Clamshell for winter fishing: how to choose, how to do it yourself

Many fishermen prefer to fish all year round. For them, it makes no difference when to fish – in summer or winter. Naturally, in the summer, fishing is completely different. You don’t need to prepare for it the way you do for winter. The presence of extreme cold on the street makes anglers especially carefully prepare for catching fish.

For fishing to be effective, you will have to spend a lot of time on the reservoir. If you do not prepare thoroughly, then hypothermia is guaranteed, which will lead to a cold and, as a result, bed rest.

Conditions for effective winter fishing

What you need to have for this:

• Comfortable, warm clothes.
• Waterproof, warm shoes.
• Nice warm tent.
• A place to sleep.
• Comfortable armchair.
• A table to eat.

This is a list for spending time fishing with an overnight stay, which can make fishing effective and vacation unforgettable.

Furniture for winter fishing

If it’s cold outside, you can’t sit on a folding chair for a long time. Therefore, it is necessary to have warm and comfortable furniture.

Such furniture can be purchased in specialized stores or on the Internet by finding the right sites. The latter option is more preferable, since Internet resources always have a larger assortment of similar products, which allows you to purchase not what is available, but what is more suitable.

So it is generally accepted that the more expensive the product, the better and more comfortable it is. As life shows, this rule does not always work and you can choose the right thing among inexpensive copies.

What is the difference between winter and summer furniture?

The difference is very noticeable, since the operating conditions are completely different. For example:

• Winter furniture is made of frost-resistant materials.
• The fabrics that are used have a heat-retaining effect, which allows you to keep warm even in the most severe frosts.
• Winter furniture is somewhat stronger, as it has to withstand heavy loads.

Take, for example, the factor that a person puts on several layers of clothing. The weight and dimensions of the angler increase. Therefore, the furniture is made precisely from this calculation.

Clamshell and its features

The clamshell for winter fishing has a slightly different design compared to the one that can be seen in the country or in a private house.

Design features are as follows:

• She is much heavier.
• The clamshell set includes a warm cover, which allows you to comfortably sit on it in the most unfavorable moments.
• The design of the product is made up of durable and reliable materials.
• The fabric that is used in the design retains heat and does not allow moisture to pass through.

The advantage of a folding bed for winter fishing is that it is convenient to transport it. Despite its size and weight associated with the use of special fabrics and durable metal, it folds to such a size that it fits freely in the trunk of a car. This suggests that it is just as convenient to store as it is to transport: it does not take up much space.

In the process of purchasing it, you should pay attention to the following points:

1. For the strength of the metal structure and its reliable fixation in any position: both assembled and disassembled.
2. On the quality of the fabric and its stitching. Otherwise, the characteristics of the product will not correspond to those declared.
3. Read the instructions carefully to understand how much weight it can withstand without negative consequences. Otherwise, the cot will not last long.

In order to choose the right folding bed, you need to add another 15-20 kilograms to your weight, no less.

Fishing chair

The chair for winter fishing is quite different from the usual folding chair, like the one that fishermen take with them on fishing trips in the summer.

The structure of the chair is:

• Made from durable metal frame.
• From a heat-retaining coating.
• Made from waterproof coating.
• The structure can be easily and securely installed even on snow.

The chair for winter fishing has all the positive advantages that can provide any angler with comfortable fishing conditions, regardless of weather conditions. In this regard, it should be noted that winter fishing in such conditions can bring no less positive emotions than summer fishing.

When choosing a chair for winter fishing, it is better to take a closer look at:

1. With the quality of the frame material. It must be durable, wear-resistant and reliable material.
2. With the technique of sewing fabric. It should be smooth, high-quality seams, without any flaws.
3. With the reliability of attaching the fabric to the structure. This is necessary so that the fabric is not accidentally blown away by the wind.
4. And the last thing is how much weight the design of the chair is designed for. The selection rule is the same as when choosing a folding bed.

Careful study is necessary in order not to miscalculate. After all, not every expensive thing is of enviable quality. It is important to find (and they always are) products that are of acceptable quality and not quite “biting” prices.

