YOU can have the warmest clothing money can buy, but if you let it get wet, it becomes next to useless.
Most anglers opt for an all-season waterproof set that can be used for lighter summer use or as an outer shell over your warmer layers in winter.
As with any waterproofs, material choice needs to be your first port of call. A 5K fabric will keep you dry in moderate rain, 10K to 15K fabrics will withstand heavy storms, while 20K+ is the gold standard and the only choice if you are planning on sitting out in a downpour all day without a brolly.
Breathability is also worth considering. A plastic bag for example is 100% waterproof, but sit outside in one and you will soon end up soaked in condensation and sweat!
DAIWA MATCHMAN
RRP: £114.99
If you are on a tight budget, then this exceptional value set is well worth taking a look at and will go a long way towards keeping you on the bank as the colder months close in. It’s a fully waterproof jacket and bib and brace set, with sealed seams and a 5K rating. Both items are fully lined and feature a two-way zip with Velcro and stud fastening storm flaps.
The bib and brace boasts elasticated adjustable braces, elasticated waist and front pocket, while the jacket has a detachable hood with Velcro closure and adjustable draw cord, inner zipped pocket and Velcro cuffs. Sizes: M-XXL www.daiwasports.co.uk
KORUM NEOTERIC WATERPROOFS
RRP: JACKET £59.99, TROUSERS £54.99
A resilient and hard-wearing set of 5K waterproofs designed to withstand the rigours of walking long distances and accessing difficult swims. Not only are these items incredibly light and comfortable to wear, they are kind on your wallet.
They pack down easily to fit into a bag, giving you the option of carrying them with you to guard against an unexpected downpour, or wearing them all day on those damp and drizzly sessions. The jacket has an adjustable hood, Velcro cuffs, side pockets and a handy phone-sized breast pocket, while the trousers include a click-lock buckle belt and storm flap pockets. Sizes: M-XXL www.korum.co.uk
PRESTON INNOVATIONS DF HYDROTECH
RRP: £164.99
Smart and functional, this lightweight 15K fully waterproof two-piece suit has been designed to allow for layering, and will keep you dry in all seasons. The jacket features a high neck, stiffened peak hood and neoprene cuffs with thumb holes, and three large external pockets. The Bib & Brace has a reinforced knee and seat area, waterproof zips with storm flaps and pullers, and wide opening ankle areas. The lightweight material gives it a comfortable feel and allows full and unrestricted movement.
Sizes: S-XXXXL www.prestoninnovations.com
DRENNAN 25K
RRP: JACKET £169.99, SALOPETTES £159, OVERTOUSERS £114.99
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