YESSSS ^^^^ what he said, if you cant wiggle your toes you are restricting blood flow and are gonna freeze your toes. Father was in Korean War and taught me this, amazing the difference.
Get some thermacell foot insulators they fit boots and you charge them. They are a life saver. If you do get them just run them for 3-5 minutes until your feet get warm and turn them off because they will hold heat for a very long time. I’m telling your they are such a life saver they come with a remote to turn them on/off so you can leave them in your boots. They are fairly cheap too
I think I would personally go the wet suit route instead of dry suit because I hate the neck part. Regardless it's good that you are making videos about exposure protection!
@@SouthernReelsFishing tried mine out today. They worked great. Flipped coming in at Oak Island and with the boundary boots and nrs dry pants I was relatively dry from the waist down. That water was chilly and my pro angler steam rolled me. Lol
My next investment need to start saving my pennies together and hobie just came out with a leaking front hatch fix for 2019 outback today you can get it from your hobie dealer I need to get mine soon even though I havent had any problems
@@TridentDriver mine are open at the top like suspenders so its warm for sure. But I've never been in a dry suit or waders that weren't warm or hot. If there is no insulation you'll be colder than you want to be. Matter of preference I guess.
I used the NRS wet boots? they are like my station boots I wear at the firehouse. They are good but hard on/off. I just use a scuba style boot and it works great. I use Kokatat Whirlpool bibs I think they are? gonna get a drysuit too. I was interested in what you wear under the dry suit, to stay warm or how much the suit itself kept you warm.
This particular suit does nothing to keep you warm, just dry. I wear 2 layers of long johns and insulated pants underneath, then the wind breaker layer and I'm good. Of course I get cold easily though
I was looking at the level 6 emperor suit? Little cheaper but just no where in eastern NC to lay your hands on one to look at. Kokatat is great stuff but $$ worth it though and I like you can two piece the Kokatat. Luck on keeping the feet warm! I can go with uninsulated boots and decent socks as long as the boots are loose I am good. Anyhow tight lines this winter.
If you wear the wind breaker over the dry suit you retain breathability if you get to hot. Wind breaker under the dry suit totally negates the entire point of the crazy expensive gore-tex.
@@SouthernReelsFishing If they actually feel up with water it can make it tough to get back in the yak but they won't pull you down as water inside your waders is no heavier than the water outside.
I don't see why you're wearing rubber boots. The dry-suit socks will keep your feet dry. Just wear paddling shoes or even old sneakers to protect the suit socks, some nice warm insulating socks next to your skin, and adhesive toe warmers if you need them. Or you might like lightweight neoprene wading boots. I got a pair at Cabela's for $25.
Neoprene insulates even when it's wet, so you might try a dedicated wading or paddling boot. The problem with wet feet is that water wrecks the insulating value of your socks. If they stay dry inside the dry suit, water in your boot shouldn't hurt. I've been wearing neoprene socks under neoprene paddling sneakers, which worked OK for me until I had to shut down and switch to skiing for the winter. I use those adhesive toe warmers for skiing and they work great. (Just a thought: if your rubber boots are too tight in the calf, they might be restricting blood flow to your feet, which would make them colder.)
@@SouthernReelsFishing Old video I know, I just found your channel. Shoes or boots that hold water against your feet will definitely make them cold. For that reason I actually wear Crocs when kayak fishing in the winter - they provide no insulation but also don't hold cold water against my feet. I get Crocs that are several sizes too large to accommodate multiple pairs of wool and neoprene socks under my drysuit booties while not restricting bloodflow. It works great.
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If your boots are too tight, it could be restricting blood flow, which could be why your feet are cold. Thanks for the vids!
YESSSS ^^^^ what he said, if you cant wiggle your toes you are restricting blood flow and are gonna freeze your toes. Father was in Korean War and taught me this, amazing the difference.
I can wiggle my toes in the boots, gonna try the toe warmers next trip
Excellent video!
The fish monkey wool fingerless gloves are amazing in the winter. I fished all last year with them.
I will have to look into them
Thanks for the info. That answered all my questions.
The Kokatat Radius dry suit is super nice. I think you made a great choice. I'm wanting one for myself.
Thanks for the review.
You're welcome
Essential gear for cold-water fishing. Glad you invested in a quality dry suit. God forbid, one day it could save your life!
Thanks for the vid. That Kokatat Dry suit is awesome.
So far yes it is, and it better be for that much money!
Good idea on the gloves. I switched from the same type of boots to a kayaker's bootie. Try dropping a handwarmer into each boot.
That's my plan
you could check out a surf shop for some booties
Get some thermacell foot insulators they fit boots and you charge them. They are a life saver. If you do get them just run them for 3-5 minutes until your feet get warm and turn them off because they will hold heat for a very long time. I’m telling your they are such a life saver they come with a remote to turn them on/off so you can leave them in your boots. They are fairly cheap too
Gonna try the toe warmers first, then maybe go this route
I think I would personally go the wet suit route instead of dry suit because I hate the neck part. Regardless it's good that you are making videos about exposure protection!
