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Rain Gear
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11/01/15 11:34 PM
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Jpurdue
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The thread from a few days ago concerning the $1000 dollar rain gear got my brain on the topic. I saw a few positive comments about H20 Xpress rain gear. Friday night I went and bought a jacket from Academy and put it to the test Saturday morning. The good news is I had one of my best mornings of fishing ever, the bad news is in little more than an hour of light/moderate rain I was soaked all the way through. Very disappointing. I'm not sure if I got a defective jacket or what the deal was. In any case, I'm going to return it. I've decided to up my budget to get the best I can afford. I've got a $300 dollar budget, what would you all recommend?
Last edited by Jpurdue; 11/01/15 11:36 PM.
"Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley." -A.L. www.LunkerLore.com
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Re: Rain Gear
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#11200412
11/02/15 01:25 AM
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Andrew Y'Barbo
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I'm purchasing cabelas guide gear gortex suit.
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Re: Rain Gear
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#11200456
11/02/15 01:44 AM
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Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad
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Look for guide gear in the bargain cave will be the best deal you can get. Or just fall in the lake first thing in the morning then you won't need rain gear
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Re: Rain Gear
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#11200577
11/02/15 02:23 AM
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rowlettfisherman
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My bass pro suit was great for awhile until this spring so I sprayed it with water proofer and it works great again now
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Re: Rain Gear
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#11200634
11/02/15 02:42 AM
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Fish Killer
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Big Sexy
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Been looking at the Simms But have trouble with spending that kind of money Will probably go with bps 100 mph gear
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Re: Rain Gear
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11/02/15 03:12 AM
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gonefishin84
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I had bought a H2o express rain jacket and bibs this last week, as soon as I got it home I sprayed it with heavy duty water repellent. Wore it today and it kept me dry all day on ray bob.
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Re: Rain Gear
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#11200741
11/02/15 03:28 AM
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Chuck29
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Well Friday I like to have drowned in froggtoggs, so Friday night went and bought the frabil suit for Saturday stayed dry all day long
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Re: Rain Gear
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#11200958
11/02/15 12:28 PM
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Jpurdue
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Thanks for the feedback guys. At this point I think i'm leaning towards BPS 100mph, although my $300 budget is going to be quite a lot short. Man, this hobby is expensive.
"Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley." -A.L. www.LunkerLore.com
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Re: Rain Gear
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#11201009
11/02/15 01:08 PM
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RBO
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Gill is really stepping up their game in the fishing market. They've been the leading foul weather gear for the off shore and competition sailing segment for many years. Check out the close out section on their site for some great deals if you're trying to stay in that price range. Or look at the fg2 series. It's comparable to Guidewear or BPS 100 in price. I've worn the os2 jacket and bibs for 3 yrs and they are super dry and comfortable. Gill Fishing
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Re: Rain Gear
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#11201048
11/02/15 01:36 PM
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Allison1
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Cabelas Guidewear used to go on sale every December or January. You could almost get it for 300 bucks.
Now it seems they are almost always on sale but not as deep of a mark down as they used to be. If they go on sale later this year I will get another set. I've had mine since '97 and want a new suit.
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Re: Rain Gear
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#11201458
11/02/15 05:07 PM
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forkduc
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Huk is on sale for $125 a piece,closeout price on current style. New style out in December for $225 a piece.
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Re: Rain Gear
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#11201507
11/02/15 05:28 PM
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Jpurdue
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Has anyone tried the Huk gear?
"Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley." -A.L. www.LunkerLore.com
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Re: Rain Gear
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#11202019
11/02/15 09:41 PM
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nofish65
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My son has some HUK gear. So far so good. Runs REALLY small. Order up in size if you try it. I have Cabelas Guide wear myself, I love it and would not trade it.
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Re: Rain Gear
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11/02/15 09:54 PM
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MikeB123
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Okay, I'm going to let the cat out of the bag. Early this year I did a lot of research on best rain gear for the money. Quality is the biggest factor, if it doesn't work then what's it's purpose. Take a look at Gander Mountain guide series TecH2O bibs and jacket. I've been very happy with mine. I was also told by the person at checkout since it's a gander mountain product they'll exchange it with no hassle. The only time I got wet is when I didn't tighten the wrist straps, water ran down under the neoprene cuffs. I fished in the down pours the past two weekends and stayed dry. Believe the bibs are $70 and the jacket is $80. Also you won't look like every tom, dick and harry at the weigh in with the BPS 100 mph gear.
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