staying warm

[Stoneman]

What do you wear when using portables in 0 degree weather and deep snow. Need to be comfortable and still move without over heating. Best boots for driving sled or Atv and keeping warm while sitting?? Tks guys

[cold one sd]

I don't know what is best, but I wear snowmobile boots rated for 100 below which keeps my feet warm while driving my ATV or walking around. I bought an anti-fatigue mat at Menards for a few bucks that I put under my feet while sitting still. This keeps the cold from transferring from the ice to my feet. Stand by for 10,000 other opinions.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Agreed. Only I wear Sorels that I have no flippin clue what the temp rating is. I like the mat under my feet, too.

[SomethingFishy*]

I wear a pair of Rockkie's w/1000 gram insulation and my trusty blue Clam Ice Armor. I will be upgrading the Ice armor this year to the new non-blue version, or just replacing the bibs with the black ones.

[harvey lee]

I wear a pair of Hodgman -100 pac boots with a pair of carhart bibs and a fairly heavy coat.Once the house is up,the bibs and coat come off and getting cold is never a issue.This winter my wife tells me I need a new suit for fishing.I dont know yet if it will be a Ice Armour or what but it will be something.For years the carharts worked just fine and are pretty durable.

[Down Deep]

For 20 years I used Iceman's and never had any problem with keeping my feet warm. Two years ago I got a very good deal on some Rockys 1000 G's and have had excellent results with them. When I use my portable tent I use a piece of thick jute back carpet to rest my feet on. This is very effective and stores very easy when I'm moving around.

[DEADhead]

I don't think it's the under/outerwear that matters much when fishing portables, but rather the importance of finding warm boots. That has always been the issue with me, and it sounds like a lot of others too. Once my feet get cold, I start to get uncomfortable out there....

[tchow]

This will be the second season out with my Nautilus suit. Although abit bulky, it has a built-in Suspenders. The top part of the Suit can be pulled down and not in the way when I'm in my Portable. I'd much rather be abit over dressed to keep warm than be underdressed. Bonus is that it's also a PFD for those like myself who venture out during early Hardwater.

PS: I'm from the land of Buckle Bunnies and Stetson Studs...

Calgary, Alberta(We all don't live in Igloos)LOL

[LMITOUT]

Rocky Snowstalker boots. They are a bit big and clumsy, but they keep your feet warm. Don't plan on wearing them while driving a vehicle though as they are too big.

Columbia Omni-Tech parka and bibs have been working for me for years to keep me warm. Can't beat them. They are also waterproof and keep you dry which is the big thing, especially when you do a lot of kneeling on the ice working tip-ups, etc.

[iffwalleyes]

The best I personally have found is Cabela's Guidewear Raingear insulated bibs and jacket. I always used to have Carharts but the raingear is waterproof compaired to my carharts. Now the extreme Carharts would be better than what I currently have for Carharts but I haven't need to purchase a new set. For boots I used a pair of Rockey 1000 gram gore tex boots and while they were nice I would still get cold on occation so last year I picked up a pair of Sorel boot and I cant remeber the model. It looks like they are discountinued this year but a similar model would be Sorel Alpha Trac Boot. They are were much less bulky than the Glacier model of sorel and more comfortable. The down side is they don't have liners but they are extremely comfortable and warm. I never got cold once with them last year. I think for ice fishing a good pair of pack boots is more important than anything. I didn't like the bulk of them in the past but there are several now that are very comfortable to wear for extended periods. I also like the added height of the boots. I tuck my jeans into the boats and run with my bibs over the boot and at the end of they day when heading home I have dry pants which is very nice.