Advice Bib & Brace - Century v VASS

[meirion658]

Afternoon all

Looking to get a new bib & brace.

I have looked at the century and the Vass 175 one. All I want is something that will keep me relatively dry and keep off some of the wind chill off me but also something that is easy to clean and wipe down as I’m fed up of getting back in the car with my trousers stinking of bait and all sorts!!

I have tried both on and both have advantages & disadvantages.

Century - Quality as with all their items, pockets and a chest zip for when nature calls and when it gets a bit to warm.
VASS - Quality and looks slightly easier to clean rip easy??

Any one got any opinions on them please ?

 

[Beach]

Afternoon all

Looking to get a new bib & brace.

I have looked at the century and the Vass 175 one. All I want is something that will keep me relatively dry and keep off some of the wind chill off me but also something that is easy to clean and wipe down as I’m fed up of getting back in the car with my trousers stinking of bait and all sorts!!

I have tried both on and both have advantages & disadvantages.

Century - Quality as with all their items, pockets and a chest zip for when nature calls and when it gets a bit to warm.
VASS - Quality and looks slightly easier to clean rip easy??

Any one got any opinions on them please ?

A small bucket of sea water and a piece of towel to wash your hands instead of using trousers.

 

[meirion658]

A small bucket of sea water and a piece of towel to wash your hands instead of using trousers.

Certainly cheaper but they won't keep me dry and the wind chill off

 

[Craig]

This may sound a daft question, but will you be sitting on a box or chair, or will you be sitting on the ground? Only asking as I've got the Vass 175 summer and winter (lined) versions, both great bits of kit, but they're not very thick material and can puncture easily if your abit weighty and sit on stones or rough rocks (mine haven't as I've been careful, but got warned of this while buying them from the shop staff as one of them had pin holes in his from sitting on rough rocks).

Never seen the century stuff so can't compare them myself. But I will say that I've never had a problem with the Vass ones I've got and can't say I've ever had any leaks in either of them (both sets are bib and brace with a smock). Mine are approximately 5-7 years old at a guess, were used heavily for a few years (fishing twice a week minimum) but haven't been used alot in the past couple of years.

 

[Wolf]

A friend of mine uses the century stuff ,he is very impressed with it,hard wearing & comfy to wear.

 

[J Richards]

If you have the budget the Vass 350 stuff is great. Hard wearing and tough. I dont look after my stuff all and i have not ripped it. Had it 5 years odd now. Easy to clean and very warm(maybe to warm)

 

[wingnut55]

I have the Vass 175 Winter bib n Braces and Smock, good bits of kit, as has been said, not the thickest material, but at my age i sit on my seat box, so no problem with accidental tears if sitting on the beach itself.. No experience of the Century NG Team gear, but being Century it would be good kit.

Ian.

 

[wingnut55]

I must add that I also have the Imax Thermo bib n brace and jacket, also good kit, and thicker material than Vass 175 gear. May be worth a look.

Ian.

 

[fishing hobbit]

Got guy cotton bib and brace only had it since September when fishing chesil, seems pretty good easy to clean

 

[Shirleycodlin]

Hummm, vass or century.
Neither.
Treat yourself to a guy cotten bib n brace.

 

[wingnut55]

Hummm, vass or century.
Neither.
Treat yourself to a guy cotten bib n brace.

Only for the rich....

Ian.

 

[meirion658]

Bought a pair of Century in end, they felt more comfortable on look like they will last

 

[wingnut55]

Bought a pair of Century in end, they felt more comfortable on look like they will last

Don't think you will be disappointed mate, did you just get the bib n brace, no jacket ?

Ian.

 

[meirion658]

Just the bib and brace I have a shed load of water proof jackets/tops from my Trail running and rugby Days.

Don't put it past me though to get it though at a later date

 

[fishing hobbit]

Only for the rich....

Ian.

Only paid £45 for mine at West bay angling

 

[wingnut55]

Only paid £45 for mine at West bay angling

That would be the budget Hitra ones then..

Ian.

 

[Shirleycodlin]

 

[wingnut55]

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Just need the Trawler to go with them Shirl..

Ian.

 

[fishing hobbit]

That would be the budget Hitra ones then..

Ian.

Yep

 

[Shirleycodlin]

Just need the Trawler to go with them Shirl..

Ian.

That's my mate Darren.
Such a good angler, he's know as the inshore trawler!