Snowpants or Bibs?

jooleyen · 09-09-09, 07:14 PM

Is there any good reason that I should buy bibs to replace the snow pants I have now for fishing in the fall/winter?

Kevin · 09-09-09, 07:18 PM

Bibs provide more coverage on your upperbody, so you tend to stay warmer. Also, bibs fit better because they are held up by suspenders. I absolutely love bibs, but depending on how much money you want to spend, it's probably not worth the difference if you're happy with your snow pants.

Another benefit to bibs is that you can opt not to wear a waterproof top (leave your coat off) and you can still sit down on wet/damp seats without getting the back of your shirt wet.

MallenManson · 09-09-09, 07:36 PM

I can't think of a good reason to buy either one. But that's just me

I would recommend that you never buy a one piece bib set though, like an insulated coverall. they'd restrict your movement way too much

Rebbasser · 09-09-09, 08:52 PM

Joolz, bend over in a rain storm wearing your snow pants and you will wish you had bibs. The bibs eliminate any gap between the tops and bottoms of your rain gear.

Bottom line IMO-you will not regret getting bibs.

Abbeysdad · 09-10-09, 04:56 PM

Bibs are fer babies and snow pants for little kids!

<lol - couldn't resist!>

BigBassin144 · 09-10-09, 05:14 PM

I've got a pair of bibs from Gander Mtn. and I like them. like Reb said, it eliminates and gaps.

BB

MallenManson · 09-10-09, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Abbeysdad

Bibs are fer babies and snow pants for little kids!

<lol - couldn't resist!>

LMAO! Do the mittens come attached to the sleeves on a string?

Badfish · 09-10-09, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

LMAO! Do the mittens come attached to the sleeves on a string?

Mine sure did!

MallenManson · 09-10-09, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badfish

Mine sure did!

Still got the mittens?

Badfish · 09-10-09, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MallenManson

Still got the mittens?

Yea, there a pretty red!

MallenManson · 09-10-09, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badfish

Yea, there a pretty red!

lol beats pretty in pink!

DaveW731 · 09-15-09, 03:11 PM

I live in my bibs from November till mid March. Actually (for me) more comfortable than snow pants, because of no belt line.

islandbass · 09-15-09, 03:22 PM

The other advantage of the bib is you won't have to worry about sagging pants or a belt. I use the snow pants for snowboarding.

Enroute to a 360.

NOTE: IB probably can't pull off such a move at this time without breaking something.

66KingFisher · 09-15-09, 07:20 PM

I have a snowmobile suit that I've had for years....I used to ride my motorcycle in the winter so I needed something warm....that worked, and works pretty well for fishing in really cold weather, but if'n it ain't really, really, cold its overkill, and thats when I wish it wasn't a one peice suit and I could take off the top half instead of unzipping it and tying it around my waste.....but if its cooooold outside it is the bomb....lol

Culln5 · 09-16-09, 07:52 PM

I replaced my snowpants with...... the warm weather of North Carolina!.... LOL... Seriously, when I was fishing in PA I used snowpants.

Brauer-stache · 03-02-10, 12:52 AM

Bibs all the way

islandbass · 03-02-10, 03:20 AM

Edit: Yowza!!! Another resurrected post, and I didn't even realize that I already had a post in this thread!

And I still said basically the same thing!

Depending on the whether conditions, one might be more convenient to use than the other. However, a simple set of suspenders will hold up those snow pants up very will, as if it were a bib.

I use suspenders to keep up my snowboard pants when I'm snowboarding so I know it works.

When I face super cold conditions, I use my neoprene waders. They're practically a bib and do much to help you stay warm. So there's a 3rd option! You won't get wet either.

basstech · 03-02-10, 08:20 AM

I deffinately prefer the bibs, like mentioned before that sag factor is eliminated, goretex insulated bibs are the way to go. I've used suspenders on my gortex rain pants in summer but still prefer bibs for the comfort, and no rain gets down my backside when I have to bend over to lip a fish or when I sit down to go to another spot.

BassinNC · 03-02-10, 10:26 AM

I'm bibs all the way. I don't think you can go wrong either way. Its all about what u like.

everettvet · 03-02-10, 04:11 PM

BIBS!!!!!!!! There are a lot of times when you can take off the coat when casting and have more room to move and stay warm.

jasonfish320 · 03-02-10, 04:16 PM

Not all bibs are created equal...these are from North Face and I can use them fishing and snowboarding http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/w...ariationId=001 They are incredibly warm, tons of pockets and zippers in convenient places

Bob Smith · 03-02-10, 07:43 PM

I wear coveralls and wish I had Bibs for all the reasons stated above plus if the day warms a little you can remove the parka and put on a lighter coat and still keep your legs warm. The coveralls are excellent for warmth, but they do restrict your movement when sit down to drive the boat.

jooleyen · 03-02-10, 07:48 PM

I did end up getting the bibs and I'm glad I did. They're way tougher and waterproof. So comfy.

Rebbasser · 03-02-10, 11:00 PM

You won't regret it, joolz.

bassboogieman · 03-02-10, 11:54 PM

I have both. My first insulated Gore Tex jacket left my lower back exposed with the Gore Tex pants. Next Gore Tex was an uninsulated parka and I also got the bibs. Now when it's cold I wear the bibs with the insulated jacket and no problem with the lower back. When it's warm I wear the Parka and pants, the parka is long enough to cover lower back and the pants are more comfortable in warmer weather. I have two Gore Tex insulated jackets one hooded, two parka's a mid-weight and a light weight, and the bibs and pants. Mix and match to the temperature.

