Hip waders and cold arms :detecting:

[khouse]

Well last summer was my first time I water hunted. I started late but had a good 3 months of hunting off and on. Were talking fresh water beaches. Well I went to Bass Pro to buy some hip waders so I could get out in the cold water. But then I thought to myself. When I get out in the cold water my hands and arms are going to get cold. Swinging the detector and prying on the scoop handle is going to be a wet process. So what do you all do about that problem? I held off in buying the waders. I thought that maybe I need some kind of dive suit or shirt? I just don't know. You tell me?

 

[Craig-PI]

I mainly hunt saltwater in the winter.. I use these gloves here in Connecticut our water temp right now is around 35 degree's....

http://www.fntpost.com/Products/Trapping+Gloves+Gauntlets/Bemac+Full+Length+Polar+Paw+Insulated+Gauntlets

 

[khouse]

Nice gloves. I wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks.

 

[dieseldust]

I have used a wet suit on the west coast with success. I started with waders but it was darn cold in winter.
I don't go into the water anymore but the thing that made me buy a wetsuit was the fact it was warmer after the initial shock of cold water.

 

[craigntrace]

I wear a long john 7mm bottom wetsuit and mares brand booties with hard ribbed soles so you can push the digger in hard bottom ,make sure the inside lining is insulated in the sole and woolen socks help to keep comfy in cold water. Cheers Craig

 

[khouse]

I had researched some swimming holes in my area. I was getting cabin fever and wanted to detect them asap. But I'm a wussy when it comes to cold weather. I guess I really didn't think this cold water hunting through. I think I'll first try some insulated hip waders but only get out in about 3 feet of water. This way my hands won't get too wet and cold. Or I could just wait until the water warms up? Thanks for all your replies and help!

 

[mattockman]

Craig do those go up to the arm pit? Do they stay put or fall down pain in the butt type. and are they really warm enough?......I sure need a pair for the beach.....burrrrrrr....I bought a neo preen chest waters with boots attached from Dicks sports store....very warm....but I have problems with hands and plus I have to wear some kind of warm coat or sweatshirt....I need to find some kind of neo preen top to go over chest waders....I may order those gloves .....thanks Bud!

 

[Craig-PI]

[quote mattockman]Craig do those go up to the arm pit? Do they stay put or fall down pain in the butt type. and are they really warm enough?......I sure need a pair for the beach.....burrrrrrr....I bought a neo preen chest waters with boots attached from Dicks sports store....very warm....but I have problems with hands and plus I have to wear some kind of warm coat or sweatshirt....I need to find some kind of neo preen top to go over chest waders....I may order those gloves .....thanks Bud![/quote]


I bought the same waders from Dicks they are too warm some days The gloves stay put because there is a strap that goes around your shoulders which you don't even feel all my friends I water hunt with have the same ones we also add a hot hands down in the gloves because our scoops get coated with ice and it sometimes feels like we are holding a popsicle

 

[Craig-PI]

I hate the cold Khouse but the early bird gets the worm

 

[khouse]

That's what I was kind of thinking. But now having second thoughts about the cold water!

 

[Martin(Qc)]

I have a neoprene model and those long gloves with a thin insulation. On the coldest days, I add a small heatpocket in each gloves