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| I just returned from Milwaukee Harbor fishing and it occurred to me whether or not I could use my winter gear for spring or early fall fishing.
How many people have a different set of rain gear for spring, early fall and winter? Could I get away with something like frog togs for summer and then heavier gear for spring and early fall? Is that something I should consider?
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Location: Minnetonka | Glenn-
I like to use my heavier rain gear shell for rainy winter ice fishing as well as fall fishing with the obvious layering underneath. My fall rain gear (compare to Cabela's Guidewear or BPS 100 MPH) is quite a bit more rugged than my lighter summer bibs and jackets (Compare to Columbia Omni-Tech) . However there are times when the right combination needs to be implimented. The heavy rain gear top of shorts and a t-shirt w/ flip flops has been known to create the "Most Comfortable Man In The World", given the proper weather conditions. Hope this helps.
Andy
Edited by Hammskie 12/28/2010 1:09 PM
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Location: Iowa Great Lakes | I wear unisulated for summer, same stuff in the winter just layer accordinly. |
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| I love frogg toggs,,,BUT,,,,,,,,, buy them at least 2 sizes bigger then normal If you normally take an XL then buy a 3 XL or you'll hear "RIPPPPPPPPPPPPP" frogg toggs work very well and are good windbreakers too,,,but forget something in the boat and crawl over the side on the trailer and 'RIP",,,fish comes in late and you bend down quick to figure 8 and the armpits go "RIP" unless you buy them with alot of room to spare
they make a new heavy duty set now too that Thornes bros started carrying last fall which look cool havent heard any reviews thoughj |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | That's just because you eat too many pizzas when you go on your fishing trips Hooker.
I have Togg's for summer, 100mph gear for the cooler times, ice armor for November, and duck hunting Gortex for when it's really nasty. Leave it to the duck guys to know how to stay warm in cruddy weather. |
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| I like the cammo pattern frog toggs,,actually Im liking the cammo in all forms of clothing,, the broken pattern hides food stains better |
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| I like the Frog Toggs too, but I ripped the seat of my pants when I let them slide down my waist. They are lightweight, but not real durable. Be careful how you move while wearing them.
Brian
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| Ditto on the frog toggs. Not very durable. I farted and blew a hole in mine. |
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Location: Columbus, Georgia | Three sets:
I choose which set of rain gear to wear based upon temperature, not season. I have Cabela's insulated Guidewear. I'll wear those if the high temperature is staying under 45 degrees. Cabela's regular Guidewear thereafter, and a Frogg Toggs type of rain gear during warmer temps.
Nothing worse than having to take rain gear on-and-off when it's too heavy for warm weather fishing (now-it's-raining, now-it's stopped, now-it's raining again). After taking rain gear on-and-off four or five times in one day I finally went to a lightweight summer raingear (like Frogg Toggs).
I must say that for me, there is nothing worse than having the wrong rain gear when it is a very cold rain. Staying dry IS a consideration, though freezing to death is another.
This is frequently a challenge for me to hit it correctly.
Edited by cjrich 12/31/2010 4:06 PM
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| 3 sets here too
Galyan's (Now Dick's Sporting Goods) lightweight jacket & pants for warm weather
Gander TecH20 uninsluated bibs/parka for moderate weather
Gander TecH20 insualted bibs/parka for the really nasty weather
I'll mix and match depending on conditions. I hate the days when it rains on and off. Put it on, take it off, put it on again, take it off again, put it on again, take it off again.. Most often I wear the Tech20 uninsualted bibs and whatever jacket will keep me dry without sweating profusely. Worst days are when it starts out below freezing, gets up to 55 and back down to below freezing by sunset. Feels like I spend more of my time on those days taking off layers and putting them back on than I do fishing! |
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