Over the years, winter fishing has always been a battle of endurance for me—particularly when it comes to keeping my hands and, more importantly, my feet warm. I’ve tried just about everything: multiple layers of socks, different boot combinations, thermal insoles, even various “miracle” products that promise warmth but rarely deliver. The reality is, I’ve spent a small fortune chasing a solution, only to end up disappointed time and time again.
The main issue, as it turns out, has been my feet sweating. It sounds counterproductive, but once moisture gets involved, it becomes almost impossible to retain any real warmth, no matter how good your gear is. Managing that has been the real challenge, and for years I never quite cracked it.
That all changed this winter after I decided to try a small greenhouse heater. It was a bit of an experiment more than anything, but the difference was immediate. Having a consistent, dry source of heat inside the bivvy completely transformed my comfort levels. Instead of constantly fighting the cold, I was finally able to stay warm for extended periods, and more importantly, keep everything dry—especially my feet.
Since introducing it into my setup, winter sessions have become far more manageable and, if I’m honest, a lot more enjoyable. It’s taken years of trial and error to get to this point, but sometimes it’s the simplest changes that make the biggest difference.
You can purchase a 2kW version, not tested myself, if your budget wants to go that far.
Full Discreption
Greenhouse Heater 4.2kW Thermostatic With Regulator + Hose Lifestyle Eden Pro
Fit for the pros (greenhouse heaters <200ft²)
Offering extensive areas coverage, the Eden Pro’s powerful 4.2kW burner proves ideal for larger greenhouses.
Thermostat-controlled self-ignition
Unlike the conventional gas greenhouse heater, the Lifestyle Eden Pro features a bespoke self-ignition system. Thermostat controlled, the Eden Pro offers heat when needed most and happily sits on standby upon reaching your set temperature.
Smart safety system
Featuring an Oxygen Depletion System (ODS), the Eden ensures it runs efficiently with a good oxygen flow. Should conditions be unideal for heating, the greenhouse heater switches off, protecting plants and people.
The Eden’s Flame Failure Device then ensures no gas flows to the burner until conditions return to being ideal for heating.
Robust and rust-resistant
The Eden Pro’s stainless steel body gives the heater a hard-wearing and enduring shell that can endure changing climates and conditions.
Features –
4200W max heat output Thermostat controlled Safety valve Oxygen Depletion System (ODS) Flame Failure Device (FFD) Complete with gas hose and Propane regulator Heat output: 4.2 kW Temperature range: 7°C – 32°C Power: 4200W Gas type: Propane Dimensions: Width: 36 cms | Depth : 14 cms | Height: 48.5 cms Box dimensions: Width: 38 cms | Depth : 15 cms | Height: 50.5 cms Heater weight: 4.4 kg
Please note- always have plenty of ventilation
Hopefully, this will help you get through the winter’s warm.
Remember, angler’s some of us are unlucky and suffer with feeling cold, I wish I didn’t.
I would like to give a brief snap shot of my life and introduce myself;
My name is Richard Handel and was born in 1965 in Suffolk. I have worked as a UK Operation & Intermodule Manager for a shipping company. I live in Hampshire now and am married with 2 young children, both girls so I am a bit outnumbered even the cat is a girl!
I have been fishing since I was about 7 years old. I started on small local rivers in Suffolk, then moved onto gravel pits and then carp fishing. My personal best is a 39.08 mirror, over recent years I have started river fishing again, on the Hampshire Avon, this is a nice break from the carp lakes.
My life has turned a big corner this year, the company I was working for relocated their Operation centre to Estonia. I was offered a job at the head office in London. This would have meant a 5 day commute and working in Stratford. As a family, we did not fancy this, as I would hardly spend any time with the children (and the Mrs). So after 22.5 years, I was given a nice redundancy package and with my wife is working full time. I became the house husband.
This has meant a complete turn around in my fishing, as I can pick and choose when I go. I have found a splendid new syndicate to fish this year, which includes 5 lakes and some 8 miles of river with only 150 members. It's an amazing change to the way I am able to fish.
I am now trying to start my own tackle business and make a bit of a name for myself in the world of fishing, as I have retired from real work.
Richard
UK Carp & Coarse Fishing 