Author Topic: Tuna clothes? (Read 5001 times)

syoungs · « **on:** July 23, 2019, 07:13:03 PM »

Getting close to taking our first tuna trip next month, and figured I better start getting gear ready to go.

I hate bibs. So was thinking of getting a pair of waterproof pants instead of bibs. Is that a terrible idea?

I also hate PVC rain gear, I always rip it quick. Was looking at some stuff on bigcamo.com that is breathable instead. I know itll be stained and smelly when I'm done, but the cost is low enough that I dont mind if its relegated to fish only stuff.
Am I going to regret breathable pants/bibs?

fishngamereaper · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2019, 07:36:30 PM »

Yes...

PVC all the way...I wear them pretty much all the time fishing. Don't want my clothes or me to smell like fish.. especially tuna.

I've got 10 years on a pair of Carhartt rain bins. And I'm rough on my gear..just getting to the point to replace them.

asmith · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2019, 08:32:33 PM »

I just bought myself some grundens camo bibs and jacket as well as some cabelas rubber boots. I'm going dual purpose and figure I might be able to use these for waterfowl hunting as well. If the stink isn't too bad

allen · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2019, 08:39:02 PM »

"Waterproof" breathables will keep you warm but you need PVC to stay dry. I use & recommend Grundens.

hollymaster · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2019, 09:20:15 PM »

Depends on if you want to be allowed in the house afterwards

Skillet · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2019, 10:28:46 PM »

I wouldn't try to reinvent the wheel, especially with tuna blood. And no matter how hard you try, you'll be covered in it. Whatever isn't PVC or rubber will likely need to be burned or added to the Idaho bear bait barrel.

Limhangerslayer · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2019, 10:29:24 PM »

Grundens set on camofire right now. I've got a set, and its only like $120 right now for both

bigsads · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2019, 10:45:38 PM »

Goodwill trip for anything cloth, toss after the trip. Find the cheapest raingear you can find, I found some for under 10 bucks for bibs, hose off and hang outside for about 2 wks. Whatever you do, do not wash your clothes. Ruins the next few loads of clothes

Stein · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2019, 10:53:30 PM »

Quote from: bigsads on July 23, 2019, 10:45:38 PM

Goodwill trip for anything cloth, toss after the trip. Find the cheapest raingear you can find, I found some for under 10 bucks for bibs, hose off and hang outside for about 2 wks. Whatever you do, do not wash your clothes. Ruins the next few loads of clothes

That's what I do but figured I was the lone ranger on that method. Why destroy hundreds of dollars worth of stuff when you can just pitch the whole outfit in the trash and not have to pack it home?

bigsads · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2019, 11:16:28 PM »

Quote from: Stein on July 23, 2019, 10:53:30 PM

Quote from: bigsads on July 23, 2019, 10:45:38 PM
Goodwill trip for anything cloth, toss after the trip. Find the cheapest raingear you can find, I found some for under 10 bucks for bibs, hose off and hang outside for about 2 wks. Whatever you do, do not wash your clothes. Ruins the next few loads of clothes

That's what I do but figured I was the lone ranger on that method. Why destroy hundreds of dollars worth of stuff when you can just pitch the whole outfit in the trash and not have to pack it home?

You only do the other way once, so what if my jeans are short legged, and I have a Donald duck shirt, the tuna don't care

Wetwoodshunter · « **Reply #10 on:** July 24, 2019, 04:19:26 AM »

Don't wear anything you want to keep. I get blood inside my bibs quite a bit when it is wide open.

White t-shirt, wear bibs if you have them, take advil before you leave the dock. Don't stop cant stop on a bite even to admire your fish. 30 seconds can cost you a fish. Prep for the trip by getting jacked and watching battlefish on netflix.

fowl smacker · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2019, 05:04:34 AM »

Like the others have said. If you cherish a favorite lucky fishing shirt or hat, I wouldn't wear it. PVC for the rain gear, throw away clothes.
You're gonna have a blast!

