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Fleece Recommendations

I thought layering was the answer to changeable conditions or sporadic periods of activity?
 
Adrian Williams said:
Is a powershift pole strong enough to fight off an abominable snowman?
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No way Ade; the clamping bolt falls out of the locking mechanism so you cannot wack it on the head with any accuracy.
I recommend fishing with your mate. You know the one that advises us on extreme weather survival techniques.
 
Freespirit hi-s have a new fleece out a bit expensive but meant to be proper warm few mates have just got them
 
If you want to feel damp, buy a cheap fleece! Wicking properties zero!

If you have the time and inclination, put your hand in a clear plastic bag and tape it tight around your wrist. Leave it for about ten minutes and observe. This will give you an idea of how much fluid your body loses in such a short time. Multiply this by x hours, add in some exercise (lugging gear to your swim) and then you'll realise why having layers that 'wick' the perspiration away from your body (and hopefully through the breathable membrane of your goretex outer) is a must!
 
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Anthony Pearson said:
If you want to feel damp, buy a cheap fleece! Wicking properties zero!

If you have the time and inclination, put your hand in a clear plastic bag and tape it tight around your wrist. Leave it for about ten minutes and observe. This will give you an idea of how much fluid your body loses in such a short time. Multiply this by x hours, add in some exercise (lugging gear to your swim) and then you'll realise why having layers that 'wick' the perspiration away from your body (and hopefully through the breathable membrane of your goretex outer) is a must!
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I have said this before but fishing is quite a difficult pastime to clothe for in winter and it is down to the extreme ends of the scale of your output. Getting down to your chosen swim is, if you carry a lot of gear, quite intensive exercise, but then what you do for the next few hours is quite the opposite and that presents problems.
When walking up in the Lakes at this time of year it is said that you should, before setting off, feel a distinct chill if standing for few minutes as a test to
discover if you have the right amount of clothes on. That's because you are going to be working quite hard when you start walking, creating your own heat, and you don't need to exacerbate your problems with condensation because they will be your enemy if you need to stop whilst out.
Wicking is one of the most important things to consider when you are working hard, but when you aren't, at this time of the year, it is insulation.
Ideally, stick a synthetically insulated jacket in your bag, wearing what you feel you can get away with to get your gear down to the bank. Then, when you feel a chill later you'll have the most effective you can to keep you warm.
 
North Face polartec fleece under sundridge igloo suit, have never been cold or sweaty, neither too expensive either.
 
Damian, trust me the fleece is only one layer in my defence against the cold. The ex-police polartec fleece (which is also windproof) fits nicely over my down jacket. However, whilst we are sitting around for many of the sessions, it is very easy to get heated up and sweaty when playing, landing and photographing a fish (on the rare occasion a fish decides to join in!).

I am still struggling to keep my feet warm, but that's another story.....
 
Thinking of getting a lightweight down jacket to put under a breathable wading jacket. I believe they have good insulation, but not sure about breathability ?

I am quite active and can cover some distance in a day with my float rod, so don't want to end up sweaty and eventually cold.

Anyone tried using these jackets ?

Any feedback much appreciated :)
 
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