how to minimise the winter coldness effects

[saving private brian]

hey lads as u are all well aware of the weather conditions that are here and wat is due to come ahead in the weeks to come.wud like to hear of ideas from other anglers on how they try to keep them selfs warm at day or nite on the beaches from the harsh conditions.all suggestions welcomed

Brian

[chuckaroo]

get the car onto the beach/pier. set the rods up right close to it. get the heading on! cant think of any other way of doin it!
its snowing heavily, and laying, here in co.antrim and the moment. was planning a trip this weekend myself but not so sure on the idea right now! doubt it would even be too safe drivin too far.

is anybody actually planning to head out this weekend... even if its snowing.......????!

[doggie3131]

three pairs of socks,thermal underware,two t shirts,a winter shirt,l
jeans,neophane socks,jumper,survival suit,balaclava,neophane gloves,hand warmers,.......did i forget anything????

[bigsod]

Heres a tip.......hipflask..............just make sure you have a lift home

[saving private brian]

does any 1 light fires and if so in wat

[red]

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?MenuNo=70482
you'd be the poshest angler on the beach

on very cold nights ive used a cool bag with a small hot water bottle inside to stop the bait freezing, just make sure its not too hot as fish dont like cooked crab and lug . as its not so hot it will obviously cool quicker so i top it up half ways through the session from a flask i use to make tea

[pol2768]

A pair of thermal boots a good hat and a floatation suit .

[roger de dodger]

42 inch flat screen and discovery shed

[kingbass]

sunbridge hard 2 beat

[FisherKing]

20 smokes & a good women will keep ya warm any night

[paul skelly]

thermo heat pad (for bad backs) strap a few off them around u and rap up and u should be grand.
beach shelter and good gloves to keep your hands worm also helps,also agree with a hip flask

[pookie5488]

all of the above and a harm hat.

for extra heat i put the shelter up and take a small gas camp cooker helps heat area in shelter a wee bit also warms the old hands and loads off coffee and bacon sarnie.

as for the fire i used to take an old rover biscuit tin and put a few fire lighters inside and then i could simply when tin cold chuck it in the bin. no damage to beach or rubbish

[doggie3131]

all of the above and a harm hat.

for extra heat i put the shelter up and take a small gas camp cooker helps heat area in shelter a wee bit also warms the old hands and loads off coffee and bacon sarnie.

as for the fire i used to take an old rover biscuit tin and put a few fire lighters inside and then i could simply when tin cold chuck it in the bin. no damage to beach or rubbish

jasus,ye must go thru an awful ammount of biscuits if you chuck away the tin after each session!!!

[saving private brian]

if it was afternoon tea biscuits it wud be a costly session lol.but i like the idea

all of the above and a harm hat.

for extra heat i put the shelter up and take a small gas camp cooker helps heat area in shelter a wee bit also warms the old hands and loads off coffee and bacon sarnie.

as for the fire i used to take an old rover biscuit tin and put a few fire lighters inside and then i could simply when tin cold chuck it in the bin. no damage to beach or rubbish

jasus,ye must go thru an awful ammount of biscuits if you chuck away the tin after each session!!!

[saving private brian]

that is a handy site lol.next thing there will be heated rods

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?MenuNo=70482
you'd be the poshest angler on the beach

on very cold nights ive used a cool bag with a small hot water bottle inside to stop the bait freezing, just make sure its not too hot as fish dont like cooked crab and lug . as its not so hot it will obviously cool quicker so i top it up half ways through the session from a flask i use to make tea

[seaotter]

hi
big no 1: keep your feet warm and dry (cotton socks +woolen socks ) and keep your boots warm before the use, they have to be 100% dry
2:jeans no good, use something soft cotton rich , avoid polyester
3:for uper body, the same good soft cotton rich t-shirts etc
4:flotation suites good ,or something windproof and breathable
and THE BAD NEWS alcohol is not good i mean a good bit of it (just simple example u wont feel the cold allright ,but just in the brain ! your toes could be ice hard
good luck and tight lines

[saving private brian]

the only prob with alcohol is that u never have enof lol.

hi
big no 1: keep your feet warm and dry (cotton socks +woolen socks ) and keep your boots warm before the use, they have to be 100% dry
2:jeans no good, use something soft cotton rich , avoid polyester
3:for uper body, the same good soft cotton rich t-shirts etc
4:flotation suites good ,or something windproof and breathable
and THE BAD NEWS alcohol is not good i mean a good bit of it (just simple example u wont feel the cold allright ,but just in the brain ! your toes could be ice hard
good luck and tight lines

[JOHN1]

42 inch flat screen and discovery shed

ye them flat screens use some juice to run them, they are like radiators when you stand beside them

tilley lamps are great for keeping the hands warm

[fish r man]

Plenty of layers is the secret and keep dry,and a few star jumps to
keep the blood flowing,if your up to it after all the booze

[hugo]

wud like to hear of ideas from other anglers on how they try to keep them selfs warm

The Arch Bar, Killala.

Best venue for fish in this weather is the chipper at the harbour....