Wetsuit recommendations, revisited

[seadogg]

I began wetsuit fishing with a suit I used for surfing. In my opinion, surfing wetsuits are perfect, as they're designed not only to keep you warm, but to stretch and flex comfortably with the wide range of motions and movements associated with surfing (and coincidentally, wetsuit fishing). I have a few suits, but the one I use most frequently is a full style 4/3mm with chest zip. That number indicates the body is 4mm neoprene and the arms and legs are 3mm neoprene. This suit will perform fine for the majority of the season. Fishing from September onward will typically require use of a thicker suit, so I use 6/5mm. A 5/4mm suit will work fine for summer and most cool autumn nights. Visit a surf shop and express your needs. There are suits ranging in price from 200 to over 400 dollars. Investing in a decent one (about $250) will ensure comfort and years of reliability when properly cared for and stored. My suits are made by Rip Curl. This company is an industry leader and one of the longest manufacturers of quality wetsuits. Other good companies include O'neill, XCEL, and Quiksilver. For boots, just use felt-sole wading boots with studs, or wear a set of Korkers over wading boots. You'll want to wear neoprene dive socks under your boots, so invest in some 2mm jobs. Colder weather will require heavier ones. Any questions feel free to PM me. Good luck!
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