Thinsulate or uninsulated or 100MPH suit?

fishnfool · Post by **fishnfool** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:06 pm

For those of you that have Guidewear or the 100MPH suit, which do you recommend? I currently have Frog toggs, but I'm looking for something to fish in during the winter that will keep me warm and dry. I'll be fishing places like Shasta, Berryessa and Clear Lake and of course the Delta. Should I bundle in layers under the uninsulated or go for the thinsulate. Or is the 100MPH suit from Basspro better?

Thanks for the input!

Calistar · Post by **Calistar** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:15 pm

I took the advice of a very respected local pro angler and boy am I glad I did. I bought the uninsulated guidewear and dress in layers underneath. I've gone out on some fairly cool mornings in both rain and wind and was completely dry and warm. From what he told me the insulated type guidewear is more geared towards the colder parts of the United States and not so much for our part of California. I am happy with my uninsulated guidewear.

JamesH · Post by **JamesH** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:59 pm

I bought the 100mph gear and it is great. If it's really cold, I just put on more clothes underneath.

eddybilt · Post by **eddybilt** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:52 pm

I brought insulated guidewear bibs and uninsulated coat...I've fished many cold rainy days with much comfort...although I fished clearlake a couple of weeks ago and finally got a chill which made me wish I had an insulated coat as well. I normally wear shorts with the bibs (haven't been cold enough for jeans)and a long sleeve t shirt. I've fished all day in total comfort. Cabelas guidewear is kinda expensive but well worth it...Good Luck

W.C · Post by **W.C** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:06 am

I bought the Insulated Gortex from cabela's.. I have fished alot of place's not only cali. I'm glad that i bought them cus i don't only use them for fishing but if i take the family to the snow ect. i can use them with a pair of short and a T-Shirt if there is a warm rain coming down and feel very comtable with no problems what so ever. I hated to put alot of layers of clothes before i got the gortex, I felt stuffed and it was hard to fish that way espeically when i was fishing a tournament and had all those layers of clothes and a life jacket as well. I really enjoy the insulated gortex i bought and i'm glade i did'nt buy the uninsulated like people had advised me to do so .
I will buy me another set when the time comes , Just my honest 2 cents

JGB · Post by **JGB** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 6:35 am

I primarily fish the Delta and have one set of un insulated and one set of insulated guidewear. I love both of my suits but if I could only have one for fishing the delta for the whole year it would be uninsulated. The insulated I believe is rated for 30 degrees below and can get warm really quick. During the Spring especially when it's raining and the sun is out, the insulalated can be pretty uncomfortable. Either way they both are great suits and one will be better than the other for different situations.
Good Luck,
Jarod

Rob D · Post by **Rob D** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:06 am

I have the uninsulated and on some days they can even be a little warm. I live North of you in Oregon, we get alot more rain so you need to be able to wear it in the summer rains too. I'm sure the weather can take a turn down there also in the summer, so I would advise the uninsulated since you can always put more cloths on to stay warm, but can't always take off enough to keep Cool

Either way Guidewear is a sure bet to stay dry...

BB · Post by BB » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:31 am

Unless you are a "Warm Blooded" person who is prone to being colder than most under normal circumstances, I strongly recommend the non insulated guidewear. I am a very "cold Blooded" person, so I run hotter than most. Even in the toughest of storms, I still remain very toasty by wearing just shorts and a long sleeve shirt. This also affords me the option to "layer" if necessary. In my humble opinion, you cannot go wrong with non insulated Guide Wear. Good Luck on making your purchase.

Stay Dry!!!!

BB

fishnfool · Post by **fishnfool** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 10:25 am

Thanks for all the responses. But I have another follow up. What is the difference between the Frogg Toggs and the uninsulated? If I layer in the Frogg Toggs I will stay dry and warm, but with all those clothes underneath I feel like the Michelin man

. The bulk along with a life jacket makes it hard to fish. I guess my question is should I just go for the thinsulate for winter and continue to use my Frogg Toggs for warmer weather?

Thanks again and tight lines!

Rob D · Post by **Rob D** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:23 am

Several differances, one is that the guidewear breathes better which allows perspiration out but not moisture in. Second, the guidewear is warmer that most rainwear just by design, it is extremely heavy material.
The most important thing to me would be once you use your guidewear, I don't believe you'll want to be wearing anything else in foul weather. Also you'll find you do not have to have so much layering underneath that you feel like the Michelan Man, less layers will feel warmer in your Guidewear.