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Title: Best Ice fishing Suit
Post by: FishThumper on November 11/08/23, 10:29:19 AM
Its been awhile since I last looked at ice suits. A buddy of mine is in need of a new suit this season and asked which ones were the Best. The last time I bought some, I got the striker Hardwater series and I really like those. Prior to that I had the original frabil snosuit and also really like that, Although they were really bulky. The last time I purchased I looked at the entire striker line and thought the Climate were just way to warm and bulky so I stepped down to the Hardwater. Not sure about clam or the new wind river brand. Just curious what all of you own. Lets hear the good and bad.
Title: Re: Best Ice fishing Suit
Post by: glenn57 on November 11/08/23, 12:45:46 PM
Can't help ya thumper. Insulated pants and Carhartt jacket is what I use
Title: Re: Best Ice fishing Suit
Post by: Iowaboy1 on November 11/08/23, 06:18:35 PM
After reading good reviews from people I trust I bought the windrider brand, To be honest I havent worn them in the cold yet as I got them late last season but I am impressed with the way they are constructed, even stitching, zippers look to be good quality and pockets are plenty roomy.
These are supposed to float me as well, I hope I never have to find out !!
Title: Re: Best Ice fishing Suit
Post by: Boar on November 11/08/23, 06:20:04 PM
Carharts and a hoodie
Title: Re: Best Ice fishing Suit
Post by: Jerkbiat on November 11/10/23, 03:51:30 PM
I like my Striker Hardwater bibs and the Climate jacket. I use the jacket without the zip in liner. Not as bulky and still plenty warm.
Title: Re: Best Ice fishing Suit
Post by: glenn57 on November 11/10/23, 03:57:06 PM
Carharts and a hoodie
you need that for your living room couch?
Title: Re: Best Ice fishing Suit
Post by: Scenic on November 11/10/23, 04:28:37 PM
I like to Clam outerwear.  This year I picked up a new Float Rise jacket and bibs.   Warmth with a backup float system can't be bad.   
Title: Re: Best Ice fishing Suit
Post by: Boar on November 11/10/23, 07:57:54 PM
Wifes looking at a clam suit for xmas. Prob. 300??
Title: Re: Best Ice fishing Suit
Post by: LPS on November 11/11/23, 08:50:36 AM
I have an older Clam suit that I like a lot but kind of small for me now.  I see a lot of guys on TV with the Blackfish or something like that.
Title: Re: Best Ice fishing Suit
Post by: Scenic on November 11/11/23, 08:59:33 AM
Blackfish makes some good gear.  I have their rain gear, which is great,  but have not tried their parka or heavy bibs.