Best clothing????

Jason Satterly · May 18, 2007

I am really getting into match fishing at the minute and have about all the gear I need. The only thing I really need is a bib n brace and jacket. Are there any experts out there that can advise me on the best set to get???? I have had a look at the Preston Dri 500 but the bib n brace is really big and baggy(maybe they are all like that) Let me know what you all think (if you can be bothered??)

Smokedodger · May 19, 2007

Sunridge do the best clothing and they do a match line as well.

mick boswell · May 19, 2007

I was looking recently for a match suit and tried almost everything then settled for the Maver one. It was about ?60 for the jacket and ?40 for the bottoms. Tried it last Sunday in storm conditions and I couldn't fault it. I had some Realtree Aquatex arctic clothing years back for shooting and I have to say this stuff compares well despite costing a fifth of the price. Very subtle labelling as well.

Stevie 12345 · May 19, 2007

There has been another thread about this a short while ago where I recommended to a gentleman the Preston bib n brace- perhaps that person might want to endorse as well.

Have a look at the Map version too- its a little cheaper

mick boswell · May 19, 2007

That was me Steve, but being a shortarse the Preston suit smothered me. The Maver suit fitted better and cost the same.

Stevie 12345 · May 20, 2007

Looks like it could be the maver then Jason

TheNomadicOne · Jun 22, 2007

The Garbolino SquadII clothing is the nearest I have seen to Goretex without being actual Goretex. Superb value for money & suitable for the worst conditions you will experience in the UK. ?150 for the jacket, zip in fleece (windstopper material) and bib & brace with removable lining (for summer use or leave it in for winter).

BIG N · Jul 18, 2007

Try Used Tackle for the new breathable MAP stuff.
Mate bought a bib n brace,jacket and cap for ?60
It retails well over a ton

Trisantona · Jul 19, 2007

For Goretex stuff try "Field and Forces",ex army stuff,some brand new and bargain prices.being sevices stuff it also comes in various heights,handy if like me you are very tall and fed up with getting wet sleeves,also good cammo.!!!!

fred hall · Jul 26, 2007

In recent years I've gone through bib n braces at a rate of knots. My main consideration was always price. Last birthday (60th) I took a deep breath and ordered myself a made to measure Gortex version from Halkon Hunt. I just wish I'd done so years ago.
Mind you, at the moment I'm still happy to team my HH bib n braces with a 40 quid Regatta jacket!

Poshpaul (Angling Trust and PaSC) · Jul 26, 2007

M'lord and I normally adopt a standard dress suit (black tie)for the contest. It is form to change into white tie,top hat and morning coat for the weigh-in...or is that Royal Ascot????

I believe Cheshire Angling do a bargain with a Middy match outfit...seen it mentioned elsewhere on the forum

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