Advantages of a folding bed for winter fishing

When choosing a folding bed for winter fishing, you should pay attention to any little things that in one way or another can have a negative impact on the process of winter fishing.

But first, it is better to decide whether a clamshell is needed at all and what it is for. The folding bed can:

• Protect from cold in all temperature conditions.
• Give the opportunity to spend the night and start fishing in the morning, in a good mood and vigor of the body.
• The design is located at some distance from the ground, which protects a person from the cold from below.
• A special coating creates warmth and comfort, which makes it possible to fall asleep soundly.
• The folding bed can easily fit into any, even a single tent.
• Thanks to its small size when folded, it is easy to transport and store.

The issue of purchasing a folding bed is especially acute when fishing lasts for several days, which can lead to hypothermia. In this case, without a folding bed, well, absolutely nothing.

Manufacturers

On the market for such products, there is furniture for winter fishing, both domestic and imported. All models differ from each other both in price and in quality, functionality and durability.

Domestic producers

• Furniture for winter fishing of the Russian company “Medved” is widely known in the circles of anglers. It is characterized by the fact that it meets all the standards and requirements that fishermen place on products. In the production of furniture, only high-quality materials are used, which contributes to a long service life.
• The furniture of the company “Bullfinch” is also held in high esteem among anglers. These are high quality and durable products.
• Nelma products, such as folding beds, chairs and tents, have always been of excellent quality and affordable prices, which allows avid fishermen to always feel comfortable and cozy on any fishing, whether summer or winter.

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• The Chinese company “CLB” produces high quality products, which makes it possible to spend more than one night on winter fishing, without losing comfort and coziness. Products are made from the highest quality materials, and an affordable price will always please any buyer, as there is an opportunity to save on winter furniture for fishing.
• The model range of winter furniture from Norfin Bratford is very popular among fishermen. You will be pleased not only with the prices, but also with the quality and durability of the products.
• No less high-quality products for winter fishing are offered by Salmo. Buyers will be pleased with excellent quality products, as well as affordable prices, designed for a wide range of consumers.

In other words, there are products on the market that can be selected depending on financial capabilities, without losing quality and functionality.

How to make a folding bed for winter fishing with your own hands

No matter how affordable prices are, ice fishing furniture costs a lot of money. Not every angler is ready to pay a tidy sum for such a useful thing. To save money, there is another, fairly cheap option – this is the manufacture of such products on their own. The task is greatly simplified if there is some experience in the manufacture of such furniture. Do-it-yourself production has a number of advantages. For example:

• Prove to relatives and friends that there are skills and abilities.
• Save family budget money.
• Design a product based on your requirements.
• Create a design that is unique and not repetitive.

Phased production

To begin with, you will have to prepare all the necessary tools, such as:

• Metal blanks for the frame.
• moving structural elements.
• Fasteners for connecting fixed parts of the structure.
• Springs.
• Finishing fabric.
• Thermal fabric to keep warm.
• Threads.
• Needles.
• Sewing machine for thick fabrics.

How is it made:

• First you need to find a suitable place to work. There should be enough space, as the design is not small.
• The second stage is the creation of a drawing, which will display a diagram of the future product.
• After that, they begin to manufacture the frame of the future clamshell.
• After assembling the frame and checking it for operability (the ability to unfold and fold), proceed to attach the springs.
• The bottom fabric is attached to the springs.
• The heat-resistant material cover is sewn separately. It can then be fixed on a folding bed. Alternatively, you can not do this, but wear it only when it is needed.

Fishing is a very interesting and rewarding activity. It provides an opportunity not only to catch fish, but also to relax, having gained strength and energy for the future. But if a fisherman, having gone fishing, sits near the boat and freezes, then there can be no question of rest. Most likely, we should talk about the fact that he will spend the next week in bed, taking various medications.

In this regard, you should always think about the consequences, providing yourself with warm clothes and warm furniture. This is especially true if fishing is designed for more than one light day.