Winter Clothing Recommendations?

[Rusty]

Nothing like a recommendation thread to generate some activity.

 

My old army surplus gear is fine at keeping the rain out but not very warm, not designed for anglers and to be honest I feel a bit silly in the camo gear. I haven’t fished much since the cold snap because my clothing isn’t up to it. I’m looking for a two piece set up (preferably salopettes with braces) which is waterproof, practical (hand warmer pockets) and warm – budget up to £150 but willing to spend more for something exceptional. I want to be able to roam about in it so nothing designed for static fishing if there are such things.

 

I’ve only had a quick look around at these suits, the pro-logic doesn’t get good reviews

 

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/westlake-superwarm6-suit-p356716

 

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/trakker-core-multi-suit-p400288

 

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/trakker-f32-combi-suit-p286817

 

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/pl-comfort-thermal-suit-p182322

 

Any ideas?

[wotnobivvy]

I have Pro-Logic Thermo Armour Salopettes and a Deerhunter jacket that have kept me warm and dry for a few years. The jacket has so many pockets I can easily lose stuff in them !

[Steve Walker]

My top tip would be to look for gear aimed at game anglers. For some reason they seem to get all the good stuff.

[Phone]

Rusty,

 

Would you consider a "base, mid, outer" layered set up? Or just "one piece" gear? Not particularly a fan of "one piece does all the jobs". Perhaps that is because our extremes are such a wide variation of temperatures.

 

Phone

[Vagabond]

Pipe, dressing gown, seal-skin slippers

[Martin56]

I have the PRESTON INNOVATIONS, DRI FISH CELSIUS it comes as a suit - separate coat with Bib & Brace Trousers which come up to the Chest.

 

I've Never been cold in winter & really toasty warm.

 

I paid £120 for the set.

 

The tackle shop also sold me a separate coat (£80) which I use for going to work & knocking about in.

 

To clean it - can't machine wash - just a bucket of soapy water & yard brush!! - As advised by Tommyruffe (BoldBear also knows HIM from our joint previous forum membership)

 

Though I've never had to clean mine so far & had it about 4 years.

 

Looks like the Newer & Improved versions to mine are now available.

 

Here's a Link just to give you a taste :-

 

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj-_eDu59HQAhUmKcAKHb2tDBoQFghEMAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tackleuk.co.uk%2FShop%2FClothingWaterproofs%2FPreston-Innovations-Dri-Fish-Celsius-Suit-.htm&usg=AFQjCNHkGBZp3K1coPp2ZQs5czCWs_aBKA&sig2=gJOP67nqNJgkrdZchQWEvA

 

I'd maybe advise to try one on in a shop rather than buy online - unless you're certain of your size???

Edited December 1, 2016 by Martin56

[Phone]

Vagabond,

 

Reminds me - I had an ankle length slicker that was waterproofed with oil from some sort of god-awful smelling creature. As I remember, although I'm now guessing, it may have been some kind of bird oil/fat. Really can't remember. Coat weighed about 30 lbs.

 

Anyway, even the horses shied away from me. Oddly, I felt very macho whilst wearing it.

 

Phone

[Martin56]

Remember Tommyruffe Keith??

 

Didn't he make some beautiful rods!!

[chesters1]

I have a one piece suite used for working in freezers ,its very warm but not very waterproof ,it was snug a few years ago so I guess a bit tight now!!

[chesters1]

I have a one piece suite used for working in freezers ,its very warm but not very waterproof ,it was snug a few years ago so I guess a bit tight now!!