Winter clothing for fishing: what you need to know

Winter fishing is one of the most rewarding experiences for any angler, regardless of their level of expertise as fishermen. However, the harsher weather conditions mean that more preparation is necessary in order to have an enjoyable time and clothing is definitely one of them.

Clothes not only provide us with additional comfort, but also act as an important protective layer against cold for your body.

However, with so many options to choose from, finding the right clothing choice for anglers might not be such an easy task. We’ve written this article with the intention of helping you tackle this issue.

So, here are our main tips for choosing the correct set of winter angling clothes.

The key thing is layering your clothes

As you might have heard before, a winter set of fishing clothes typically involves a multilayer setup. 

While there are plenty of options to choose from depending on your planned activities and fishing, usually you’ll need a base, mid and outer layers for complete comfort and protection. Proper boots and gloves are a welcome addition as well.

Also, weather conditions have to be taken into consideration. In areas where rain is a common thing, you might consider some options for wet weather in winter conditions.

Base layer

Your base layer acts as a primary layer of protection against the cold weather. Typically, these clothes work in two ways. They conserve the natural heat from your body, not letting it escape and divert moisture towards the outside.

This ensures that you stay dry and warm even with the harshest of outside conditions.

Mid layer

The mid clothing layer adds another means for keeping the natural heat of your body preserved and not letting you get cold. This works especially well if you’re experiencing an especially cold day.

Mid layer clothes come in various options as well, so you won’t have any difficulties finding what suits you well.

Rain gear/outer layer

Finally, the outer layer is important not only as a measure against cold, but also weather conditions like wind and especially rain. This is why most outer layer clothing options usually come with a stronger structure and a waterproof system.

No matter what comes at you, with all three clothing layers, you will be completely protected.

Gloves

Gloves not only have to act as a layer of protection for your hands against cold weather conditions, but also be comfortable while you do everything angling related. Not all gloves are of the same high quality as others as makers often sacrifice a certain aspect of their product.

That’s why it’s important to choose an option that’s not only protective, but doesn’t compromise the movement of your hands. Fingerless gloves are an especially popular option since they are far less restrictive, but still help maintain warmth.

Footwear

There’s also footwear to consider as well. Feet can get especially cold if you’re fishing for longer periods of time where there isn’t much movement involved. These boots should not only offer protection, but be comfortable enough to wear for prolonged periods of time as well.

Some winter fishing types like ice fishing can mean that maximum protection is needed for your feet which means that you’ll have to go for the highest quality option out there.

All in all

Today we’ve talked about the essential clothing options for winter fishing. With the proper comfort and protection, we’re sure that you’ll have an enjoyable experience even if mother nature is at her harshest.