How to Fish Longer in the Winter - Tips & Ticks

[@chaseasher606]

I agree the vest is a must have. I bought one this year and I won’t leave the house without it.

[@seribas]

Good stuff buddy. Happy to see folks in the outdoors armed. Stay safe out there

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! I typically bring along my Glock 10mm - makes me feel a bit safer in many ways for sure. Cheers!

[@DavidJones-mv5mr]

It's called a NECK GATOR Dan. Thanks for the tips. Glad I found your channel.

[@FlyFishDan]

I know right? Couldn't think of the name during the filming...Lol. Glad to have you as part of my channel! Cheers!

[@Acheron2010]

New subscriber. I enjoy your videos. You get right to the topic, no extensive intros. You speak plainly, and offer the voice of experience. Very well done. Thanks!

[@FlyFishDan]

I appreciate that! Welcome to my channel!

[@johnkinsfather64]

Toe warmers help a lot also

[@iMpakT_CS]

Chilling! Fall seasons are so short in the northwest these days. Thanks for the great tips, helps a lot 🎣

[@FlyFishDan]

No problem!

[@irideaduck939]

To me the most important thing about staying warm is starting out warm! On cold days I put my waders on at home and then drive to the river. I also rig my rod at home so I don't spend time at the car putting the rod together. On the way to the river I open my chemical hand warmers, they last for 8-10 hours, this way they are hot and ready to go. Lastly, when I'm swapping flies or dealing with my rig I get out of the water ... this helps my feet stay warm! I actually dress quite different than described in the video, but I not going to go into more detail.

[@FlyFishDan]

I warm my waders up on the drive in too - put my fingerless gloves up on the defrost heater so everything is toasty!

[@justal4844]

FFD, another SUPER video. Even though I layer my feet exactly as you do, I’m done and numb after a couple of hours in the Idaho winter waters, ice floating by. I haven’t seen that vest; pretty kewl. My secret, for those that don’t have such a vest, are to place hand warmers on the top of each forearm, above the second layer. Doing so keeps the hands warm. Related, I’ll send you a link to the bison(?) wool fingerless (foldback) mittens that I use to see if you like them (if you want...). I’m looking forward to the snow and to Spey casting on the ice for winter trout. Peace.

[@FlyFishDan]

Good stuff Al - thank you!

[@seribas]

Great tips. Need to get into the winter coat game. Have a ultralight rain jacket for hiking but it’ll wet through after a few hours

[@FlyFishDan]

The new DRYFT rain jacket is supposed to be pretty rock solid - looking forward to putting it to the test.

[@racheldagovitz2642]

I lik those black army wool fingerless gloves. Other gloves can freeze solid in freezing weather.

[@raymonddoerr2523]

Amazon has a rechargeable hand warmer that I like to use in the winter. In between fishing spots or after you handle a fish you can bring your hand warmer out. It’s only like 20 bucks so it’s worth it to me. Fish on my man!

[@FlyFishDan]

Great tip! I'll have to check that out!

[@littlejos8873]

Love your vids! I’m right now trying to learn how to fly fish and I bought my own fly rod which is a good start, I also know someone who is an expert at fly fishing and he learned how to fly fish with books because his dad has never fly fished in his whole life. I also asked him if he practiced in the winter and he said yes. It was funny but that’s how you get better at casting a fly rod. In my whole life I have only went rod and reel fishing.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome - Thank you!

[@rosiestein209]

I have neck gaiters in a variety of weights. I wear them summer through winter. They help a ton when mosquitoes are out and keep the sun off my neck. In cold weather they keep my nose warm 😁great tips Dan.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Rosie - great tip on the gaiter. Check out a Thermacell - one of the best mosquito deterrents out there today - no more deet!

[@FlyingFox007]

Great information FFD. I always avoid wearing cotton. It can kill you if it gets wet and it's cold out. Just thought i would throw that out there.

[@briankelly6113]

They call cotton 'death fabric' for a reason.

[@FlyFishDan]

I'm with you Neil! No cotton!

[@drewhbend]

great tips, you should do a video on your camera setup with your phone for the chest. how do you capture your fish shots?

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Drew- I just use a modified GoPro chest mount that has an accessory to hold an iPhone. I put the camera setting on 4K 60FPS and x.5 wide angle. That's about it! :)

[@charleshutcheson2506]

Dan! Love the video. We want to know about what rods, reels etc. you’re carrying! Thanks

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! On this day I had my Sage TCR 5 weight with Orvis Battenkill II reel and my Winston 3 weight with OG Orvis Battenkill.

[@Clark3406]

For anyone interested. The AFTCO samurai jacket is the best thing ever. Your welcome 😊

[@louiepiacentini]

Great video, Dan! Totally unrelated question: what's the holster that you're using for your second rod?

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! That is my O’Pros rod holder. Link in the description :))

[@louiepiacentini]

@@FlyFishDan The answer was hiding in plain sight. LOL. Thank you!

[@PizzaCologne3]

Simms G4 Waders vs Primo Zip GD Wader, whats your take on theses two great waders ?

[@FlyFishDan]

I've owned both - hands down, DRYFT Primo Zip GD Waders are the best. TONS more storage, thicker lower layers for durability - matched overall quality as Simms G4 at almost half the price. You can also save a little money with my coupon code (FLYFISHDAN) since I am now a pro ambassador. Cheers!

[@mikesherman4793]

........ also, on rain gear, what do you do to waterproof your jacket?...... is that a 23 on your hip?

[@FlyFishDan]

Here's what DRYFT says about my new rain jacket: DWR coated, 20,000mm waterproof rated fabric, fully taped seams and water-resistant zippers.

[@FlyFishDan]

That is a Glock 10mm :))

[@philipvankampen3394]

I gave up fishing with gloves and have started carrying a high quality hand towel instead. Regardless of your choice to glove or not, a hand towel is a day saver.

[@FlyFishDan]

Great tip!

[@pjs9702]

Hey Dan, question for you (unrelated to this video) how stable is that pontoon boat in whitewater? I have a drift boat but giving consideration to getting a pontoon similar to yours for upper coaster rivers in Oregon. I am hoping to get away from crowds a little bit but am unsure on how stable the one man pontoon boats are. Do you ever feel unsafe in that thing? Thanks for any feedback. Phil

[@FlyFishDan]

Hi Phil - shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@Seektruth-59]

To stay warm eat and hydrate - bring a thermos with hot tea.

[@jvenglarcik]

Perfect stuff ;-))) I just realise you wear a pistol? Bears? ;-)))

[@FlyFishDan]

Bears...mountain lions...tweakers ;))

[@adamguerich9200]

I wear merino wool sucks a thin synthetic base layer long underwear top and bottom Simms fleece base layer long sleeve shirt I can take off fleece lined synthetic jacket I can take off them my top layer of waders, and rain jacket as needed. also 2 pair of gloves, simms fleece foldover fingerless glove/ mitts and a backup pair. 2 PAIR OF GLOVES!!! in case one gets wet on accident. For head I have a full fleece mask/that comes down a round neck then jacket has hood. Keeps me warm in 20 degreeF days and 40's water temp.

[@briankelly6113]

Dude! If you're gonna wear an electric vest then consider electric socks. Yes, they are a thing...mandatory in my ski gear.

[@FlyFishDan]

I'll have to check that out!

[@michaelsamn3902]

It looks like you’re packing heat😉

[@FlyFishDan]

I was packing heat...it was more for the fishery I was at prior...but didn't want to leave it in my car.

[@jeremyanderson347]

What brand of net do you have.

[@FlyFishDan]

I have a Hellbender bamboo net - family owned and custom made. Worth a look for sure.