Foul Weather Gear for Swording

Nightfighter · 11-01-2007, 08:51 PM

I'm looking into getting a new set of Foul Weather Gear for swording.
I'm pretty much sold on Grundens but they have some new stuff out and want to know what you hard cores think. I'm fishing it here in Florida so I don't need the Alaskan Crabbing sub zero stuff.
I'm tending towards the Harvester w/ neoprene cuffs & Harvester 17 Bibs.
Both Tops & Bibs are running around $87 each. Plus $18 for shipping.
Looking for guys that have put them thru the nightly grind test of commercial grade use, not just a few nights of abuse, any input?
Also if you know of a place that can beat those prices would be cool.

IM with info if you prefer not to post. But I'm sure other Swordsmen would be interested.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Verado06 · 11-01-2007, 09:10 PM

i saw some of the new stuff at teh boat show.. I'll see if I can figure out the name.. looked good

reelquick 28 · 11-01-2007, 09:52 PM

I just got soem new foul weather gear for swording and i am pretty sure RJ BOYLE in deerfield sells it for like $80

JupiterSailfish · 11-01-2007, 09:59 PM

Check out Grand Slam in Jupiter or Palm Beach. I got my Grundens at the Jupiter store. It is by far the best money I have spent for fishing

Get orange too

Disco Lady · 11-01-2007, 10:07 PM

Grundens!

COÑO!! would not buy anything less. But Helly Hansen makes great gear too.

Captain Joe McGivern · 11-01-2007, 10:19 PM

Grundens-- I bought the Herks and thats all i will use. They are tough as hell!

JupiterSailfish · 11-02-2007, 12:06 AM

Also don't have to worry about cleaning them

Mine get washed off when ever it rains or from ocean spray

Boo's Cruise · 11-02-2007, 10:20 AM

Grundens all the way! Love mine - white

. Call Tek at Reel Pro Shop he will hook ya up. He is closer to Del Rey as well.
Swordfishing, Swordfish, Big Game Fishing Tackle, Reels, Chaos Rods, Reel Pro Shop - Fishing Tackle Shop

Pushbutton · 11-02-2007, 11:01 AM

You can even get some "customized" Grundens. They look awesome with a full color image on them.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 11-02-2007, 11:03 AM

Stay away from the frog togs. Got a set for a gift. At first I thought they were pretty cool. Very breathable, but didn't hold up to the punishment. One years fishing later, they look like a blue wooly mammoth suit.

weekendbender · 11-02-2007, 11:43 AM

Stay away from the Helly Hansen line as well. I bought a set about two years ago from bass pro and it was horrible. Very wet and now literally falling apart. The seams tore on both shoulders.

I have been very happy with my Grundens. You can't go wrong with em. Reasonable price, durable and very good quality.

Push Button - Where did you get yours customized? It came out awesome.

Disco Lady · 11-02-2007, 12:29 PM

COÑO!!!!!! Push Button that Grundens, is Awesome!

Nightfighter · 11-02-2007, 01:09 PM

As always, you all are a great wealth of info.

Thanks for all the input via posts and IM's.

Stewart

OFFDUTYpushbutton · 11-02-2007, 01:09 PM

I have a set of the Helly Day Sailors. They worked well when they were new, but for fishing they don't last long when you have to wash them alot. The velcro takes a crap. For what we all do, the PVC suits are the best.

PB2, I think my order is in!?!?

O-Sea-D · 11-02-2007, 03:30 PM

Todd,

hook a brotha up!!!

Nick C · 11-02-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O-Sea-D

Todd,

hook a brotha up!!!

... No more Kool Aid man suit?

Boboe · 11-04-2007, 02:00 AM

I find all of the pvc suits to be too hot for Florida fishing. I've got a set of Bimini Bay rain gear that's done well for several seasons (8 months/year) plus a token bit of commercial fishing in the off season. The Bimini Bay gear was in the same range as the aforementioned...something like 150-170 for the jacket and bibs. There are plenty of velcro straps etc to tighten cuffs etc, and they breathe! They're not as durable as a pvc suit, but nothing really is. PVC is just too hot for Florida.

PURPLE FEVER · 11-04-2007, 04:32 PM

Nightfighter Check out the new AFTCO foul weather gear,its high tech material and lighter weight than Grundens!

