*THE HULL TRUTH is the world's largest FREE network for the discussion of Boating & Fishing. Whether you're researching a new boat, or are a seasoned Captain, you'll find The Hull Truth Boating & Fishing Message Forum contains a wealth of information from Boaters and Sportfishermen around the world.
Welcome to the updated THT!
If you are having trouble signing in, please email feedback@thehulltruth.com with your username and we will help you. We thank you for your patience as we help you access the new site!
Random Quote: Better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission!
What does everybody wear on the boat in the fall? I'm thinking about the Grundens, but will they keep you warm enough. That early morning run gets colder the older I get. 21' Center Console.
Thanks, Mike
__________________ Scout 210 Sportfish Honda-150
The "HOOK & LADDER"
Mustang Survival has some bomber style jackets that provide both warmth and flotation in case of falling overboard. Some of their stuff is pricey, but top quality as well. http://www.mustangsurvival.com/produ...egory.php?mc=6
B R I G G 4 0 P A R K A
The Brigg 40 Parka is made from a heavy cotton twill base material (4.7 oz. per yard), coated with a specially formulated PVC (10.9 oz. per yard) for a total weight of 15.6 oz. per yard. THE FABRIC in the Herkules 16 Pants is a heavy cotton canvas base material (7.7 oz. per yard), coated with a special formulated PVC (10.3 oz. per yard) for a total weight of 18 oz. per yard. The PVC coating is specially designed to resist oils and to maintain flexibility in extremely cold temperatures.
H E R K U L E S 1 6 B I B P A N T S
Features: Grundéns' heaviest fabric. Side gusset for adjustable width. Fully reversible (front to ****** for extended wear. Reinforced hems with riveted seam. Available with speed-clip suspender hook-ups.
Working man boots
Working Man's Rubber Boots
More comfortable than any boot you've ever worn before. Ankle fit and calf size adjustable. 18" grange cleated and camo green. $59.00
I wore a insulated Carhart (or a Carhart copy) jumpsuit with legs that zipper. I think the warmest think I have had on my feet were LL Bean 'Snow Sneakers' however I never got my feet really wet. Wool mittens with the flip open feature to expose fingers, and a wool watchman hat.
Now I stay home when it's that cold... Florida is usually a couple weeks away max.
September is here.... Now the fishing will begin.....
I wear a cotton shirt as my first layer of clothing. This absorbs the sweat. If it gets hot though, I just remove a layer of clothes.
Funny thing:
My wrists sweat because of the neoprene cuffs on the parka.
How do you prevent sweating from the inside out ?
Gore Tex fabrics breath and prevent this.
Thoughts ?
When I am wearing my Grundens I find it is
needed and you are not concerned with the
breathable part of keeping warm but staying dry.
I have gortex (O2 breathable wear) jackets and bibs
by Henri Lloyd and another O2 jacket by Gill
for wet warmer days but the Grundens for a cold
snotty morning of cold and damp and wet weather
and water. The days you know you are not going to
warm up. Fishing the Oregon Inlet or a damp, wet
morning that soaks you and you do not warm up
all morning is when I wear them.
The store in Pt Pleasant, "Fisherman's Supply",( I think) has the area's beat selection of commercial and recreational fishing weather gear. It's definitely worth checking out.
In CT, we fish tautog up until early December (I normally shovel snow out of my 22 foot center console in the boat yard when I'm taking it home for the winter). I love any of the Grudens products - you just layer what you where under them. I don't like gortex for fishing at all, I find it does not handle fish blood, slime, oil ,well etc. The biggest trick for me (in terms of comfort) is to stay out of the wind/spray on the way out.. I had a "true" open boat for years, In 98 I added a T-top will a full window to keep the wind and spray off me and the crew that can hide behind it with me (3 guys)... If I have 4 in the boat someone might get wet... Boots - all good advice above, I like simple rubber boats ("shrimp boots") when the temps are above 40 degrees, when it gets really cold (30's and even high 20's) insulated boots (Bean, etc.) are good. Lot of layers with the Grudens on the top is the key... For me it involves a base layer (long johns) get a pair of the better long johns that wick the moisture away (avoid the really cheap ones) then a light shirt and a pair of jeans, if really cold I might put a fleece top on, then a sweatshirt over that or a fleece vest (less arm covering aids your movement) then the Grundens. I also use a Mustang "fisherman's Jacket" (float coat) - for that I leave the Grundens top at home but wear the bibs... also a nice fleece hat for the cold mornings (critical to have this is if is really cold). Neoprene fishing gloves are also great to have. As you warm up you shed what ever you need to keep comfortable... I don't find sweating to be an issue.
My favorite piece of gear are my Gore-Tex bibs from Cabela's. They are 100% waterproof/windproof but they breath. I wear them with shorts on cool mornings in the spring and fall and shed them after the day warms. I wear them with fleece pants when the weather gets really cold. Mustang jacket for cold weather and added protection. Bean's insulated boots - not the lace up - just in case you fall and have to kick them off in the water.
I second that gear from Cabelas....I have thier Gore Tex Guide Wear series bibs and love em' I used them for the first time this past season fishing at teh CBBT and ocean season thru Feb, with the right jeans/long johns I never felt too cold, and they even fit great too with my big A$$, I wear about a 48" waist and thier XXXL are GREAT!!
LL Bean duck shoes are great too, just watch those heals, Ive rolled an ankle with those things more often than Id like to admit.
__________________
2004 Silverado 2500HD
2001 Grady White 265 Express
Cabela's Alaskan Guide suit. It's a little bit cheaper then the Grud's. I don't usually have to worry about sweating in them in the fall due to the cooler temps. You can get the parka and bibs for just under $80. Toss in a pair of cheap rubber boots and your ready to take on mother nature.
Cold weather gear for fall striper run?? 
... 
