How to Layer Clothing for Fishing in the Bering Sea
- 1). Put on the base layer. This layer is the most critical for keeping your body warm and dry; it includes your underwear, the top and bottom thermal undergarments and socks. The undergarments need to be well insulated and should keep the skin dry by performing a wicking action. Polypropylene or polyester are good materials to wick the sweat and perspiration away from the body. Thick wool socks should be worn over a pair of thin, water-resistant socks.
- 2). Put on a secondary base layer. This layer keeps the insulation of the first layer intact; it creates an air space between the layers that will eventually warm from body heat. Both top and bottom wool--or cotton thermal underwear--is a great material for this layer.
- 3). Put on the primary outer layer. This layer protects the previous base layers; it should be warm, lightweight, breathable and easy to move around in. Insulated wind pants, a long-sleeved shirt and and a lightweight, wind-resistant fleece jacket are suggested clothing items for this layer.
- 4). Put on the outer protective layer. This layer is critical when fishing on the Bering Sea. This layer is best made with a waterproof, insulated jumpsuit with a hood, or insulated waterproof coveralls. Put on waterproof, slip-resistant deck boots.
- 5). Put on a stocking cap, insulated beanie or skull-cap to keep heat from escaping from the head. Put on thick, waterproof gloves.
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