What do you wear? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DanaPT · 02-13-2012, 03:52 PM

I'm not a surf launcher anymore AND I don't catch those big fish that splash volumes of water with their massive tails, so maybe I stay drier than the average bear.

I hate having swamp A$$ and like to keep dry.

I use the breathable waders and normally wear shorts under. Layered uppers depending on the weather. I have a nice wind-breaker north face jacket that seems to repel water and doesn't feel wet even when it is and keeps the cold wind off me.

Especially during the summer I like the same waders, cause sun on the legs for 6 hours get's old. A rash guard upper seems to keep me cool in the hot sun.

Taking care of business requires unsnapping and I use a cup. Helps keep things contained. (Don't ever ask to drink from my cup.)

PapaDave · 02-13-2012, 04:08 PM

I have a pair of dry pants and a dry jacket, and a pair of waders. The waders are for surf launches and the pants are for tamer launches. The dry suit outfit works fine and is easier to releive one's pressure. The one you have linked looks pretty good, nice price too.

The PFD is a nice one. I have one similar and now think that getting an slimmer, perhaps an inflatable, less bulky model might be better. All the pockets are great but I didn't end up using them much, except for the radio. And the bulkiness of the PFD is a pain when trying to reach around or find something you dropped. Just my experience though.

William Novotny · 02-13-2012, 04:29 PM

Breathable waders and a water resistant hurricane jacket during the winter. Board sports and at shirt in the summer. KFS on this sight has a nice looking pfd for 40 bucks. Ive never used it but it looks like it would do the trick.

02-13-2012, 04:45 PM

I wear a pair of Grudens Gage dry pants. They're lightweight, comfy and waterproof. They don't make me sweat and I can wear them with layers underneath or not. On top, this is my new favorite piece of attire. I wear a Hyperflex 2mm neopreme hoodie. Its warm, comfortable, holds ZERO water and all around a great top for hooping on those cold nights, or surf launches on chilly days. I love it. It's made out of the same stuff wetsuits and some drysuits are made out of.

lowprofile · 02-13-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

I wear a pair of Grudens Gage dry pants. They're lightweight, comfy and waterproof. They don't make me sweat and I can wear them with layers underneath or not. On top, this is my new favorite piece of attire. I wear a Hyperflex 2mm neopreme hoodie. Its warm, comfortable, holds ZERO water and all around a great top for hooping on those cold nights, or surf launches on chilly days. I love it. It's made out of the same stuff wetsuits and some drysuits are made out of.

im debating on ordering one of these right now... lol i've always wanted a neoprene jacket.

02-13-2012, 09:37 PM

Lowprofile, since you're military, sign up for promotive.com
Hyperflex in on there for 40% off to Military

02-13-2012, 09:40 PM

Here you go

kobra · 02-13-2012, 04:51 PM

If you go with breathable waders make sure they have a zipper. That's what I use and it makes it easy when it comes to relief time. Layer on upper half topped with some kind of water resistant or waterproof windbreaker type of jacket. In the warmer weather, just board shorts and a tee shirt with sunscreen.

02-13-2012, 03:52 PM	#1
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Keep it simple. I'm not a surf launcher anymore AND I don't catch those big fish that splash volumes of water with their massive tails, so maybe I stay drier than the average bear. I hate having swamp A$$ and like to keep dry. I use the breathable waders and normally wear shorts under. Layered uppers depending on the weather. I have a nice wind-breaker north face jacket that seems to repel water and doesn't feel wet even when it is and keeps the cold wind off me. Especially during the summer I like the same waders, cause sun on the legs for 6 hours get's old. A rash guard upper seems to keep me cool in the hot sun. Taking care of business requires unsnapping and I use a cup. Helps keep things contained. (Don't ever ask to drink from my cup.)

02-13-2012, 04:29 PM	#3
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Breathable waders and a water resistant hurricane jacket during the winter. Board sports and at shirt in the summer. KFS on this sight has a nice looking pfd for 40 bucks. Ive never used it but it looks like it would do the trick. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

02-13-2012, 04:08 PM	#2
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	I have a pair of dry pants and a dry jacket, and a pair of waders. The waders are for surf launches and the pants are for tamer launches. The dry suit outfit works fine and is easier to releive one's pressure. The one you have linked looks pretty good, nice price too. The PFD is a nice one. I have one similar and now think that getting an slimmer, perhaps an inflatable, less bulky model might be better. All the pockets are great but I didn't end up using them much, except for the radio. And the bulkiness of the PFD is a pain when trying to reach around or find something you dropped. Just my experience though.

02-13-2012, 04:45 PM	#4
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I wear a pair of Grudens Gage dry pants. They're lightweight, comfy and waterproof. They don't make me sweat and I can wear them with layers underneath or not. On top, this is my new favorite piece of attire. I wear a Hyperflex 2mm neopreme hoodie. Its warm, comfortable, holds ZERO water and all around a great top for hooping on those cold nights, or surf launches on chilly days. I love it. It's made out of the same stuff wetsuits and some drysuits are made out of.

02-13-2012, 09:37 PM	#6
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Lowprofile, since you're military, sign up for promotive.com Hyperflex in on there for 40% off to Military

02-13-2012, 04:51 PM	#8
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	If you go with breathable waders make sure they have a zipper. That's what I use and it makes it easy when it comes to relief time. Layer on upper half topped with some kind of water resistant or waterproof windbreaker type of jacket. In the warmer weather, just board shorts and a tee shirt with sunscreen.