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Life on the water doesn’t stop in the winter, and Florida’s winters tend to be mild. Don’t let a little brisk water stop you from having a fun day out on the water, catching fish while still enjoying the Florida sun. From wearing the right fishing shirt for men that will keep you warm and dry to a phone app that can clue you into the right time to fish, here are some of the tips that will keep the fishing fun going through the colder season in Florida.  Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts Dress for Success Florida weather is known for being warm, but some Florida regions can get seasonably brisk in the winter. It would be better to call it the colder season than the cold season, but dressing for the right weather is still essential. Long sleeve fishing shirts can help keep you warm, even if they are typically meant for warmer weather. Layer that with a windbreaker, hoodie, or heavier jacket depending on the conditions and whether you’re offshore, or fishing from a dock or ne...

When it comes time to live your life on the water in winter, it can be tough to make your fishing journey without the right clothes. Without layering up properly, you will get cold quickly, and it will cut your fun fishing day short. From fishing shirts to what kind of gloves you should wear, here is your guide to layering up to be comfortable but still able to fish and do other water-related activities in the winter.  Fishing Shirts Long Underwear Your base layer, depending on where you are fishing, is probably long underwear. If you are fishing in southern Florida, you can probably skip this part, as it’s mostly just “brisk” there. However, even Florida, and especially other parts of the country, can get colder. You can also wear a fleece layer, especially pants. However, this is only half of the base layer, and you should consider performance-focused shirts for fishing . Fishing Shirt The other half of the base layer is the shirt you wear. You have a few optio...

As the weather cools down, it can get harder to keep living your life out on the water. However, there are still ways you can enjoy kayaking, fishing, boating, and more. If you are in warmer places, like Florida, the air is merely brisk, though even regions in Florida can get cold in the winter. No matter where you are, these tips, from wearing men fishing shirts under your jackets to keep you warm and dry to eating carbs before activities. Here are tips for having fun on the water during the winter. Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts Watch the Weather Keep an eye on the weather. Install a trusted weather app on your phone and keep checking the clouds. The weather can often change quickly in the winter, and you don’t want to be caught out in a freak windstorm or snow. If you know the weather patterns in the area, this can be easier. For example, in Florida, a cold front moves in every week or so, bringing windy conditions that are unsafe for being on the water. After two or three days, the st...