Grundens

[MakoMike]

Check out the new aquaskins bibs and jackets. The fly on the bibs is a really great idea.

[redlite]

have had my Grundel bibs for 10 yrs as well.....I would suggest Guy Cottens instead. They make them in New Bedford and the advantage over the grundens is that they aren't canvas backed/ lined so thay don't hold moisture so they dry faster. A little cheaper cost wise, but construction quality is a little better (all in my opinion)

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by redlite

have had my Grundel bibs for 10 yrs as well.....I would suggest Guy Cottens instead. They make them in New Bedford and the advantage over the grundens is that they aren't canvas backed/ lined so thay don't hold moisture so they dry faster. A little cheaper cost wise, but construction quality is a little better (all in my opinion)

I like the Guy Cottens as well.

I have the single layer model in the heavy duty line instead of the double and triple layered. They're a little more comfortable (not that the super heavy duty stuff is bad) and more then tough enough and appropriate for the fishing I do. I'm not pulling lobster traps for example.

But if you need/want super heavy duty, the ones they make, definitely are.

[Van]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

I like the Guy Cottens as well.

I have the single layer model in the heavy duty line instead of the double and triple layered. They're a little more comfortable (not that the super heavy duty stuff is bad) and more then tough enough and appropriate for the fishing I do. I'm not pulling lobster traps for example.

But if you need/want super heavy duty, the ones they make, definitely are.

Sounds good, I don't pull king crab traps in the bearing sea either, so exteme heavy duty is unnecessary. I just want to stay dry when I'm doing rainy charters. (Man that suked and I won't let that happen again), or on any fun boat day for that matter. I have some old rain gear but its way too light and water finds its way in so its time.

I will check out all the brands this off season and be prepared for next.

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

I like the Guy Cottens as well.

I have the single layer model in the heavy duty line instead of the double and triple layered. They're a little more comfortable (not that the super heavy duty stuff is bad) and more then tough enough and appropriate for the fishing I do. I'm not pulling lobster traps for example.

But if you need/want super heavy duty, the ones they make, definitely are.

Pete, where do you go in the Newport area for this stuff? Your store?

[Pete_G]

Don't know of anyone who has a really good selection of Guy Cotten in Newport or Aquidneck Island (us included).

I'd have to think somewhere in New Bedford there must be a really well stocked location since they are based there. Not sure if the distributor functions as a walk-in retail shop or not.

I'd carry more of the Guy Cotten but Grundens is the name more people know. We order bits and pieces all the time if you ever need anything and have the surf tops in stock but really don't stock much.

[striperman36]

you going to be in the shop tomorrow?

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by striperman36

you going to be in the shop tomorrow?

Sorry, didn't see this until today.

I'm usually around Monday thru Friday, often hidden in my office upstairs. Unless I'm out fishing, in which case I'm obviously not there.