Kayak Clothing? cold weather.. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rackhenry · 08-10-2019, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEZO

this jacket works well for mid-winter lobstering on the kayak here in SD. It would work up there as a good underliner.

https://www.quiksilver.com/waterman-...AaAnmiEALw_wcB

Does a paddling jacket keep water out if you go in?

LEEZO · 08-10-2019, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rackhenry

Does a paddling jacket keep water out if you go in?

it's basically a wetsuit, water will penetrate but keep you warm.

FullFlavorPike · 08-10-2019, 08:57 AM

Paddling jacket is most important on surf launch. If you take one over the bow, it prevents the ingress of salty brine into your waders. I usually put mine on, launch, then take it off because it's too hot to paddle in most of the time. Beats sitting in a captive puddle.

Amish Ed · 08-10-2019, 11:56 AM

I don't know that you need the sweats under the waders this time of year. But, a good paddle jacket is the key to staying dry if you end up in the drink. It acts like a wader belt, which you should wear if you don't use a paddle jacket. Look for one with at least wrist gaskets and adjustable neck and waist gaskets. I had a NRS paddle jacket years ago. It was so warm that I could use it in the winter with only a light layer under it and be fine. But, it did well when the weather was only cool too. The point is, spend the money on good breathable waders and a good breathable dry top. Just make sure to leave room for layers like sweats and sweatshirts. I highly suggest going somewhere OEX and trying them on.

FullFlavorPike · 08-10-2019, 08:44 PM

Ed speaks truth. The basic NRS paddle jacket is dope and you can't beat the price. At least, I remember it being affordable when I was a broker flavor of fool. I have gotten absolutely firehosed wearing mine during heavy surf launches, but i stayed nice and dry inside my waders. It also sheds blood and mackerel slime quite nicely.

08-10-2019, 11:56 AM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	I don't know that you need the sweats under the waders this time of year. But, a good paddle jacket is the key to staying dry if you end up in the drink. It acts like a wader belt, which you should wear if you don't use a paddle jacket. Look for one with at least wrist gaskets and adjustable neck and waist gaskets. I had a NRS paddle jacket years ago. It was so warm that I could use it in the winter with only a light layer under it and be fine. But, it did well when the weather was only cool too. The point is, spend the money on good breathable waders and a good breathable dry top. Just make sure to leave room for layers like sweats and sweatshirts. I highly suggest going somewhere OEX and trying them on. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

08-10-2019, 08:57 AM	#3
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 810	Paddling jacket is most important on surf launch. If you take one over the bow, it prevents the ingress of salty brine into your waders. I usually put mine on, launch, then take it off because it's too hot to paddle in most of the time. Beats sitting in a captive puddle.

08-10-2019, 08:44 PM	#5
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 810	Ed speaks truth. The basic NRS paddle jacket is dope and you can't beat the price. At least, I remember it being affordable when I was a broker flavor of fool. I have gotten absolutely firehosed wearing mine during heavy surf launches, but i stayed nice and dry inside my waders. It also sheds blood and mackerel slime quite nicely.