Waders of death? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kahouna · 01-29-2011, 06:47 AM

I've duck hunted in some pretty extreme cold (-degrees). I've also fallen through ice in waders. The one thing that is constant throughout all the waders I've worn is a belt of some sort. Yeah, you will get water in them but they won't turn into a drift chute if you have a belt on. Dress the part and you should be good to go.

Jimmyz123 · 01-29-2011, 07:07 AM

I know that when Kayak fishing you should be Prepared to get wet, however that doesn't mean that you have to stay wet all day. I bought some waders and also will invest in some dry pants. I've tried using those Frog Toggs but after about 30 minutes if you are sitting in water, they will soak through. They are good for rain protection but long term use in water is not recommended for them. Reading all of you post really helps, that's what is great about this site.

bigbarrels · 01-29-2011, 07:12 AM

waders filling with water is one thing but try to swim with waders on even without a drop of water in them........forget about it......those booties definitely impede on your performance......but they sure are comfortable to fish in

Jimmyz123 · 01-29-2011, 09:25 AM

I can imagine they are not that easy to swim in, but having the PFD should make it so I won't have to swim too much if I do have to some day. I'm looking forward to the warmth and dryness.

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01-29-2011, 06:47 AM	#1
Kahouna Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108	I've duck hunted in some pretty extreme cold (-degrees). I've also fallen through ice in waders. The one thing that is constant throughout all the waders I've worn is a belt of some sort. Yeah, you will get water in them but they won't turn into a drift chute if you have a belt on. Dress the part and you should be good to go.

01-29-2011, 07:07 AM	#2
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I know that when Kayak fishing you should be Prepared to get wet, however that doesn't mean that you have to stay wet all day. I bought some waders and also will invest in some dry pants. I've tried using those Frog Toggs but after about 30 minutes if you are sitting in water, they will soak through. They are good for rain protection but long term use in water is not recommended for them. Reading all of you post really helps, that's what is great about this site.

01-29-2011, 07:12 AM	#3
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	waders filling with water is one thing but try to swim with waders on even without a drop of water in them........forget about it......those booties definitely impede on your performance......but they sure are comfortable to fish in

01-29-2011, 09:25 AM	#4
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I can imagine they are not that easy to swim in, but having the PFD should make it so I won't have to swim too much if I do have to some day. I'm looking forward to the warmth and dryness.