What’s under your waders? ahem…
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So, I’m off to Colorado next week to fly fish (woo hoo!) and the forecast indicates the lows are going to be in the lower 30’s (F) and the highs are going to be somewhere in the 40’s with a good chance for rain.
Brian this time of year in Montana I go with my Marmot silk long underwear and a pair of fleece pants. Very mobile and nice and toasty without the bulk. Make sure what ever you wear on your upper body is easily vented. This helps you regulate your body temp the best.
Good luck and I look forward to your posts from Colorado!
Joel
I use one of two systems to determine what to wear under waders. My preferred system is a very analytical view of environmental conditions, expected changes through the day, exertion levels, solar energy conversion, and many other factors. The less preferred system (most commonly used) is based on whatever I find in the back of my car that day.
Water temp is the factor that decides it for me. I tend to wade pretty deep, so heat loss is an issue.
Water temps > 70, I wear shorts
Water temps 60-70, I wear uninsulated pants (jeans, carhartts, etc)
Water temps 50-60, out come the fleece pants, supplemented with long underwear on chilly days
Water temps 40-50, I’m wearing thick long underwear under fleece pants.
Water temps 32-40, I wear the above and don’t wade past my shins
Water temps < 32 I go skiing instead On cool days or nights I consider wearing more under my waders, but wearing more or less on top works and it’s easier to make changes as the day warms or cools or if I’m working harder. Thick wool socks are de rigueur regardless of temps because otherwise my boots don’t fit. 🙂Sounds to me like your system will work fine. Dressing for fishing is hard because you may be hiking, but then you end up standing in one place for a long time and can get cold.
Have fun!
CK
PS More than one pair of boxers for the week would be highly recommended…. 😀
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions!
I was really at a loss as to how to approach this. A colleague and I are getting guided on a one day trip on October 14th. Unfortunately, the rest of the time is booked with business. :'(
I’d say, if you’re buying, buy one layer only of the heaviest fleece pants, like Patagonia’s expedition weight capilene.
Unless I am wet wading in a pair of nylon pants I wear a pair of Patagonia Capilene under my waders.
Well I’ve returned from my trip to Colorado. We fished on South Boulder Creek west of Pinecliffe, Colorado (~9500 feet). Given the forecast, I decided to pick up a pair of Simms Rivertek Grid Fleece pants to wear under the waders – paired with merino wool socks. I’m glad I did as it snowed all day long! The temps were just below freezing all day but the fishing was awesome! On top, I wore a light polypro baselayer, a merino wool pullover, a Patagonia micropuff, and a rain jacket. It was a perfect system – no cold spots, no sweating.
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