Yeah it took some getting used to. Luckily I have never really needed it yet. Good feeling to know you are somewhat safe out there though
@@SouthernReelsFishing absolutely
You got more moneys worth of clothes than Kim Kardashian when you go fishin lol.
Lol yeah I went a little overboard on the dry suit purchase
Congrats on 3K Bro
Check out the nrs boundary boot.
bigbear607 ?
Thanks man! Its been slow growing for me it seems
@@SouthernReelsFishing tried mine out today. They worked great. Flipped coming in at Oak Island and with the boundary boots and nrs dry pants I was relatively dry from the waist down. That water was chilly and my pro angler steam rolled me. Lol
Southern Reels Keep it up bro
My next investment need to start saving my pennies together and hobie just came out with a leaking front hatch fix for 2019 outback today you can get it from your hobie dealer I need to get mine soon even though I havent had any problems
Called the dealer today, they are drop shipping it to me no charge
@@SouthernReelsFishing have you had a problem with it yet?
Ever try neoprene waders with the socks during the winter time? Keeps you warm and dont have to worry about the cold water.
Don't like the idea of a wetsuit. I want to stay dry if I fall in
Pretty sure neoprene is hot if you aren't in the water
@@TridentDriver mine are open at the top like suspenders so its warm for sure. But I've never been in a dry suit or waders that weren't warm or hot. If there is no insulation you'll be colder than you want to be. Matter of preference I guess.
I have those gloves. They’re the bomb
Yes they are!
I used the NRS wet boots? they are like my station boots I wear at the firehouse. They are good but hard on/off. I just use a scuba style boot and it works great. I use Kokatat Whirlpool bibs I think they are? gonna get a drysuit too. I was interested in what you wear under the dry suit, to stay warm or how much the suit itself kept you warm.
This particular suit does nothing to keep you warm, just dry. I wear 2 layers of long johns and insulated pants underneath, then the wind breaker layer and I'm good. Of course I get cold easily though
I was looking at the level 6 emperor suit? Little cheaper but just no where in eastern NC to lay your hands on one to look at. Kokatat is great stuff but $$ worth it though and I like you can two piece the Kokatat. Luck on keeping the feet warm! I can go with uninsulated boots and decent socks as long as the boots are loose I am good. Anyhow tight lines this winter.
Send a link of the suit, and jacket and gloves?
NRS boundary shoes. On sale for $70 all over (ack)
What he said^^^
Will look into them!
Love my NRS Boundary Boots !
Is that a trolley beam in the ceiling of the shop over the blue kayak ??
Yes it is,old school and super heavy duty. The chain hoist is still there as well, it's stored back in the corner of the track
If you wear the wind breaker over the dry suit you retain breathability if you get to hot. Wind breaker under the dry suit totally negates the entire point of the crazy expensive gore-tex.
True!
How is the drum fishing right now at rudee inlet?
Haven't tried for them yet so I can't say.
Thanks, you need to pick up a. Box of toe warmers. Change em out after 4 hours.
That's my plan!
$1300!?? Holy actual crap. You could have just bought a neoprene wetsuit and some waders
I just use the cheap 2 mill wetsuit pants with booties and old foulweather sail jacket, cheap
Waders will drown you when they fill up with water, not a good option...
@@SouthernReelsFishing If they actually feel up with water it can make it tough to get back in the yak but they won't pull you down as water inside your waders is no heavier than the water outside.
@@TridentDriver exactly! This is actual science. I believe there is a video that shows this. Dry Suit is still better as it helps with buoyancy.
Air is the best insulation, if your boots are tight enough to compress wool socks and push the air out, your feet will be cold.
Good point as well
1300.00 starts to take the fun out of yakin
I don't see why you're wearing rubber boots. The dry-suit socks will keep your feet dry. Just wear paddling shoes or even old sneakers to protect the suit socks, some nice warm insulating socks next to your skin, and adhesive toe warmers if you need them. Or you might like lightweight neoprene wading boots. I got a pair at Cabela's for $25.
Wont water getting inside the shoes or boots contribute to your feet being colder?
Neoprene insulates even when it's wet, so you might try a dedicated wading or paddling boot. The problem with wet feet is that water wrecks the insulating value of your socks. If they stay dry inside the dry suit, water in your boot shouldn't hurt. I've been wearing neoprene socks under neoprene paddling sneakers, which worked OK for me until I had to shut down and switch to skiing for the winter. I use those adhesive toe warmers for skiing and they work great. (Just a thought: if your rubber boots are too tight in the calf, they might be restricting blood flow to your feet, which would make them colder.)
@@SouthernReelsFishing Old video I know, I just found your channel. Shoes or boots that hold water against your feet will definitely make them cold. For that reason I actually wear Crocs when kayak fishing in the winter - they provide no insulation but also don't hold cold water against my feet. I get Crocs that are several sizes too large to accommodate multiple pairs of wool and neoprene socks under my drysuit booties while not restricting bloodflow. It works great.