Nightfighter · 11-04-2007, 09:31 PM

Pushbutton, those look so good I think I could go to a bar and get layed in them.

I see a set of those in the future with my logo.

Boboe, I've been using breathable gear for years now but I've found they don't hold up to extended use, and end up seeping. They also tend to hold the fish slime and get funky quickly. They can't go in the washer and even scrubbing them doesn't seem to get the funk out. I do like the fact that they are cooler and thats why I've kept with them so long now, but it's time to try something else, but truly, thanks for the input I know why you like them. I will keep my breathable gear for boating and non-hardcore fishing days.

Purple Fever, I did a quick look at the Aftco gear, they seems pretty pricey, almost twice that of Grundens. Do you use them? If so, for how long? Does the material hold the fish slime. How easy are they to clean?

I'm always the one on the boat that deals with the fish so my gear takes a beating.

For those that use Grundens, what model/style do you use and why? When it comes time to buy again would you go with a different model or get the same?

Thanks again to everyone for your input.

Boboe · 11-04-2007, 10:44 PM

I've washed my Bimini Bay gear many times. It gets funky and needs a wash. It has care instructions on a tag. They've begun to seep after 3 years of heavy use, but I'd be sweating as much or more in PVC gear. Even if I threw these out after 3 years of use, $150 for a set isn't hellatiously expensive.

11-01-2007, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nightfighter Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Occupation: Brain Stergeon Posts: 486	Foul Weather Gear for Swording I'm looking into getting a new set of Foul Weather Gear for swording. I'm pretty much sold on Grundens but they have some new stuff out and want to know what you hard cores think. I'm fishing it here in Florida so I don't need the Alaskan Crabbing sub zero stuff. I'm tending towards the Harvester w/ neoprene cuffs & Harvester 17 Bibs. Both Tops & Bibs are running around $87 each. Plus $18 for shipping. Looking for guys that have put them thru the nightly grind test of commercial grade use, not just a few nights of abuse, any input? Also if you know of a place that can beat those prices would be cool. IM with info if you prefer not to post. But I'm sure other Swordsmen would be interested. Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ Night Fighters Lures NightFightersLures.com Swordfish Guide http://Swordfishguide.com

11-01-2007, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Verado06 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami and New Orleans Posts: 484	i saw some of the new stuff at teh boat show.. I'll see if I can figure out the name.. looked good __________________

11-01-2007, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 585	Check out Grand Slam in Jupiter or Palm Beach. I got my Grundens at the Jupiter store. It is by far the best money I have spent for fishing Get orange too __________________ Finally, it's dark out!

11-01-2007, 10:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Captain Joe McGivern Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Boat: 32 fountain twin 275 verados 60+mph Best Catch: 488lb sword, 1070 Black Marlin, 720 Blue Marlin,203 Yellowfin Tuna Occupation: Captain Posts: 719	Grundens-- I bought the Herks and thats all i will use. They are tough as hell! __________________ Captain Joe McGivern Sportfishing Miami Fishing Charters 305-588-8030

11-02-2007, 12:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 585	Also don't have to worry about cleaning them Mine get washed off when ever it rains or from ocean spray __________________ Finally, it's dark out!

11-01-2007, 09:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
reelquick 28 Lines In Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: deerfield beach Boat: 32' Sea Craft Best Catch: 58lb wahoo and 135lb sword Posts: 45	I just got soem new foul weather gear for swording and i am pretty sure RJ BOYLE in deerfield sells it for like $80

11-01-2007, 10:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami. FL, Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas Occupation: Charter Captain Sometimes... Posts: 3,503	Grundens! COÑO!! would not buy anything less. But Helly Hansen makes great gear too.

11-02-2007, 10:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Boo's Cruise Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boynton Inlet Posts: 128	Grundens all the way! Love mine - white . Call Tek at Reel Pro Shop he will hook ya up. He is closer to Del Rey as well. Swordfishing, Swordfish, Big Game Fishing Tackle, Reels, Chaos Rods, Reel Pro Shop - Fishing Tackle Shop

11-02-2007, 11:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pushbutton Grunt Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	You can even get some "customized" Grundens. They look awesome with a full color image on them.

