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| I know there are past threads on this subject but I'd like to hear up to date opinions. I need a new suit which will be used solely in oct and nov. I'll be
fishing the hayward lakes muskies inc. fall tournament . Need to STAY DRY
for three days. Past posts lean towards the STORMSUIT which is a little too
spendy for me... gander mtn tech H20 had poor reviews with leaking. Have
not researched Cabella's guide wear yet..... |
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Location: Pelican Rapids, MN | Cabelas guide wear is awesome first couple of seasons, need to keep spraying with waterproofing solvent. This season, got two pairs of Frabills suits. The rust color and the beige color. So far they are pretty sweet. Not sure how they will hold up, as they are new, but very dry thus far and very comfy. The rust suit will be better for colder temps. In the past, Ice Armor was great for colder temps as long as you water proofed it. |
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Posts: 1184
Location: Iowa Great Lakes | My Guide Wear is 5 or so years old and still working great. |
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Posts: 42
Location: Becker MN | I've been using guide wear for over 8 years now. 2 sets for Trolling on LotW in October. They work great and haven't had any problems, or get wet. I use mine all winter as well for Ice fishing. |
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| I have guidewear bibs and they are amazing. Been ice fishing in ontario and they kept me warm and dry. Went fishing early season when the high was 50 and it rained all day and again warm and dry. I like that they are easier to move in than some snowpants and rainpants that i have had before. |
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Location: Ontario | I've had five sets of BPS 100mph leak on me in five years. I walk in, hand over the smelly, damp ball (sometimes with the receipt, sometimes not) and they let me go pick a new set. New pair every year for the initial cost. New models every year with extra pockets, different straps etc etc. It is what it is. When they're new and working well, these suits are excellent. I wear mine all winter as well. When you start to see the little rubberized patches around the zippers begin to peel up, she's gonna start letting moisture in. Only ever had one day with the suit where i should have changed it out a month earlier and I got wet. I live 20 mins from Bass Pro and exchanging the suits once a year isn't a huge deal. It;s actually a pretty decent deal, new suit every year with no questions asked. Initial cost was over $650, five years ago. It is what it is. |
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Location: Iowa | I use mustang survivals Deluxe anti-exposure coverall and work suit. It has pfd built into it, it is surprisingly comfortable and doesn't limit your mobility. Worth every penny especially if you fall into the water that time of year.
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Location: Contrarian Island | my guidewear is 7 yrs old and i haven't had to spray it...I just wash with with Nikwax products once or twice a season. I have the insualated...I love it...would highly recommend |
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Location: north metro, MN | frog toggs. the rain gear is not warm but it is baggy enough to wear sweaters etc. underneath. 100% wind and water proof and you wont sweat in it. if you go with it either get the bibs or get yourself some clip suspenders. its been our top selling raingear all season this year |
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Location: Detroit River | I bought my Cabelas guide wear back in 2004 & use it from spring to later fall for both hunting & fishing. Never had any leak issues & never sprayed it with anything. Did have a zipper break on it this year but that's the only issue.
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Posts: 2069
| Google "Gortex fishing Bibs and jacket" - there are several manufactures out there, you will pay $400+ for quality. You can not fish very long wet and cold.
I have Gander Mtn Pro Elite Goretex (Paid over $500) and LOVE IT. Dont think they make it anymore though...
Edited by IAJustin 7/24/2011 2:59 PM
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Location: Columbus, Georgia | October & November = some potentially chilly weather. Cabelas insulated Guidewear is great stuff.
I've had mine for over 5 years. Been in driving rain and temps below freezing and have always stayed warm and dry. They are pricey, but after 5 years I figure I could have bought two pair of lesser quality cold-weather raingear and spent the same thing.
Cabelas regular Guidewear is also great stuff (got those, too), but in a cold and driving rain ... you can literally freeze even though you are still staying dry. The insulated bibs and jacket for spring and fall ... you can't go wrong. No need to wear multiple layers of clothing either. Casting and movement within the boat is a snap.
Edited by cjrich 7/24/2011 3:21 PM
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Location: Nordeast Minneapolis | I've got one of the Cabela's 'Alaskan Guide' PVC parkas, and it's pretty fantastic in the fall. Think 'Deadliest Catch' raingear... heavy duty, completely waterproof, and reasonably easy to move around in. There's no way in heck I'd wear it in the summer but it will keep you dry. Oh, and it's around $40. Might be worth looking at, if you're not interested in investing hundreds of dollars. |
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Posts: 181
Location: St.John, Indiana | My Cabelas guide wear is still going strong after 5 seasons. |
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Posts: 152
| Tnx all for overwhelming Guidewear props. Would be my first choice
if not for the Thorne Bros sale on stormsuits right now!!! Free shipping to boot !
Will be buying a full storm suit !!! |
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| I just purchased Bass Pro Shops "Pro Qualifier." I cannot provide personal feedback as I haven't tested it yet, but I have heard great things. Runs about $400 for the bibs and parka. |
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| Lots of people who start muskie fishing try to save a few bucks and end up tossing their first purchase only to replace it with what they knew they should have bought in the first place. IMHO you can go through this learning curve without much pain and suffering other than the pain your wallet with one exception, that day that you find yourself out on the water in miserable conditions with soggy underwear because you skimped on a rain suit.
My first rain suit was a 100mph suit from BPS. It held up ok for a few seasons and then it started leaking. I replaced it with Cabela's insulated Guidewear. It has not leaked or been re-sprayed in the 6 seasons I have been using it. I wear it all year including ice fishing. |
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| Best stuff that I've found that is warm, wind proof and water proof is. Clams Ice Armour suits. I've used almost everything and this seems to be the best. Only problem is you look like a smurf. But the fish don't seem to care. |
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Posts: 3158
| my cabelas guidewear was worthless after two years,,I wear it has a windbreaker and use a 4 XL frog toggs parka over it to keep the rain out |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA | My Gander Tech H20 has been great. |
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Posts: 3913
| I have two complete sets of bibs and jackets and rotate as I sweat them up from the inside. Never insulated, I can always add wool underneath. 10X and BPS products. Total Gortex all the way and the more you spend the better you'll get. Don't forget yer feet. |
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| gander mtn redesigned the H2Otech suits. The new one they gave me early this year has yet to leak even on erie with wave spray hitting non stop, but the old ones did suck and i've seen them on racks in some places still |
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