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

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

jorluivil · 02-13-2012, 11:57 PM

Whenever I fish I always keep two things in mind: what type of elements I'll be fishing in and how easy it is to shed in case I get tossed. The last thing you need is to be covered in clothing that will weigh you down or be hard to shed.

For me:
cold climates or while hooping: cotton socks, long johns, long sleeve shirt, waders, splash jacket and wading boots(worn to help protect the wader socks). If its extremely cold or raining I will wear a waterproof jacket BUT I will always wear it over my PFD and never under it. I do it mainly because of what GregAndrew said regarding the waterproof jackets retaining water. If I get tossed I want to be able to get the jacket off without having to remove my PFD.

Summer: Columbia Blood and Guts Superlight long sleeve shirt, Columbia blood and guts convertible pants, thin socks and water shoes

Head Gear: I used to just wear a regular cap but it wasn't doing much protection from the sun especially at this time of the season when the sun doesn't rise to high. I recently purchased a full rim hat, I wear this with my buff and now I get little to no sun exposure on my face.

lterrero · 02-14-2012, 08:46 AM

Don't forget the RYAN KLEIN, I'm going to get two Aqua Blue for me & my honey, they are terrific!

taggermike · 02-14-2012, 11:22 AM

I don't night fish or hoop so I haven't needed the survival type dry gear. The waders look tempting but I wear a pair of light long pants to keep the sun off and a paddling jacket over a long sleeve tee shirt or maybe a polar fleece if it's colder. I don't tend to get cold and having a wet butt isn't too annoying for me. Mike

maui jim · 02-15-2012, 07:17 AM

Im a like'n that HF Neo hoodie.......gots to try one on..

02-13-2012, 11:57 PM	#5
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Whenever I fish I always keep two things in mind: what type of elements I'll be fishing in and how easy it is to shed in case I get tossed. The last thing you need is to be covered in clothing that will weigh you down or be hard to shed. For me: cold climates or while hooping: cotton socks, long johns, long sleeve shirt, waders, splash jacket and wading boots(worn to help protect the wader socks). If its extremely cold or raining I will wear a waterproof jacket BUT I will always wear it over my PFD and never under it. I do it mainly because of what GregAndrew said regarding the waterproof jackets retaining water. If I get tossed I want to be able to get the jacket off without having to remove my PFD. Summer: Columbia Blood and Guts Superlight long sleeve shirt, Columbia blood and guts convertible pants, thin socks and water shoes Head Gear: I used to just wear a regular cap but it wasn't doing much protection from the sun especially at this time of the season when the sun doesn't rise to high. I recently purchased a full rim hat, I wear this with my buff and now I get little to no sun exposure on my face. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 02-17-2012 at 04:57 AM.

02-15-2012, 07:17 AM	#8
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Im a like'n that HF Neo hoodie.......gots to try one on.. __________________

02-13-2012, 04:45 PM	#1
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	#3
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Lowprofile, since you're military, sign up for promotive.com Hyperflex in on there for 40% off to Military

02-14-2012, 08:46 AM	#6
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	Don't forget the RYAN KLEIN, I'm going to get two Aqua Blue for me & my honey, they are terrific!

02-14-2012, 11:22 AM	#7
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I don't night fish or hoop so I haven't needed the survival type dry gear. The waders look tempting but I wear a pair of light long pants to keep the sun off and a paddling jacket over a long sleeve tee shirt or maybe a polar fleece if it's colder. I don't tend to get cold and having a wet butt isn't too annoying for me. Mike