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Created by Scott McKee Oct 31, 2018 at 1:09pm. Last updated by Scott McKee Oct 31, 2018.

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Comment by John Jarosz on November 18, 2017 at 6:31pm

Thanks much, guys! A lot of info & time to dig in & find out

Comment by Capt. Larry D. Jones on November 18, 2017 at 5:54pm
Mustang Survival Deluxe Anti-Exposure Coverall and Worksuit, Orange/Black, XXX-Large - Mustang,may not be as flexible for casting,but may give you much more time to survive in freezing cold waters.Thicker neoprene means more insulation and long time in the elements before over taken by hypothermia. Also the pillow behind your head on the suit will keep your head out of the water after you pass out,could keep you alive until your rescued.There is a reason why the U.S. Coast Guard also uses the Mustang Survival Suit!

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Comment by Scott McKee on November 18, 2017 at 11:08am
1580.

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Comment by John Jarosz on November 18, 2017 at 9:19am

The Stearns looks like it could be the one. Which particular model do you have?  The I580 looks about right but there is also the Challenger I580 B04/00, etc. Your article didn't mention any particular model.

As far as alpaca wool I had a pair of those socks and gloves once & they were the warmest, softest & most comfortable things I ever had. The only complaint was that they wore out quickly. I've tried to get them in a blend (like nylon or acrylic threading for wear) but was told they're all 100% alpaca. So a blended wool, for strength & warmth is my choice. When I used to camp with the Scouts in the snow, I told them to think cold weather dressing by starting at the feet & working their way up. Then you won't forget anything. Thx. Time to get the suit. 


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Comment by Scott McKee on November 18, 2017 at 12:29am
I have a Stearns Anti-exposure Work Suit. I can wear it for casting if the temps are in the low thirties and not get overheated. I am a fat guy who sweats in a cold shower in the summertime. I'm sure you'd be fine casting in one with temps in the 40's. If you get warm, take off your hat, unzip the top or remove the top altogether, for a bit. I usually wear my float suit when the temps are in the low to high 20's since I'd be trolling exclusively as my hands can't take the cold lower than 30 degrees at all anymore. If you want an all-purpose, warm weather, cold weather and everything in between weather set of outerwear, blow the cash and pick up a set of Cabela's Guidewear. It is light enough to wear in a summer rain and provides 100% wind blocking to wear as a shell over your insulation layers. I believe Guidewear is on sale (it usually is) for about $200 per piece. It is worth every penny and then some. I wrote an extensive article on hypothermia and cold weather gear in November's issue of 2016 (I think). Check it out.

I have added a few new articles to my cold weather gear since penning the article. They include:
Cabela's Trans Alaskan Elite Mittens - Very, very warm. When my hands are dying, I pop them into these babies and BOOM, warm again.

Cabela's Windproof Balaclava - I use this for high wind days or at night after long days.

North Face Apex ETip Windproof gloves - These gloves allow me to use my smartphone without removing them. I can text Carrie to let her know I'm okay (she worries about me) and answer "nothing" to anyone who happens to inquire if I've caught any muskies.

Refrigiwear Extreme Softshell Jacket - I'm skeptical when I read temperature guidelines for clothing and this coat is rated to -50. It just might live up to that number. It is heavy. It is built like a tank, though. I will only pull this out for long days on the water on the coldest of days. It's primary use is to keep me warm on bitterly cold winter mornings when nature calls for Aurora. It's only drawback is that is does not have a hood.

I've also picked up a few Field and Stream acrylic socks because they were cheap. I'm happy with them so far, although I'll go with alpaca wool in the brutal cold. Don't forget for insulation, from best to okay is: Wool, fleece and then acrylic, but for what I paid for them, they are damn close to being as good as my alpaca's which are a small fortune.

Don't forget your chemical hand warmers, lay off the sauce, never wear cotton, base, insulation and windproof shell... Let's go fishing!

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Comment by John Jarosz on November 17, 2017 at 11:07pm

Little diff subject but what kind of exposure suits or all-weather suits do you guys wear to keep warm? And generally for activity out there, not just trolling around. I need something for either fly fishing or casting that will keep me warm without overheating my body or my wallet.

I got the basics for underneath clothes, i.e. "cotton kills" so I stay away from anything cotton, not even a cotton blend, no blue jeans or flannel shirts. They're all synthetics with wool socks or wool blend, layered clothes, etc, but what kind of outerwear is good?

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