San Diego winter kayak attire - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Baja_Traveler · 01-26-2016, 01:10 PM

Never saw a need for a hoodie - but then, I'm probably too old to relate to you young punks that think they are cool...

I do wear my long sleeve sun shirt, over which I wear a light polartec top, and over that for paddling out and back through the surf zone a waterproof paddling jacket. I'll remove and add layers as the weather dictates, but most of the time I'm down to the sun shirt from mid morning to sunset.

For bottom wear a pair of trekking pants over which I'll wear a pair of Kokatat dry pants. If it gets warm, which it usually does in the afternoon the dry pants come off.

Luckily I drive a PA to support all this changing activity...

Goose1993 · 01-26-2016, 01:58 PM

Haven't been out as much as I'd like this winter. I was out last winter about every weekend, maybe a little less. I would launch at Marine St to fish the kelp, so obviously I got a bit wet

When launching, I would just have on my boardshorts because I would walk the kayak out pretty deep to get past the shorebreak. Then I would put on my shirt.

Once evening rolled around, I put on this windbreaker jacket I have. It's just a shell, but it helps keep the chill off. I have similar pants I would sometimes put on if it got pretty cold, but it normally didn't until night time. But by then I would be paddling in and didn't feel it.

Denis_Ruso · 01-26-2016, 01:59 PM

I mainly surf launch so waders are a must. Other then that just depends on how early you are launching. Just before sunrise I will wear a light windproof jacket and a long sleeve. Usually shed the jacket once I get to paddling and the sun comes up.

makobob · 02-01-2016, 01:18 PM

Luckily I just drive to Baja, it's always warmer there.

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Never saw a need for a hoodie - but then, I'm probably too old to relate to you young punks that think they are cool...

I do wear my long sleeve sun shirt, over which I wear a light polartec top, and over that for paddling out and back through the surf zone a waterproof paddling jacket. I'll remove and add layers as the weather dictates, but most of the time I'm down to the sun shirt from mid morning to sunset.

For bottom wear a pair of trekking pants over which I'll wear a pair of Kokatat dry pants. If it gets warm, which it usually does in the afternoon the dry pants come off.

Luckily I drive a PA to support all this changing activity...

YOYOYaker · 02-02-2016, 09:09 PM

Can anybody give some input regarding Breathable stockingfoot wader's Sizing? I've seen sites recommending adding 3+ inches to inseam to allow for good bending of the knee. Also, how much do you guys allow for the clothing worn under the waders?

02-02-2016, 09:09 PM	#5
YOYOYaker Junior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 28	wader sizing Can anybody give some input regarding Breathable stockingfoot wader's Sizing? I've seen sites recommending adding 3+ inches to inseam to allow for good bending of the knee. Also, how much do you guys allow for the clothing worn under the waders?

01-26-2016, 01:10 PM	#1
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Never saw a need for a hoodie - but then, I'm probably too old to relate to you young punks that think they are cool... I do wear my long sleeve sun shirt, over which I wear a light polartec top, and over that for paddling out and back through the surf zone a waterproof paddling jacket. I'll remove and add layers as the weather dictates, but most of the time I'm down to the sun shirt from mid morning to sunset. For bottom wear a pair of trekking pants over which I'll wear a pair of Kokatat dry pants. If it gets warm, which it usually does in the afternoon the dry pants come off. Luckily I drive a PA to support all this changing activity...

01-26-2016, 01:58 PM	#2
Goose1993 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	Haven't been out as much as I'd like this winter. I was out last winter about every weekend, maybe a little less. I would launch at Marine St to fish the kelp, so obviously I got a bit wet When launching, I would just have on my boardshorts because I would walk the kayak out pretty deep to get past the shorebreak. Then I would put on my shirt. Once evening rolled around, I put on this windbreaker jacket I have. It's just a shell, but it helps keep the chill off. I have similar pants I would sometimes put on if it got pretty cold, but it normally didn't until night time. But by then I would be paddling in and didn't feel it.

01-26-2016, 01:59 PM	#3
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	I mainly surf launch so waders are a must. Other then that just depends on how early you are launching. Just before sunrise I will wear a light windproof jacket and a long sleeve. Usually shed the jacket once I get to paddling and the sun comes up.