Davemmm Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Fishin at night gets pretty cool at this time of night so give me you tips on keeping warm. Feet are important to me, shoes and thick socks are vital to keeping the rest of me warm as is a good beany. Do any of you have any tips except heaps and heps of clothes? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 ......Feet are important to me, shoes and thick socks are vital to keeping the rest of me warm as is a good beany. Do any of you have any tips except heaps and heps of clothes? Dave Hey Dave They said they're over here on a working holiday and they said If we get cold in the Georges they'll loan us their clothes. Hope this helps jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbielites Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 (edited) Do any of you have any tips except heaps and heps of clothes? Nope.... It is all about layers. Edited June 28, 2008 by Robbielites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caranx Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Go to one of the outdoor stores like kathmandu etc and get some thermal long sleeve tops....and either a windproof jacket or something made from goretex. That will help and you wont feel like a blimp.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoges1974 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I have been doing a fair bit at night in the last few weeks this is what i wear. Long sleeve Thermal top Thermal pants (sometimes i take them along and put on later if needed) Track pants Long sleeve shirt jumper Decent spray jacket (something that the wind won't go through) beanie very thick pair of sock they go knee high if needed Neck warmer (beanie material just goes on neck) Having the set of clears fitted to the boat has been the best thing to keep me warm. Before i had these fitted it was hard to stay warm if it was windy. I was out the other morning it was only 4deg and i was warm as toasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterman Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 for those cold nights i use thermal longjohns,trackies and jumper,gloves,beanie and a weatherproof stockmans type overcoat jacket thing that really keeps the wind/rain at bay... for those really cold nights i have this addidas snow rated jumper i got about 15 yrs ago but only when its brass monkey weather otherwise you sweat its that bloody warm... one of the best things is something Roberts made for me, my "Wonderscarf" basically a fleasy type tube scarf you have around neck and can pull up over head as well... marvelous yet so simple..... great topic as i think its gonna be coldest winter for quite a while... always good idea to keep a spare set of socks as warm feet/head = warm body... cold feet = also i have a beaut thermas full of rocket fuel to keep me going..... cheers....steve.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 G'day Davemmm, "thermals" , I wear a t-shirt style and it's great so long as my chest , back and shoulders are warm the rest of me can take care of its self... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherdad Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 4 options and key areas for heat loss and feeling Cold 1 Keep the head warm with a Beanie (You loose lots of heat through your head) 2 Keep the Feet warm with loose fitting boots (Tight shoes slows circulation) 3 Keep out of the wind with either covers or long jacket( Wind Chill will make you cold or worse) 4 The final option is to cuddle up in the cabin for the night with your fishing parther (Not your Buddy but your wife etc ) My choice is #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 one of the best things is something Roberts made for me, my "Wonderscarf" basically a fleasy type tube scarf you have around neck and can pull up over head as well... marvelous yet so simple..... The only thing I cant protect and gets cold is my neck. Is there any type of 'socks' you can get to pull over your head and wear on your neck? A scarf is impractical on the boat and gets in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) The only thing I cant protect and gets cold is my neck. Is there any type of 'socks' you can get to pull over your head and wear on your neck? A scarf is impractical on the boat and gets in the way. Sure is............... get yourself a Balaclava that will do the trick Warnie.. PS.get one that comes with the two peep holes for your eyes and one for your mouth... pps. But dont forget to take it off before you stop for petrol on the way home... Edited June 30, 2008 by ungry warnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Sure is............... get yourself a Balaclava that will do the trick Warnie.. PS.get one that comes with the two peep holes for your eyes and one for your mouth... pps. But dont forget to take it off before you stop for petrol on the way home... Or when you go to the bank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSHISWET Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 The answer is plenty of booze and a loved one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Sure is............... get yourself a Balaclava that will do the trick Warnie.. PS.get one that comes with the two peep holes for your eyes and one for your mouth... pps. But dont forget to take it off before you stop for petrol on the way home... No, neck not face.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 No, neck not face.. Yes.. does your neck.....it pulls down to roughly the top off your shoulders then you just pull your shirt whatever over it to tuck it all in... like a bug in a rug. try it you will see what i mean.. Warnie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelican Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) Damm you pay more for the turtle neck when it doesn't come with the jumper - go figure!!???? Lots of cheap ones on the net. Edited July 2, 2008 by pelican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 just set ur fuel tank on fire that should do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangles Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 No, neck not face.. go to a motorcycle place and get a neck warmer. I use 1 at work and it does the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterman Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 roylo, give roberta a pm and she may be able to look after you with one of her "wonderscarfs" its a tube like design you slide over head and snugs around neck... you can lift it up at back to cover head but i use beanie with it..... cheers...steve..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty hunter626 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 just set ur fuel tank on fire that should do it not the way the bloody price of fuel is going these days!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpig Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Rum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingyfisher Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 What the others have said plus in winter I wear high gumboots and can put and retrieve the boat witout getting my feet wet and their good to wear while I'm out there KF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty hunter626 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Rum accually alchol makes u feel warm but dosent accually make u warm as it constricts the blood vessels. but who isnt looking for an excuse to hav a drink or 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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