Hot weather wear re-visited.

WaffleJaw · 07-21-11, 12:52 PM

This summer has been relentless in TX..101-103 heat can really drain you quickly and shorten your time on the water.It also messes with your focus and can cause you to become lazier imo...I know it has for me anyways.

So I kind of wanted to re-open a discussion about it for new tips/tricks/products....Basically get better prepared for next summer.

Ive been doing ''ok'' to battle it...I stay hydrated with about 4 qts of water a day,fish under shade,light-salty snacks (payday bars),etc
For clothing I got two pair of the Magellan convertible pants from academy...They really are nice for the price,($20) and very comfortable in this heat as well as quick dry..In fact I prefer them over shorts to keep the sun of my legs.
http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...337+4294967034

For my feet this summer,Ive bought some quicksilver flops..Comfy,dry quick,but my feet fry and now I got a whorish tan on them...So Im looking at light weight/fast dry shoes.....Fast dry is important,because Ive yet to enter my Dad's boat without soaking a foot

...Hence the flop theory.
Columbia has the Drainmaker shoes that seem to be a good summer shoe...reasonable price (I dont skimp on foot comfort)
http://www.columbia.com/Men%27s-Drai...efault,pd.html

I also bought the Columbia PFG short sleeve T to try this summer.Very comfortable to wear,however,I really should have gotten a long sleeve,but they didnt have one,plus they're a little pricey for my budget..So Ill be hitting department stores for sales on micro mesh athletic long sleeves in light colors.
But Im wanting to hear other options if you got em!

Im also looking at the ''Buffs''...Im not the type to wear a pork pie/full brim hat to keep the sun off my neck..Im probably gonna order a flexfit fitted mesh cap ,and possibly a buff to cover my face and neck..And dip it in water ever now and then to cool off.
Does anyone wear one?...Likes /dislikes?
http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...Id=10051&Nao=0

Every time I finish fishing in the summer ,I swear Im gonna wait till Fall before I go back out...24hrs later...Im ready to do all over again...In fact,Im going here in an hour for lunch

So Im trying to be smart about it.

07-21-11, 12:52 PM	#1
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Hot weather wear re-visited. This summer has been relentless in TX..101-103 heat can really drain you quickly and shorten your time on the water.It also messes with your focus and can cause you to become lazier imo...I know it has for me anyways. So I kind of wanted to re-open a discussion about it for new tips/tricks/products....Basically get better prepared for next summer. Ive been doing ''ok'' to battle it...I stay hydrated with about 4 qts of water a day,fish under shade,light-salty snacks (payday bars),etc For clothing I got two pair of the Magellan convertible pants from academy...They really are nice for the price,($20) and very comfortable in this heat as well as quick dry..In fact I prefer them over shorts to keep the sun of my legs. http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...337+4294967034 For my feet this summer,Ive bought some quicksilver flops..Comfy,dry quick,but my feet fry and now I got a whorish tan on them...So Im looking at light weight/fast dry shoes.....Fast dry is important,because Ive yet to enter my Dad's boat without soaking a foot...Hence the flop theory. Columbia has the Drainmaker shoes that seem to be a good summer shoe...reasonable price (I dont skimp on foot comfort) http://www.columbia.com/Men%27s-Drai...efault,pd.html I also bought the Columbia PFG short sleeve T to try this summer.Very comfortable to wear,however,I really should have gotten a long sleeve,but they didnt have one,plus they're a little pricey for my budget..So Ill be hitting department stores for sales on micro mesh athletic long sleeves in light colors. But Im wanting to hear other options if you got em! Im also looking at the ''Buffs''...Im not the type to wear a pork pie/full brim hat to keep the sun off my neck..Im probably gonna order a flexfit fitted mesh cap ,and possibly a buff to cover my face and neck..And dip it in water ever now and then to cool off. Does anyone wear one?...Likes /dislikes? http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...Id=10051&Nao=0 Every time I finish fishing in the summer ,I swear Im gonna wait till Fall before I go back out...24hrs later...Im ready to do all over again...In fact,Im going here in an hour for lunch So Im trying to be smart about it. __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

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