fav.ice fishing clothing

[Swill]

Cabalas 4-1 Camo Ducking bibs and coat. Waterproof, warm an durable. Plus, you can extended the "value" of 300 dollar camo into another season.

The bad part is all the "how was the duck hunting today" dump a guy can get after ice fisihing that the bar!

[Luv2angle]

I bought the new Strikemaster bibs, less expensive than the Ice Armor, really nice!

[Doop]

Where do you get the Strikemaster Clothing? I really like the Ice armour clothing but will have to save for a while!

[metrojoe]

They are available at StikeMaster's web site. $100 for the bibs....not a bad deal.

[harvey lee]

I was wondering if they are waterproff? I heard they were not but one does here many wrong rumors.

[setterguy]

I researched the Strikemaster, Vexilar and Ice Armor gear pretty thouroughly this past weekend, and the Strikemaster and Vexilar are both water resitant, the Ice armor claims waterproof. I would guess that all three would have to be treated with something eventually...but I don't have any first hand experience with any of them.

[Luv2angle]

Like the post above, they are water resistant, not proof. So you can't go playing in puddles of water on the ice. Plenty comfortable though!!

[harvey lee]

Ice Armour is waterproof and windproof. Strikemaster states that thiers is waterproof by the knees.

[walleyedan]

But why wouldn't you want something for the same price (or less) that will float you if you happened to break through? They are the lightest, warmest and waterproof too. And yes, they do breathe.

Walleyedan

[fishingman93]

I just stick with my hunting bibs and duck hunting jacket waterproof and toasty warm

[Swill]

walleye dan-

Who sells the Arctic Armor by IDI Gear?

Also, does anybody use those inflatable life jackets? I was thinking about buying one...

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0038077943058a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&No=40&Ntt=life+jackets&noImage=0&Ntk=Products&QueryText=life+jackets&Ntx=matchall&N=4887&Nty=1

[walleyedan]

Swill,

I sell it. It's 299.99 for the suit (bibs and jacket). I had mine on most of the day yesterday and it is some quality stuff. We sold quite a few suits down at the Ice Show in St. Paul. Let me know if you are interested, also check out my HSOforum.

Walleyedan

[IceHawk]

I favor Guide Gear as my clothing of choice. I dress in layers underneath to stay warm and wear the Guide-series jacket and bibs as my outershell to protect me from the elements. No complaints yet!

[markzeke]

I agree with someone else. I use my hunting bibs and jacket. Windproof and waterproof. I add extra layers underneath for warmth, but it's a lot cheaper than buying outer clothes for ice fishing.

I wonder if the camo pattern keeps the fish from getting spooked since they can't see me........

[harvey lee]

I used my Ice Amour X-treme today and I am very happy I bought it. I used the bibs as pants and the inner jacket only without the outer. My pants stayed dry even with water on the knees and below. I was very warm with only part of the suit on. I do believe this suit will keep you warm in just about any weather.

[Doop]

Thanks for the help Harvey, I think i'll save up and get the ice armour.

Thanks for the input guys.

[Bassboy1645]

I agree wiht walleyedan......I stick wiht cold weather deer garbs....for me that is columbia wool parka and pants. the pants are unbelivably thick and padded kness are great for kneeelin on the ice. thrye not water proof to my knowlege but i havent gotten wet yet even when my pants have been soaked from rain. the jacket isnt soo thick but being 100 percent wool it takes a while to learn how many layers to put under neath and trust the natural insulating qualities of the wool. for the most part i dont get cold but a hand auger and three holes takes any chill away fast!! Oh and i dont have a house.......

[Doop]

WalleyeDan,

I went to your HSOforum but there was no ordering information for the Ice Armor gear. Do you actually sell the product or does some else and you send them customers?

[nolte]

My absolute favorite is Cabelas Goretex Guidewear Bibs. I had Carharts (not extremes) without the goretex and got wet and cold at times. In the Guidewear bibs I have ridden wheelers and sleds on the ice, got peppered with slush, and still been warm and dry. You can stay dry kneeling in standing water on the ice.

My one friend who is a major tightwad finally broke down and bought a set, after I had recomended them. He told me it was the best money he's spent.

Once these fall apart (they are going on 7 years) if they ever do, I'll buy a pair exactly like them. I haven't used all the kinds out there, but I can't recomend these bibs enough.

[Hotspotter]

Yep, I'm a guidewear guy as well.

Joel