5 effective tips for fishing in winter

Do you want to go fishing in winter? When you think of it, one thing will surely come to mind: cold! In winter, temperatures are often around freezing, which not only makes fishing difficult, but also puts a lot of strain on your body. That's why it's especially important that you prepare adequately for your fishing trip.

We have put together five important tips for fishing in winter. First, we will show you how to keep your body warm with our heated products and enjoy fishing even in low temperatures. Then we will summarize what you should consider when handling bait and choosing the right fishing spot

Tip 1: Keep your hands & feet warm

As an angler, you're used to waiting by a river or lake in good weather. The sun shines on your face and you can relax while fishing. However, things are different if you want to fish in winter. In low temperatures, catching fish for several hours can be quite unpleasant. That's why the right clothing is especially important during the cold season.

Warm clothing ensures you don't freeze and can enjoy fishing. Your hands and feet cool down especially quickly when sitting – after all, you don't usually move much while fishing. We recommend our heated clothing, which can be a great help when fishing in winter.

If you want to catch fish in the winter, keep your hands warm with our Heat Glove 6.0 Finger Cap. These gloves feature a heating element on the top and bottom of each finger. When you turn this on, your fingers will stay comfortably warm even in subzero temperatures. We offer the Heat Glove 6.0 Finger Cap Men for men and the Heat Glove 6.0 Finger Cap Women for women.

To keep your feet nice and warm, you should also wear heated socks while fishing in winter. We recommend our Heat Sock 6.1 Toe Cap Merino Compression. These socks warm your toes from above and below with the heating elements. This means your sensitive toes won't get cold, even on longer fishing trips. A good alternative is the Heat Sock 5.1 Toe Cap Regular Fit .

Take a closer look at our heated gloves and socks: They will make winter fishing noticeably easier and the wait for prey much more pleasant.

Tip 2: Warm up the rest of your body

Have you ever felt cold while fishing? You were fishing and were wearing far too little clothing? It can be very uncomfortable when you're fishing for several hours and your body continues to cool down. That's why you shouldn't just keep your fingers and toes warm: your upper body also needs to be protected from the cold.

Our heated jackets are the perfect solution. Thanks to Primaloft Gold Insulation, they offer excellent insulation: keeping the cold out and the warmth in. The jacket also features a wind- and water-repellent finish, so you're also well prepared if it rains.

What makes our Heat Jacket special, however, are the heating elements. You can insert and attach them as needed. For example, you can attach them to the kidney area, where many people get cold most quickly. When temperatures drop, you can turn on the two heating elements in the jacket and stay warm even in cold fishing spots. You can choose between the Heat Jacket Primaloft Men and the Heat Jacket Primaloft Women .

Alternatively, you can opt for a heated vest. These can also be equipped with our heat pads to keep your upper body comfortably warm.

Tip 3: Adjust your bait handling when fishing in winter

You've probably been fishing before and nothing has taken the bait. You throw out your tempting bait and wait, but nothing happens. Whether it's zander, pike, carp or perch - nothing just wants to bite. If you go fishing in winter, the right bait is crucial.

In winter, slow and passive bait handling is essential. Avoid hectically casting your bait, moving the line vigorously or reeling it in excitedly. Many species of fish shut down in low temperatures: they don't want to hunt their prey wildly at this time, as you might be used to from the warmer months.

So try to just hold your bait in the water. Wait and don't move it: Often the fish will bite at the bait at exactly that point and you will have a successful catch. In winter, the fish react differently than in summer!

Tip 4: Find a suitable place for fishing

Is it best to fish at a lake in winter? Or is it better to fish in another body of water? To ensure that fish actually bite, you should think carefully about the right fishing spot in winter.

Predatory fish swim in warmer areas in winter. In order to catch a predatory fish in winter, you have to find these warmer places. One tip, for example, is to fish in the city. If the waters are paved, they are warmed up much more quickly by the sun, so more predatory fish can be caught there.

Also keep in mind that winter temperatures are also stressful for fish. They significantly reduce their physical activity in the cold: you are most likely to find predatory fish in calm waters without a strong current in winter. In winter, fish often move into canals, inlets or winding waters because they do not have to swim against the current there.

However, you should be careful when ice fishing. Make sure you find out in advance whether the ice has been cleared for entry by the authorities. When fishing for predatory fish, never enter frozen lakes without clear permission from the authorities.

What applies to the fish also applies to you: your body is also affected by the low temperatures. So equip yourself with our heated jacket. If you switch on the heat pads, your body will be pleasantly warm. If your metabolism slows down after a long period of fishing, heat is the best possible solution.

Tip 5: Look for the right fish

Fish react differently to low temperatures. While some fish shut down in winter, others really thrive in icy weather. One bait fish that you can catch well in winter is the burbot. Roach are also active all winter and can be caught easily. You can attract them particularly well with natural bait, such as worms and maggots.

Another fish that you can easily catch in winter is the catfish. Especially when the water rises, catfish come out of their deep holes and can be easily caught.

Conclusion: Heated clothing is a must for your winter gear

As a predator angler, you'll certainly want to go fishing in the winter without freezing. With our heated clothing, your body will stay warm, allowing you to enjoy fishing to the fullest even in freezing temperatures.

We strongly recommend wearing our heated gloves and socks. They prevent your hands and feet from getting cold, which can happen especially quickly in winter. Our heated jackets also keep your upper body warm, ensuring all-around comfortable conditions for winter fishing.

Take a look at our range and prepare yourself for winter fishing with our heated products!