Flotation Suits

BrightonBayBassPro · **Joined:** Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:54 pm **Posts:** 52

Hi,

Do I need a flotation suit? I will only be fishing a couple of times a week and I am not planning on taking any chances with thickness or going to dangerous spots.

Thanks Guys Tom

Grizzly · **Posted:** Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:48 pm

they sure are warm in the cold. but if the ice is safe they arnt needed, but only you know where your fishing so only you really know

sash · **Joined:** Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:30 pm **Posts:** 106

i really stay on good ice and have never been thru....yet...... since i do fish alone every now and then, i bought myself a 2 piece along with a set of spikes to put around my neck, figured it's really cheap for one compared to the other consequence.

BrightonBayBassPro · **Joined:** Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:54 pm **Posts:** 52

Hey,

Thats a good point Grizz. This season will actually be my first time ice fishing, so will be with a buddy that knows the area all the time. Saw you guys are doing that battle of the bays tournament and It looks like its going to be a lot of fun. I might join in, just have to get an ice rod first lol.

Tom

R_M · **Joined:** Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:01 pm **Posts:** 8

how much does you life cost?

I would strongly suggest you invest into one.

MrFisher · **Joined:** Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:49 pm **Posts:** 67

You can get a really good Mustang suit for $300 at Sail right now. Or a Helly Hanson Delta II for $250 at Lebarons. They keep you warm and if you fish on the open water in the fall, you will get your moneys worth.

bodaciousmind · **Joined:** Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:12 am **Posts:** 2

You can buy a Fladen suit from Sweden for $100.00 on Ebay.....best deal on the net....

bodaciousmind · **Joined:** Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:12 am **Posts:** 2

Try this link:

http://www.uk-fishing-tackle.co.uk/prod ... cts_id=145

BrightonBayBassPro · **Joined:** Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:54 pm **Posts:** 52

Thanks Guys!

Bodaciousmind I checked that site but it wouldn't let me ship to Canada.

So I went on ebay and found this www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-NWT-STEARNS-Surviv ... 032wt_1141 the guy says he will ship it for $38 so in total i'm looking at $163.

Tell me what you guys think...

Tom

MrFisher · **Joined:** Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:49 pm **Posts:** 67

Never heard of Stearns, but it looks good. Seems to have all the bells and whistles you need. Let us know how you like it when it comes in.

shamanic · **Posted:** Fri Jan 06, 2012 3:56 pm

A local here that had fished the bay all his life drowned a few years back when there were guys heading out in the same area on atvs and trucks.I myself rode my atv right buy were he went in without knowing it.There is no such thing as 100% safe when your on the ice in the Bay of Quinte.I certanly came to that realization that weekend and bought a floater suit that Monday.Can't remember what I paid for it but also did not care its worth every penny!!!!!

LMckeown · **Posted:** Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:16 pm

shamanic wrote:

A local here that had fished the bay all his life drowned a few years back when there were guys heading out in the same area on atvs and trucks.I myself rode my atv right buy were he went in without knowing it.There is no such thing as 100% safe when your on the ice in the Bay of Quinte.I certanly came to that realization that weekend and bought a floater suit that Monday.Can't remember what I paid for it but also did not care its worth every penny!!!!!

Ahmen to that, you can never trust BOQ ice, get a floater suit.

taildancer · **Posted:** Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:11 pm

If $ is an issue you could always where your life jacket( over or under your coat) just a thought

Cheers

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oldsman · **Joined:** Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:50 am **Posts:** 23

Ordered a one-piece Helly-Hansen "delta suit" from Cabela's.ca BARGAIN CAVE last Friday at 4am,was at my po box by Wednesday,shipped from Winnipeg with tax and shipping $215,same suit AT Lebaron $280plus

CanWoodsman · **Posted:** Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:36 am

I have a Helly Hansen Delta 2 and can recommend them. Nice & warm plus the safety factor. Transport Canada approved PFD.

bodaciousmind wrote:

You can buy a Fladen suit from Sweden for $100.00 on Ebay.....best deal on the net....

This suit is not Transport Canada approved. May not matter to some but if you wish to wear it on a boat it makes a difference. If your on the larger size like me finding a PFD that will fit over the suit will be hard to do & added expense.
If your PFD is not sized to fit you as dressed than you do not have a legal PFD for you.

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