[622273]

Just wanted to get opinions from you guys on fishing in Oct and Nov. in a 20'CC. (bay/inlet/inshore; night time; bass).

Any secrets for staying warm besides bundeling up? Or just screw it and go on a more sheltered boat...???

Thanks guys,

..mocean

 

[Capt. Bill]

I wear heavyweight Grundens. It really does the trick.

 

[186logic]

Two words...Jack Daniels

 

[leakyrivot]

Ski gear

I find that my ski gear works excellent on the water; fleece is like wool in the sense that it keeps you warm when wet. A gore tex windbreaker over a few layers that can be stipped out is great.

My hands seem to get it first; it's hard to deal with fishing reels and gloves, but a cheap pair of leather driving gloves goes a long way as far as warmth and dexterity. I have gore-text gloves with big skirts that work great as a windbreaker for your hands while underway, they go right over a light set. Also, the obvious, a hat that covers your ears and facemask/neckwarmer for really cold times.

Two more somewhat silly things that work; my eyes are pretty sensitive and I like to drive above the windshield, ski goggles are perfect for warmth and protection.. and if pants aren't enough, I prefer spandex under them, goes a long way as far as warmth. Rain gear is OK for you legs too, but it's bulky and if I can't move, I'd rather be a little cold. Hopefully though the weather will hold off a little through Oct at least.

 

[mk5381]

Cold weather fishin'

Fish all the time in the winter. Scuba gloves are great. They keep your hands warm and you can get them wet, grab fish, do whatever you want and not get your hands cold. I get mine at the Sports Authority. Plus I wear the thin and heavy Helly Hansen long underwear. They keep you toasty on the coldest days. I usually wear the usual jeans and insulated flannel shirt. Top it off with heavy duty foul weather gear and you're all set. Plus the regular essentials like wool hat, heavy duty socks, insulated boots, etc... I wear sealskin socks on top of a pair of thin ski socks with my insulated boots and my feet are never cold. HTH

Fatal Attraction

 

[FredyFluke]

OceanMW

I have a cc, and the best thing you can do to stay warm that time of year is shelter yourself from the wind, and of course spray (water).
This is what steals your body heat.
I have a t-top and a 3/4 enclosure, open in the back. This helps. If you do not have cover on the boat you will need commercial raingear. No way around it.
Forget the booze unless you want to be numb, it will just make you colder (and impared) which you do not want. Depending on how cold it is I wear polypro long johns with a layer of fleece over it. Then over all of that a set of commercial grade rainwear overalls (grunduns or helly hansen).
If warmer I leave out the long johns.
If cold I add a windproof fleece top with rubbber belly, and forearms. If wet I wear a wool sweater and the grunduns top.
Very important is your head, hands and feet. After a few hours out there they can get real cold. I wear Insulated "Viking" boots, with a polypro or straight cotton sock, wool watch cap. Gloves I use 2 set Glaciergloves for hands in water and fleece lined rubber, for dry warmth when needed.
It is not as bad as most people think in the fall because the water is still pretty warm. I have been colder in April & May when the water is still cold.
There is nothing like a crisp clear late Oct/Nov morning, bass trolling at Montauk, or anchored off tog fishing, with a thermos of hot coffee.
Being comfortable/warm makes all the difference.

 

[622273]

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Thanks guys, lots of good common sense advice. I snowboard and backpack in the winter, and I dive, so I got a lot of fleece, thermals, outerclothes. I think I'll leave the Gortex jacket fishgut free though. The heavy rain gear should block the wind and I don't worry about sweating too much - thats easy to regulate.

I'll be afraid to fish with Mr. J Daniels in the cold. I don't mind jumping overboard in the summer, but I ain't falling in with all that clothing on in cold water, no way. I may meet his friend Jose Q. back at the dock though...

Ski goggles - great idea, especially with my contacts.

I guess the week point of my "wardrobe", is the heavy duty rain gear. My set was about $20, (forget what it is), but I bought it big so I could layer and move. Hopefully, it will hold up, and be adequate. Not sure what Glacier gloves are - I gotta check into that.

Any other favorites when it comes to heavy duty rain gear or comfort?

Here's to fishin with overdressed women

But thanks all - I think I now realize that this can be done in comfort.

 

[623202]

LITTLE PROPAINE HEATER

I JUST GOT THIS LITTLE HEATER LAST YEAR IT WORKS WITH 4D BATTERIES FOR THE FAN AND ONE OF THOSE PROPAINE TANKS LIKE THE BARBEQUE ONES AND YOU'RE IN BUSSINES.
NICE CAMVUS INCLOSURE DON'T HERT EITHER.
IF ALL ELSE FAILS DRESS WORM AND ALWAYS WARE YOUR RAINGEAR ON TOP TO BREAK THE WIND THATS THE KILLER.
EVER HEARD OF IRISH COFFE NICE AND HOT IF ALL ELSE FAILS TRY THAT!!!!!!!!!

 

[Hunt n' Fish]

Arctic lined Carhartt coat

Fishing in late fall and early spring I usually don a hooded sweatshirt under an arctic lined Carhartt coat. If it is really cold, a wool cap and a set of Artic lined bibs work well too. It is a little bulky, but as it warms up you can shed a layer and stay comfortable. The artic lined coats and bibs are excellent at cutting the wind. Last season we fished into December in our CC and started this season in April.

If you keep your head and upper body warm, you will be amazed at how comfortable you be. I usually don't even wear gloves.

I have bought neoprene gloves for duck hunting and they never last. I have tried three different brands and qualities, and they all come apart at the seams. If you want to get a pair of gloves for fishing, get Gortex or Dry Plus lined gloves from Cabela's. I find that they get in the way too much when handling fish though.

 

[Capt. Marc]

I also swear by grundens. It helps to have one of those cheap hooded sweaters with the thermal insulation stiched in under the grundens top. WHen the tem really dips, add a fleece vest so you don't restrict you arms too much.

Capt. Marc

PS you ever watch those TV shows with the alaskan crab fishermen? Always have full grundens gear on themselves.

 

[614097]

I took an old pair of 5mm neoprene waders & cut the boots off. They are warm, block the wind and they are easy to move around in.

Full face ski mask & try not to think about it

 

[baywatch]

Parker SC

C/C are nice boats for good weather and FLA. That is why I got a Parker SC. People say it is to hot for the saummer but they are wrong.
When I go out during an expected cold snap I run a power cord threw the anchor locker and put a tilt proof heater in the cabin. No frost on the windows, nice warm cabin, close the door and go.
Fall weather is hard for a C/C. I do dress for the weather also but I don't have to be that drastic.

Bill