Best rain gear for a Canada fishing trip? 2024
Ohioguy25 reply :
Going to lake of the woods in Ontario for my cousins 40th, my dad said I need a rain suit, pants and a jacket. Where is the best place to get it and how much do I need t spend. Does it have to be gortex? Thanks!
Way north bass guy reply :
Do you not get rain in Ohio? I’m quite sure that any rain suit you would use there will be just as acceptable for our “northern rains” ????.
I’m just pulling your chain a bit, any decent suit will work, if your gonna be here in the spring or fall and it’s cooler, you might want to get a slightly larger suit so you can add an extra layer underneath for warmth.
Fishin Dad reply :
I love my Cabelas gore Tex rain gear. It happens to be on sale right now. Cabelas guide wear. I had tried cheaper rain gear, and felt I wasted my money. I would suggest to spend up if you can. It is amazing to stay dry in pouring rain and vent out the heat and moisture. Have a great time in Canada no matter what rain suit you get!!!
A-Jay reply :
100% Gortex may be the most water proof gear but it may not be the most comfortable either.
I have Cabelas Guidewear (gortex) & HUK bibbs & Jackets -
HUK gear is dry & pretty Comfy.
A-Jay
.ghoti. reply :
May I suggest you get bibs and parka, instead of pants and jacket. No rain will run down the back of your britches wearing bibs and parka. It will run down your britches wearing pants and jacket
webertime reply :
I run a Stormr Typhoon or Nano jacket depending on the temperature. The Aero bibs are a super nice compliment to either jacket. Love their products.
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 8/21/2019 at 9:42 AM, Fishin Dad said:I love my Cabelas gore Tex rain gear. It happens to be on sale right now. Cabelas guide wear. I had tried cheaper rain gear, and felt I wasted my money. I would suggest to spend up if you can. It is amazing to stay dry in pouring rain and vent out the heat and moisture. Have a great time in Canada no matter what rain suit you get!!!
X2. Get the bibs then you can use any rain jacket top heavy or lite because the bibs keep you warm & dry and offer full coverage to your backside when standing or seated so the parka style top is not needed unless cold is an issue.
Fishes in trees reply :
Time of the year makes a big difference when you're choosing rain gear. If it is going to get chilly, I like my Cabelas Guide Wear. If it is going to get real chilly, wear layers underneath or get the insulated Guide Wear. Late May to early September I like my Frog Toggs. Either way, the prior advice about getting bibs rather than pants is good advice.
If I know it is going to be raining most of the day and I have to go fishing, some thin stretchy galoshes to cover your sneakers are nice. I keep them in my fishing truck and only had to wear them 3 or 4 times over the last 10 years, but they were worth it. Kept my feet warm in 40 degree rain.
fishballer06 reply :
My Huk bibs and jacket have served me for 3 trips to Ontario now (7-10 days a piece) and haven't let me down.
As with any quality rain gear, expect to drop $3-500 for the set.
nosdog2 reply :
I have put my rain jacket and pants from Eddie Bauer to the ringer for the past few years. Both fishing and just being in the outdoors. They pack extremely small and light and are completely waterproof in driving, long lasting, rains. You do not have to spend $3-500 to get 'quality' rain gear, you just have to shop smart.
Ohioguy25 reply :
Thanks for all of the responses! Ended up going with this Columbia jacket and matching black pants from Field and Stream -
Columbia Men’s Watertight hooded rain jacket
There’s one in the shopping center I live in and I was tight on time and money so I just got it, any good?
Mn_Moose reply :
On 8/22/2019 at 12:43 PM, Ohioguy25 said:Thanks for all of the responses! Ended up going with this Columbia jacket and matching black pants from Field and Stream -
Columbia Men’s Watertight hooded rain jacket
There’s one in the shopping center I live in and I was tight on time and money so I just got it, any good?
Columbia is good stuff. I would also recommend bibs rather than pants. When you're sitting in the boat some rain always seems to find a way down the crack. Literally. I picked up a pair of bass pro bibs for like $50 or $60 as a back up. Very pleased. Though they don't have several cargo pockets.
