Best Gear For Fishing In Cold Winter Weather Like A Pro
- By: Sean Person
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What gear do you need to be comfortable and ready to fish as the weather gets cold?
How should you dress to fish in cold weather?
In late fall and winter, the weather out on the water can be deadly, even in Florida!
It is vital to make sure you are well-equipped to handle the elements and feel comfortable while fishing in colder weather.
Be sure to keep this podcast in mind when you are gearing up for a trip in the winter months!
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The Best Gear For Fishing In Cold Weather [VIDEO]
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The Best Gear For Fishing In Cold Weather [PODCAST]
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Here is a timestamped version:
- 1:13 – Key things to keep in mind for cold weather fishing
- 1:40 – Layering
- 3:50 – Must-have cold weather Kayak gear
- 6:00 – Cold weather Kayak safety
- 6:44 – Wading Footwear
- 7:57 – Go-to material for cold weather wading clothes & footwear
- 9:17 – Boating footwear
- 10:10 – Impact of getting wet while it’s cold
- 11:07 – Jacket options
- 13:22 – Second change of clothes
- 13:51 – Waterproof bag versatility
- 15:00 – Pants & Baselayers
- 17:18 – Headgear
Conclusion
Fishing comfortably and smartly this fall and winter in terms of clothing and warmth will make your fishing trips enjoyable and pleasant.
If you are cold and wet because you didn’t wear the proper gear, the conditions will get the best of you and that could end your trip early.
Don’t underestimate mother nature and be sure to equip yourself with the right gear so you can enjoy your fishing trips during late fall heading into winter!
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My struggle is footwear in the cold (40s). Any recommendations for kayak fishing and using a pedal drive?
Neoprenene scuba booties?
I carry a full second set of clothes vacuum bagged on my boat. It takes up very little room when packed that way. I ended up using it last winter when stepping down from the poling platform and losing my footing going for a swim in 50 degree water. Those dry clothes felt like a million bucks and saved my bacon.
I agree. The dry suit is a great option and the safest of them all if you find yourself out of your kayak and in the water.
Great treatment of this important topic. As a Swiftwater Rescue instructor and someone that came to inshore kayak fishing from whitewater and sea kayaking, I think a great option that is often overlooked for kayak fishing and wading is a full dry suit. While pricey, it can be competitive with all of the individual pieces of outerwear noted in the video. Here in Virginia I use my drysuit from the first cool and windy days in October through April when the sun might be shining but the water is still cold. Your warmth is still provided by the base layers that you wear under the drysuit, so in the shoulder seasons I may be in shorts and a t-shirt under the drysuit, while in the coldest weather I’ll wear a fleece union suit. You may want to consider neoprene gaskets to latex, while not quite as waterproof (still good) they are more comfortable and durable. Definitely suggest built in booties and a pee zipper for the guys.
Everyone on the water should educate themselves on the signs of hypothermia and have the necessary gear to help with it – for you or others. In cold weather I always carry an extra fleece and knit cap, a small camp foldable camp towel, a survival blanket or two, a bic lighter and some tinder. Watch your fishing friends for signs of the “umbles” – mumbles, stumbles, fumbles. These are signs of someone actively in hypothermia and you need to take action to keep them from getting worse. Finding dry ground is a great starting point so that you can work on other methods to warm them up. Thanks again for addressing this important topic.
Keep your Head and Neck Warm- 40-45 percent of body heat is lost through the head and neck due to increased blood flow in comparison with the rest of the body. Combined with the wrists and ankles, this can approach 60 percent. These areas need to be covered! Respiration – Air is warmed, then exhaled, resulting in a significant source of heat loss
Include a gator for neck cover and face. Fishing in Michigan I known what cold weather fishing is. Especially when the boat is moving covering the face and neck is important to retain body heat and comfort.
For cold/cool weather fishing I recommend a ski cap, nylon windbreaker, polyester hooded sweatshirt, long sleeve T-shirt, rain pants over jogging suit pants. Jeans are terrible for holding warmth and worse when wet.
This is a great discussion. From experience fly fishing in some very cold weather, I can vouch for Simms. Patagonia also has some great products to layer with including the newer washable wool sweaters.
Great info on cold weather. Make sure you don’t bulk up your foot gear too much so you don’t restrict circulation. Up size your boots better to be a bit loose. I use the Sitka gear grinder hoody base layer for everything out doors below 55 degrees. My most favorite most versatile piece of clothing.
Great info. Thanks for posting this.