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Post by Lighthouse on Apr 17, 2006 18:16:48 GMT -5
Wow cyclists!
My own favourite for 'underwear' is Assos. Feindishly expensive but bloody excellent but I also add my endorsement of Lusso - very good value for money.
For those interested Google......
Ribble Cycles
Deeside Cyles
Probike Kit
Primera Sport
Prendas
Lighthouse - ex Cat 1 .
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Post by Sewinman on Apr 18, 2006 3:51:25 GMT -5
When grayling fishing I go for silk long johns, merino wool long johns and then finally Snowbee fleece bib and brace trousers. In the summer i scrap the merino wool.
The right clothing is pretty easy to predict in this country, not so over the pond. I remember starting fishing on the Big Lost river in Idaho in lovely sunshine with a light breeze - an hour later and half a mile upstream it was a blizzard of snow and a freezing wind. I only had a shirt on and was getting seriously cold. Luckily ten minutes later it was fine again. Hence their innovations in layering and technical fabrics etc.
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Post by stu71 on Apr 18, 2006 8:01:48 GMT -5
similar to the Patagonia types mentioned above I use the Icebreaker Merino wool ones - they are excellent IMHO.
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Post by notanothersage on Apr 18, 2006 13:55:12 GMT -5
Some really excellent advice here, thanks. What about feet? I find my stockingfoots are OK for a while and then the cold sets in. What socks etc do people wear first?
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Post by mesajoe on Apr 18, 2006 15:58:13 GMT -5
If its cold, I wear thin socks and a pair of Simms neoprene socks under the waders, but it can be a bit tight in the wading shoes...
...and I'm an Assos fan too, best cycling tights ever...
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Post by splash2 on Apr 20, 2006 12:37:37 GMT -5
Hi,
Like others here I use HH baselayer. Breathable & very warm.
Splash
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Post by davidr on Apr 21, 2006 4:44:56 GMT -5
Hi cycling fishers Ive been using cycling longs and theyre great for this purpose. Some of the brands mentioned like assos are superb for cyling, but are one of the very technical brands and very expensive. For fishing Ive been using a more basic pair and theyve worked perfectly. bib and brace style strtchy and warm and about £20quid from Decathlon. Decathlon is a chain of warehouse style sports shops that can be found accross europe. It sells fishing cycling skiing running football you name it kit. Not ususlay the top names but entry to midrange alternatives at a good price. I think theres one in London somewhere maybe they can mail order you this stuff and save 50quid on the simms / patagonia brands Good luck and may your nuts stay warm! ( but not sweaty  ) |
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Post by Lighthouse on Apr 21, 2006 11:43:14 GMT -5
Interesting that Willie Gunn hasn't had any input to this thread.
One can only assume that he follows tradition and goes commando! ;D
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Post by Daver on Apr 22, 2006 2:16:54 GMT -5
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Post by jan on Apr 22, 2006 2:19:40 GMT -5
i go the same way - thermal base layer, then some thin fleece pants and a sweat shirt - and a fleecy teddy bear suit on top if its really cold - not often needed - the ones with carp killer emblazoned on them go down particularly well on the Spey!
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Post by BrianYates on Apr 22, 2006 16:16:42 GMT -5
I have used patagonia capilene for the last 7 years, Yes they are not cheap but they have lasted very well. The Simms products are also very good. I use patagonia next to my skin and wear the simms Polartec® Power Stretch® Fleece Pants on top. On my feet i use patagonia or simms socks and add there liner socks in the winter. If you wear layers make sure all the layers are breathable so if you sweat they will remove your sweat away from you body. tight lines,brian
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