Fishing is one of many men’s favorite outdoor activities. Any angler is attentive to the selection of necessary accessories. And lovers of winter fishing should pay special attention to winter clothes. At the same time, an increasing number of men give preference to suits for winter fishing of Russian production. Let's talk about the most popular models.
Types of equipment
The choice of this costume requires a special approach, since winter fishing can present unpleasant surprises. There is a risk of hypothermia, therefore, you can get a cold.
Russian manufacturers of winter suits for fishing offer a wide range for both lovers of active winter fishing, and for quiet calm.
For each case, you need your own suit. They are heat-saving. Such clothes are ideal for passive fishing. Thermostatic suits will help to control the temperature balance of the body. And this is simply necessary during physical exertion.
How to choose
To choose a suit for winter fishing of Russian production today is not a particular problem. However, it is worth treating it very carefully. Every little thing needs to be studied.
Let's start the choice with overalls or trousers. Just want to give one small, but very useful advice. You should not take pants with already sewn knee pads. Such suits for winter fishing in Russia were not the best reviews. Most of the buyers noted that the knee pads are too stiff and inconvenient. Especially if you need to kneel. It is better to buy them separately.
The jacket is also very important. The length of her sleeve should ideally be up to the middle of the fingers with the arm bent at the elbow. It will help to keep warm even without mittens in the strongest wind and frost. Any fisherman will talk about the inconvenience of using gloves or mittens, especially when tacking tackle or bait. And just pulling the fishing line is very uncomfortable in thick gauntlets.
You should not buy a jacket with an elastic band on the sleeves if it is inconvenient to be wearing gloves. Yes, and precipitation in the form of snow or rain can flow down the sleeves on the hands, and as a result, they quickly freeze. Extra details on the sleeve in the form of different Velcro and buttons can hook and confuse the fishing line.
The length of the jacket should be lower than the hips, but it is not so important if you prefer jumpsuits rather than trousers. This reduces the risk of a cold in the lower back. Ideally, buy an anatomically shaped jacket, that is, one that will be slightly shorter in front and longer in the back.
Russian winter fishing suits always have a hood. This is understandable, our winters are snowy and severe. The hood should be insulated, preferably if it starts straight from the zipper, so that snow cannot get on the neck. And of course, it is important that he does not close the review, but at the same time is not too loose. Now most hoods are tightened to fit the size of the head.
Fabrics for suits
The bulk of the costumes are made of synthetic materials. Such a fabric, unlike natural ones, repels water well and is not blown by winds.
But it is a surface fabric. Of no small importance in a suit for winter fishing of Russian production is the internal fabric. It is sometimes called membrane tissue.
The first option is moisture-free pore-free membranes. This inner layer of winter suit fabric is perfect for lovers of active fishing. The second option is heat-saving tissue (pore membranes). It retains heat well under clothing for a long time, even if the angler moves very little.
There is a universal fabric for the manufacture and tailoring of winter fishing suits. True, suits made of such material will be significantly more expensive.
Float suit
The Russian-made winter fishing float suit is one of the most purchased. It is made of waterproof fabric. Even if the fisherman falls under the water, the suit will not let it sink to the bottom (hence the name float). True, not a very long period of time. At the same time, the weight that the suit can hold reaches as much as one hundred and forty kilograms of human weight. The most popular Russian manufacturers of float suits are Raftlayer, Polar Explorer, Patriot.
Models from Raftlayer (Ugra) are coated on top with a very pleasant to the touch fabric, but at the same time it has excellent moisture repellent properties. Isolon, the material inside the suit, is able to push out a fisherman who has fallen under the ice. If a person takes a horizontal position, then he can hold out for a sufficient amount of time.
In addition, thanks to the isolon, such clothing is durable.
The suit for winter fishing of the Russian production "Polar Explorer" is made of raincoat fabric with a membrane coating and is able to maintain and maintain a comfortable temperature for the body even in very severe frosts. His tests were carried out in Yakutia.
And finally, a suit of the company "Patriot". Despite the budget, the equipment also has heat-saving features. In addition, it is able to keep a person on water for up to two hours.
The size
The size of the costume is also very important. You should not buy too wide uniforms, because then there will be too much air space between the body and the tissue, and the heat will not be able to remain. A small suit will restrict movement, which will also interfere with fishing. Best of all, when buying equipment, move in it, sit down, as usual when fishing, and then you will definitely not be mistaken in choosing the size.
Additional little things
Many suits for winter fishing in Russia are equipped with additional trifles that make fishing more pleasant and comfortable. Side pockets allow you to quickly warm frozen hands, in the pockets on the chest you can store items that are subject to deformation. It is also convenient to store live food in them or in pockets located near the knees. So he also will not freeze and really remain alive.
Popular models
You can buy cheap winter suits for fishing made in Russia in almost any clothing store or on the Internet. Such equipment is sold in specialized stores for hunting and fishing. Very popular and often bought is a suit of the domestic manufacturer Extreme Fishing. It retains heat even at -30 ° C.
The models of the manufacturer "The Seagull" are excellent suits for outdoor activities. Their distinctive feature is that all seams are glued. This makes it absolutely waterproof.
The Envision brand was developed jointly by a Russian and Canadian company. These suits are perfect for any type of outdoor activity, including fishing. They have heat-saving and water-repellent properties. And they are popular both in Russia and abroad.
Care
Such costumes do not require complicated care. However, it’s worth remembering just a few simple rules. Do not wash suits in washing machines. Ideally there will be hand wash, not in hot water. Do not spin the items; let them drain after washing. And it is better not to dry clean them, as it can destroy the waterproof layer.