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11-21-2013, 04:20 PM | #1 |
Junior
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Let's talk cold water gear
What are things you wouldn't go without? Does this change with what body of water you are fishing in? I'm looking to fish and duck hunt out of my yak this winter. Ready, go!
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11-21-2013, 04:27 PM | #2 |
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It's cold around here much of the time and conditions change quickly so I have quite the kayaking wardrobe:
http://www.watermanatwork.com/KayakF...shingWear.html The only thing not covered there is for extreme cold, especially in the ocean or large rivers, is a dry suit.
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11-21-2013, 04:41 PM | #3 |
Junior
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Early morning it can be cold. Like teens, had the oil in my gun freeze cold. Other times it is like 40-50 degree cold.
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11-21-2013, 06:08 PM | #4 |
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For hunting I use multiple layers and these: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...lar/749461.uts
The coldest fishing I do is the mid 20's and breathable waders with proper layering works fine. I have used the camo waders to fish with but I prefer my breathable's because of the relief zipper. |
11-21-2013, 06:52 PM | #5 |
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Anyone know of some cold weather gloves that still give enough manipulation to tie knots?
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11-24-2013, 02:20 PM | #6 |
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Check L. L. Bean. I think I saw some gloves that have like a mitton that covers the fingers that fold back when you need to tie knots.
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11-26-2013, 04:41 PM | #7 | ||
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Check these water proof gloves out. I would buy but can't tie knots with them. Maybe cut the finger tips off and they are semi-waterproof. http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/gloves/k...ves-black.html |
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11-21-2013, 07:02 PM | #8 |
Junior
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Fishing knots? I sure don't. I work the FD and I can tell you first hand that even wearing light gloves and using easy to manipulate rope, unless you practice it often, it will be awkward.
Now I have thought hard about heated under garments. I have some old army gortex rain wear. Not insulated, but it is water tight. I was thinking about multiple layers under that. Also thinking about water wicking material, because of the threat of getting wet.... |
11-21-2013, 08:42 PM | #9 |
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I've seen gloves where the finger tips of the glove fold back to expose your fingers. Sorry don't remember where I saw them.
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11-21-2013, 11:28 PM | #10 | |
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http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_046VA69559912P http://www.kmart.com/athletech-men-s...84212P?prdNo=6
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11-21-2013, 11:41 PM | #11 |
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Best thing I ever bought for cold weather water sports
http://hyperflexusa.com/product/play...oprene-jacket/ 2mm neoprene hoodie - it's so damn toasty. I took a dunk launching on a very cold early winter morning. It was gray and overcast all day and my under shirts were soaking wet. I stripped down to just the Playa hoody and stayed toasty all day without anything underneath it. Another bonus is WSB slime hoses right off the neoprene |
11-22-2013, 06:39 AM | #12 | |
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Neoprene is OK to a certain temperature, about 40° in my opinion. Also, it does not breathe so eventually you'll sweat and get cold. I use 5mm waders in the winter, my feet get cold because they sweat and wet = cold. I wear polarfleece long johns under the waders. I've surfed in 50° water in a 4/3 mm wetsuit, but surfing wetsuits work because there is a layer of water, warmed by body heat, between your skin and the rubber. A base layer of polypropylene or polarfleece is important because they breathe and are relatively warm even when wet. Layering is a no brainer; poly-something underwear and waterproof shell, additional items depending on temperature. Sometimes, it doesn't matter what you wear. I got up to go fishing this morning and the temperature is 15°, most of the fishing time would be in the low 20's. I really want to go fishing, but that is just too cold. Fly fishing is out and casting is difficult due to iced up rod guides. Rocks that are already very slippery now have ice on them, very dangerous. Plus, it's kind of miserable. I can handle wet, I can handle cold; wet and cold is where it starts to suck. Sometimes, Mother Nature calls the shots.
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11-22-2013, 04:42 PM | #13 |
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Tank top and board shorts for the launch. Dry off faster after dunking at the launch and put on synthetic, water resistant clothes from your dry bag afterwards. Never wear cotton underwear. Holds that water right up against your boys and keeps them nice and soggy.
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