ice fishing coveralls

[darrell]

Hello

Any recommendations on what brands / style on the warmest and dryest ( water proof ) coveralls for ice fishing ??

Thanks,
Darrell

[Guest]

Some of the guys buy a larger than needed sized set of Froggtoggs... and wear them over their winter parka & bibs. Froggtoggs are wind and water proof, light, and fold up to fit inside a parka coat pocket.
Catch'n
Dave Hoggard

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[LuckyFish]

All I've ever used is the Key brand of coveralls. They are cheaper than Carhart and keep me plenty warm.
Lucky

[minneman]

Key for me too, the red lining is ..warm.. the black is even better!

[Redlantern]

Dave, where do you find these FroggToggs?
Also, does anyone have experience with the line of Carharts that are supposedly water proof? I think they are black cordura.

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Erik

[IceC]

I got a pair of the black carhardt bibs last year and they are durable, very warm, and I never got wet once.Great buy for the money.

IceC

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Have an Ice day

[Northlander]

Those Carharts are simply awesome. Buy them Bigger by about 3 sizes and you will have tons of comfort and warmth. They are pricey but last. I just cant find them long enough for my 6'6" body. Keys are also plenty good. Carharts are laid out a bit better for my liking.

[Scott Steil]

If you are serious about ice fishing and you want the best, hands down, Cabela's Guide Wear. This will be my second season with it and I have tried everything, it is the best!!

In fact, Adam, Derek and myself all wear it. When you spend a lot of time on the ice, being comfortable is a must. My old Carharts were nice, but nothing close the Guide Wear.

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[Guest]

Redlantern,
Type in froggtoggs on Google or on Yahoo. They have a HSOforum. They can keep you dry inside a bad set of cover-all's.

I figure if you do not have a good set of cover-all's that the Cabela's Guidewear would be #1.... and must agree with Scott S. on that.
Catch'n
Dave Hoggard

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[LundExplorer]

How do froggtoggs and Cabelas guide wear stand up against heat..like from a mr. heater?

Last year I melted a hole thru the pant leg of my nylon bibs, stood too close to my heater...yow!!

I am thinking that a set of carhartts, with the cotton canvas-like material would stand up the best, any other thoughts?

[Scott Steil]

After last year I did an inventory or my Guide Wear. I had 2 spots where it looked like I tried to cook it. It was brown and burned but the fabric didn't tear or melt. I have since washed it in the washing machine 3 times and it looks like new.

I ALWAYS, burn holes in gear. That is the reason I quit with Columbia Gear. It just burned to easy. Yes, I am very hard on my gear. Guide Wear washes up real well, and even the gas and oil from the Auger comes out.

Here is another reason I like the stuff. Ever drill a couple hundred holes in a day and the ice just keeps building up on your pant legs. It won't with guide wear. They don't absorb water and it will chip right off.

I have absolutely no ties to Cabela's or their guide wear other then the stuff works SO good!

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[fiskyknut]

I wear guidewear thru the winter as well as the openwater seasons. Kinda [very] spendy but worth it. I am very careful to not get to near the heater with it though, I've melted other cordura garments which guidewear is also constructed of, and this stuff melts very easyily!

fiskyknut

[darrell]

A co worker told me to check out :

Cabela 's Gore - Tex MT 050
Extreme Weather
Thinsulate Liteloft coveralls

Has anyone used these or know of someone who has ?? What's your opinion ??

Thanks for the help guys .
---Darrell

[danny berg]

Darrell,
I have an old pair of Army field pants with the wool liner, warmest pair of pants i ever owned. Not bibs like you are looking for, but just my $.02

[iffwalleyes]

Carharts are the best in my mind. I have just gotten a pair of guide wear this past spring so the haven't been on hard water yet. I agree with Scott about carharts freezing up. I have had to sit in front of furnance in order to thaw out and get out of them but I have never been cold. I also have never had them start on fire or melt when using my sunflower. I hope that the guide wear will be as solid as carharts are. The carharts that I am currently wearing are about 5 years old and they are worn allot. I do construction with them, fish all winter, and work outside with them. I have a new set that was bought last year that still has the tags on them. When I don't wear them I am wearing my Carhart flannel lined pants oh they are so warm. Carharts are tought to beat but I think the guide wear might just do it. Good luck with your decision on what to get. For the price though carharts are tought to be you can get a good set of bibs for around $100. I know guys that have gone through a couple sets of Keys in the time I have had my Carharts.

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I Fish For Walleyes

[Maxwell]

ttt

[Guest]

Another vote for Cabela's Guide Wear.
I used to wear Carharts and really had no complaints that is until they got wet then froze.
Have had my G wear for 3 seasons now and am happy for the most part. One complaint though. I wish the leg zippers went above the knee like the Carharts do.

[Paul Rohweller]

The carharrts were a mainstay for me for years but after they get worn in good the slush tends to freeze them up. I switched to a set of Johnson wool bibs, very warm and lightweight compared to carhartts. I never could afford the guidewear so I wear a set of stearns walleye hunter bibs over them.. Just a hint for the budget concious... Paul

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[fisherdog19]

I bought a pair of precision mountaineering bibs for skiing 3 years a go and also use them for ice fishing. They are waterproof, windproof, insulated and only cost $99. They have zippers all the way up each side so they are very easy to get on and off and also have extra material on the knees and the insides of the ankles for durability. I bought them at Scheels in Fargo and for the money they have been outstanding.

Fisherdog

[nunzio]

I picked up a pair of Remington bibs that were insulated and teflon coated. Wind,water and stain proof. Best of all I got them at Cabelas Bargain Cave.... $85. Not bad when the only damage was the cloth zipper pulls were missing. Very happy with these.

The season is closer, can't ya feel it in the air?

[This message has been edited by nunzio (edited 09-22-2003).]

[SPIN DRY]

Bought a pair of Cabela's goose down bibs from there bargin cave, what a deal never go back to carharts again. Good luck

[Northlander]

Dont get too close to a heater!

[SPIN DRY]

Yeah I take them off when I fish in the house, to hot. But outside they are the best have the cordura knee patches on them for kneeling at the hole. So when it's first ice and you just can't leave those tip-ups in garage any longer,they work great. Good luck

[Jim W]

Curious folks,

When plugging your favorite gear wear I wonder about the application?

For example, I am very much in need of different wear. However, I don't typically use a "shelter" when ice fishing. SPend 90% + of my time on hard water "open air" fishing!

WIth that being said, how many of you that purchased Cabella's guide wear, spend more time outside other than to set-up your portable, check your tip-ups and take a leak etc.

I have been using Carhardts and they have worked solidly ON the ice with no shelter.
However, they seem to be a bit cumbersome and bulky for as much moving as I do on the ice.

WIll the guidewear compare in that way???

How much will a guy have to wear under neath the guide wear to stay warm? For example in the low teens, decent wind and no portable?

THanks guys!

Jim W

[Jim W]

still curious