Need Warm Fishing Gear?

[2EYES]

I've heard all the talk about Cabelas guidewear and most posts seem positive. Do most of you guys just layer underneath it for warmth or is there something better out there I can purchase. I'm looking for something which will keep me warm on the water. I've actually heard good things about Carhart overalls for warmth, but was wondering what you guys thought. Don't want to spend $300.00 on gear, but would like to have some clothes for when it gets really cold. Also, doesn't have to be waterproof.
Any ideas would be helpful.
Thanks,

[Fishoil]

I carry a set of uninsulated guidewear in the boat for those rainy or windy days. For the truely cold days I wear Carhart bibs and coat. If it's very cold AND rainy, I wear both. Buy the Guidewear big enough so that you can layer beneath it and you'll be set for anything.

[Marble Eyes]

Carharts? I have em and wear em faithfully CLOSE to home. I have them on all winter long while outside working.

They are fine until they get wet. And they do get wet. They will absorb water, and you get cold. Until then they are fine.

I bought the Guidewear, and layer underneath them. Remember, keep cotton away from the skin. The underclothing should be a material that will wick the moisture away from the skin and thus keep you warmer.

[2EYES]

So you do wear Carharts on very cold days? I knew they weren't much for rain obviously, but I even thought I could wear some Rain pants underneath the Carhart's for protection. Does this sound like a good idea?
Thanks,

[Sunshine]

Save yourself some money and go to Farm/Fleet. I think their bibs are warmer, built better and are cheaper than the Carharts. Why pay for the name. I wear mine all the time. Don't wear rain gear under the bibs unless you want to be water logged.

[LCFISHERMAN]

Hey,
Good Undies are the trick
Also a good inexpensive set of matching rainwear over bibs works
OverSize them for Jackets--You can always wear a large but not a small when you wanna get down to it
UNDERLAYER'S IS the key to comfort and protection
Spend the MONEY on what is closest to your skin and you'll stay warm
All my fishing and wood chopping-hunting clothes are over-sized to be able to
add clothing or remove with how the weather acts
THINK FOUR SEASON'S(OHIO) and get 1 fer all 4
Hope this HELPS

[LCFISHERMAN]

If you are looking for this kind of stuff
go to gander or cabelas-dicks MC- or other places in your area
They should all be trying to get rid of there stock inventory
If they aren't on sale yet to Clear them out just ask the Manager
if something is soon to go on Sale
Sniff out the DEALS === It's a blast
ONLY PROBLEM IS =CAN YOU BUY IT/ AND REMEMBER THAT YOU DID!!!
I HAVE MORE TACKLE THAN I KNOW--SHUUTSKI

GO NOW AND GET THE DEALS AND DISCOUNTS---
If the girl finds out Tell her the purchase was for her in advanceLOL
after that your on your OWN with the reason you like her

[Skillz]

I bought my Carharts bibs last year in the fall with the intent on wearing them only for ice fishing. Decided to take them out on the boat a few times in the late fall, and they were wonderful...

If you do decide to buy the bibs, make sure to spend the extra $10 or so for the the insulated tops-of-the bibs. This is very nice and protects your back/butt from getting wind when you lean over or whatever. For me- a cheap pair of rain pants slipped over the bibs, and my colombia jacket keeps me plenty warm.

When you break them in, they will become your best friend on cold days. Very true about the other posts... don't get them wet or you will be hauling around another 50 lbs (exaggerating) or so of extra weight. ALSO- not to sound preachy, but swimming with this on is near impossible, so wear a lifejacket just in case.....

skz


Good Fishin'!!!!

[2EYES]

Thanks, This does help. So I should wear long underwear as my first layer or something else?
Thanks,

[LCFISHERMAN]

Get yourself some good-to great under- your clothes apparell- and good socks
layer the clothes and socks--bring extra if you sweat you can slip
out of them and change and be back in the hunt in minutes
This where you need to decide how long you wanna be on the water

[Mal]

Layering the best way to fight the cold. Spend your money on quality longjohns. From there, I have some Alaskans thickness plaid shirts. Then I have a Walls hooded jacket. Over that I put one of Cabelas Polar Tec 300 hooded jacket and then top all of that with a Cabelas Guidewear (uninsulated) Goretex jacket. Sounds like alot but am not restricted at all. I also got a pair of insulated dry-plus pullover pants. I'm ready for any weather and if I don't layer, I can keep dry in the summer on the early morning boat rides. I don't have the carhart bibs but I do have the Walls coveralls. To me, they work just as well. Soemtimes I just like the bulk but they do keep you warm and if it rains, the guidewear is big enough to fit over it to keep dry.