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2019, 05:14:11 AM »

knighttime25 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2019, 06:31:28 AM »

Grundens makes some good lightweight jackets and pants that work very well. I used them commercial fishing for 5+ years and they did everything that PVC did without the added weight and heat. If you're going for long term use and durability go with the PVC, but if you are looking for a couple outings a year with lightweight raingear then get the light weight stuff

Igottanewknee · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2019, 09:18:39 AM »

Sorry, had to check out what the tuna may be wearing. I thought it was a thing...

jamesfromseattle · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2019, 11:02:25 AM »

I didn't take the "you have to burn your tuna clothes" thing seriously. Then I encountered tuna slime. Now I take it seriously. That stuff is no joke. Disposable clothing only for me.

WSU · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2019, 11:22:27 AM »

I wear rubber boots, bibs and a white undershirt t shirt that I can throw away.

bearhunter99 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2019, 11:30:44 AM »

Question for those that have the experience. Will boots like bogs or muck boots work or will they stink too much after wards? Kinda sounds like I need to buy a cheap pair of actual rubber boots?
Thanks

WSU · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2019, 11:41:57 AM »

They are fine, but mine probably stink anyway from cow crap. I have had to use the wash down hose to spray poop out of the boat a few times.

syoungs · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2019, 12:37:28 PM »

Quote from: bearhunter99 on July 24, 2019, 11:30:44 AM

Question for those that have the experience. Will boots like bogs or muck boots work or will they stink too much after wards? Kinda sounds like I need to buy a cheap pair of actual rubber boots?
Thanks

hopefully they don't stink too bad. I cannot find a pair of rubber boots in size 16 that fits my foot and calves worth a dang. so muck or bogs it will be!

KillerBeee · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2019, 01:21:28 PM »

Oxycleen on the clothes and run a cycle after you wash and you'll be fine. I have a front loader that has a sanitize cycle and it does a good job though there is a slight odor afterwards. Grundens, Helly Hansen, Carrhart, whatever on the bibs...Breathable stuff will stink for a long time.Anything porous will retain the funk. Hydrate and get ready for a full body workout session if the fishing is good. Lather, rinse, repeat....Tell us about it afterwards...Have Fun!

syoungs · « **Reply #21 on:** July 25, 2019, 08:29:30 AM »

so bibs, and fully waterproof. expect to throw away my clothes when I'm done. copy that!

was thinking about buying these bibs, as I will really only need these once or twice. I live in eastern Washington, and don't make it out fishing where I need bibs over here. any thoughts?

https://www.contractors-solutions.net/neoprene-overalls.aspx

yeah I'm being a bit of a tightwad here, but I also need a bigger size, and they are hard to come by. Helly Hansen makes a set of bibs I like in a size I need, but they are out of stock everywhere I look. was thinking the ones I linked to are cheap enough to use and toss if needed, and would let me try out offshore fishing without dropping 100+ on a set of bibs.

7mmfan · « **Reply #22 on:** July 25, 2019, 08:32:45 AM »

I'd be surprised if you couldn't run by the local Ranch and Home and pick up a pair of cheapo rubber bibs.

syoungs · « **Reply #23 on:** July 25, 2019, 08:45:34 AM »

Quote from: 7mmfan on July 25, 2019, 08:32:45 AM

I'd be surprised if you couldn't run by the local Ranch and Home and pick up a pair of cheapo rubber bibs.

Well I've got some of the cheap yellow bibs, but they tend to fall apart so fast I didnt think they would work.
I need a 5x usually in bibs, and those are hard to come by locally too.

syoungs · « **Reply #24 on:** July 25, 2019, 08:56:13 AM »

So it looks like grainger has the Helly Hansen Mandal available.

Anyone care to comment on the fit and quality of those? do they run big or small?

WSU · « **Reply #25 on:** July 25, 2019, 09:11:29 AM »

Just wear clothes you don’t care about. It’ll be fine.

asmith · « **Reply #26 on:** July 25, 2019, 10:37:30 AM »

Quote from: WSU on July 25, 2019, 09:11:29 AM

Just wear clothes you don’t care about. It’ll be fine.

Some charters require rain gear. That way they can hose you off and you dont get blood and slime in the cabin.

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