Looking for advice on Rain suits

[Coreyhkh]

Hey guys this year I got a cheap rain suit from basspro, it kinda sucked and I am looking for a new one that will last. I am looking for something that I can use for most of the year so early spring April to November. When it gets Hot all of these will prob be to heavy and warm but I would like everyone's advice.

Here is the list of choices


100MPH GORE-TEX® Rain Parka
Pro Qualifier® GORE-TEX® Rain Parka

Pro Qualifier® GORE-TEX® Rain Bibs

Liner Jackets
100MPH WINDSTOPPER® Fleece Jacket - Zips inside Main Jacket
100MPH WINDSTOPPER® Fleece Liner - Zips inside main jacket

 

[Alfiegee]

Hey Corey. I'm not familiar with the specific products you mentioned, but rain gear can make a stormy day much more comfortable. Usually my waders are good to keep my lower half dry ( although lately I seem to have developed a small leak, Bronte Creek is very cold right now. LOL.) I have a Columbia jacket right now that I'm very happy with. I have always had a lot of success with Columbia outdoor gear. I believe I paid about 80 for it and it just finished its 3rd or 4th season. It is very tough and does well bush-whacking, withstands high winds extremely well and of course keeps the water out. To me though I always check breathability , a jacket that is not well vented will leave you as wet on the inside as it is on the outside. This is important both for fishing on warm summer days or if you are working hard wading the trout streams in spring or fall. Good luck with your purchase Corey, I'm sure all the products you showed are very good too and probably have good ventilation, just wanted to mention that as an important factor you should consider.

Alfie.

 

[mike rousseau]

I got the cabelas guidewear uninsulated x300

Amazing

I've been told that the cabelas suit is better then the basspro suit by guys that have had both... But I don't know...
I just know the guidewear is dry dry dry...

 

[RainGearPro]

I do a bit of work for a small West Coast based company called Rain Gear Pro. Their stuff isn't flashy and definitely isn't meant for those who want to make a fashion statement, but there are plenty of fishermen who apparently swear by the stuff.