NHBull reply :
Don't overlook Frabill, they,make awesome stuff at a reasonable price.
Their jacket and bids serve me well all year and it's nice not have to have Summer and Spring/Fall pairs.
That said, fit is everything when the weather is bad and most companies make quality gear
WRB reply :
Lake of the Woods in the summer is around 90 degrees with occasion thunderstorms.
Any light weight rain protection that packs easily works good. You see rain coming and get off the water because lightning is a bigger concern then rain.
Get some good sun screen and bug repellant, you will it.
Tom
Timberwolf530 reply :
I've been using the Bass Pro Pro Qualifier parka & bibs for years, and never had a problem with them. Oh, one other thing. Make sure you have waterproof boots. I see guys all the time out there in rain suits with sneakers on. Wet feet drive me crazy, so I always make sure I have waterproof footwear if there's a chance of rain.
WRB reply :
On 8/22/2019 at 11:39 PM, Timberwolf530 said:I've been using the Bass Pro Pro Qualifier parka & bibs for years, and never had a problem with them. Oh, one other thing. Make sure you have waterproof boots. I see guys all the time out there in rain suits with sneakers on. Wet feet drive me crazy, so I always make sure I have waterproof footwear if there's a chance of rain.
How well do you swim with boots on?
Boat foot wear should come off easily.
Tom
Tizi reply :
On 8/22/2019 at 12:43 PM, Ohioguy25 said:Thanks for all of the responses! Ended up going with this Columbia jacket and matching black pants from Field and Stream -
Columbia Men’s Watertight hooded rain jacket
There’s one in the shopping center I live in and I was tight on time and money so I just got it, any good?
I have this jacket and matching pants. Super happy with it. Very light, so must layer if cold.
Timberwolf530 reply :
On 8/22/2019 at 11:57 PM, WRB said:How well do you swim with boots on?
Boat foot wear should come off easily.
Tom
About the same as I do with shoes on I would expect. I'm not wearing hip waders, just gore tex hiking boots.
WRB reply :
On 8/23/2019 at 12:09 AM, Timberwolf530 said:About the same as I do with shoes on I would expect. I'm not wearing hip waders, just gore tex hiking boots.
Off topic but related to boating in the rain. You can't swim with any boots on. If you think you can try swimming with any shoes on like tennis style shoes for example. Boat shoes should be slip on slip off style shoes and taken off immediately if you fall overboard.
I know from experience.
Tom
Boomstick reply :
On 8/23/2019 at 1:10 AM, WRB said:You can't swim with any boots on. If you think you can try swimming with any shoes on like tennis style shoes for example. Boat shoes should be slip on slip off style shoes and taken off immediately if you fall overboard.
Tom
^ This is very true. Some years ago, a local competitive swimmer fell overboard and drowned because he couldn't get his shoes off in time.
Timberwolf530 reply :
On 8/23/2019 at 1:10 AM, WRB said:Off topic but related to boating in the rain. You can't swim with any boots on. If you think you can try swimming with any shoes on like tennis style shoes for example. Boat shoes should be slip on slip off style shoes and taken off immediately if you fall overboard.
I know from experience.
Tom
Myth Busted:
I've actually had tournament partners who've fallen in, and they swam back to the boat with no problems at all with their shoes on.
Scott F reply :
I got thrown from a boat once. I can barely swim. Didn’t take off my boots, and I didn’t drown or even come close.
To the original poster; You will probably be fine as long as you are standing while it’s raining. If you are sitting in the rain, your butt will get wet.
shootermcbob reply :
I have cabelas gore-tex bibs...very comfortable and keeps me completely dry. I bought bass pro lightweight parka...(think it has been discontinued) It is also gore-tex. The reason for choosing the bass pro parka was simple...it comes with pit zips which help immensely with venting and staying cooler in summer.
Armtx77 reply :
GoreTex bibs and than there are a bunch of options for the jackets.
I recommend the Cabelas bibs and Jackets. I got my first set in 1998 and it served me well for close to 20 years. If you hunt, dont be scared to buy a camo set and get double duty.
