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Choosing appropriate Ice Fishing clothing

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http://www.freshwater-fishing-canada.com/ Ice fishing can be a lot of fun but only if you are warm. If you aren't wearing right clothing or if you get wet, ice fishing will be one of the most

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Layer EverythingLayer EverythingWhen you are preparing to go on your ice fishing adventure, dress in When you are preparing to go on your ice fishing adventure, dress in layers. Dressed in layers means that you can pull some of the clothing layers. Dressed in layers means that you can pull some of the clothing of if you get over warm. Interlocking the layers makes it hard for the of if you get over warm. Interlocking the layers makes it hard for the winter wind to get through to bare skin. When you get dressed for ice winter wind to get through to bare skin. When you get dressed for ice fishing, you want to get started with the skin and work your way out. fishing, you want to get started with the skin and work your way out. Pull on a pair of cold weather underwear followed by medium weight Pull on a pair of cold weather underwear followed by medium weight casual clothing (pulling a sweatshirt or hoodie over a heavy turtle neck casual clothing (pulling a sweatshirt or hoodie over a heavy turtle neck is a reasonable choice and jeans are very relaxed when worn under is a reasonable choice and jeans are very relaxed when worn under sweat pants). The very last layer should be your outerwear, heavy sweat pants). The very last layer should be your outerwear, heavy winter jacket and ski pants.winter jacket and ski pants.

Protect Your FeetProtect Your FeetIt is impossible to love yourself when your feet are cold or wet. Some It is impossible to love yourself when your feet are cold or wet. Some people assume that the key to keeping their feet warm is wearing heavy people assume that the key to keeping their feet warm is wearing heavy socks. They are wrong. If you wear the proper boots the socks won't socks. They are wrong. If you wear the proper boots the socks won't matter. The ice fishing boots made by Sorel might not look eye-catching matter. The ice fishing boots made by Sorel might not look eye-catching and they might be heavy, but trust me they will keep your feet toasty. and they might be heavy, but trust me they will keep your feet toasty. Just before leaving for the lake, make sure your " booties " are free of Just before leaving for the lake, make sure your " booties " are free of loopholes. Pack one or two pairs of spare socks in case the pair you are loopholes. Pack one or two pairs of spare socks in case the pair you are wearing get wet. Most people wearing one pair of cotton socks covered wearing get wet. Most people wearing one pair of cotton socks covered by one pair of wool socks while ice fishing.by one pair of wool socks while ice fishing.

You will want to stick some non reusable heating packets, better known You will want to stick some non reusable heating packets, better known as toe warmers, in your pockets. In addition to keeping your toes warm, as toe warmers, in your pockets. In addition to keeping your toes warm, these packets can also warm chilled fingers.these packets can also warm chilled fingers.

Heat Your HandsHeat Your HandsIt is extremely difficult to control lines and bait hooks if your fingers are It is extremely difficult to control lines and bait hooks if your fingers are ice cold and stiff. The finest way to hold your fingers limber is to keep ice cold and stiff. The finest way to hold your fingers limber is to keep them warm. Many people wear a pair of surgical gloves under mittens them warm. Many people wear a pair of surgical gloves under mittens so that they stay warm enough to maintain their natural dexterity. Make so that they stay warm enough to maintain their natural dexterity. Make sure you outer mittens and/or gloves are water proof and have a warm sure you outer mittens and/or gloves are water proof and have a warm lining. Make sure you pack extra gloves before you leave home.lining. Make sure you pack extra gloves before you leave home.

Protect Your HeadProtect Your HeadMost people knows that more body heat escapes out the top of their Most people knows that more body heat escapes out the top of their head than anywhere else, yet people still seems to think that pulling on head than anywhere else, yet people still seems to think that pulling on a cotton ball cap will keep them warm while ice fishing. The best head a cotton ball cap will keep them warm while ice fishing. The best head wear for ice fishing are stocking hats designed out wool, fleece, or yarn. wear for ice fishing are stocking hats designed out wool, fleece, or yarn. Make sure the hat can be pulled down low enough to it covers your Make sure the hat can be pulled down low enough to it covers your ears. It isn't a lousy idea to wear a ski mask if you are going to be out in ears. It isn't a lousy idea to wear a ski mask if you are going to be out in the elements instead of tucked inside a shanty.the elements instead of tucked inside a shanty.

Remember that it is easier to remove a layer of clothing if you get to Remember that it is easier to remove a layer of clothing if you get to warm, than it is to add clothing that you don't have. When it comes to warm, than it is to add clothing that you don't have. When it comes to ice fishing over dressing is always the best option.ice fishing over dressing is always the best option.

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