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Winter fishing is characterized by the fact that before leaving you need to think carefully about your equipment. The main attention should be paid to warm clothes, otherwise you can easily freeze in the pond, which will lead to hypothermia. The results of hypothermia can be disappointing and the near future can be spent at home in bed with a fever.
When choosing clothes, you should pay attention to the following factors:
- High heat retaining properties.
- Wind protection.
- Removal of excess moisture.
Among other things, clothing should be comfortable and fit a modern, practical cut.
Winter clothing for fishing and its features
When choosing clothing for winter fishing, you should immediately pay attention to the material from which it is made. As a rule, materials of artificial origin are considered the most practical. They are much more resistant to moisture, they remove it better and dry faster if wet.
Winter clothes are made from the following materials:
- Polartec. It refers to those materials that dry quickly. In addition, it has good thermal insulation properties. Despite these advantages, this material has one drawback – it does not protect well from the wind. In this regard, polartec is perfect for making “inner” clothing.
- Reinforced stretch. This is a combination of polartec and lycra. This combination of materials is perfect for sewing winter outerwear, including for fishing. The material has antibacterial properties.
- Wind block. Refers to varieties of fleece. This material, according to all characteristics, is perfect for the production of winter outerwear, which is so necessary for winter equipment. Clothing made of this material perfectly retains heat, absorbs and quickly releases moisture, while retaining heat. Among other things, the windblock is quite soft and pleasant to the touch material.
- Outlast It is considered a rather interesting material that is able to accumulate heat in its structure. After vigorous activity, the material begins to give off heat, optimizing heat exchange.
- Thinsulate – This is a modern filler that is used when sewing winter clothes. This filler is able to retain heat, which means it is able to protect from the cold.
- Membrane fabrics are also widely used in tailoring warm clothes.
Recommendations for choosing winter clothes for fishing
How to dress properly for winter fishing
When choosing clothes for fishing, first of all, you should think about comfort. Fishing will be comfortable if the clothes are comfortable, and this depends on how well the equipment is chosen. If earlier all anglers dressed according to the principle of “cabbage”, which meant the number of layers of clothing. The more layers, the warmer, in our time it is enough to wear thermal underwear, a fleece suit and outerwear, in the form of warm trousers and a jacket.
And now, about these layers of clothing, in more detail.
- Thermal underwear. The task of thermal underwear is to fit snugly to the body and remove excess moisture. After all, winter fishing involves active physical movements associated with setting up a camp or drilling holes, as well as other activities. As a result of physical exertion, the angler necessarily sweats. If moisture is not removed in time, then a person will begin to freeze and you can immediately forget about comfort. After physical exertion, there comes a period when the angler does almost nothing, but only sits near the hole. In this case, thermal underwear should provide heat retention. Due to the fact that moisture is quickly removed, an air gap is created, which retains heat.
- fleece suit. It is lightweight and soft material that also removes moisture and retains heat. Fleece is an excellent intermediate material between underwear and warm outerwear.
- Outerwear. Pants with straps are the best option as they can protect your back from the cold. The back is considered one of the most vulnerable parts of the angler’s body. The most suitable material for sewing outerwear is membrane fabric. Since such materials quickly lose their characteristics, they must be washed in a special liquid.
Protection of body parts
All the comfort of fishing will depend on how protected all parts of the body are. At the same time, it is understood that it is necessary to protect the back, head, arms, legs, knees, etc. Anglers quite often kneel and spend a lot of time in this position. Special knee pads are sold to protect the knees. They very effectively protect the knee joints from hypothermia and from unnecessary stress. No matter how, but the knees are considered one of the most critical parts of the human legs. Their protection is essential.
It is equally important to protect the hands, as well as the fingers, especially since they have to be manipulated very often. To do this, there are special gloves with “folding fingers”. This is very convenient, especially since you regularly have to put the bait on the hook.
Temperature conditions
Clothing from different manufacturers is produced under different temperature conditions. The Latvian company NORFIN develops winter outerwear that can withstand temperatures down to -30 degrees. The domestic company Nova Tour produces clothes that can withstand low temperatures down to -25 degrees.
Is a copy necessary?
The answer is unequivocal – clothes need to be tried on. It is very important that it be sewn exactly to size, fit the body, but at the same time, do not interfere with movements. Clothes that are larger and “hanging” on a person will not be able to keep warm.
Overview of winter fishing suits
Which company to choose a suit for winter fishing
There are many manufacturers of clothing for fishing, but there are also those that have proven themselves only on the good side.
NORFIN
Clothing under this brand is produced in Latvia. The manufacturer develops and produces the entire line, both clothing and footwear. Therefore, there is no need to assemble the costume in parts, from different manufacturers. Clothing and footwear of this company, produced for fishing, meets the most modern quality requirements.
RYOBI
These clothes, sewn from membrane fabric, are produced in Japan. The Japanese manufacturer is interesting in that it is constantly in a state of new developments using modern technologies. RYOBI winter clothing is waterproof, windproof and keeps you warm. The winter suit set includes a jacket and high trousers that protect the lower back and back. The inner pockets are padded and the outer pockets are equipped with waterproof zippers.
DAIWA
The clothing of this company also represents Japan. In the process of production, the company exercises total control over the quality of products. By purchasing winter clothes from this company, you can be sure of the high quality of products. All products meet the highest modern requirements:
- wear resistance.
- High protection.
- Thermal insulation.
- Comfort in all conditions.
IMAX
Winter clothing under this brand represents Denmark. Membrane fabrics are used in the production of clothing, which breathe well and perfectly pass air. Due to the fact that a special Tensulate filler is used in the production, the clothes are characterized by excellent thermal insulation performance. In such equipment, you can feel comfortable even at temperatures of -40 degrees.
Nova Tour
The clothes of this Russian company are considered the most popular in the domestic market. All clothing models are designed and produced by people who are familiar with the harsh winters of Russia. The weather is very changeable, but winters can be especially harsh. Winter equipment from the Nova Tour company can protect you from severe frosts, hurricane winds and heavy rainfall.
RAPALA
Finns make winter clothes with this brand. As a rule, it is of excellent quality and modern design. Winter clothing sets are designed for conditions with temperatures below -30 degrees. Clothing shows enviable characteristics of wear resistance and heat retention.
Prices for winter clothes for fishing
As a rule, each manufacturer sets its own prices. Winter equipment from NORFIN can be purchased for 4500 rubles and more. Clothes costing from 5000 rubles and more have additional soft inserts on the knees, which simplifies the process of fishing. The clothes of the Japanese company RYOBI produce winter clothes that can withstand frosts down to -35 degrees. You can buy such clothes for 9000 rubles.
Where are these clothes sold?
You can buy a winter set of clothes for fishing in any store specializing in sales of both winter clothes for fishing and other fishing accessories. Another purchase option is online stores, where the choice of products can be much larger. In addition, in our time, each store has its own website, where you can pick up the right equipment in advance and only after that come to the store to determine the quality of the goods.
The choice of equipment for winter fishing is quite a crucial moment. Clothing should be warm, light and comfortable, otherwise you will only have to dream about comfortable fishing conditions.
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