What to wear when the cold gets here - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

skrilla · 10-10-2015, 10:25 AM

I wear board shorts year round. Winter time I'll put on a shirt.

Dannowar · 10-10-2015, 11:17 AM

holy crap i didn't know Farva posted here!!!!!

Ro12 · 10-10-2015, 04:17 PM

Thanks for replies guys
Yeah I'm lookin into waders
Wetsuit might be a problem but I ain't sure
Never put one on
Haven't tried waders either though
But my weight fluctuates and to my knowledge wetsuits need to be a tight fit
Now do you guys use boots with the waders
That $600 suit did get me thinkin
I got 2 kids I need to get back home to
But I'd have to put a lot more hours on the water to rationalize that purchase
I'll look into something like that in the future
When I grow a pair and go out at night or early morn
Now say the waders do fill with water even if you're wearing the belt
They look pretty loose
Could you just slip out of em
Or are you screwed
Thanks again

Mahigeer · 10-10-2015, 07:42 PM

If waders fill up, you may be able to remove the belt and the suspenders and get them off. Worst case scenario is to cut them as low as possible to allow drainage of the water. Just a theory of mine.

I agree that wet suites shrink...wink wink. I had to have mine enlarged by 2" on several places.

The problem with wet suite is that it could get too hot while paddling to get to your spot and then you sit waiting sweaty in the wind. If it is windy.

I do were booths with my wet suite and dive booties if I am in shorts or light pants.

Ro12 · 10-10-2015, 11:46 PM

Was lookin through kayak fishing supplies
Saw the NRS Rio outer layer package
I'm guessing it keeps you dry
Does it keep you warm
I've never held waders in my hands
But I'm guessing they gotta be kinda thick
Do waders offer some warmth
Maybe waders with a jacket over top
I really got no clue
Excuse my ignorance

easyday · 10-11-2015, 12:10 AM

I even wear waders during the summer sometimes. Get a breathable pair and just layer underneath. The waders themselves don't really do a whole lot for warmth but do keep you DRY. There are usually some good sales around Black Friday which is coming up. Just keep your eyes out for a good deal.

Mahigeer · 10-11-2015, 07:31 AM

Long Johns under the waders works fine, again providing you don't get too hot during paddling.

Definitely breathable waders are the way to go and not the neoprene ones.
Actually I had a pair of neoprene ones and did not like them at all. I only used them for fishing.
Hell of a job to get into, especially with the one piece which had boots attached to it.

captnblood34 · 10-10-2015, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skrilla

I wear board shorts year round. Winter time I'll put on a shirt.

Yup

10-10-2015, 10:25 AM	#1
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10-10-2015, 07:42 PM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	If waders fill up, you may be able to remove the belt and the suspenders and get them off. Worst case scenario is to cut them as low as possible to allow drainage of the water. Just a theory of mine. I agree that wet suites shrink...wink wink. I had to have mine enlarged by 2" on several places. The problem with wet suite is that it could get too hot while paddling to get to your spot and then you sit waiting sweaty in the wind. If it is windy. I do were booths with my wet suite and dive booties if I am in shorts or light pants. Last edited by Mahigeer; 10-10-2015 at 07:52 PM.

10-11-2015, 12:10 AM	#6
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	I even wear waders during the summer sometimes. Get a breathable pair and just layer underneath. The waders themselves don't really do a whole lot for warmth but do keep you DRY. There are usually some good sales around Black Friday which is coming up. Just keep your eyes out for a good deal. __________________

10-11-2015, 07:31 AM	#7
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Long Johns under the waders works fine, again providing you don't get too hot during paddling. Definitely breathable waders are the way to go and not the neoprene ones. Actually I had a pair of neoprene ones and did not like them at all. I only used them for fishing. Hell of a job to get into, especially with the one piece which had boots attached to it. Last edited by Mahigeer; 10-11-2015 at 07:41 AM.

10-10-2015, 04:17 PM	#3
Ro12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 137	Thanks for replies guys Yeah I'm lookin into waders Wetsuit might be a problem but I ain't sure Never put one on Haven't tried waders either though But my weight fluctuates and to my knowledge wetsuits need to be a tight fit Now do you guys use boots with the waders That $600 suit did get me thinkin I got 2 kids I need to get back home to But I'd have to put a lot more hours on the water to rationalize that purchase I'll look into something like that in the future When I grow a pair and go out at night or early morn Now say the waders do fill with water even if you're wearing the belt They look pretty loose Could you just slip out of em Or are you screwed Thanks again

10-10-2015, 11:46 PM	#5
Ro12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 137	Was lookin through kayak fishing supplies Saw the NRS Rio outer layer package I'm guessing it keeps you dry Does it keep you warm I've never held waders in my hands But I'm guessing they gotta be kinda thick Do waders offer some warmth Maybe waders with a jacket over top I really got no clue Excuse my ignorance