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Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! => Dressing for ice fishing => Topic started by: Trout Sen-Sei on Oct 27, 2019, 08:33 PM
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what suit would you guys recommend for a retired guy that fishes without a shelter and is always cold because of taking blood thinners? I wear under armor base layer and then layer overtop with hoodie. have artic glacier -200 boots and wool socks. need warm suit.
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Striker Ice Climate or Hardwater suit...VERY warm suits
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Striker Ice Climate or Hardwater suit...VERY warm suits
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Another vote for striker climate
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I recommend either of these :
Floating Suit :
Parka - https://shop.clamoutdoors.com/ascent-float-parka.html
Bibs - https://shop.clamoutdoors.com/ascent-float-bib.html
Non Floating Suit :
Parka - https://shop.clamoutdoors.com/extreme-advantage-parka.html#color=202&size=188
Bibs - https://shop.clamoutdoors.com/extreme-advantage-bibs.html
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Striker hardwater is a furnace..its a hot suit not warm.jmo.i cant wear the jacket ever or i overheat setting up or drilling holes,checking tipups.im not one to get cold ever tho so i like a lighter suit.
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thanks guys. I live in pa. who has the best prices on there suits?
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I bought my striker suit through dicks sporting goods, online. They frequently have coupons for either a percentage off or dollars off. I found them to be the lowest price when I bought mine, with their coupons.
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thanks guys. I live in pa. who has the best prices on there suits?
if you know your size franks great outdoors is having an unbeatable price on there suits for 199.99 for the climate jacket and 199.99 for the bibs
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Striker Climate suit.
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thanks guys!
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thanks guys. I live in pa. who has the best prices on there suits?
DSG ..Overton ...Gander Outdoors ..you can usually get $50 off MSRP per item on a regular basis ..sign up for Emails so not to miss any Codes or Discounts.
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I wear UA cold gear and then a wool shirt over that. UA bottoms, jeans and a windproof/waterproof pants over that sock liner, wool socks and 1000 gram Thinsulate waterproof boot. for a jacket, usually Ice Armor jacket as it is also windproof or I have a Field and Stream insulated, windproof/waterproof hooded jacket that is very light weight but warm. Wind is your worst enemy.
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what about the striker ice trekker jacket? its a little more lower budget. any good?
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what about the striker ice trekker jacket? its a little more lower budget. any good?
Good Suit … has a lower amount of insulation ..figure fall ..early ice ..late ice ..early spring 60g vs 100g in the Predator
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usually fish a half dozen times or so between 10-30 degrees above zero. I am older and get cold easy-do not have shanty.
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usually fish a half dozen times or so between 10-30 degrees above zero. I am older and get cold easy-do not have shanty.
If your standing around a lot ...I would shy away from the Trekker line up ...go with the Predator or better
Good video on the other models and warmth factor/activities
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thanks diehard!
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thanks diehard!
Next would be sizing ...if you can find a locale dealer to try on the SI suits that's great ..other option if you can try on a different brand/model and compare the sizing charts and go from there ..I bought a Clam Blue suit in 2009 in large I used that as my best guess along with SI size chart to purchase my Climate suit in large several years later.
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I used to wear xxl when I was 235# but now around 200# at 6/ 1in. I was gonna order xl.
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I know you fish way more than I do due to the number of posts you have. fish usa has the trekker on sale today for $152 today
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what about the strikemaster surface and battle jackets? any good?
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I know you fish way more than I do due to the number of posts you have. fish usa has the trekker on sale today for $152 today
Another option ..100g insulation..says pre order but a phone call or Email might get a better delivery date ...usually you can get the Predator line up $50 bucks off MSRP..on a regular basis ..I still think the Predator is your best bet ..you can dress up a little or down a little to get the warmth you need/want.
https://icerunnerhouses.com/float-suit/
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what about the strikemaster surface and battle jackets? any good?
I would say most of the floating ice suits offered by the various manufacturers are pretty comparable ..things I would look for ...100g plus insulation ...adjustable inseam ...detachable hood ..then pocket layout..price ..and liberal exchange/return policy ..after that its brand loyalty/recognition and color choice ...if your looking for a nice warm suit that does not float go with this choice ..my buddys started out with the earlier versions with great success. But for the investment cant beat a float suit .
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-men039s-barrier-ice-waterproof-insulated-parka?a=2209933
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-men039s-elements-xt-insulated-parka?a=2130604
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-men039s-barrier-ice-waterproof-insulated-bib-overalls?a=2209934
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-mens-elements-xt-bibs?a=2130603
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I don't use a hut a lot and rock the Striker Predator, have absolute loved it. Much better than my previous ice armor 2-pice float suit. I run hot and find myself often not wearing the jacket if the drag is tough (so I don't overheat). If warmth is you main concern, you may want to look into one-piece Stearns or Mustang suits. I have a one-piece Stearns "Challenger" suit which I only wear on the coldest of days. It's a little less flexible than the two piece suits, but it definitely keeps the heat in.
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One more vote for the Striker Climate. I like it has removable lining for both the Jacket and bibs so you can adjust to temps. It is very comfortable.
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any opinions on the sportsmans guide products?
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The Predator ice suit is very warm and not bulky. I fished in this suit from -10 to 35 degrees and I have never been cold.
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I ordered the striker hardwater after going back and forth with many other suits.
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I ordered the striker hardwater after going back and forth with many other suits.
Good Luck with your purchase...the hardest part is now ahead of you ..what not to wear under it ..there is a learning curve ..recommend light/tech weight base with jogging pants for bibs ..for the top tech/lite weight base layer and then layers atop that..got to be able to remove items of clothing at will ..that suit will keep you quite warm.
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thanks. always just wore layer after layer of clothes under a bulky coat.
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thanks. always just wore layer after layer of clothes under a bulky coat.
NO COTTON ..that includes base layers ...jeans.. socks . Blends of Synthetics ..Wool..Fleece etc are your best friends
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what about the striker ice trekker jacket? its a little more lower budget. any good?
Not as much insulation as the others, but has the thicker outer shell. Depending on where you live, it's plenty warm.
Good info here:, there is such a thing as too much suit:
http://www.joelnelsonoutdoors.com/ask-me-anything/2019/11/26/is-my-ice-suit-warm-enough
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I bought the Frabil i2 jacket and bibs a couple of years ago for about $140. I go with thermal base layer, insulated underwear for mid layer, then the jacket/bibs. On the colder days I'll add a fiber filled coat liner over the IU. No bulk issues at all. Btw...I'm an ol' retiree who doesn't like to get cold either. 😉
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that's my deal too. old and not in the greatest health. always cold.