winter gears

Posted by jed on 25/3/2012, 11:21 am
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with winter coming up i was woundering what everyone wears to keep dry and warm.iv got wetsuits and a couple pairs of booties but i find them itchy and uncomftortable after awhile.my gumboots seem to get water and sand in them.i usually end up just toughing it out in my board shorts and bare feet.i like winter fishing coz you dont get all the summer interuptions boats,jetskis,swimmers etc..

Re: winter gears

Posted by James HB on 25/3/2012, 12:36 pm, in reply to "winter gears"
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Good pair of thermal neoprene waders and a good jacket do me. Wetsuits get cold after the sun goes down. No excuses, just get out there!!

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Posted by jed on 25/3/2012, 2:29 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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how much are waders and..gummys go with them or..do they have have a bit that join up to the boots to stop water getting in?

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Posted by paulcs on 25/3/2012, 6:21 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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Like James said, a good pair of waders are the way to go, bought mine a couple of years ago, one of the most useful bits of gear you will buy. A good pair will set you back $300 - $400.

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Posted by jed on 25/3/2012, 6:30 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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damn things are starting to get expensive,havnt even paid off my veratis yet kay two last questions 1.they avalible at fishing stores 2.the boots thing

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Posted by Panser on 25/3/2012, 6:44 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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I got a set of chestwaders from H&F for $69.00. Not neoprene but just wear trackpants under and a pair of wooly sox. Yes the boots and waders are one unit.Warm and snug as a bug in a rug. Born to fish. Forced to work.

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Posted by jed on 25/3/2012, 7:12 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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cheers panser,might be the go so how is the fishing in taras in the winter,i bet the winters here are bloody freezing with that mountain

Re: winter gears

Posted by GaryK on 25/3/2012, 7:31 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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Ring Phill at Tackle Tactics tomorrow. I think I saw a pair of neoprenes there the other day. He will be able to help you get in to a pair.

Re: winter gears

Posted by jed on 25/3/2012, 7:46 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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sore some real cheap ones on trade me(neoprenes)

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Posted by GaryK on 25/3/2012, 9:02 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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Beware cheapies on TM!

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Posted by Naki-Fisher on 25/3/2012, 9:28 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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Hi Jed LB Fishing is slow in the Naki over winter and yes its very cold. I braved it with a wetsuit last year and i hope my loving wife has got me a set of waders for my Bday. Time will tell.

Re: winter gears

Posted by Phill on 26/3/2012, 8:31 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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Hi Jed, waders are the way to go and like anything with fishing spend as much as you can afford and then a little bit more. I have been trying out some light wieght breathable waders and so far I am really impressed, they don't tend to float you like neoprene does and are much lighter to walk around in , PVC waders are cheap but you sweet like crazy and end up soaked anyway but they do keep the wind out.

Re: winter gears

Posted by Naki-Fisher on 26/3/2012, 9:34 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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What price are they Phill

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Posted by GaryK on 26/3/2012, 10:01 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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I wear breathables and dread the thought of going back into neoprenes. These are just as warm if you dress right (or left) in them. The beauty is that they feel like a pair of pants and not lead boots. I wear aqua sox on the sand and find them great.

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Posted by Phill on 26/3/2012, 10:03 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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If I can buy them on special I sell them for $200 but they normally retail for around $300 I must say I find mine well worth it. I forgot to say that they breath so no condensation.

Re: winter gears

Posted by Phill on 26/3/2012, 10:07 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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I also wear some old wading boots with felt soles not allowed in the rivers but great I the surf.

Re: winter gears

Posted by Naki-Fisher on 27/3/2012, 3:19 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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Whats the way you work out the sizing? I'm 6'4 120kg

Re: winter gears

Posted by Naki-Fisher on 27/3/2012, 3:20 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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Whats the way you work out the sizing? I'm 6'4 120kg and size 12 boots. Very keen if I can pick up a set on special.

Re: winter gears

Posted by Phill on 27/3/2012, 8:43 pm, in reply to "winter gears"
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Hi ,Naki mine which are the biggest XXL have a bit of extra space in them and I'm 6' and 109kg . I will see if there are any left on Thursday .

Re: winter gears

Posted by Gary T on 28/3/2012, 10:54 am, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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wading boots with felt soles are allowed in rivers as long as you are not fishing for trout.

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Posted by Naki-Fisher on 28/3/2012, 1:01 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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Cheers Phill

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Posted by jed on 16/5/2012, 7:54 pm, in reply to "Re: winter gears"
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sore a pair of nylon waders on trade me from taupo fishing store or something.reckon they are better than pvc,not as good as neropean but the best alternative?