11-27-2013, 04:31 PM
[#0000FF]I replied to your info request post about the waders. But my personal preference for any water colder than 55 degrees is 3mm neoprene. You can add layers under breathables but the neoprene provides the same insulation as at least one layer of fleece underneath.
In the 38 degree water of Willard yesterday, I had a bottom layer of UnderArmor, then a pair of sweat pants, topped off with a pair of fleece pants. I barely felt the chill. On my feet I had two pair of heavy wool socks. Could have used one more layer. My toes got cool a couple of times. But I was able to warm them by concentrated flutter kicking to increase circulation. Some guys opt for too many layers and cause constriction. That defeats the warming process by not allowing the blood flow to warm the feet naturally. And having too tight footwear and fins can make you have to get out of the water and do the "tuber's stomp" to restore life to numb tootsies.
We caught our first fish within casting distance of "your" fave spot yesterday. And TubeBabe caught both of her kitties in that area too. But the perch moved out deeper when the sun got higher. I could not buy a bite in water less than 9 feet deep after mid morning. And my last few fish all came from a deep trough I found about 200 to 300 yards out...with up to 11.5 feet of depth. That would be a long cast.
For shore fishing, you may also want to consider getting a pair of insulated "boot foot" waders. They have neoprene uppers and insulated rubber boots on the bottom. They are made for duck hunters and silly folks like steelheaders who stand for hours in the cold waters of winter where these fish run. They are surprisingly affordable and are good choices for ice fishing too...especially if you have to wade through slush.
You would be welcome to visit some time and I'll be happy to show you a range of stuff I use during the year. Hard to beat bait but sometimes being able to fish the right jig can add fish to your day's catch. Fun too...and good exercise to help keep you warm.
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In the 38 degree water of Willard yesterday, I had a bottom layer of UnderArmor, then a pair of sweat pants, topped off with a pair of fleece pants. I barely felt the chill. On my feet I had two pair of heavy wool socks. Could have used one more layer. My toes got cool a couple of times. But I was able to warm them by concentrated flutter kicking to increase circulation. Some guys opt for too many layers and cause constriction. That defeats the warming process by not allowing the blood flow to warm the feet naturally. And having too tight footwear and fins can make you have to get out of the water and do the "tuber's stomp" to restore life to numb tootsies.
We caught our first fish within casting distance of "your" fave spot yesterday. And TubeBabe caught both of her kitties in that area too. But the perch moved out deeper when the sun got higher. I could not buy a bite in water less than 9 feet deep after mid morning. And my last few fish all came from a deep trough I found about 200 to 300 yards out...with up to 11.5 feet of depth. That would be a long cast.
For shore fishing, you may also want to consider getting a pair of insulated "boot foot" waders. They have neoprene uppers and insulated rubber boots on the bottom. They are made for duck hunters and silly folks like steelheaders who stand for hours in the cold waters of winter where these fish run. They are surprisingly affordable and are good choices for ice fishing too...especially if you have to wade through slush.
You would be welcome to visit some time and I'll be happy to show you a range of stuff I use during the year. Hard to beat bait but sometimes being able to fish the right jig can add fish to your day's catch. Fun too...and good exercise to help keep you warm.
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