11-02-2007, 11:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,061	frog togs Stay away from the frog togs. Got a set for a gift. At first I thought they were pretty cool. Very breathable, but didn't hold up to the punishment. One years fishing later, they look like a blue wooly mammoth suit. __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

11-02-2007, 11:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
weekendbender Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Boat: Contender 25' Twin 200 Yamis Best Catch: Never enough Occupation: 401k Sales Posts: 140	Stay away from the Helly Hansen line as well. I bought a set about two years ago from bass pro and it was horrible. Very wet and now literally falling apart. The seams tore on both shoulders. I have been very happy with my Grundens. You can't go wrong with em. Reasonable price, durable and very good quality. Push Button - Where did you get yours customized? It came out awesome. __________________ A man's got to believe in something, I believe I'll go fishing.

11-02-2007, 12:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami. FL, Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas Occupation: Charter Captain Sometimes... Posts: 3,503	COÑO!!!!!! Push Button that Grundens, is Awesome!

11-02-2007, 01:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nightfighter Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Occupation: Brain Stergeon Posts: 486	As always, you all are a great wealth of info. Thanks for all the input via posts and IM's. Stewart __________________ Night Fighters Lures NightFightersLures.com Swordfish Guide http://Swordfishguide.com

11-02-2007, 01:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
OFFDUTYpushbutton Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Davie Best Catch: 400lb. daytimer Occupation: S FLA Coors Light Quality Control Posts: 108	I have a set of the Helly Day Sailors. They worked well when they were new, but for fishing they don't last long when you have to wash them alot. The velcro takes a crap. For what we all do, the PVC suits are the best. PB2, I think my order is in!?!? __________________ It's like fishing for bream. Just use squid instead of bread! Last edited by OFFDUTYpushbutton; 11-02-2007 at 01:13 PM..

11-02-2007, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
O-Sea-D Lines In Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lighthouse Point Boat: 34 Venture Best Catch: wife 108 - Marlin 900# - Sword 500+# Occupation: Living Posts: 29	Todd, hook a brotha up!!! __________________ Charters Available: www.o-sea-d.com Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. "Daddy, after I put my pajamas on i'm a bust you up!"

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11-04-2007, 02:00 AM	#17 (permalink)
Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 805	I find all of the pvc suits to be too hot for Florida fishing. I've got a set of Bimini Bay rain gear that's done well for several seasons (8 months/year) plus a token bit of commercial fishing in the off season. The Bimini Bay gear was in the same range as the aforementioned...something like 150-170 for the jacket and bibs. There are plenty of velcro straps etc to tighten cuffs etc, and they breathe! They're not as durable as a pvc suit, but nothing really is. PVC is just too hot for Florida.

11-04-2007, 04:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
PURPLE FEVER Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pompano beach,fla. Posts: 436	Nightfighter Check out the new AFTCO foul weather gear,its high tech material and lighter weight than Grundens!

11-04-2007, 09:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
Nightfighter Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Occupation: Brain Stergeon Posts: 486	Pushbutton, those look so good I think I could go to a bar and get layed in them. I see a set of those in the future with my logo. Boboe, I've been using breathable gear for years now but I've found they don't hold up to extended use, and end up seeping. They also tend to hold the fish slime and get funky quickly. They can't go in the washer and even scrubbing them doesn't seem to get the funk out. I do like the fact that they are cooler and thats why I've kept with them so long now, but it's time to try something else, but truly, thanks for the input I know why you like them. I will keep my breathable gear for boating and non-hardcore fishing days. Purple Fever, I did a quick look at the Aftco gear, they seems pretty pricey, almost twice that of Grundens. Do you use them? If so, for how long? Does the material hold the fish slime. How easy are they to clean? I'm always the one on the boat that deals with the fish so my gear takes a beating. For those that use Grundens, what model/style do you use and why? When it comes time to buy again would you go with a different model or get the same? Thanks again to everyone for your input. __________________ Night Fighters Lures NightFightersLures.com Swordfish Guide http://Swordfishguide.com

11-04-2007, 10:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 805	I've washed my Bimini Bay gear many times. It gets funky and needs a wash. It has care instructions on a tag. They've begun to seep after 3 years of heavy use, but I'd be sweating as much or more in PVC gear. Even if I threw these out after 3 years of use, $150 for a set isn't hellatiously expensive.

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