Suggestions for a good rain suit?

[cunn6776]

Going on my first fly-in trip the first week in June. What is everyones thought on rain suits? What's good, what's not worth the money? I was thinking about frogg togg's since they are light weight. Thanks for the help.

Depends how much you want to spend. Frogg Toogs are good for the price but i don't know about durability. Cabela's has the dry plus line that is less expensive then the guide wear both do a good job. I recommend bibs what ever you decide and buy them at lest one size larger then you think to allow for layering. Gander Mnt also has a nice rain suit. If it's a one time deal consider a sterns rain suit for about $30.00

The rain gear I have is a mis-match set. I also have a cold weather set of raingear and warm weather. So you might need cold weather if it is 1st part of June and warm set in Aug. Buy the best you can afford. I bought mine at a close out store and bought mine in camo so that they will cross over to hunting. No since in buying a good pair of rain gear and it be blue, yellow or some crazy color that would clash when in a deerstand or turkey blind. Good Luck!

[Frankm]

I've heard good things about Frogg Toggs. They are very lightweight. I have Bone Dry bibs which I really like they aren't cheap but I've had them for 10 years now and still in great shape. They are nice and warm when its cold and not too bad when its warmer. If your going when its cold make sure you have decent rain gear. Nothing worse that being cold and wet when your trying to fish.

A decent rainsuit can make or break a trip during bad weather (we can pick our trip days but the weather is still a crapshoot). I bought a suit for around a $100 at Cabelas and it works great for me.No time to be a cheapskate.

[Ohio fisherman]

Cabelas Guidewear - love it. Cabelas pro series guidewear - lighter weight for warm weather. Caelas premium parka and pants - very nice and comfortable - wife wears hers all the time and has fished in it from Maine to Alaska.

hi- forget about frogg toggs- take a good look at them and you will see they are nothing more than a cheap rain suit coated with course fleece
2 guys had brand new suits last year and the seams leaked on pants and jacket - and only 1 walk thru the brush and they were shredded- absolutley the worst rain suit- they took them back to cabelas after only one week and because they where torn they would not replace them, i fished with both guys and they did not abuse them at all - buy the cabelas dry plus or if you can go a little higher in price go to gor tex or guide wear - one rainy trip and you will be glad you spent the few extra $ - trust the other advise from guys who have been there- i fish in all weather and a good rain suit is a bargain when your catching fish and every one else is sitting in the cabin!
good luck

I have Frog Toggs and I do like them for mid-summer fishing. If the weather is warm, it is a decent suit. I had no problems with the seems. It does catch fish hooks though, and I would not wear it if I was walking through brush. It does seem like it would catch and tear easily.

For Canada in June, I would want something a little more durable that offers more weather protection than just rain protection. It can get cold up north, even in June.

I have the Gander Mtn. Guide Series, bibs and Jacket and am so glad. Last years trip was 4 days of intermittent rain and cold. With the bibs you can leave them on all day. The rest of these posts are right, buy the best you can afford, you will not be disappointed and they will last for years. Think $100 not $10.

[cunn6776]

Thanks for the info everyone. I was kind of wondering about the durability of the toggs, and if they could leak or not. I've been looking at the Cabelas brand pretty hard and leaning that way now. I don't want to be wet and cold on my first Canadian trip. Thanks again.