A plastic one-piece raincoat can do the job, but it’s hardly a real solution. It will protect you from water, true, but it throws in a bunch of other problems for you to face. For instance, waterproof non-breathable raincoats keep the sweat inside, as they can hardly be called moisture wicking. It’s going to get quite uncomfortable in a brief time, perhaps more so than getting caught in the rain unprotected: the greenhouse effect at it’s finest. I’m not saying that plastic raincoats don’t have their own niche, but that niche does not cover fishing.
Navis
Marine Rain Suit for Men
Heavy duty rain suit. It’s designed for the kind of stress industrial grade rain suits have to handle. Anything you do when fishing, it can tank nicely. Lasting. Uncharacteristically for PVC blends, this suit is going to last you a few seasons at least. Nice to the touch. It doesn’t really feel very plasticky, unlike many straight PVC suits.
Hot. The suit can be too hot to wear in warm weather.
This rain suit is best for short rains in cold climates
Material: PVC/PE blend Weave: tricot Hood: yes Cuffs: elastic Storm flap: yes
Coleman
PVC/Nylon Rain Suit
Lasting. Since this suit is mainly nylon, that’s only to be expected. Super thin. Again, thanks to the nylon construction, a higher thickness is simply not needed. Vents. Crucial for any waterproof rain suit with any PVC in it, the Coleman rain suit comes with two large vents, on the front, and on the back. Zippered gussets at the bottom of the pants. A must for getting the rain suit on and off quickly. Carry bag included. In addition to its small size when packed, the suit comes with a bag to carry it in.
Open pockets. Something tells me it’s a terrible design flaw. .2 mm thick. Some may call it cool, but a suit this thick may be torn by accident even if it's woven of steel wire. Well, maybe not, but you could tear it on something sharp, no matter the durability.
If you want a durable fishing rain suit, this is it
Material: PVC/nylon blend Weave: N/A Hood: yes Cuffs: elastic Storm flap: yes
Stansport
Commercial Rainsuit
Lasting. At .42 mm thick, there are very few things that can hurt it without hurting you. Suspenders. Quite neat for when you don’t want your pants sliding down. Velcro adjustable closures on pants. Not as convenient as zippers, but reliable. Bib overalls as pants. Since they go all the way up to your chest, you won't get wet down the waistline quickly.
Velcro adjustable cuffs. They are better than nothing but aren’t nearly as convenient as elastic cuffs. Packs somewhat large. Due to the thickness, it takes more space folded than sports rain suits.
If you plan to fish in the open sea, this is the best choice
Material: PVC/PE blend Weave: N/A Hood: yes Cuffs: adjustable Storm flap: yes
Rain Suit Gear
Coat for Men
Packs small. As a sports rain suit, this gear coat takes up very little room. Mesh lining. Getting all hot and sweaty is rarely fun when not intended. The breathable construction and the mesh lining prevent that from happening. Designed for activities. Most rain suits that are good for anything at all are also good for fishing, depending on the style. This rain suit is also suitable for cycling and hiking. Adjustable pants openings. Not gusseted, regrettably, but works well enough.
Not the highest waterproofing score. 3,000 mm is enough for many things, but it's not enough to protect you from heavy rain for an extended period.
Perfect for using with a bike
Material: PE with PU shell Weave: N/A Hood: yes Cuffs: elastic Storm flap: N/A
Frogg Toggs
All Sport Rain Suit
Super light. Much like any polypropylene rain suit, this one is extremely lightweight. Adjustable leg openings. Depending on the size, you may be able to fit your boots through. Designed for activities. It’s a very decent rain suit that can be used in just about any situation. It will fit over your existing clothes. Designed for that and does it nicely. Stylish. While hardly a requirement, this rain suit looks pretty cool.
Noisy. Surprisingly, this rain suit is very noisy. It doesn’t matter when you’re cycling, I guess, but if you want to hunt wearing it, it might be a little problematic.
The ideal #1 rain suit for fishing
Material: polypropylene Weave: Non-woven Hood: yes Cuffs: elastic/adjustable Storm flap: yes
This industrial grade rain suit is more than enough to keep all the rain away. It’s mainly PVC, so it’s not going to be quite as good for a prolonged summertime rain, but for shorter rains and for colder weather it’s going to do fine.
The pants run a little small, so I would advise sizing up if you want to buy this set.
On the plus side, it’s not just PVC that this rain suit is made of, it’s also polyurethane known for its lightweight and durability. While a straight PVC suit would not last for very long, a blend of two fabric is going to be a pleasant surprise.