09-09-09, 07:14 PM	#1
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Snowpants or Bibs? Is there any good reason that I should buy bibs to replace the snow pants I have now for fishing in the fall/winter?

09-09-09, 07:36 PM	#3
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	I can't think of a good reason to buy either one. But that's just me I would recommend that you never buy a one piece bib set though, like an insulated coverall. they'd restrict your movement way too much __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

09-09-09, 08:52 PM	#4
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Joolz, bend over in a rain storm wearing your snow pants and you will wish you had bibs. The bibs eliminate any gap between the tops and bottoms of your rain gear. Bottom line IMO-you will not regret getting bibs. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

09-10-09, 05:14 PM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I've got a pair of bibs from Gander Mtn. and I like them. like Reb said, it eliminates and gaps. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

09-15-09, 03:11 PM	#12
DaveW731 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 229	Back on topic.... I live in my bibs from November till mid March. Actually (for me) more comfortable than snow pants, because of no belt line.

09-09-09, 07:18 PM	#2
Kevin Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 651	Bibs provide more coverage on your upperbody, so you tend to stay warmer. Also, bibs fit better because they are held up by suspenders. I absolutely love bibs, but depending on how much money you want to spend, it's probably not worth the difference if you're happy with your snow pants. Another benefit to bibs is that you can opt not to wear a waterproof top (leave your coat off) and you can still sit down on wet/damp seats without getting the back of your shirt wet.

09-10-09, 04:56 PM	#5
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	Bibs are fer babies and snow pants for little kids! <lol - couldn't resist!>

09-15-09, 03:22 PM	#13
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	The other advantage of the bib is you won't have to worry about sagging pants or a belt. I use the snow pants for snowboarding. Enroute to a 360. NOTE: IB probably can't pull off such a move at this time without breaking something. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

09-15-09, 07:20 PM	#14
66KingFisher BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 1,327	I have a snowmobile suit that I've had for years....I used to ride my motorcycle in the winter so I needed something warm....that worked, and works pretty well for fishing in really cold weather, but if'n it ain't really, really, cold its overkill, and thats when I wish it wasn't a one peice suit and I could take off the top half instead of unzipping it and tying it around my waste.....but if its cooooold outside it is the bomb....lol

09-16-09, 07:52 PM	#15
Culln5 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 139	I replaced my snowpants with...... the warm weather of North Carolina!.... LOL... Seriously, when I was fishing in PA I used snowpants. __________________ George - GEO Industries

03-02-10, 12:52 AM	#16
Brauer-stache BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Floyd Knobs, IN Posts: 8	Bibs all the way __________________ Tight lines....

03-02-10, 03:20 AM	#17
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Edit: Yowza!!! Another resurrected post, and I didn't even realize that I already had a post in this thread! And I still said basically the same thing! Depending on the whether conditions, one might be more convenient to use than the other. However, a simple set of suspenders will hold up those snow pants up very will, as if it were a bib. I use suspenders to keep up my snowboard pants when I'm snowboarding so I know it works. When I face super cold conditions, I use my neoprene waders. They're practically a bib and do much to help you stay warm. So there's a 3rd option! You won't get wet either. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog) Last edited by islandbass; 03-02-10 at 01:46 PM.

03-02-10, 08:20 AM	#18
basstech BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockford, Ill Posts: 489	I deffinately prefer the bibs, like mentioned before that sag factor is eliminated, goretex insulated bibs are the way to go. I've used suspenders on my gortex rain pants in summer but still prefer bibs for the comfort, and no rain gets down my backside when I have to bend over to lip a fish or when I sit down to go to another spot. __________________ The words just won't come to me!:confused:

03-02-10, 10:26 AM	#19
BassinNC BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: albemarle, NC Posts: 788	I'm bibs all the way. I don't think you can go wrong either way. Its all about what u like. __________________ 138 bass in 2K10. Biggest 4LBS 14oz.

03-02-10, 04:11 PM	#20
everettvet BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 730	BIBS!!!!!!!! There are a lot of times when you can take off the coat when casting and have more room to move and stay warm.

03-02-10, 04:16 PM	#21
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	Not all bibs are created equal...these are from North Face and I can use them fishing and snowboarding http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/w...ariationId=001 They are incredibly warm, tons of pockets and zippers in convenient places __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

03-02-10, 07:43 PM	#22
Bob Smith BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 1,472	I wear coveralls and wish I had Bibs for all the reasons stated above plus if the day warms a little you can remove the parka and put on a lighter coat and still keep your legs warm. The coveralls are excellent for warmth, but they do restrict your movement when sit down to drive the boat. __________________ Bob Smith a.k.a. "Porko" (vintage Strike King variety!)

03-02-10, 07:48 PM	#23
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	I did end up getting the bibs and I'm glad I did. They're way tougher and waterproof. So comfy.

03-02-10, 11:00 PM	#24
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	You won't regret it, joolz. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-02-10, 11:54 PM	#25
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I have both. My first insulated Gore Tex jacket left my lower back exposed with the Gore Tex pants. Next Gore Tex was an uninsulated parka and I also got the bibs. Now when it's cold I wear the bibs with the insulated jacket and no problem with the lower back. When it's warm I wear the Parka and pants, the parka is long enough to cover lower back and the pants are more comfortable in warmer weather. I have two Gore Tex insulated jackets one hooded, two parka's a mid-weight and a light weight, and the bibs and pants. Mix and match to the temperature.

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