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parttime · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:44 am Post subject: Surf fishing in the winter

I might try it this year, question is, does it require waders, does it get that cold?

Central Scrutinizer · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:03 am Post subject:

You can make up your own mind (this is simply water temps, not factoring in wind chill, which is made worse by splashing waves from the surf).

"Winter" last year, off Bob Hall.

parttime · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:22 am Post subject:

bd0202 · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 2:35 pm Post subject:

Depends on your nerve and tolerance for cold water! Laughing

When I was younger, I would get out there and fish and board all day long in the dead of March. I KNOW I won't do that anymore though.

Waders are helpful BUT in the surf you better be extra careful not to go too deep. One good wave waps you and you're flooded - and the cold will be the last thing on your mind at that point. Maybe try a wetsuit instead. (I've never tried them personally but surfers wear them for a reason.)

If you do brave it without waders, try keeping your shoulders below the water line so you don't expose yourself to cold air too. Your body will adjust to the water temp better if you're almost fully submerged and you'll stay warm-ish without the wind hitting you. I know it's hard to hold a fishing pole like that though. And have a dry towel and change of clothes ready as soon as you exit the water. These are all things I learned as a crazy kid/teen. Never once got sick. Just got the "I can't believe you're my offspring" look from my mother a few times. Embarassed

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Sinker · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:07 pm Post subject:

My opinion is wear waders. Stay dry and warm. Do make sure you wear at least one belt over your waders for safety.

Johninaustin · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 1115

I've tried both waders and a wetsuit. I've settled on waders and just staying shallow. The heavy neoprene ones are overkill for Texas, (the really thick ones actually make you float) I usually just put on a set of long johns and regular rubber waders.

The wetsuits WORK, there is just a couple downsides.

You have to wear a skinsuit underneath or you tend to get body hair yanked out.
Also, no skinsuit means every wave that hits you sends a nice icy shot thru any seams.

Further, the things are a pain to get into and esp take off when wet. It does not help that you have to do this standing next to the car in a north wind.

chapcat54 · Horse Mullet Joined: 15 Jun 2015 Posts: 185

There is always Bob Hall Pier Smile

parttime · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:14 am Post subject:

Thanks guys, I'll definitely get waders.

parttime · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:15 am Post subject: