Dressing properly-It is winter!

[HydraSportsPT]

http://www.mysterioso.com/detail.php?g=m&c=5&p=175

$40.00 - on sale , pretty good price for neoprine.

[Fin Reaper]

Check out Arborwear double thick sweatshirts, nice to put in between base layer and outer layer.
I've been wearing Atlas insulated gloves with the dipped palms. Keeps your hands clean and dry, pretty warm and the back is cloth so you can wipe your nose Kinco makes the frost breaker line which work well also
For da feet I just bought the Muck boot / Extrtuf hybrid boot which I plan on wearing with merino wool sox. My previous muck boots cikanas were plenty warm but the tread left something to be desired, these have the neoprene like the mucks, the Extrtuf tread and a 12" height so it shouldn't cut into my calf when I walk.

[shrimpman steve]

Love my kamic goliaths. My feet are never cold! I am a big believer in layers. First layer is the three inches of blubber around my body next layer is a tightly woven fleece Lycra set of tops and bottoms. It's like stuffing five pounds of shit in a three pound bag, but keeps me warm. I then throw on my hoodie. I'm not talkin a crappy thin hoodie but a nice thick one. Over that a polar tech fleece and finally my guy cotton lobster coat. I can fish in this get up all winter long.

[Fishfish]

Capt Sal, thanks for the thread! And thanks for all the replies. Good info and sources and that's what this site is about. And Johnesniper thanks much for the source WT! Awesome stuff. Am an old guy who gets cold and this weeks weather stopped me "cold" from my favorite Tog fishing. Now I just got to figure out my hands / finger tips.

[Fishfish]

Capt Sal, thanks for the thread! And thanks for all the replies. Good info and sources and that's what this site is about. And Johnesniper thanks much for the source WT! Awesome stuff. Am an old guy who gets cold and this weeks weather stopped me "cold" from my favorite Tog fishing. Now I just got to figure out my hands / finger tips.

[NoLimit]

Layers of wool - the miracle fiber

[tropics]

Originally Posted by Fishfish

Capt Sal, thanks for the thread! Now I just got to figure out my hands / finger tips.

Same problem I am having, I have glove liners and my hands hurt when its cold, I do have a pair of Ice Armour Gloves, but they are to bulky to bait hooks with, they are super warm.They have hand warmer pockets on the top of your hand.

[SplitShot]

If you're not layered up right, you're not going to have a fun day fishing... start with my super warm skiing DAMART insulated underwear, top and bottom, LL Bean Flannel lined jeans and Aquaskinz bib (the only one I found with a full front zipper, so bathroom trips are quick and easy). Then insulated HD Hoodie, my Stormr neoprene jacket (to completely block out any wind) and topped with my Grundins Lobster Jacket ( just like the Shrimpman). Wool Socks and Sorel Boots (rated to -25) and Stormr neoprene gloves which are skin tight so I can do everything without taking them off. And now with frigid temps, an alaclava around my face. TOASTY!!

[Pete]

Funny how this topic surfaces every year, yet, it never gets old. It is always interesting to me as what the other guys are doing/weaing and finding out what the latest innovations are.

There are two distinct enemies of the winter fisherman. Wind and moisture. And, when both combine in concert it could spell doom of any trip, to even the hardiest anongst us.

Keeping the surface of your skin dry will go a long way to maintaining warmth. There are many so called state of the art fabrics, materials that claim miracles in the wicking features. The Under armor coldgear stuff seems to be the popular choice and from what I hear is certainly adequate and works as advertised. There are many other manufacturers using the same or very similar materials and can be had for less than half the price. Shop around read reviews then get a set of tops and bottoms. This is your base layer.

Mid layers can be of wool, fleece, polypro and to a lesser extent cotton (sweatshirt) Cotton isn't as breathable a fabric as the aforementioned so it is my least favored mid layer. Wool maintains warmth even when wet, or damp and is a fabulous insulator.

The outer layer should be windproof. NOT WIND RESISTANT!!! Wind resistant will eventually allow seepage of cold air, which will zap your body of heat quicker than you can say fish on.

Bibs, can shed the wind like no other but, they aren't breathable. In extremely windy conditions I put the bibs on. But, most days I use wool hunting pants, They function great, keep me warm and I don't have to jump through hoops of fire to take a leak.

Socks. This is one item of clothing that I have dedicated most of my loosely conducted research. Finally settling on one pair of good (wigwam) merino wool/polyester blend socks. Tried all the hi tech fabrics. Sock liners, two pair, toe heaters, electric (battery powered) you name it. The merino wool, for me, has been the perfect choice for balancing heat and moisture.

Boots, another cold weather must that could make or break a trip. I used to use kamiks with the wool felt liner. They were adequate and served me well for six years till my buddy lucky Bill told me about his bogs ultra boots. I snared me a pair of Bogs mid ultra's for under 70 bucks and have never looked back. These boots are the cold weather shezit rated to 40 below, but, never too hot. Side pull handles, and heel kick for easy on and off. Also, the siped sole and heel add grip on a slippery deck.

Gloves, glomitts made of wool. You know the kind with the flip back mitten, thumb covers. No personal heaters needed.

That is what I use and can get through a fairly windy, cold 20's - 40's, 8-10 hr. day with ease.

[BCinerie]

I swear by my filson wool! It is even warm if you get wet! I wear a filson wool sweater, wool pants and some heavyweight wool socks under my rain gear and I am always warm down to about 15/20 degrees, below that the line freezes anyway!