If there is a bigger gear head on this board than me, MT, it would have to be you.  I'm always interested in what new piece of gear you're up to.  There's a lot of stuff (like cozies) that don't have much interest for me but I must say that I've been eying a pair of weatherpants since you mentioned them in passing with a picture of yourself (and a Walleye) that you posted a while back.  But as you say, they're not on sale.  Anyway, I'm waiting like stock trader - when those weatherpants hit 30% off ... buy!!