Save your life and buy a floatation suite for winter sea fishing

Save your life and buy a floatation suite for winter sea fishing.

Winter is creeping around the corner and people are getting excited about the winter species making their way closer to our shores. Hooks are sharpened and new rigs are being carefully tied. You invest all this time and money into your fishing tackle but your safety is the most important thing.

One of the most productive times to go fishing is just after a storm. The swells are still running, the sea temperature is cold and I guess the tide will be flowing well. But what would happen if you walked to the waters edge, only to be caught out by a large swell that pulls your feet from under you. You try to hold onto your rod for a brief second until you become submerged in the water. The weight of your water proof clad jeans, wellies, 4 t-shirts, jumper and old waterproof jacket over comes you as the cold has drained all your energy. No one knows you have gone, you have no chance of swimming.

I know it’s a bleak thought, and of course it would never happen to you. But just in case, why not consider waiting a few months for that new reel, instead buy some clothing that will not only allow you to stay warm easily, but that might just save your life.

Floatation suites are now very well designed. They allow you great movement and, they are now versatile so you can have two piece suites, with enough floatation in just the jacket to give you a chance. I think the numbers to look out for are ISO 15027-1 or EN 393 but, check that out first!

If you shop around you can get a bit of kit for as much as it costs to fill your car up with fuel. Picking up a copy of Sea Angler I have found a half price offer in the first half dozen pages for a 2 piece Mustad Floatation suite, your for £49.99 RRP £119.99 (Glasgow Angling Centre)

Fishtec have some great suites here Floatation Suites

Let me know what you decide to buy and, how you came to this decision.

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