tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314838133879223706.post9112286682445431870..comments2024-03-26T14:24:58.711-07:00Comments on Gorge Fly Shop Blog: Dress for Winter Fly Fishing SuccessGorge Fly Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04776490783821228917noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314838133879223706.post-6232599552454911752017-02-09T13:15:04.264-08:002017-02-09T13:15:04.264-08:00The Goretex bootfoots are expensive, but I was thi...The Goretex bootfoots are expensive, but I was thinking about the neoprene bootfoots. Pretty cheap. All our hatchery crews love them for winter. Sure, they don't breath at all, and breathing would be nice for hiking around, but how much breathing do you need for a short winter day shivering in a boat? Paul Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588095349131204116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314838133879223706.post-49743809252247702262017-02-09T12:00:20.794-08:002017-02-09T12:00:20.794-08:00I was wrong, they're not Simms socks, they'...I was wrong, they're not Simms socks, they're smart wool. Don't remember where I got them or what model, but they are red toes, heels and tops on gray. Thick and dense. Something like this: http://www.mountaingear.com/webstore/Footwear/Socks/SmartWool/Mountaineer-Sock-Men-s/_/R-520352.htmPaul Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588095349131204116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314838133879223706.post-28651121854411750402017-01-25T08:20:10.845-08:002017-01-25T08:20:10.845-08:00I believe toe space and freedom to move toes is a ...I believe toe space and freedom to move toes is a critical function to help stay warm. With all the different waders from all the different companies you would think someone would take a serious approach in waders for the winter angler. Specialize them with larger booties. Bootfoots are great when you can get them but the big company wants an arm and a leg for them. Hard to justify the price for a one season product. Are you listening wader companies!? why not give us something specific that can really help the winter anglers instead of 10 copies of the same thing...Just saying! I'm a little frustrated!!!Greg Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989443298810651912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314838133879223706.post-80040618238434694932017-01-24T12:02:22.929-08:002017-01-24T12:02:22.929-08:00I also pop a couple of chemical hand warmers and p...I also pop a couple of chemical hand warmers and put them in my wading pants pockets inside my widers. also keep one in the hand warmer pocket of the waders. Paul Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588095349131204116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314838133879223706.post-6879075179074299112017-01-24T12:00:13.341-08:002017-01-24T12:00:13.341-08:00I had a good sock system for winter, a thick wool ...I had a good sock system for winter, a thick wool sock L , then an XL thick polypro sock, but once I got some thick Simms socks I can no longer fit them in my waders. Too tight for the neoprene booties. I wonder if there is some manufacturer that offers a bigger bootie size. Maybe I should just go with a bootfoot neoprene wader for the middle of the winter.<br />I can fish much colder than the gear can. I can fight the guide ice down into the mid 20s but in the lower 20s my reel starts freezing up and I give up. A couple of years ago I hooked up a steelhead in January on the JD and found the reel would give him any line. I landed the fish but it was like playing the fish with a Tenkara.Paul Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588095349131204116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314838133879223706.post-32397553908639515832017-01-12T10:40:03.209-08:002017-01-12T10:40:03.209-08:00Awesome! Thanks for sharingAwesome! Thanks for sharingGreg Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989443298810651912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314838133879223706.post-42247859716387067732017-01-10T06:12:22.110-08:002017-01-10T06:12:22.110-08:00I'll be the Simms fanboy. Got the Exstream ja...I'll be the Simms fanboy. Got the Exstream jacket, the 4 way stretch fleece top, and the pants... I don't get cold anymore.anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06805409176524689570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314838133879223706.post-77883973762285445212017-01-05T07:20:53.033-08:002017-01-05T07:20:53.033-08:00LOL...Yeah, I noticed that too! But take note I sa...LOL...Yeah, I noticed that too! But take note I said "Go with a good quilted primaloft jacket such as..." But in the photos I was sportin a Kast and today I've graduated to a Nano. It just fits me better than any of the others. Thanks for the call out on me...It gave me a chuckle :)Greg Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989443298810651912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314838133879223706.post-8755636671075136492017-01-04T14:32:09.383-08:002017-01-04T14:32:09.383-08:00Do by any chance like Simms Gear?Do by any chance like Simms Gear?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972322366856884268noreply@blogger.com