Will i be warm in this ?

Hello all,
New to Pike fishing and looking to do do some Winter fishing...I need to try and keep warm.
I was thinking of buying a sui. Can anyone advise a good suit and tips to keep warm

I was thinking of this :

http://www.broomtacklebox.co.uk/epages/es114848.sf/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es114848_es122259296535/Products/KorumThermalSuit/SubProducts/%22KTSUIT/S%22&ViewAction=ViewProductViaPortal&Locale=en_GB

Thanks Paul

i'd say you'll be fine in that mate.... also take a flask of hot tea/coffee, some food, a chair so you're not spending all day sat on cold ground and some form of shelter (a decent 50" brolly should do) to act as a windbreak... believe me when the temperature's near freezing with even a slight breeze this can help alot!!

Yes mate, thats a good suit, i have one...other thing...............feet! Keep them warm, very important and everything Rob has said i echo

welcome to the forum, too

Hi Bradfordlad

The suit looks ideal for winter piking. I'd definitely get some warm footwear. If your feet get cold you will just want to go home. A wooly hat is another must have item.

Andy Webster

Hello there bradfordlad, nice to have you on board

Why not check out this thread:

https://pikeangler.forumotion.com/general-pike-fishing-f1/winter-fishing-survival-tips-t158.htm

Guys.....Thanks very much for the info and the link,a real good read.

Do any of you have any suggestions for Winter Footwear (waterproof)

Cheers for now.

Paul

try a flotation suit, i cant see past them. half the price of what your looking at. but dont buy imax. very warm, if its good enough for the lads at sea.....

Went out today & fished near a Carp guy. He was wrapped & Bivvied up & had been there since 7.30am! He didn't get a touch & neither did I! Got talking to him, nice chap with several 40lb+ Carp to his name. The venue is private & bans bivvies but he tells me its ok in daytime as its classed as a shelter, the venue bans night fishing full stop. It wasn't particularly cold but he fishes for Carp all year round, not interested in Pike. He was trying his best to convert me into Bazzcarpy!
I do have a Bivvy but god, all the gear to cart about..you can't get to this water by car, its very secure and access by gate with a security code, then walk along a muddy path. He had a two wheel barrow as do most who fish there, I get away with a 6rod quiver and a chair bag.
The chap knew how to keep warm, he had a Leeda fleece lined one piece suit & a waterproof overcoat.

BradfordLad wrote:

Do any of you have any suggestions for Winter Footwear (waterproof)


Paul

http://www.matchmansupplies.co.uk/mukluk_thermal_boots.html

I wear these. Theyre ugly looking things and not good to walk far in but hey, are they warm!

One piece suits are great as there is less chance of draughts getting in but what puts me off them is, what about when you need to take a dump?

just unzip the suit and drop it off down your legs..... just make sure the top half isnt laid on the ground under you while doing the deed.... could end up VERY messy.... pull it through your legs or something

Fortunately never had to do 'that deed' whilst fishing but if its cold and I've been there all day and drunk plenty of coffee etc.. I will probably have to do the other 'deed'! Like Rob says....there are 'techniques'..!

Thermal t-shirt, proper socks, woolly hat but the best thing I'd recommend has to be a fleecy snood pulled up over the nose. Lovely!

north face silver anti bac tee wooly jumper (proper wool not this acrylic lark) 300 weight polartec fleece, ad a wax jacket about three sizes too big

polartec 100weight leggings some suitable trousers (kiwis from craghopper are good) and military surplus gore top layer

petrol stove ten litres of water 2l of full fat milk tea and two pounds of sugar (based on two anglers for an eight hour session) bacon soss egg optional extras (chow mein pot noodle essential)

dont forget the lighter

any day is bearable with that lot

oh footwear neoprene waders or dunlop purofort wellies with two pairs of wool (again proper wool) socks

I have the Korum lightweight jacket - use it all year round. On its own on rainy spring/ summer days. Then with under-layers in winter. Good quality - and a good fit. Arms are long - with neoprene sleeves. Decent hood. Loads of pocket space.

Great advice Guys .....Many thanks

I just collect old clothes and wear as much as humanly possible under my jacket and waders with a smattering of Thinsulate here and there.

Another thing I've found to be invaluable and arguably one of the best buys I've ever made....a windshield reflector. You know the types for car windows with the foil stuff on them??

Aw man they are the shiznit on a seat, on top of a unhooking mat or under your sleeping bag. As long as you have the foil side directed towards your body, it deflects heat back towards you.

I got one for a quid from a pound shop!! Invaluable piece of kit.

See me....cheapskate....