C L O T H I N G
GLACIER GLOVE 959BK FLIP MITT $40 //
glacierglove.com
Cold water, cool days, a glove is nice. the 959BK pretty much covers the glove bases: staying warm when they get wet and freeing up the fingers when you need them. these babies have a fleece flip mitt to go over a pre-curved, fingerless cut. thumbs are fully covered but have slits to get those opposed digits in the game.—Rob Lyon
Hookups: The 2 mm fleece-lined neoprene palm sheds water and grips like a gorilla.
snags:
fleece back is less warm when soaking wet than full neoprene, but more comfortable all around.
Chota Mukluk Light $78 //
chotaoutdoorgear.com
RAILRIDERS CLOTHING $59 (pants), $65 (shirt)
railriders’ Adventure Khakis and regulator Wind Shirt combine quick-dry, sun-protecting fishing features with wrinkle-free style for the street. Pant side pocket, back pockets and shirt chest pocket are zippered to keep your spare change from getting scuppered.
Hookups: Zips in the shirt run from cuff to torso for regulating temperature.
snags: Your shirt may be too sexy for you.
Knoxville-based Chota outdoor Gear has had feet firmly planted in both paddling and fishing since long before it became trendy to pair the two. this is slip-on spin on the company’s heavier Quicklace mukluk, for when you want a lightweight, packable, easy on-off boot.
Hookups: Waterproof and warm up to the knee in cold weather, you won’t want to take ‘em off.
snags: google result number 1: Chota Outdoor gear. google result number 2: urban slang dictionary.
OTB Abyss
Amphibious Boots $125 //
otbboots.com
KOKATAT FISHING APPAREL $599 (suit), $190 (top), $159 (pant) //
kokatat.com
Kokatat has three new kayak fishing–specific items: the t3 Supernova Angler Paddling Suit, tempest top and tempest Pant. the paddle suit is full-coverage, like a drysuit, at an affordable price, with integrated socks with gaiters, a handy pee zip, and a neoprene neck gasket that’s way more comfortable than a latex gasket. the tempest components are versatile standalone garments. the pants are essentially wading pants, and mate with the jacket to form a suit.—Rob Lyon
Hookups: integrated socks in pants and suit are a must-have.
snags: Tropos fabric is slightly less durable and breathable than gore-Tex (but way cheaper).
Amphibious technical footwear built to the exacting specifications of the uS navy Seals, featuring perforated soles and mesh sides that drain water within a couple steps. the rubber reinforced toes shrug off sticks and stones; the tactical soles offer superior traction in and out of the water. there’s even a customizable footbed—remove the shank for use over wader and drysuit stocking feet. —Paul Lebowitz
Hookups: ideal for prolonged wading and shore scrambling.
snags: not as comfy as flip-flops. ExOfficio Men’s
Reef Runner Shoe $100 //
exofficio.com
PALM SILVER SEMI DRY SUIT $399 //
palmequipmentusa.com
Palm has eliminated the three worst features of drysuits: the expense, the nasty chafing latex neck gasket, and the hideous “hey look at me” colors. introducing the Silver Semi Dry, an immersion suit in combat-cool green-and-black, made of 2.5- layer XP100 breathable fabric with Cordura reinforcements. it’s half the cost of Gore-tex with all the premium features and construction of a thousand-dollar suit.
Hookups: The neck gasket is a slippery smooth neoprene that’s comfortable to wear all day.
snags: We’re having trouble going back to our orange gore-Tex.
Half sandal, half shoe but all performance, reef runners love to play in a watery world. the uppers combine waterproof leather, nylon webbing and quick-drying stretch synthetics for a comfortable and good- looking fit. the sole features a protective casing and wet-traction grip—excellent for hanging onto kayak footpegs when its time to pour on the gas.—Paul Lebowitz
Hookups: footwear at home from the city to the sea.
snags: Will make your other sneakers jealous.
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