{"id":19947,"date":"2024-02-15T09:15:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T14:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/?p=19947"},"modified":"2024-02-15T09:15:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T14:15:11","slug":"how-to-stay-warm-ice-fishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/how-to-stay-warm-ice-fishing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stay warm ice fishing"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":19967,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[242],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ice-fishing"],"acf":{"post_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"Anglers getting cold is a common reason ice fishing trips get cut short. The activity isn\u2019t much fun after becoming uncomfortably chilly and, at this point, the sensible thing to do is pack up and go somewhere to get warm. <\/strong>Despite the disappointment of having to end a fishing trip early because of chilly toes or feet, the experience presents an opportunity to learn how to be better prepared next time. This is valuable knowledge as it will let you stay out longer and catch more fish on future trips. Anglers must also not lose sight of the harsh reality that prolonged cold exposure poses health risks, like frostbite and hypothermia, so knowing how to stay warm when ice fishing is an non-negotiable, essential skill. Below are some best practices on dressing for winter weather<\/a> and tips on ice fishing gear<\/a> you can use for keeping comfortable on the hard-water.<\/strong>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_anchors_list","anchors_section_title":"In this article, you will learn more about:"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"Why dressing in layers keeps you warm when ice fishing","text_content":"

[stag_button url=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/ice-fishing\" style=\"black\" size=\"medium\" type=\"normal\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"\" icon_order=\"before\"]Ice Fishing Gear[\/stag_button] [stag_button url=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/ice-fishing\/fishing-clothing\" style=\"black\" size=\"medium\" type=\"normal\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"\" icon_order=\"before\"]Ice Fishing Clothing[\/stag_button]<\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"Wear the right type of clothing","text_content":"

Wear the right type of clothing<\/h2>\r\nInvesting in quality outdoor clothing is money well spent if you want to stay warm and comfortable during cold-weather activities, like ice fishing<\/a>. Your ice angling wardrobe should include a variety of moisture-wicking and insulating tops and bottoms for dressing in layers (see next section).\r\n\r\nMaterials like nylon, polyester, merino wool and fleece<\/a> do a good job moving moisture away from your skin, which is critical for staying warm ice fishing. Wearing wet, sweat-soaked clothing pulls heat from the body and, thus, is best avoided.\r\n\r\nQuality outerwear is another must-have. This includes insulated jackets<\/a> and bibs\/pants with wind-proof, waterproof (or water-resistant) shells<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIce anglers just starting out can get by with a generic winter jacket<\/a> and insulated pants,<\/a> but jack-ets and bibs specifically designed for ice fishing are the far superior option. StrikeMaster\u2019s<\/a> Pro Ice Fishing Jacket and Bibs and SAIL\u2019s<\/a> Ice Trooper Ice Fishing Bibs<\/a> and Jacket are just two examples of such products."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"Why dressing in layers keeps you warm when ice fishing","text_content":"

Why dressing in layers keeps you warm when ice fishing<\/h2>\r\n\"sled\r\n\r\nWearing layers<\/a> is a tried-and-true technique for regulating body temperature and staying comfort-able in winter. An advantage of this approach is layers can be removed when you start feeling warm to help prevent overheating. This practice limits excessive sweating during high-exertion tasks, such as pulling an sled<\/a> loaded with ice fishing gear or walking in deep snow and drilling holes with a heavy ice auger<\/a>. Later, when your activity level drops, layers can be put back on and more clothing added, if needed, to help keep warm."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"Tips for keeping your head, hands and feet warm","text_content":"

How to dress in layers for ice fishing<\/h3>\r\nDressing in layers for ice fishing is easy as 1, 2, 3. Here\u2019s a look at some of the different kinds of clothing you\u2019ll need.\r\n