jasoncrd Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'll be off of uni until early August and I'm hoping to take my yak out a bit over my break. I was just wandering if anyone has any tips on clothing that would be good for cold weather yaking. I usually wear a pair of skins and a tee but I am sure that won't be enough even if I go out on a warmish day. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also has anyone had a chance to go out lately around the inner west? Thanks, Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingnoob Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 hi Jason, havn;t been out in the inner west, but have been fishing Narrabean Lakes a bit lately. Plenty of bream, tailor and flatties around. Launch at the boat ramp and head left. Near the first yellow bouy/marker there is a decent hole holding plenty of fish. I have been using the squidy wild prawn in bloodworm on a 1/16 or 1/8th jig head. The current is pretty strong in this section. For clothes, i haven't got any fishing winter clothes specifically, but if you are looking for something light, wind and water proof. I would go with a golf jacket. I used to play golf and these were pretty good even in torrential rain was still dry - they usually come with pants as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncrd Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks mate it's good to hear that not much has slowed with the colder weather. I'm just looking for something that doesn't hold absorb much water and is reasonably light but can provide a bit of warmth. I might try some thermals that I take snowboarding and light jacket like one you suggested. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneyfisher12 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I usually just wear board shorts because if you get something like trackys wet they become really cold and stay wet for ever usually I just wear a tee shirt then a jumper and then a spray/rain jacket made by rapala also when you get wet you dry much quicker than if you were wearing something woollen and it's also a lot lighter so if you fall out of the yak you able to get back in Cheers sydneyfisher12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Consider a 3mm Spring suit (wet suit) Google it you will understand. Cheap and wind doesn't get ya. Used to fish the rocks with these in winter and add buoyancy, but should have a jacket any way. Pain in the arse if you want a quick pee. BUT WARM JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I usually just wear board shorts because if you get something like trackys wet they become really cold and stay wet for ever usually I just wear a tee shirt then a jumper and then a spray/rain jacket made by rapala also when you get wet you dry much quicker than if you were wearing something woollen and it's also a lot lighter so if you fall out of the yak you able to get back in Cheers sydneyfisher12 That's exactly what I wearDidn't want to write out the exact same thing for you to reed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncrd Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Thanks everyone. The spring suit definitely sounds like an awesome idea and something different to try. Hopefully if I have some warm attire I'll have no excuses this winter to get out and chase some fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Lightweight thermals for the legs I reckon (I use my skiing ones) gives that cold protection but won't weigh you down if you go in. Boardies over that and a spray jacket over the top half. Spring suit would be ideal though Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncrd Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 Thanks everyone. Went out last thursday with a pair of full length leg skins and a thermal top. It was a reasonably warm day around 20C but I think as long as I stay paddling I'd be comfortable down to about 15-16C in that outfit. On the fishing side of things I only caught a baby snapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LungFai Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Consider a 3mm Spring suit (wet suit) Google it you will understand. Cheap and wind doesn't get ya. Used to fish the rocks with these in winter and add buoyancy, but should have a jacket any way. Pain in the arse if you want a quick pee. BUT WARM JD You can solve that Peeing problem by getting an Aqua Skin 2 piece, google Aqua Skins WT80 Top + Shorts Edited July 11, 2014 by LungFai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknett Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Currently I wear shark skins long sleeve top & long pants with dive socks plus a raincoat if I still get cold but keeping dry will keep you a lot warmer. If you can afford them Kokatat make some really good gear, particularly their pants with built in socks. These will be on my shopping list when I get away from study & back to full time work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI fella Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Check out Lovig Hobie site…. just got a pair of their kayaking pants…….awesome dry and warm …built in booties totally waterproof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknett Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Spoke to the guys at Lovig & they get great reveiws. Only problem for me is I like to go offshore & they can't install a fly (Kokatat can for extra $50) so no way to releive myself during a long trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Do what some surgeons and racing drivers do. Go to the local pharmacy and get a couple of urine bags (catheter bags, as they're commonly known. And some uridomes.(they look like open ended condoms). The pharmicist can advise you how to "rig up". That should see you and your bladder good for the day! Also good practice for the "twilight years". hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Do what some surgeons and racing drivers do. Go to the local pharmacy and get a couple of urine bags (catheter bags, as they're commonly known. And some uridomes.(they look like open ended condoms). The pharmicist can advise you how to "rig up". That should see you and your bladder good for the day! Also good practice for the "twilight years". hehe. Smiling here nurse We could start selling leg bags and uridomes as a piece of necessary fishing gear I just did some research on it actually and there are companies in the USA that market them for hunters, fishermen and women, pilots etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks Donna, A picture's worth a thousand words.....and a lot less snickering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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