Cold Weather Question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cbad Mike · 11-21-2012, 09:19 PM

I've been getting my cold weather gear together (waders, hat, and layers) but am not sure of the best way to keep my hands warm and working.
What do you guys think from your experience otw in the winter is the best way?
Thanks,
Mike
PS. Any other ideas on staying warm out there will be greatly appreciated.

lowprofile · 11-21-2012, 11:03 PM

neoprene gloves, with the fingers cut off. i never had a problem with my hands getting cold on the kayak. i never went at night in the winter either though. but i remember a couple times of night time surf fishing and i was stiff for 30mins after getting in the car.

Amish Ed · 11-21-2012, 11:11 PM

I used to have (wish I knew where they went) polar fleece gloves with the fingers cut off. They worked well.

RedSledTeam · 11-22-2012, 07:25 AM

These are ggggreeeat gloves!!! http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...oves-by/Detail

DanaPT · 11-23-2012, 04:59 PM

I take a couple of terry-cloth towels with me. I keep them dry in dry-bag. As my hands get wet I dry them with the towel. As the towel gets too wet, I use IT for wiping down the kayak and get another dry towel to keep my hands dry. A crazy cycle, but I find dry hands are less cold than wet hands.

Dont forgt your BWE Buffs. Those things are great for keep the ears warm. Also, I find a bini is a must have when it's cold.

MrPatrick · 11-23-2012, 06:51 PM

Bini= a tribe in Nigeria
Beanie= a knit cap that covers the top of the head and can be used to also cover the ears.

Sorry, had to do it.

Cbad Mike · 11-23-2012, 08:35 PM

Thanks everyone for the info. I found a pair of neoprene dive gloves and cut the thumb, index, and middle fingers off. I'll see how they work.
I'm a real pussy when it comes to being cold. Lol
Thanks again,
Mike

11-21-2012, 09:19 PM	#1
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Cold Weather Question I've been getting my cold weather gear together (waders, hat, and layers) but am not sure of the best way to keep my hands warm and working. What do you guys think from your experience otw in the winter is the best way? Thanks, Mike PS. Any other ideas on staying warm out there will be greatly appreciated.

11-21-2012, 11:03 PM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	neoprene gloves, with the fingers cut off. i never had a problem with my hands getting cold on the kayak. i never went at night in the winter either though. but i remember a couple times of night time surf fishing and i was stiff for 30mins after getting in the car. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

11-21-2012, 11:11 PM	#3
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	I used to have (wish I knew where they went) polar fleece gloves with the fingers cut off. They worked well. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

11-23-2012, 06:51 PM	#6
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Bini Bini= a tribe in Nigeria Beanie= a knit cap that covers the top of the head and can be used to also cover the ears. Sorry, had to do it.

11-22-2012, 07:25 AM	#4
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	These are ggggreeeat gloves!!! http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...oves-by/Detail

11-23-2012, 04:59 PM	#5
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	I take a couple of terry-cloth towels with me. I keep them dry in dry-bag. As my hands get wet I dry them with the towel. As the towel gets too wet, I use IT for wiping down the kayak and get another dry towel to keep my hands dry. A crazy cycle, but I find dry hands are less cold than wet hands. Dont forgt your BWE Buffs. Those things are great for keep the ears warm. Also, I find a bini is a must have when it's cold.

11-23-2012, 08:35 PM	#7
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Thanks everyone for the info. I found a pair of neoprene dive gloves and cut the thumb, index, and middle fingers off. I'll see how they work. I'm a real pussy when it comes to being cold. Lol Thanks again, Mike