Clothing for winter fishing should reliably protect from frost and gusty winds and at the same time be dry and warm. To achieve this, the equipment should be composed of several layers, between which there will be air that retains heat well. In this case, the clothes can be removed or put on again depending on the weather, which changes quite a lot during the day.
In stores, clothing for winter fishing is represented quite widely. Foreign and domestic manufacturers offer such products. In order not to be mistaken with the choice, it is better to buy clothes from well-known brands. True, it’s not cheap, but when you go out on the ice you will feel all its advantages. Although among the newcomers to this market there are companies that produce high-quality and convenient equipment for winter fishing.
Do not buy suits that are designed for sports. They look beautiful, of course, and are not particularly expensive, but are completely unsuitable for sitting near the hole. Such a suit can be used if you are actively moving, moving from one vent to another, and then if the frost is not too strong.
It is very important that the legs remain warm. Consider the most inexpensive, but comfortable option. First, thick hand-knitted woolen socks are worn. They will slightly tingle the legs, and stimulate blood circulation, while maintaining the warmth of your body. Then you need to put on ordinary cotton socks. They are needed in order to collect moisture. Above are synthetic socks that are made of polyester or nylon. Their role is not to let the rest go astray. But another option is also possible - special socks, which have different thicknesses of knitting and a complex structure. They are comfortable, worn for a long time, but are expensive. Socks made from high-tech materials such as neoprene and gortex are even more expensive. In them, the legs in any weather will remain dry and will not freeze.
Clothing for winter fishing necessarily includes high-quality thermal underwear. Currently, it is made from synthetic materials that have a "cellular" structure. It removes sweat well and is pleasant to the body. It is worth noting that this type of clothing is available not only for men, but also for women.
The next layer of clothing is a suit-poddevka. Manufacturers offer several options: overalls or a set consisting of a jacket and semi-overalls or trousers. Such a suit has several layers. Inside is a fairly soft layer, then fluff or other insulation, possibly synthetic, and on top is a layer of material that will protect from moisture and cold. But if there is not enough money, then there is an alternative - a sweater with a high neck.
Now you need to pick up outerwear. The jacket must have a large collar and hood, which can be unfastened if necessary, and cuffs are installed on the sleeves. Semi-overalls should protect the back and chest of the fisherman from being blown away by the wind, but at the same time he should not constrain movements. Some models are designed in such a way that they can be removed without taking off shoes.
Such suits are made of multilayer fabrics that protect well from all the negative influences of nature and divert sweat. As a heater, both synthetic and natural materials are used. When choosing the most suitable option, it should be remembered that suits with synthetic insulation take up less space, are easier and can be used even at very low temperatures.
An alternative is also possible here. Good clothes for winter fishing are a sheepskin short fur coat and warm quilted bib overall. More recently, such clothes were considered the most suitable for such an occasion, and will not fail now.
You should also choose fishing boots. If the temperature is not lower than -10 degrees, then rubber ones with a warm liner will do. The so-called Canadian boots, which have a large number of options, are very popular.
Now you need to worry about gear and tools. Finnish fishing drill is considered one of the best options. It is very convenient for them to drill holes, because it cuts ice well. In addition, it is very compact and weighs much less than Soviet copies. And of course, you should take a few fishing rods and bait.