Keep Me Warm!

[Elton]

Ron Thompson carp suit available from Hooked:

 

http://www.fishing-direct.com/customer/pro...5&cat=29&page=1

 

Long time supporter of AN

[jeepster]

i wear M&S thermals, and greys GRX troussers (with a neoprene bum) and GRX wading jacket, both of which you'll be able to see me modelling at timsbury tomorrow the greys stuff is on a mega special offer at harris at the moment

[GlennB]

I also echo the recommendation for neoprene boots. Yes, moon boots are warm but no fun to walk in. See my field test of Sundridge neoprene boots at http://anglers-net.co.uk/reviews/sundridge.htm

 

Well the mornings are getting pretty nippy, so just before I order some of these ....

Is neoprene totally waterproof? I ask because my neoprene gloves do soak up water eventually.

Also, is the fit standard / tight / generous ? Bearing in mind extra socks etc.

 

cheers

[Vidar6]

Well the mornings are getting pretty nippy, so just before I order some of these ....

Is neoprene totally waterproof? I ask because my neoprene gloves do soak up water eventually.

Also, is the fit standard / tight / generous ? Bearing in mind extra socks etc.

 

cheers

 

That is becuase gloves normally don't have taped waterproof seams opposed to waders

[argyll]

Well the mornings are getting pretty nippy, so just before I order some of these ....

Is neoprene totally waterproof? I ask because my neoprene gloves do soak up water eventually.

Also, is the fit standard / tight / generous ? Bearing in mind extra socks etc.

 

cheers

 

Glen, I was wearing my neophrene boots at Timsbury. I originally bought them so that I could launch my boat without getting my feet wet. I 've had them for about 4 years and they haven't yet sprung a leak.

I wouldnt describe them as a tight fit but they are a firm fit with thermal socks and a pair of cotton socks underneath the thermals. Thats because they have 'stretch' built in. Its being a good fit that makes them pretty good for walking too. My old Daiwa thermal boots were impossible to walk in because the heel height pushed my toes forward and after a few minutes became too uncomfortable. That's a fault with a lot of thermal boots that are more suitable for static fishing. The other thing about neophrene boots is that being lightweight, you can wear them in the summer when the ground is muddy and theres a danger of sinking up to your shins in the stuff.

Edited November 14, 2005 by argyll

[GlennB]

Thanks for that Gerry. Credit card out (again)