Reviewed by: CAPT. MIKE SCHOONVELD
When it comes to rain gear, there’s no better choice than Frogg Toggs. They make wet-weather garb in quality and price points for every outdoor person. So when I spotted a Frogg Toggs Apron on a mannequin at the Frogg Toggs booth at last summer’s ICAST show, I flashed on all the miscellaneous slime and fish blood slopped on my “fishing” togs when I show up at home after a successful fishing trip.
I examined them closer. First, the apron is made from a thin, tough-feeling vinyl, not from any of the modern fabrics that go into most Frogg Toggs raingear, or from the paper-like material associated with the original FT rainwear. That’s good. The vinyl material is perfectly waterproof (and thus fish blood and slime proof) and nearly stainproof – at least fish blood won’t stain it. Just rinse it clean after being used.
Plastic or rubber aprons are widely available, but two things that separate the Frogg Toggs Apron from others I’ve used. The apron is long. When I’m cleaning fish, I’m as likely to slop blood and slime from the knees down as on my belly. I also like the “harness” system that supports the apron when it’s being worn. Most aprons have only a a non-adjustable string or strap that goes around the user’s neck and a tie-strap around the waist. The harness is more comfortable and, at least for me, snugs the apron where it needs to be snug while I’m using it.
It’s available only in bright orange color (not a problem for me) at www.froggtoggs.com as well as other online and retail outlets.
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