gear for wear

[saving private brian]

i want to thank all the lads who got back to me on fishing advice on everything in general.ur replys were really appreciated and gained loads.the most advice i did gain from a few of those lads was that ur clothing gear is as important as any rod or reel.this is sumthing that i am missing in m y proud collection.can any 1 tell me wat i shud buy for my clothing.does any 1 know of good clothing gear at a reasonable price.can any1 tell me shud i buy a 2 piece suit(jacket,trousers) or shud i go for an all in 1 suit.makes and brand names too would be a help.if any mayo lads reply here any good hints where to get these suits

Thanks Brian

[sea serpant]

ya cant beat a flotation suit for keepin ya dry an warm in the winter, you can pick one up from rands such as penn,fladen etc for as little as a hundred euro from tackle shops around ireland or mail order from england. for the spring to autumn time when a flotation suit is a little over bearing ya cant beat an oul hoodie with a good light waterproof jacket an bottoms stored in the tackle box in case of downpours(you can find quality sets of these in most outdoor/camping shops for next to nothing).Lastly an essential piece of equipment for all year round use is a good beach brolly/shelter(ron thompson shelter 80 euro excellent value) to keep ya out of the elements no matter wat way they fall. Extras such as hat gloves etc can also be stored in yer tackle box .

[red]

the mustad 4 season suit is good. got mine from spottydogtackle in the uk.

[JimC]

Climb8 are doing a bib'n brace and a smock for incredibly small money!
100% water proof. Not breathable but at the price they are great. Plenty layers underneath and you're away.
They are based Mayo way:
http://www.anglingwear.com/index.php?ma ... d7c5a4acbc

[The Austrian]

some fine deals here:
http://www.yga.yorks.com/acatalog/Jacke ... eeces.html

[hugo]

Climb8 are in Foxford. Personally, I dislike flotation suits for anything except the boat, too bulky, especially if you're clambering around in the dark or have a long walk with heavy gear. For shore I like the breathable climbing/walking stuff, its lighter and more comfortable than a lot thats sold for fishing. Like with cycling, best to kit out in several layers so you can add/subtract according to how cold/warm you get.