Rain gear

I am looking at buying some new rain gear this year. I am looking at Bass Pro 100mph and Pro Qualifier as well as Academy H2O express and the Frabill F2 Surge suit. Has anyone bought these suits? I am wondering about the difference between the Pro Qualifier and the 100mph suit. They are basically the same price. Are they worth the extra money over the H2O or the Frabill?

Research it on here, been discussed several times..

I recently bought the H20 expresses suit and returned it. First day out in the rain and I got soaked through. Gore-Tex is the way to go. 100mph are on sale at BPS right now. Also, shop around, even on here, I've seen a lot of great deals.

Didn't matter today to me
I had 3 sets on at the same time today and still got a little moist

This is a family site Sir!............

I tried Frogg Toggs, got soaked. Now am trying Academy H2O bibs and coat.
If and when I buy another it will be Fabrill !
I have read too many reports on how good they perform.
JMO...
Good luck and God Bless
Lee

My h2o suit has been great.

I have the cabellas bibs and a bass pro qualifier jacket. Lost the bibs at a bar one night When I bought the new bibs, cabellas had em on sale cheaper than BPS.
I made it thru noon today and was dry untill I drove thru a down pour and my face got all wet and it ran down my neck. I tried my phace mask but it fogged up on me. I think on a day like today, you need two sets, one for the first half of the day, then one for the 2nd half. I recently ordered some lightweight goretex by Marmont Co. who specializes in mountain climbing gear. Gonna wear them over some insulated coveralls Sunday.

This, I just sprayed Scotch Guard on the seams and this thing is as water tight as it gets in a rainstorm.

I have the 100mph stuff from BPS. It works great. Fits great. And is a good deal when on sale. That said. Sometimes it rains soooo hard that nothing is gonna keep you 100% dry. And I mean nothing. The nice thing about the 100mph stuff is its lined and is also loose enough to add layers underneath. I fished today in them with sweat pants and two t shirts underneath. Stayed dry enough and warm enough to spend most of the day on the water. Hands and feet covered with Gore-Tex too. Have 100mph gloves for boating and Glacier Gloves for fishing. Use Timberland Gore-Tex shoes. With wool socks. Only thing really exposed is my face....but, "no shave November" is helping there. Haha.

I have both XPS and 100 mph. 50 up to 65 degrees I use the XPS below 50 I use 100 mph. Below 40 I will put the fleece liner in the 100 mph parka. Warm and dry with both suits. I fish year round and they both work great.

I've been in the worst wind and rain with the 100mph. I was out there today too. I stay completely dry. If BPS has em on sale, i'd get it.

My BPS Goretex is 14 years old and still going strong.

Goretex or bust no comparison BPS or Cabelas or Simms all will keep u warm and dry

I've had Cabelas Guide Wear that was awesome! I love my new Stormr suit though! Best I've ever had!

bps 100 mph suit off 100.00

I have a Guide Wear set for most of the year and an Arctic Armor set for the winter. Wind and rain does not deter me anymore. Lightning still does.

+1 same here

Pro Qualifier and stay warm and dry no matter what.

I have an extra 100mph suit I would sell. XXL looks new

You can stay warm and dry while swimming in these. Plenty of freedom to move around in as well. I don't use a full suit, but only a dry top over my waders. Wear a goose down jacket underneath on coldest days if you size up enough. My rod guides will freeze up before I get too cold and wet to fish.

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My brand new H2O bibs did pretty good Thursday. I'd say 4 to 4 1/2 stars out of five. Butt was a tad damp when all was said and done. I think it was from me sitting on a soaked seat at times fishing. Bought a set of Cabela's extreme guidewear today and got a killer deal. Got both for 280.00. I think the Gore Tex will be the difference maker.

Have the Pro Qualifier set with liner. Takes same liner as 100mph. Dry and warm. Catch them on sale and bout good as it gets.

I bought my BPS Goretex in 2000. Sat in the rain for 4 hours yesterday and didn't get wet at all. I don't believe they make them anymore, though, changed to Pro-qualifier?

Check cabelas bargain cave for discounted goretex stuff. Regardless, goretex is the only way to go

+1
Find this stuff on sale. Bought my Cebelas gortex parka for $129 years ago. Awesome gear.

Kuiu

Chugache pants and jacket.

Stretches and remains waterproof through the stretch.

someone on the forum recommended the gander mountain rain gear

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/pr...et&i=433109

i went and took a look at it and i liked it, is not so expensive, very comfortable and the neoprene half glove is a great idea.

i bought the bibs and jacket.

I have size large bibs and jacket HuK gear that is new I would be willing to sell if interested I just cut the tags off them

100MPH!!! Especially at sale price now.

BPS 100 MPH !!! Especially now on sale.

Check out HUK

Which is the best the BPS 100MPH or the BPS Pro Qualifier? Whats the difference in the two?

For the money the Frabill F-2 Surge. Have been in some heavy rain and stayed dry.

Huk sizes are not true. - coming out with a new line in 2016 hope they are better.
Under Armer NO NO NO stay away.
Bass Pro 100 MPH is the way to go.

Cant go wrong with Cabelas Guide Wear...I like it because it is lighter than most. I am a layering guy...heavy coats and I don't get along.

I did the same......
fished Friday & Saturday on Fayette in an absolute downpour both days (43* Friday & 39* + sleet on Saturday) and stayed warm and dry.
GO GORETEX !!!!!!

The H20 bibs and parka work great for me. Make sure all your zippers are zipped and your pockets are velcroed. They probably are not as good as the gore-tex but I get mine dirty and slimy all the time and they have to go through the washer quite a bit. I can't see spending the money for gore-tex.

they are close to the same. Main differences are warmth. The 100mph stuff is lined a little better. In my opinion. The 100mph IS worth the little extra. I have just the bibs and gloves. And use a Frogg Togg Toadz jacket with them. The bibs make the jacket better. Lol. Next on the list is the 100mph jacket. It's just better.

As for washing? I've had mine less than a week and have had to wash them twice now. Easy. Holding up great. The gloves are hand wash only, and falling apart after less than a dozen outings using them. I'm gonna return them this week. I don't think they should be coming unstitched. I do have huge hands though, so maybe the XXL size is too small for "man hands".

Thanks everyone. I went with the BPS 100MPH suit. I can't wait to try it out in the Spring deluge