| Author | Message | ||
| Ocsurffishn
Intermediate Member Username: Ocsurffishn Post Number: 170 Registered: 1-2003 |
I'm looking for some good quality foul weather clothing... waders, rain coat, whatever Any suggestions? I'm 5'8" and a scrawny 130lbs so if anyone even comes near to that let me know I just want something that will keep me dry, cool or warm, and will hold up for more than a few uses Good fishin' | ||
| Coolerpup
Senior Member Username: Coolerpup Post Number: 398 Registered: 10-2002 |
Cabelas.com AllenC | ||
| Matey
Senior Member Username: Matey Post Number: 478 Registered: 10-2002 |
healy henson rainwear. usually available at any sporting store that sells quality stuff. a lot of the commercial guys wear this stuff or grundens although they are a little more pricey. | ||
| Warden
Senior Member Username: Warden Post Number: 704 Registered: 8-2000 |
This isn't from experience but from what I've read, your big decision will be between lightweight Gortex or rubber. If you really want to keep the water out in heavy weather you need rubber. | ||
| Matey
Senior Member Username: Matey Post Number: 483 Registered: 10-2002 |
warde, goretex is good but i am with you, if you want real rainwear go with rubber. both brands i mentioned are just that. have had a set of healys for years and still look like new and have been use dfor both fishing and hunting. | ||
| Matey
Senior Member Username: Matey Post Number: 484 Registered: 10-2002 |
oops, warden....sorry george, barry | ||
| Dckhd247
Senior Member Username: Dckhd247 Post Number: 314 Registered: 10-2002 |
Go Grundens... | ||
| Jay_little
Moderator Username: Jay_little Post Number: 1254 Registered: 10-2002 |
I use Grundens for bibs and a lighter synethic for a coat. But I am searching for a Gruden's pullover but they are hard to find locally. Anyone know where I can find one of these with a hood? | ||
| Mick83
Member Username: Mick83 Post Number: 146 Registered: 9-2000 |
http://www.fishermansheadquarters.com ask for the paper catalog | ||
| Dckhd247
Senior Member Username: Dckhd247 Post Number: 315 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jay I'm almost sure they have them in Meltons...Maybe check their website...If its not there, it's Finest Kind...I got my set of Grundens from one of them and I'm sure they had the fleece when I bought mine... | ||
| Mick83
Member Username: Mick83 Post Number: 147 Registered: 9-2000 |
or hit our store, clothing, raingear fine folks to deal with in my experience | ||
| Shamrock22
Intermediate Member Username: Shamrock22 Post Number: 172 Registered: 10-2002 |
JAY I'M WITH YOU ON THE COMBO! COLUMBIA TOP/GRUNDENS BIBS! THERE IS A DEALER CONTACT IN ROCK HALL...SOME SAILING CENTER...I'LL FIND MY RECEIPT AND LET YOU KNOW! | ||
| Dick
Senior Member Username: Dick Post Number: 1882 Registered: 5-2001 |
Definatly Gortex  Don't bother with that rubber loose fitting sweaty stuff... Honestly OC, it depends what your planning on doing while you where them. If your talking beach/boat/bridge fishing, I'd go with the rubber suit. But if your talking about using it on the kayak, I would suggest going to NRC website and looking at what they have to offer. There is a ton of stuff for paddling on the market, price will probably determine what you get in regards to kayaking. I personally had the rubber suit and it didn't keep me dry at all, wether it was sweat or rain getting in I don't know. I got a Gortex jacket over the winter and I can't say anyting bad about it. I've been in a downpour for over 12 hours and didn't get wet in it. I also bought a cheaper pair of rain pants at an EMS store that work great also. You can actually zip them completely off and on. I also have a lighter teflon rain jacket that I wear in warmer weather and on the jetty for splash that works great, I also use it on the kayak. What ever you buy, shop around for a deal, with the economy the way it is, you can find sales everywhere. EMS is haveing on now, just got a flyer. | ||
| Matey
Senior Member Username: Matey Post Number: 487 Registered: 10-2002 |
dick, what/who is ems | ||
| Striperkiller
Senior Member Username: Striperkiller Post Number: 949 Registered: 10-2002 |
jay , joe has them at lewes harbour marina .  | ||
| Dick
Senior Member Username: Dick Post Number: 1884 Registered: 5-2001 |
EMS is an outdoor store for climbing/hiking/camping... etc.... Kind of a yuppie outfitter, but they do have sales alot and you can get some good deals occasionally. www.ems.com | ||
| Jay_little
Moderator Username: Jay_little Post Number: 1255 Registered: 10-2002 |
Eastern Mountain Sports. Thanks Steve, I'll check him out. I like baggy rubbery grundens as I can adjust the layers of clothing underneath to the condtions and they are super durable. Some of the synthetic stuff that I have owned didn't hold up and leaked or became soggy in foul weather. | ||
| Zoom
New member Username: Zoom Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2003 |
im wit jay on this one grudens#1 pack on the clothes or just you shorts loosen the bibs or tighten them .ZOOM | ||
| Duckman
New member Username: Duckman Post Number: 4 Registered: 7-2003 |
Grundens, Grundens, Grundens........I work on the water and this is the only gear that has withstood the abuse our line of work dishes out. Just remember you pay for what you get. | ||
| Ocsurffishn
Intermediate Member Username: Ocsurffishn Post Number: 172 Registered: 1-2003 |
Thanks y'all I'll check it out... I have no knowledge of any of those but goretex (I have a winter coat) and rubber Thanks! Good fishin | ||
| Ocsurffishn
Intermediate Member Username: Ocsurffishn Post Number: 176 Registered: 1-2003 |
OK here's a good idea... Can anyone suggest a store local to OCMD for me to try these out? (not in the water, just weight, general feeling) Thanks, and good fishin' | ||
| Roughneck
Junior Member Username: Roughneck Post Number: 73 Registered: 5-2001 |
Ocsurffishn, Try Ake Marine (410-213-0421), it's located on the North side (Sunset Ave.) of the commercial harbor in West O.C. | ||
| Walters_ark
New member Username: Walters_ark Post Number: 9 Registered: 10-2002 |
For some real tough, light-weight, breatheable rain and wind gear, I bought FROGG-TOGGS. They are about $79.95 for a set(pants and hooded jacket). I can wear them on the hottest and most humid day and they aren't like wearing a rubber wet suit. They are made from DuPont's TYVEK material and are availabe in several colors as well as small-medium-large-and XXL sizes. Check the local shops. I know of lots of places in NC & SC that carry them, including a number of fishing piers. They really keep one dry and comfortable and they are made in the USA. A great many golfers wear them also because they allow for freedom of movement and they are very light-weight. I sometimes forget I am wearing them. | ||
| Dckhd247
Senior Member Username: Dckhd247 Post Number: 326 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jay I found your hooded fleece in the Finest Kind catalog...Rubber arms and around the torso...89.95 |