texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Power-Pole CS, T-Rigger, JoeGoes, EcKo
119150 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
hopalong 120,585
TexDawg 119,524
Bigbob_FTW 94,903
John175☮ 85,892
Pilothawk 83,264
Bob Davis 81,523
Mark Perry 72,297
Derek 🐝 68,312
JDavis7873 67,416
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,037,854
Posts13,935,657
Members144,150
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
Print Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Rain gear #13151802 05/12/19 02:07 PM
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 348
C
coal hauler Offline OP
Angler
OP Offline
Angler
C
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 348
I'm in the market to buy some new rain gear. Im trying to get some info on the different types. I want something that will keep you dry in the heaviest of rain and wind proof. Thanks in advance

Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003
Re: Rain gear [Re: coal hauler] #13151807 05/12/19 02:11 PM
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,535
2
206champion Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
2
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,535
All I have to say is you won't get wet in gore tex as long as it fits right.

Re: Rain gear [Re: coal hauler] #13151816 05/12/19 02:16 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 7,011
B
beartrap Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
B
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 7,011
Originally Posted by coal hauler
I'm in the market to buy some new rain gear. Im trying to get some info on the different types. I want something that will keep you dry in the heaviest of rain and wind proof. Thanks in advance

cabelas guidewear has done that for me for 15 years....

Re: Rain gear [Re: 206champion] #13151820 05/12/19 02:18 PM
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 37
T
teeitup Offline
Outdoorsman
Offline
Outdoorsman
T
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 37
Get a gore-tex shell; it is light weight so you don't get hot if it is not cold out. In winter you can use fleeces underneath as layers to keep you warm. As temp goes up remove layers. It is worth while to get the actual Gore- Tex brand because it is the best. Gore-Tex is the name of the material not the brand of the jacket.

Re: Rain gear [Re: coal hauler] #13151893 05/12/19 04:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,512
F
Fishspanker Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
F
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,512
Simms Pro Dry is as good as it gets. Cabelas guide wear is great too. Lots of improved stuff out there the last few years.


The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.
Re: Rain gear [Re: Fishspanker] #13151934 05/12/19 05:48 PM
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 755
P
Puma Jim Offline
Pro Angler
Offline
Pro Angler
P
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 755
Originally Posted by Fishspanker
Simms Pro Dry is as good as it gets. Cabelas guide wear is great too. Lots of improved stuff out there the last few years.
I have both and although both are great the Simms pro dry is the real deal

Re: Rain gear [Re: coal hauler] #13151989 05/12/19 07:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 23,176
S
SteezMacQueen Online Happy
TFF Guru
Online Happy
TFF Guru
S
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 23,176
I have the BPS 100 set, gore-Tex boots too. Fished a tourney yesterday and still got soaked. Nothing keeps you dry in a downpour that lasts all day.


Eat. Sleep. Fish.
Re: Rain gear [Re: Fishspanker] #13151994 05/12/19 07:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 72,297
Mark Perry Online Content
Super Freak
Online Content
Super Freak
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 72,297
Originally Posted by Fishspanker
Simms Pro Dry is as good as it gets.



My thoughts as well.

Re: Rain gear [Re: coal hauler] #13152378 05/13/19 11:57 AM
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,952
P
Pintail711 Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
P
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,952
Simms will keep you dry and warm. Ive never been wet in heavy down pours either.

Re: Rain gear [Re: coal hauler] #13152389 05/13/19 12:10 PM
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 465
TajChauvin Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 465
Ive fished three full days in pouring thunderstorms this year in a Bass Pro Shop Bone Dry suit and stayed completely dry. The other options mentioned are all great but cost a lot more. I have a Simms insulated suit for when its cold. Hard to go wrong with anything mentioned above.

Last edited by TajChauvin; 05/13/19 12:10 PM.
Re: Rain gear [Re: coal hauler] #13152396 05/13/19 12:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,948
Gungle Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,948
Cathartt Storm Defender. I've had a set for a couple years now and they work great, dry as a bone!

Cheers, cheers

George

Re: Rain gear [Re: coal hauler] #13152404 05/13/19 12:28 PM
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 8,347
J
Jpurdue Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
J
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 8,347
+4 on Simms pro dry. Super expensive, but worth. An important note on anything Gore-Tex. You have to take care of it. That means washing it per instructions (frequency depends on use). You also need to use special detergent and water proofing compound. You can buy that stuff on line. Anyway, do that and you'll stay bone dry.


"Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley." -A.L.

www.LunkerLore.com

Re: Rain gear [Re: coal hauler] #13152407 05/13/19 12:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559
J
Jarrett Latta Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
J
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559
Pay up and get the good goretex or Simms suits.

Re: Rain gear [Re: coal hauler] #13152417 05/13/19 12:37 PM
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 394
H
Hittmanfish Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
H
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 394
I've been looking into the same thing and I've narrowed it down to these few... I just want to make sure I get one that is comfortable to wear when it's warm as well. That's why I haven't pulled the trigger yet.
BPS 100MPH - GORE-TEX - $470
BPS Pro Qualifier - GORE-TEX - $ 440
BPS Bone-Dry (not gore-tex) - $260
Cabela's Guidewear - GORE-TEX - $550

I'm leaning towards the Pro Qualifier, since they seem to be lighter weight, but still GORE-TEX.


Madison Hitt
Re: Rain gear [Re: coal hauler] #13152465 05/13/19 01:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559
J
Jarrett Latta Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
J
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559
Pro qualifier is lighter and you can always dress warm under it. I have never found a reason to get insulated rain wear. Just not cold enough here for me.

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3