Best fishing pants?

[Tsquared]

After many seasons my Trophy fishing pants are finally beyond repair so I’m looking for something new for this season. I’ve got a pair of heavy duty HH rain pants but I’m looking for non rain every day fishing pants. What are people using that’s working for them?
Cheers!

T2

 

[ChilliSpoons]

While not everyday pants I repurposed a pair of breathable waders that leaked into boat rain pants. I cut the neoprene sock off and needed to cut a slit into the lower leg position to fit over my boots. I then glued in a triangular chunk of marine vinyl to flare out the lower portion of the pant leg.
Best boat rain pants that money didn’t have to buy.

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

SIMMS ProDry! Best set of fishing pants I have used yet!

 

[Derby]

Grunden downrigger gortex pants simple the best in my opinion

 

[Corey_lax]

The underarmour goretex bibs are on sale right now if you're looking for a more budget friendly version than the SIMMS or Gruden stuff.

 

[N2013]

After many seasons my Trophy fishing pants are finally beyond repair so I’m looking for something new for this season. I’ve got a pair of heavy duty HH rain pants but I’m looking for non rain every day fishing pants. What are people using that’s working for them?
Cheers!

T2

For non-rain everyday fishing pants, I’ve worn Columbia PFG Blood & Guts Convertible pants. Don't think they make them anymore but the synthetic pants are nice for drying. And if it gets hot, engage Dad-mode and zip the lowers off and its skies out - thighs out. Under Armour has some decent outdoor stuff. I’ve also used North Face pants and am happy with. Check out atmosphere or Sportchek.

 

[Aquaholic]

The underarmour goretex bibs are on sale right now if you're looking for a more budget friendly version than the SIMMS or Gruden stuff.

Bib would work, especially pulling traps, or at the cleaning table.

 

[scott craven]

Old pair of Levi's works good !

 

[Gong Show]

Old pair of Levi's works good !

Yes! Just like old towels, my old khakis work just great if it is too light out for the heavy pvc pants.

 

[Fisher_dude]

I also have the under armor bibs. Both the first gen and the latest. I’m still wearing the first set I bought as they work great. I ended up getting the gortex jacket and bibs from their site for 240 shipped.

 

[Whole in the Water]

Old sweat pants man - absorbent and comfy.

 

[CBsqrd]

Kuiu Attack pants for cooler temps.

When it's warmer, I have a couple Kuhl pants that I like. Renegade if it is a bit wet out, but not so much that I'm going to put on rain gear, otherwise the Radikl pants which are a bit more comfortable. Both are quick drying, but the former have a DWR finish (as do the Kuiu pants).

I'm a bit biased though being 6'5" I have a hard time finding pants that are long enough. Both companies offer tall versions with a 36" inseam.

 

[brutus]

Old sweat pants man - absorbent and comfy.

X3 lol, always keep an extra pair of dry ones in a garbage bag in the cuddy, once they stink just throw them in the garbage, I do have simms pants and jacket but never wear them

 

[Sitkaspruce]

The cheap Costco convertible pants by BC Clothing work for me. The newer ones are made with polyester and are much better than the older ones, which were made with cotton. They dry faster, stretch better and wear a lot longer. Usually can be found for around $30

https://www.costco.ca/bc-clothing-men's-convertible-pant.product.4000190652.html

These fit well under rain pants and breath well.

Cheers

SS

 

[Aces]

Shorts. I usually don’t go out unless it’s nice n but do keep a pair of lightweight Helly Hansen bib pants stashed in the boat for messy situations or unexpected showers

 

[Derby]

Shorts. I usually don’t go out unless it’s nice n but do keep a pair of lightweight Helly Hansen bib pants stashed in the boat for messy situations or unexpected showers

oh dear... something scary about chicken legs on a deck

 

[drpower]

Grundens BuoyX bib and a Simms ProDry jacket, best combo. Yes the ProDry bibs are also amazing but I have to give it to BuoyX for wear resistance.

 

[SpringVelocity]

Grundens

 

[Squire]

I either wear lightweight shorts or pants in decent weather and the Cabelas Guidewear pants and jacket for the nasty stuff. I don’t know that the Guidewear would make good everyday actual guide wear but for the times I’ve had to put them on they were satisfactory.