Never fished much in the fall and winter. Was always walking behind a couple of birddogs. How do you fellows dress to stay warm sitting stationary in a boat this time of year?
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Never fished much in the fall and winter. Was always walking behind a couple of birddogs. How do you fellows dress to stay warm sitting stationary in a boat this time of year?
This is funny. Was on the phone today talking to a fellow crappie.com member about this very subject. Some years back I'd put on my one piece insulated suit an be pushing a skin of ice while backing my boat in, then slip a little on the ice heading for the parking lot. Last Saturday I waited till 10:00 to put in an had all the jeans and flannel shirts I could put on and still fit in my one piece. Even then I left off the lake around 1:00 I think. Just find that comfort zone that you can live with, even then ya might wind up leaving before you'd planned. Most importantly, take a thermos of coffee. If you don't drink coffee, it'd be a good time to start.
My father always told me the older you get the thiner your skin gets. dang if he weren't right again.:fish
If it is in the 30's I wear my guide wear rain suit it dose a good job of keeping you warm. They are expensive but worth it to me. They maybe the best thing that I have purchased in the last few years. I also wear an neck gator and stocking cap and long johns. I always put on more than I think that I will need you can always take it off but can't put it on if you don't have it.
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With the latest in technology in the outdoor garment industry, you can layer and not feel like the michilen man!
Under armour, then Nike fleece sweat pants, a fleece mock neck, and good warm socks. I wear my neoprene muck boots in these temps. When I get to the ramp, I slip on my carhart bibs, and any combination of Drake pullover or the Banded windproof hoodie, the absolute best garment purchase I have made in the last few years! Soft, weather resistent, wind proof, and very warm. Bought my wife and the girls one each. They love theirs, wearing them all the time.
100.00 hoodie but man its worth it! Sock hat, and my fleece full face pullover for running the lake. Have gloves but can't stand to wear them. Have hot hands on the boat, open one and put it in hoodie pouch, it works all day long and them some.
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Sounds like some sage advice from guys who have fished in the cold weather.
As for me, fishing up here in the north on Lk Michigan during the winter, I have
a canvas top with clear side windows attached to my walk-thru windshield, and
I can place my Buddy Heater in the walkway of the windshield, As for clothing
pretty much what the other guys said, layers of GOOD clothing.
Tight Lines - Dave
I fished a lot years with a friend who was a firefighter at the time we met up. The first winter we fished together I had mentioned that my face and head would get cold. Next trip out, he brought me a what firefighters call a "helmet liner". They're made of wool, for warmth and to resist any water absorption, and are flame resistant (not that my fishin's that hot). been twenty years and I still wear it, never leaves my boat unless my wife washes it. I know the wool part makes it sound scratchy but its the most comfortable thing I've found to keep my head and neck warm. Lotta memories of Jerry an I fishing in that ole thing. If ya know a firefighter, you'll be pleased with the outcome. It doesn't come with memories, you'll need a good friend to make some of your own.
I have an electric heated vest I used when I rode motorcycles. It covers the body and arms and will keep me toasty warm on the coldest of days on a motorcycle. It has gloves that attach to it but they would be much to bulky to use while fishing. I have wondered if it would work well in a boat. I think it would take a pretty good size battery, perhaps one of the trolling motor battery class to work all day long. Of course days are not all that long during the winter months, but still and all I'm pretty sure it draws a lot of current. Its adjustable so as the day warm up, you could dial down the heat. I would love to hear from anyone else who has tried this.
I absolutely agree that my older skin is getting thinner..... can't take it like I use too. A few years ago I bought Artic Shield bibs and parka. Some of the best money I ever spent on clothes. Much more comfortable than overalls, no bind and warmer than any I have ever owned. Also a Carhart neck gator that can also pull up to my eyes if needed. I have tried several and like it better than anything I ever found. I think they actually consider it a helmet liner. A couple layers and a hoodie under all that I am am good, and not bulky.
I bit the bullet a few years ago and bought an Artic Armour suit (bibs and parka). It cost about $300.00 but is the warmest thing I have ever put on and is also water-repellant. It can be purchased in several colors, including camo, which has a soft outer shell. It is the suit most worn by U.S CoastGuard and rescue personnel in cold-weather climates. One of the neatest things about the suit is...IT FLOATS. If you happen to fall into the cold, frigid water, it will float. (I tried it out....in warm water, of course....and it really works.) It is not rated as an official flotation device by the U.S. CoastGuard (or it wasn't when I bought mine), so I always wear inflatable suspenders over it, but it gives me peace of mind while fishing in cold weather conditions to know that I have an extra help for saving my life and protecting me against hypothermia if I fall into cold water while fishing. I do not know where it is sold. I bought mine off of the Artic Armour website.
Something that I need to look into . thanks.:yikes
Arctic Shield bibs and parka is the way to go; I bought mine from Cabelas a few years ago. I now have two sets one for hunting and a set for fishing..........combine those with a set of polypro undergarments and you will be comfortable all day.
I ace the cabelas guide wear and I love it keeps you warm and you won't even feel the wind.
I spent the whole day on the water wearing Arctic Armor and was warm the whole day. It does cost some but was well worth the money. It was 19 when I launched and 33 when I got back at 4:00. Caught 15 keepers Spider Rigging.
Don
Look into some Merino Wool base layers, IMO absolutely the best out there. Very thin and aids tremendously on the layering method, I use it religiously deer hunting and was led to it by some hard core enthusiasts who do a ton of backcountry pack hunting.
You can get it in different weight ranges to fit your needs, Sierra Trading Post - We Are All Explorers. will have some great sales if you monitor the site.
Outer layers I use Cabelas MT050 gear, the rain suit is very reliable and the whitetail extreme bibs/jacket is top of the line but costly.
AMEN to that!!Quote:
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