Winter Beach Fishing clothing

[macca02]

Hi all,

Just after some ideas what everyone wears night time beach fishing to stay warm & dry.

Where i fish is a bit of a walk in, so i generally just wear trackpants and a rain jacket, though always end up with sopping wet track pants from the waves.
Tossing up between getting a pair of waders (which i can take down and put on when i'm fishing/take off for the walk back) or some wet suit pants.

What does everyone use/find works for them?

[Howdoweplaythis]

I used to use trackies beach fishing and when they got wet, I found it was a great way to have a cold and miserable night. I bought a pair of neoprene waders and they keep me very warm - definitely a good spend. A word of warning, if you are walking long distances on the beach carrying lots of stuff I find I actually get TOO hot in them and start sweating. The insides are a bit difficult to clean and mine have started to smell a bit inside from the sweat (a lovely thought, I know) so I might need to clean them with some detergent. Re. your idea to carry them down the beach - waders aren't light due to the gumboots and are cumbersome. I'd be concerned they'd be a pain to carry down with the rest of your beach gear. I normally just put mine on out of the car.

Wet suit pants are a good idea too but may have cold feet? 

[Pauafritta]

I use a pair of wet suit pants and find them very warm and comfortable. A pair of wetsuit dive boots can work as well to keep you warm.

[macca02]

Cheers for the advice. I'm starting to lean more towards the wetsuit pants idea now - I already take some neoprene booties with me to wear when I'm on the beach.

I was looking at waders but there's a few things that I'm not entirely sure on for this scenario (safety if in the unlikely event I get bowled over), extra weight to carry in and comfortability as far as the boots go.

[GreasePit]

Plus one on the wetsuit pants

[FunkyJT]

I use waders (hornes are the best), thermal long sleeve and a soft shell jacket. You can add a wet weather jacket over the top outside the waders too. 

[savit]

Aldi pants with Thinsulate lining - cheap, light, warm, windproof, breathable and plenty of pockets. Top - thermals, fleace, long windproof jacket. 

[Green Hornet]

I wear these with a pair of wetsuit boots over the top.

https://kokatat.com/product/hydrus-3l-tempest-pants-with-socks-ptuhtp

I initially bought them for winter kayak trips. They're a bit lighter than waders, so a lot better for walking any distance, plus they seal around your waist and won't fill with water if you get bowled over in the surf. 

[Pauafritta]

Mine are Sharkskin brand and have a fleece lining. Check online for them.

[Hooked-Up]

wetsuit pants with wading boots would be ideal i reckon, comfortable to walk in and dont need to carry anything.

[macca02]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

I've purchased some of these to try out as they're quite cheap: http://adrenalinwetsuits.com/2P-Thermo-Shield/43-2P-Thermo-Long-Pants/flypage_images.tpl.html

They look to be similar to wet suit pants - though haven't actual seen them in person so will have to wait and see.

Green Hornet: They look great - i might look into something like that if i'm not a fan of the wetsuit/neoprene style pants.

[sam bros]

I use waders but they do get uncomfortable at times 

I'm liking the wetsuit idea and will probably give it a go

[Captain Spanner]

I just wear lightweight long pants that are like a quick dry material, wetsuit boots and keep my top half warm and dry. 

But if you do go for waders I would suggest as a minimum you wear a manual inflatable pfd to pull the second you get knocked over and if at night it wouldn't hurt to have a glow stick around your neck so your mate can find you in the shore break. Not many people would be able to swim in a shorebreak in waders full of water. 

[Cargo05]

I absolutely hate being wet and cold. I use thermals top and bottom, a good fleecy jumper, trackpants, and either a coat or rain jacket (worn outside the waders), depending on how cold it is, or if it is a lot of dew or spray. Fingerless gloves and a good Thinsulate beanie are also good in the cold. I use waders which have an adjustable strap at the upper chest region to prevent large volumes of water entering the waders should I fall over. I haven’t used an inflatable pfd as Captain Spanner suggests, but it is a good idea.

[jackiean]

I just spend the past 3 nights fishing the beach 6pm-3am, this is what i usually wear, comfy longsleeve shirt, windproof jacket, windproof track pants, long socks to put over my trackies and some gumboots that are almost knee high that i purchased for $20 recently, keep my dry, clean and warm.