Hey all, looking to see if anybody has used any gear from Clam ice armor. I was wondering how it works for spring and fall fishing with some early and late winter fishing as well?

Curious as to the mobility and its efficacy for fishing. Don't want something. Too restrictive or heavy.

Thanks

i've read the gloves are some of the warmest you can use for fishing. the bibs though have had mixed results. i'd go cabelas guidewear over the majority of bibs available.

I was thinking about getting one of the suits. As well as some gloves and possibly boots.

http://clamoutdoors.com/ice_armor/ia-lift-suit.html

So youve heard the bibs on these aren't that great?

Thanks for the help.

Love mine. Wouldn't trade them for the world. I've not heard of anyone having problems with the bib. They're much warmer than the guide wear and have better range of motion, and are far less restrictive. You have to insulate under the guide wear to get the same levels of warmth as the clam. The clam suit is one that you need a minimum of insulation under in order to maintain warmth.

http://clamoutdoors.com/ice_armor/outerware/ia-suits/icearmor-cold-weather-suits.html

This is the suit I have, and swear by. They're bomb-proof

i have literally heard the complete opposite of that with lots of river rat walleye guys on the upper pools. while i've never tried the clam and can only speak on what i've been told, the guidewear i don't feel they are restrictive at all and i normally only wear an insulated hoodie under the bibs fishing in sub freezing temps on the river. i am also a giant nancy in cold weather.

I know a few guys that use them and they absolutely love em. For very early and very late in the season they would be a worthwhile investment if one spent enough time on the water during these rather brisk periods of the fishing year. If not there maybe cheaper alternatives out there or another option would be to buy one after ice fishing season when they start showing up during sales in the spring.