Floating Ice Fishing Suits?

Durango · 01-31-2019, 09:45 AM

Searched site but couldn't find info:
Does anyone have recommendations for or experience with floating ice fishing suits? The older I get, the more help I need.

Terasec · 01-31-2019, 10:12 AM

whats your budget?
such suits can cost $500-$2000

i could never afford floating suit,
but what I do is wear a life jacket under my 1 piece,
I have a jetski pfd which is relatively flat to the body not cumbersome,
and adds extra layer of warmth
I also sometimes wear my 5/3 wetsuit as a base layer, not very comfortable as its tight fitting and restricts motion, but works and has a certain level of buoyancy in itself

Buckladd · 01-31-2019, 12:27 PM

Try the waterfowler's jacket.
https://www.mackspw.com/Onyx-Camoufl...yABEgLrffD_BwE

I've seen them at LL Bean too.

Stillhunter · 01-31-2019, 02:34 PM

Take a look at clamoutdoors.com for a float suit called [IA rise]. Nice add in a ice fishing magazine I saw recently. Not sure what it costs.

edit: fyi... I just went to there website and checked the Bibs are $209 and the Parka is also $209.

richard1726 · 01-31-2019, 08:53 PM

Military supply, my son regularly wears one when he flies his USCG helicopter. They call them Gumby suits. They should also be avalable from sailboat supply houses, under safety gear.

Schultzz · 01-31-2019, 09:54 PM

Maybe try Craig's List if interested in a used one. New ones can get pricey.

adkman12986 · 02-01-2019, 06:40 AM

I have a striker and tested it last summer Worked great and is warm for ice fishing

bioguide · 02-01-2019, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durango

Searched site but couldn't find info:
Does anyone have recommendations for or experience with floating ice fishing suits? The older I get, the more help I need.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adkman12986

I have a striker and tested it last summer Worked great and is warm for ice fishing

I've been wearing a Striker suit all this winter, their Climate bib and jacket, but have not tested its "buoyancy" yet. It is plenty warm... so warm in fact I don't use the liners that come with the suit. I use the shell over my regular winter garb. I also figure it'll be good as a rain suit for spring/fall pond fishing for brookies.

Durango · 02-07-2019, 04:56 PM

ADKers, Thanks for the responses. I was put off by the $$ of the Coast-Guard approved suits like the Frabill but I didn't know about the Onyx jacket, which is also Coast Guard approved and is now on sale for $150, plus they were offering a discount for signing up for their newsletter. In early spring I use a flat waterski vest for warmth when I troll but never thought about using it for ice fishing, too. Should have. I'll try that Onxy waterfowl jacket--no hood but I have a Gore-Tex shell big enough to wear over it.

01-31-2019, 09:45 AM	#1
Durango Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cannonsville, NY Posts: 42	Floating Ice Fishing Suits? Searched site but couldn't find info: Does anyone have recommendations for or experience with floating ice fishing suits? The older I get, the more help I need.

01-31-2019, 12:27 PM	#3
Buckladd Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hogtown Posts: 1,017	Try the waterfowler's jacket. https://www.mackspw.com/Onyx-Camoufl...yABEgLrffD_BwE I've seen them at LL Bean too. __________________ Life's short, hunt hard!

01-31-2019, 02:34 PM	#4
Stillhunter Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 355	Take a look at clamoutdoors.com for a float suit called [IA rise]. Nice add in a ice fishing magazine I saw recently. Not sure what it costs. edit: fyi... I just went to there website and checked the Bibs are $209 and the Parka is also $209. Last edited by Stillhunter; 01-31-2019 at 02:53 PM..

01-31-2019, 09:54 PM	#6
Schultzz Low Impact Skidder Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 812	Maybe try Craig's List if interested in a used one. New ones can get pricey. __________________ Never Argue With An Idiot. They Will Drag You Down To Their Level And Beat You With Experience.

02-07-2019, 04:56 PM	#9
Durango Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cannonsville, NY Posts: 42	Great ideas for floating ice fishing wear ADKers, Thanks for the responses. I was put off by the $$ of the Coast-Guard approved suits like the Frabill but I didn't know about the Onyx jacket, which is also Coast Guard approved and is now on sale for $150, plus they were offering a discount for signing up for their newsletter. In early spring I use a flat waterski vest for warmth when I troll but never thought about using it for ice fishing, too. Should have. I'll try that Onxy waterfowl jacket--no hood but I have a Gore-Tex shell big enough to wear over it.

01-31-2019, 10:12 AM	#2
Terasec Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 158	whats your budget? such suits can cost $500-$2000 i could never afford floating suit, but what I do is wear a life jacket under my 1 piece, I have a jetski pfd which is relatively flat to the body not cumbersome, and adds extra layer of warmth I also sometimes wear my 5/3 wetsuit as a base layer, not very comfortable as its tight fitting and restricts motion, but works and has a certain level of buoyancy in itself

01-31-2019, 08:53 PM	#5
richard1726 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: 06333 & Pittsburg, Berlin GR, Edmonton Posts: 435	Military supply, my son regularly wears one when he flies his USCG helicopter. They call them Gumby suits. They should also be avalable from sailboat supply houses, under safety gear.

02-01-2019, 06:40 AM	#7
adkman12986 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tupper Lake Posts: 825	I have a striker and tested it last summer Worked great and is warm for ice fishing

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