How does everyone dress for COLD WEATHER FISHIN??

[MarkW]

I really like the concept of the fishhedz mask and I even got the latest and greatest "fog-proof" lens about a month ago, but the mask still fogs up. Yesterday morning, it was about upper twenty's in the morning and my mask actually got moisture inside the lens and froze---much like your car windows do. Very thin layer of frozen moisture----couldn't see squat. Had to take it off several times and wipe it off and then after a while it cleared up, once the air hit it for a little bit. Maybe, they'll come up with something to fix their great idea.

[psprowler]

Most have covered boating but I'll touch on wading for those that might do that. I dress in three layers - moisture wicking base layer - patagonia I think; fleece mid-weight middle layer - moisture wicking; fleece lined pants and coat as third layer. Two pairs of thick socks, breathable waders, boots that fit loosely, gloves, and a balaclava keep me warm in water temps down to 30 degrees.

[Devils Horse]

The guy that said layers is on the money. Layers topped off with coveralls. Problem for me is my hands, if anyone ever figures out how to keep the hands warm when fishing in freezing temps, let me know.

[Moose1am]

Multiple pairs of dry gloves and those chemical warmer packs. I have a pair of thinsulate gloves/mittons that have the fingers cut out and the mitton portion flips out of the way when you want to use your fingers. They put a dot of velcro on the mitton flap and the back of the glove so that the mitton flap stays out of the way when you don't have it over your fingers.

That and a big drying towel to keep your hands dry.

Also the dry hands minnow bucket is another thing you might consider. Check it out at www.crappie.com. They sponger that web site. I would just rather use a dip net or stay with using jigs during the winter time. That way you won't have to buy minnows and get your hands as wet. One of those long poles with the grip handle and prongs that close helps when picking up marker buoys. But these days with GPS you don't even need to throw out marker buoys as much as in the past.


Regards,

Moose1am

[striperfishin]

basspro goretex overalls ($189.00) worth the investment. i have had mine for 8 years now. fish jan, feb, mar and never have a problem. buy the black ones - they draw the heat when the sun is out. jeans, boots, and a tshirt and flanel shirt and i am set. not to mention, beer!

[Moose1am]

Goretex material is a waterproofing material but it's not an insulation type material. It's normally used with Thinsulate or other types of insulating materials for winter wear.

Goretex is great for keeping you dry if it's not compromised. I have two Goretext rain suites that won't fit me anymore. I found that I can wash them in "NIKWAX, TX.DIRECT WASH-IN" solution to restore their waterproofing. So I was told by the saleman at the Outdoor shop. That or I could spray them with a spray on waterproofing solution.

Finding clothing with both Goretex outer wear and thinsulate insulation is costly.

I ended up going with a substitute for the Goretex Waterproofing in my new camo 4/1 parka. I'll find out if these substitude materials (Hydroproof Ultra) are as good as they advertise. I hope that they are.

Regards,

Moose1am

[zorki1]

Neoprene waders are the way to go! totaly warm and you can step out of the boat into the water to load up. they are made to stand in cold water all day and fly fish.use whatever coat with them.