Tricot weave is just what you need to get that fabric feel without losing on waterproofing while keeping the price low. Unlike typical PVC suits, this one has a more pleasant feel to the bare skin.
You get every essential feature that is really required in a rain suit: a storm flap, elastic cuffs, a hood, drawcord at the bottom. It even has both a zipper and Velcro on the front for double security and waterproofing.
It is also windproof.
The description for this product is undoubtedly lacking virtually everywhere I managed to find it. For some inexplicable reason, folks are driven to assume this rain suit is 20 mm thick. To which I only have one thing to say: that’s roughly an inch, people. Usually, clothing that thick is called armor, not a rain suit. I could imagine someone disarming a bomb wearing an inch thick jacket and pants, for fishing that seems a little bit of a stretch.
Alright, jokes aside, this rain suit is actually .20mm thick, and it’s like 20,000 mm waterproof. Effectively, if nothing else. I guess 20 mm waterproof clothes also exist, but that is the level of regular clothing, and even lower than average. Hardly something to call a rain suit, while the Coleman rain suit can handle a heavy rain for an extended period, so even logic itself dictates that we assume it’s a 20,000 mm waterproof rain suit. Which it surely feels like.
Aside from more than adequate water protection, the suit is extremely durable thanks to the nylon construction. Nylon is pretty strong as fabrics go, and that shows.
The pants have a zipper closure, which is a must for getting the suit on without taking the boots off.
The suit also packed very small.
The storm flaps add extra security, while the front back vents will prevent you from overheating if caught in a summertime rain.
Reportedly, this particular rain suit tends to come with somewhat weak seams, but the complaints are not consistent. In case something is wrong with yours, I advise contacting the vendor.
The word “strong” doesn’t even begin to describe this rain suit. First, it’s made of PE and heavy-duty PVC. Second, that laminate construction is actually 0.42 mm thick. That doesn’t sound like much, but considering how most rain suits tend to run quite think, this one is a rhino among rain suits.
As expected from a commercial grade industrial rain suit, it has some cargo pockets and almost impregnable water protection. The set features a pretty durable jacket and overalls with suspenders.
Is it suitable for fishing? Oh yes, it is, but only if you really need something industrial grade. If you’re fishing in the open sea, then, perhaps, wearing this rain suit would be the best idea.
At the same time, throwing trials at this rain suit just to test how much abuse it can take may be far from the best one, it just might not be able to handle that.
It’s still not the best rain suit for fishing in my opinion, but it’s found its way into my top 5 list, as you can see.
Now, this rain suit is a little bit more interesting. It’s not just anglers whose attention it may catch. It is also pretty good for almost everyone, including bikers and cyclists.
Industrial commercial-grade suits and nice and everything, but they are simply not designed for any sort of activity. Granted, when you’re fishing, you’re not moving around too much, but every angler has his own preferences and habits. Besides, if you’re using a bike to get to the place you want to fish, then you need something like this product, while an industrial rain suit is not going to work for you, no matter how durable and expensive.
The rain suit is already sized to accommodate your clothes, as it runs a size larger.
While the rain suit is 3,000 mm waterproof and windproof, it’s breathable and comes with a mesh lining to make it even more comfortable to wear. You won’t get overheated wearing the suit. It also packs small.
If you already had a few rain suits in mind, I’m 80% sure a Frogg Toggs suit was among the options. Why eighty percent? The Pareto principle, of course, although I can’t explain the connection.
It’s made from polypropylene, and that means the suit is super light. Given that polypropylene is lighter than water, that’s not a surprise. It also packs very small thanks to the density and thickness.
A hood, a storm flap, elastic openings, even a rear cape, this rain suit’s got everything.
The rain suit runs a size bigger, so you can just take your standard size and use that so that the suit would fit over your existing clothing. Perfect for fishing.
Waterproof clothes seem like reasonable protection against rain, but that’s just appearances. I don’t know if your jacket is waterproof and how good it is, but there’s this thing called waterproof ratings. Most of the regular clothes, even those designed for fishing, have a limit waterproof rating, often less than 5,000 mm. That may be enough for light rain for a brief time, but nothing above that. Textile waterproof gear tends to be quite low on the waterproof rating spectrum unless it’s also lined with membranes, and even the best textile clothing can only hold out for so long.
So even if your regular jacket is waterproof, I recommend having a good rain suit on hand, because if you expect to be in the rain all day long (which you will if you regularly spend your time casting the bait) or in icy conditions, you are going to want that protection. Besides, it feels quite nice to throw on that extra layer on the outside. It’s going to give you a complete blockage of water and wind. As you can guess, it will instantly make you comfortable, no matter how cold and wet it is out.
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