by Marc Theiler
Coming north on an Alaska 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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