How to Dress for Ice Fishing

Introduction: Ice fishing is a great way to beat "cabin fever" in the middle of the winter, but there are certain aspects that must be considered to achieve comfort and success. By knowing how to dress for ice fishing an angler can ensure that their outdoor experience will be one of safety and comfort in extreme conditions.

Step 1: Make certain that the clothing you select to wear when ice fishing is water resistant. Nothing is worse than being soaking wet - hypothermia can be deadly and comes on quickly when a fisherman is wet.

Step 2: To dress for ice fishing make sure that your clothing is loose fitting and is applied in layers. Layered clothing traps body heat between the layers and thusly will keep you warm and comfortable. Layered clothing can also be removed or added to reduce sweating or to add warmth as the weather conditions change.

Step 3: Dressing for ice fishing properly demands that both head-wear, and gloves be worn at all times, as well as sunglasses to protect your eyes from glare. The majority of heat escapes from the body through the head in cold conditions, so select your hat wisely.

Step 4: Don't forget to wear proper footwear that both fits well and is water proof. Always take and extra pair of socks along when ice fishing, they not only can provide added warmth to your feet but in a pinch can serve as a pair of mittens.

Tips: When you begin to feel cold in your body's torso, it's time to go home and get warm.

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