[REW]

One of the most important thing while fishing - is "windproof" layering - when you are out on the boat.

Although gortex is great, and dry plus is fine - there are times - then a total windproof outer garment will work much better.

With a gortex outerwear - there is always some breathing -- depending on the garment - if the wind is really howling - it is easier to keep warm, if the "breathing" is nearly eliminated -

Obviously, you need to be able to vent a bit - but sometimes a bit is just right. A fairly tight outer garment - often with just a sweater under neath is just right to keep you warm in some very cold conditions.

Another thing to consider for those cold spring and fall mornings -- you might get stared at and laughed at -- is a full face snowmobile helment.

I got this idea from a neighbor who has fished a lot of bass fishing tournaments down south.

He got the idea from nearly all of the competititors who fished the early spring and fall tournaments - down south use a full face helment - for those "early morning" runs to thier "hot" spot.

Obviously - these boats run faster than many of the "walleye" boats up north - but the principle is the same.

Keep the cold wind off your face, out of your eyes, and off your head, and you are going to keep much warmer. A side benefit, is that it acts as a sound deadner - for the sound of the motor - on some of those long early morning runs.

Another side benefit - is that if you are drifting, trolling or other wise fishing in some of the "nasty" spring or fall weather that can happen - put your snow mobile helment back on - flip down the visor, and let it rain.

No rain in your eyes, no wind on your face - you stay nice and dry and warm inside your full face shield helment.

--
I really appreciated the use of the helments for myself and fishing buddy, when we got caught in a hail storm on a spring trip. We saw the storm building, and started to high tail it for cover. About 1/2 way back - as all of the other boats were starting to leave - the hail hit full force -- I kept the pedel to the metal - so to speak - as every body else had to throttle back - in order to protect their eyes from the pounding hail. By the time we got back to the dock, there was about 2 inches of hail in the bottom of the boat.
The only bruises, were a few bruises on the one hand, that I had to keep on the wheel, when running before the storm.

Take care
REW

[john]

if your looking for good;WARM,underlayer check-out this website www.cdsportswear.com found this at a master walleye inst.session bought apair two yearsago and wear them for work,hunting,fishing best i have found sofar.

[TONY ON ICE]

Don't know if you're familiar with "Refrigiwear" or not but by far their cold weather clothes are far and above anything on the market when considering Warmth, durability, ease of use, accessories and comfort.
No need to wear extensive layers of high tech underwear or polar fleece to compliment the Refrigiwear suits.
Just some cheapo thermal duds and your every day clothes over that is all that's needed.
The Refrigiwear Bibs have a real high back section to protect your kdneys and from keeping the ind from whistling down you shorts ! Effective suspenders, heavy duty brass zippers that don't fall apart from use plus brass snaps for double duty.
The jackets have huge pockets that are big enough to put a couple spinning reels in each one so you have plenty of room for your hands if needed.
Same with the bibs and if you like a 1 piece suit, they have them too with the same quality and durability.
The full length zippers on the legs make for easy on easy off too.
Just take a visit to any meat packing operation, Ice company or frozen food / cold storage company and you'll see what the employees are wearing.

It's pretty reasoable for what you get and much cheaper than the Guidwear.
All you need now is to keep you feet and head warm.
A plain rain suit over the top of these suits makes them the perfect nasty weather protection.
Don't know if they have a website but you can sometimes find their products at industrial supply houses and catalogs.

[wiley walleye]

I have read the post about layering under the uninsulated Guidewear. My question is how much larger should I buy?
In the past, I have had cheap longjohns, pants, hooded sweatshirt,snowmobile suit and then a rainsuit over that. You can see why the two layer outfit is appealing and easier to move around in. If I would ever fall in the lake I would never get out.
This weekend I tried on the Guidewear at Cabela's. I am average build with a 45"+ chest. The clerk said the xl looked to big so I should get the Large. I agreed with her although usually in other brands I would be buying a bigger size. The sizes run big and they have allowed for room in the arms etc. I am just concerned about how thick of layering I will have to put underneath on a cold day.
Appreciate any experience and I would bet it will help others in the same dilema.
Thanks
Joe

[targa2]

Buy a floater suit. It could save your life on top of keeping you warm and dry.Mustang, Bouy'o'Bouy or Stearns.

[The Guide]

If you want to spend the bucks go and buy some down coveralls at cabela's. They definently keep you warm and partially water proof.:)