Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear

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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear

Post by cheaterparts » Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:00 am

Texas wrote:
Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:41 pm
Hey cheater, a quick 10km row would warm me up initially, but, you cool done when dead
Get a bit tired driving 10km
Gra
believe it or not 10 ks isn't very far even for an old and feeble Cheater - it's good practice for those longer days fishing or if you have to move quick to get in
there are a few guys now doing fitness training and the odd paddle challenge/marathon - that helps a lot with bigger paddle days
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Gummy shark 128 Cm - Elephant fish 85 Cm - Snapper 91 Cm - KG Whiting 49 Cm - Flathead 55 Cm - Garfish 47 Cm - Silver Trevally 40 Cm - Long Tail Tuna 86 Cm - snook 64 Cm - Couta 71 Cm - Sth Calamari 44 Cm hood - Cobia 117 cm


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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear

Post by 4liters » Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:05 am

Texas wrote:
Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:41 pm
Hey cheater, a quick 10km row would warm me up initially, but, you cool done when dead
Get a bit tired driving 10km
Gra
I did a 40+km paddle last Saturday
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Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
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Post by cheaterparts » Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:59 am

4liters wrote:
Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:05 am
Texas wrote:
Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:41 pm
Hey cheater, a quick 10km row would warm me up initially, but, you cool done when dead
Get a bit tired driving 10km
Gra
I did a 40+km paddle last Saturday
and for bugger all fish
My kayak PBs
Gummy shark 128 Cm - Elephant fish 85 Cm - Snapper 91 Cm - KG Whiting 49 Cm - Flathead 55 Cm - Garfish 47 Cm - Silver Trevally 40 Cm - Long Tail Tuna 86 Cm - snook 64 Cm - Couta 71 Cm - Sth Calamari 44 Cm hood - Cobia 117 cm


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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear

Post by 4liters » Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:46 pm

cheaterparts wrote:
Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:59 am
4liters wrote:
Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:05 am
Texas wrote:
Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:41 pm
Hey cheater, a quick 10km row would warm me up initially, but, you cool done when dead
Get a bit tired driving 10km
Gra
I did a 40+km paddle last Saturday
and for bugger all fish
Nothing new there, 40km was a bit of a novelty though.
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Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear

Post by Bear123 » Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:53 pm

I splurged on these https://hws.com.au/product/lovig-dry-pants/ and have some kayak thermals I got cheap to go under them... fingers crossed

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Post by Tim399 » Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:52 pm

Bear123 wrote:
Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:53 pm
I splurged on these https://hws.com.au/product/lovig-dry-pants/ and have some kayak thermals I got cheap to go under them... fingers crossed
That’s what I use as well bear, my last kayak was a wet ride and the lovigs kept me dry which made fishing the winter days much more enjoyable. especially when packing up you can take the dry pants off (I wear trackies underneath), put your shoes on and your as dry as you were when you left home. I wear them in any temperature other than high heat days with a pair of croc type shoes over them, i add or remove layers I wear underneath to adjust for the temp. They should serve you well, as long as you look after them

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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear

Post by cheaterparts » Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:55 pm

Bear123 wrote:
Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:53 pm
I splurged on these https://hws.com.au/product/lovig-dry-pants/ and have some kayak thermals I got cheap to go under them... fingers crossed
these seem to be better than the version 1 - I had a set of the first Lovigs and they were not dry ( probably still ok on the PA ) but all of my fishing kayaks have been a wet ride -- a mate bought the V2 and has been out a few times now and stayed dry
dont forget to get some water shoes or dive booties ( probably 2 - 3 sizes up to fit over them )
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Gummy shark 128 Cm - Elephant fish 85 Cm - Snapper 91 Cm - KG Whiting 49 Cm - Flathead 55 Cm - Garfish 47 Cm - Silver Trevally 40 Cm - Long Tail Tuna 86 Cm - snook 64 Cm - Couta 71 Cm - Sth Calamari 44 Cm hood - Cobia 117 cm


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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear

Post by FishnMiss » Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:32 pm

Kokotats is what I use.
http://kayakshopaustralia.com.au/kokata ... socks-men/
Been using my pair for 5 years now and still going strong.
done a few "accidental" :rf: swims with them and no water got in.
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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear

Post by magpie_mick » Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:24 pm

McDuff wrote:
Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:32 pm
I got mine from ebay - worn them 3 times in the last 2 weeks, they're unbelievable - I was very very sceptical about them but I vouch for these. They were the lowest cost/reasonably made, available qucikly from an Aussie seller that I could find.

These are the ones I got :
DexShell Waterproof Overcalf Sock
SKU: Size: Large
Total: AU $44.95
Seller: dairyessentials(152)
I have a pair of these as well. Tried some others and found they were not so waterproof.

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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear

Post by happyfriggincamper » Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:24 pm

magpie_mick wrote:
Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:24 pm
McDuff wrote:
Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:32 pm
I got mine from ebay - worn them 3 times in the last 2 weeks, they're unbelievable - I was very very sceptical about them but I vouch for these. They were the lowest cost/reasonably made, available qucikly from an Aussie seller that I could find.

These are the ones I got :
DexShell Waterproof Overcalf Sock
SKU: Size: Large
Total: AU $44.95
Seller: dairyessentials(152)
I have a pair of these as well. Tried some others and found they were not so waterproof.
Got a pair of these for now, will upgrade to dry pants in the coming months

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