"snakefiddler" wrote in message
...
i took advantage of this warm and sunny day to hit my favorite stream for
an hour before embarking on intense studying for final exams. since it
was
such a nice day, getting cold was no issue, however,the last couple of
week-ends my feet got pretty cold in the water and i know this is just a
hint of what's to come. i have a pair of neoprene waders, so my body
stays
plenty warm, but my hands and feet are another issue. i have been
scouting
the catalogues, but thought i'd ask what ya'll like in the way of warm
socks, and appropriate gloves for winter fishin.

thanks-
snake



There has been a bunch of great advice posted, but one thing not mentioned
that I find essential to cold water fishing is to bring a nice soft, plush
golf towel for wiping your hand occasionally. Most golf towels have a nice
little hook or loop on one end so you can attach the towel to the top of
your waders or to your wading jacket. Watching your towel float downstream
isn't much fun. When your hands inevitably start getting wet, they can lose
heat very quickly. Keeping your hands dry makes a huge difference. The other
thing that works great is putting a couple of chemical handwarmers in the
nice fleece pocket on the front of some of the Simms and Orvis waders, or in
a wind sheltered pocket of a fleece jacket. It is amazing how warm they can
keep a pocket when protected from the wind.

TL

Jim Ray