Waders for ice fishing

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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]This is just one man's opinion based on more than a few years experience. [cool][/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]The only waders suitable for ice fishing would be chest high neoprene with 1600 gram Thinsulate insulation in the boots. The boots will keep your feet warm in any temperatures you are likely to experience in Utah. I have hunted waterfowl on ice many times and have never gotten cold feet with these.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]Second, the neoprene waders tend to be very tight fitting around your body and will usually take several minutes to become full with water, if ever. I have fallen in waist deep water several times wearing them and have never come close to filling up with water. Just a little damp in the chest/stomach area.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]And then there is the insulation and heat retention qualities of neoprene. Its the same material they use in scuba diving suits. You get in the water, let the water seep into the diving suit, and within minutes, your body has warmed up the water and the neoprene keeps it insulated from the outside water and keeps you comfortable even when diving in very cold water.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]So in my opinion, there really isn't a downside to wearing neoprene waders with 1600 gram boots for ice fishing.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]And just for your consideration, what do you suppose the weight of the water your clothing will absorb will be if you were to fall through the ice? Certainly less than a pair of rubber waders will hold if full, but added weight none the less. Snug fitting neoprene waders would prevent a lot of the absorption by the underlying clothing unless submerged for more than a few minutes.[/#800000][/font]
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