Bagwell Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 I have a few of the Columbia Sportswear, Titanium Series parkas. They are pretty nice. The pants that I have are also made by Columbia. They are called Munky Bar Pants (I am pretty sure that's how it was spelled anyway). JT Bagwell Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 4, 2005 Super User Posted April 4, 2005 I am 100% satisfied with Cabelas Guidewear. I picked up the light bibs and coat (in the picture) on sale for around $200. This is an all day outfit rather than a pullover. Long-johns underneath and I'm good 40-65 degrees, blocks the wind and rain. For warmer and colder weather you need something to pull on and off, that can be worn OVER clothes. I have a light, inexpensive rain suit from BPS that cost about $50, and it works fine for a carry-along. Quote
Skeeter6598 Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 Two words... Frogg Toggs Tater EXACTLY, I bought a set of Frogg Toggs this year and I love them. Completely water proof and VERY BREATHABLE! They're really lite and block wind as well. Buy'em big enough to wear warmer close underneath. The kicker is they cost under a 100 bucks! Quote
tritonman Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 My partner has a pair of frog toggs, they work great except they do not keep the water out once its soaked or if you have to sit in your seat. I own a pair of the flw raingear, and i am very satified with them in keeping me dry and warm Quote
Nick_Barr Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 I went to a estate sale and bought a columbia outerwear suit, the whole set-up, for $35. Quote
L.D. Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 After 15 years, I think I finally wore out the last set of Gortex I had. I bought a set of Cabellas Gortex Guidewear and so far have been pleased with them. I was out in an all day rain last week and stayed warm and dry. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 4, 2005 Super User Posted April 4, 2005 Fifteen years of wear for L.D., a professional river guide...Well, what else do you want to know? Quote
squid Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 My partner has a pair of frog toggs, they work great except they do not keep the water out once its soaked or if you have to sit in your seat. I own a pair of the flw raingear, and i am very satified with them in keeping me dry and warm Bass Pro has a sale on their Gortex rainwear. Just have to ask them about it. Yes I own Frogg Toggs, and I tell ya what...Tritonman is right. Sit down on a wet seat and they would soak right through. Kneel down to tie on a lure on the wet floor...they would soak through. They don't keep the COLD out either, not insulated. They are great for keeping the rain and wind off ya though. But for the money...Don't waste your money on them. Quote
cgs2004 Posted April 4, 2005 Author Posted April 4, 2005 Anyone know when I could expect Cabela's to put their Guidewear on sale? I was searching the internet to see what the pro's wear and I came across a website that listed all the pro Bass anglers and then covered all of their equipment. About 90% of the guys listed Cabela's Guidewear as their rain gear so I'm guessing that stuff is pretty good. Quote
J-Heywood Posted April 5, 2005 Posted April 5, 2005 frogg toggs are the perfect rainwear for the not so cold days. there inexpensive and very lightweight. i would say to look into them. Quote
Muddpuppy Posted April 5, 2005 Posted April 5, 2005 Frogg Toggs normally and Remington Thermore fill II when it is really cold. Quote
claybird Posted April 5, 2005 Posted April 5, 2005 Dont know if you know but frogg toggs are guaranteed forever. Quote
cgs2004 Posted April 5, 2005 Author Posted April 5, 2005 To all of you guys who like Frogg Toggs...Have you ever noticed any leaking when sitting in wet seats or anything like that?? Quote
squid Posted April 5, 2005 Posted April 5, 2005 Yes I own Frogg Toggs, and I tell ya what...Tritonman is right. Sit down on a wet seat and they would soak right through. Kneel down to tie on a lure on the wet floor...they would soak through. They don't keep the COLD out either, not insulated. They are great for keeping the rain and wind off ya though. But for the money...Don't waste your money on them. Does this answer that question? Quote
cgs2004 Posted April 5, 2005 Author Posted April 5, 2005 Squid, sounds like you're against them. I'm curious if the people who RECOMMEND Frogg Togg's have experienced anything undesirable in their time using the product and can relate at all the leaking some of you guys who are against it are saying. Quote
Skeeter6598 Posted April 5, 2005 Posted April 5, 2005 I haven't experienced this YET with the Frogg Toggs but this is my first year to own them and everyone I've talked to around here that has them swears by them! Quote
cgs2004 Posted April 6, 2005 Author Posted April 6, 2005 I saw that BPS has their own line of rainwear that about matches that of Cabela's guidewear but is priced a little better. Much difference between the two? Quote
squid Posted April 6, 2005 Posted April 6, 2005 Never said I was against them. They soak through when sitting or kneeling in/on a wet spot...ie seat, or the floor. I like my Frogg Toggs, just noticed that they soak through. Does that help...lol....geez, tuff crowd...lol..git no respect...no respect at all...lmao Oh, weren't you looking for Gortex? BPS has them on sale. Quote
cgs2004 Posted April 6, 2005 Author Posted April 6, 2005 Lol, sorry squid. I think I'm leaning towards goretex. Something like the cabela's guide series or or BPS stuff just like it. Something that has a little more insulation that frogg togg's. I'll have to check out the BPS sale. After looking through cabela's and BPS I'm so lost. They have like 500 items listed as Guide wear and they all look the same to me. I really should go to the store and check it out there, much easier than the internet. Although it seems like you can always find that stuff on sale on their website. Quote
Rattlinrogue Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 I agree.Frogg-Toggs.They are also very affordable. Quote
squid Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 Just got my new Gortex Rainwear today from BPS. Very nice....can't wait to try them out... : I hate rain....lol Quote
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