what to wear
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what to wear
Had a ski a decade back which I fished on, now getting back into it again around bay of plenty.
Wondering what most people wear for wet weather gear to fish. I usually wetsuit, but never get that wet, I see most of the photos look like sailing jackets?
What about pants, boot/ies?
orca - chased me up matakana island until we were eye to eye
orca-
Number of posts : 17
PWC : Yamaha GP1200 2stroke
Best fish landed on your ski : 40cm snapper
Age : 54
Location : tepuke
Job/hobbies : kiwifruit
Registration date : 2008-11-09
Re: what to wear
In the Summer I am happy to wera tog shorts, a rash shirt, floatation vest, goggles, cap ( to protect for sunburn) and goggles or glasses.
Hope this is of help and others contribute with their ideas.
The orca experience sounds a freaky experience, can they be trusted?
Re: what to wear
Thanks for the reply, I also have the booties and gloves but was still prety cold 2weeks ago, should've had a hat.
Last edited by orca on Mon Nov 10 2008, 01:55; edited 1 time in total
orca-
Number of posts : 17
PWC : Yamaha GP1200 2stroke
Best fish landed on your ski : 40cm snapper
Age : 54
Location : tepuke
Job/hobbies : kiwifruit
Registration date : 2008-11-09
Re: what to wear
Coming into summer I tend to ditch the wetsuit (5mm full length paid nz $150 on special) and use the neoprene shorts as described above ($140) and a 2ml neoprene rash top. Over this if cold I use a windbreaker (a sailors jacket with velcro straps on wrists and waist... $120) and I am yet to be cold!
the one piece suit is as expected completely frustrating when needing to relieve yourself... I have done the zip idea in the past and it is worth every cent!!
I totally agree with 2-extreme... I would rather have a wetsuit on if I loose my ski for some reason!
The newest product on the market is 'Skarkskin', and I am looking at getting a 'parka vest' for around $120. These have three layers to them and are meant to be the greatest thing for keeping warn in the wet and the wind... for more information check this out... http://www.sharkskin.com.au/catalogue/category_intro.php/1/1
Not cheap, but can be used anywhere with water... I tend to spend more money on clothing than I do on my rig for fishing... at the end of the day keeping warm and protected from the sun has to be the highest priority, especially when you consider the distances we can cover on the ski!
Ducky-
Number of posts : 138
PWC : Seadoo GTX
Age : 49
Location : Tauranga
Job/hobbies : Jetski, kayaking, fishing, computers, mountain biking...
Humor : Very much!
Registration date : 2008-10-17
DRY SUITS
I use a dry suit with built in feet and find it great!!! But make sure you get a membrain suit
(not the 5mm wet suit type they would be to hot)
You can somtimes get one on trademe for $150-$350.But MAKE SURE! the seals are good and zip is fine because it can cost lots to replace them. Sooooo good fishing with dry feet!
wayne comer-
Number of posts : 9
Age : 52
Location : live in tokoroa fish at pukehina
Job/hobbies : work in the bush as a loader driver
Registration date : 2008-10-31
Re: what to wear
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