A good set of rain gear, is a multi purpose piece of gear. I sat through the Iowa/Nebraska game, in a torrential down pour and was dry to bone.
WRB reply :
On 8/23/2019 at 1:39 AM, Timberwolf530 said:Myth Busted:
I've actually had tournament partners who've fallen in, and they swam back to the boat with no problems at all with their shoes on.
Put your shoes and jump in a swimming pools X swim crossed it ,tell how that for you.
Tom
NHBull reply :
Not to take this further off topic, but Tom raises a great point.
I have taught water survival and it is far easier to swim and survive without shoes, but there is a difference between swimming and surviving. The issue is that most accidents are just that, accidents. They are usually unexpected and many panic in the moment. My boating rain boots are lightweight mucks, 1 size to big......On a side note, OK ow how to get back in your boat if you go over. Cold water Temps make everything harder
Timberwolf530 reply :
On 8/23/2019 at 7:13 AM, WRB said:Put your shoes and jump in a swimming pools X swim crossed it ,tell how that for you.
Tom
Just because YOU can't do it, doesn't mean that anyone who is a moderately good swimmer cannot. Once again, I have actually witnessed, with own two eyes, people doing exactly what you say is impossible. The thing is, it's not even difficult, let alone impossible. Here's another video of someone swimming fully clothed, this time wearing boots and a coat, for your viewing pleasure.
BassWhole! reply :
STOP!
Do ya'll just love to argue? I don't like to list my cv and qualifications, but in this case, for perspective, let me just say that I am a former life guard, Navy SAAR swimmer, and charter boat deckhand. I have rescued about 20 folks from the water, including 3 while fishing and wearing Grunden bibs and white fishing boots. clothing and footwear will in most cases inhibit one's ability to swim and or float, are there exceptions? absolutely, garments and boots will trap water and or air. Most of the time they will trap water, and that's a bad thing. Combine that added weight with inhibited motion, and reduced propulsion and that's a bad day in the waiting. Sure if you fall off your bass boat in the middle of summer, and you have 3-10 feet to get to the boat in calm conditions, you're going to be wet and embarrassed and probably nothing more. Do the same in the winter in white caps with a buddy that doesn't know how to run the boat, and you can have an entirely different outcome. Now move to the ocean and you are probably gonna drown or come close to it. Be safe out there, and don't count on what you saw or read in the InterWeb®.
Timberwolf530 reply :
On 8/23/2019 at 10:05 PM, BassWhole! said:STOP!
Do ya'll just love to argue? I don't like to list my cv and qualifications, but in this case, for perspective, let me just say that I am a former life guard, Navy SAAR swimmer, and charter boat deckhand. I have rescued about 20 folks from the water, including 3 while fishing and wearing Grunden bibs and white fishing boots. clothing and footwear will in most cases inhibit one's ability to swim and or float, are there exceptions? absolutely, garments and boots will trap water and or air. Most of the time they will trap water, and that's a bad thing. Combine that added weight with inhibited motion, and reduced propulsion and that's a bad day in the waiting. Sure if you fall off your bass boat in the middle of summer, and you have 3-10 feet to get to the boat in calm conditions, you're going to be wet and embarrassed and probably nothing more. Do the same in the winter in white caps with a buddy that doesn't know how to run the boat, and you can have an entirely different outcome. Now move to the ocean and you are probably gonna drown or come close to it. Be safe out there, and don't count on what you saw or read in the InterWeb®.
Haha, so you tell us to stop arguing, and promptly continue the argument. Internet arguments are about as productive as banging your head on a brick wall, but I'm not a fan of when someone just shoots out bad information and presents it as fact. I've seen it with my own eyes, presented video evidence that it can be done, and if y'all want to fish with wet feet , be my guest. I'm not going to waste any more energy on this ridiculous argument, and I'm going to continue to wear my waterproof shoes when it rains.
J Francho reply :
On 8/23/2019 at 10:28 PM, Timberwolf530 said:I'm not going to waste any more energy on this ridiculous argument
No one is. We're done here.
OP: I wouldn't spend too much if they're one time use. Just get some cheap Frog Togs.
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