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