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by Marc Theiler
Coming north on an Alaskan halibut fishing trip can be
exciting and a bit overwhelming. Dressing properly for your halibut
fishing trip can make the difference between a good time and an
uncomfortable time. The weather in Alaska no matter what time of
year can be unpredictable. There are two certain precautions that
one can take to make sure he or she isn't caught off guard.
First, always dress in layers. Even in the peak of summer the
mornings can be darn right cool, sometimes even cold. Your base
layer should always be a quick wicking synthetic. I always advise
against cotton fabrics. Cotton isn't near as breathable nor has the
wicking power of the synthetic garments. Cotton, when wet takes
forever to dry and can leave the fisherman uncomfortable for the
extent of the halibut fishing trip. So stick with synthetic base
layers. After the base layer you may add as many long sleeve shirts
as the weather report calls for. The beautiful thing about dressing
in layers is that you can shed off layers anytime you wish and put
layers back on when you are feeling chilly. There are many great
types of light-weight fleeces being made today. The best type of
fleece you can have on is one that is light-weight and that can
stop the wind. When you are heading out to the halibut fishing
spots you might be on the back deck of the boat, usuallly in the morning. The back deck can be
quite cool and the wind can chill the bone. A good fleece will stop
the wind and make you feel nice and cozy. In addition to the
layers, a medium to light-weight coat should be brought along.
You'll sure wish you brought one on a cold Alaskan morning.
Wearing the proper pair of pants can also be critical for
comfortable. I highly advise against the wearing of jeans. Cotton
jeans when wet are miserable and won't dry for the entire time of
your halibut charter. Again, try and wear a synthetic blend pair of
pants. As for footwear, I recommend a light-weight wool sock and a
waterproof boot of some kind.
Finally, one of the most important precautions to take on any
Alaska fishing trip is to bring along the best rain gear that you
can afford. Both the pants and the jacket are a must due to the
unpredictable weather in Alaska. It can look beautiful out in the
morning and by mid-day it's pouring rain
and the temperature could drop ten degrees or more. Always bring
rain gear, if you don't bring anything else, always bring rain
gear.
Always dress in layers and always bring rain gear. Those two
precautions will ensure you being comfortable on your halibut
fishing charter, leaving you to fully concentrate on catching those
huge halibuts.
About the Author
Marc Theiler - Alaska
Halibut Fishing Expert
Alaska Fishing Guide & Outdoor Writer
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