What to wear when the cold gets here - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ro12 · 10-11-2015, 03:26 PM

Thanks for the help guys
I'll look into the breathable ones
Now if I have layers under and it gets hot
How easy or hard are they to get off or back on
Is it possible in a yak
Or is it something you do only when you on dry land

Mahigeer · 10-11-2015, 05:09 PM

Depending on your balancing skills and having a place to put the wader, you could take them off.

I personally would not risk it.

If you take your top off and leave the waders on, you may not be too hot.

You should always have drinking water for hydration.

Pleas let us know what works. I found my clothing that I was talking about, but did not see any ID on them. I will try to find the paper work if I can.

Best wishes.

P.S. I just saw these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/dry-pants-wa...item25aed93835

makobob · 10-11-2015, 06:13 PM

Sorry to butt in on this, but this is why I love to fish the SEA of Cortez, water was 88 degrees this week.

Ro12 · 10-11-2015, 07:14 PM

Makobob I've been reading your threads
I can only dream of goin out there with you
I know it's an open invite
But the stars would have to line up perfectly for me to enjoy one of those trips

Those pants look doable mahigear
Saw something similar that was a set on kayakfishingsupplies.com
Also just got done reading their article on what to wear on the water
Lots of good info
But would still like some more first hand experience opinions from everyone

Looks like wetsuits are out for me
So I'm lookin into the waders and layers
Thanks for all the help guys
Maybe see you guys out there one day

Harry Hill · 10-11-2015, 08:00 PM

some waders are warm, others are just a dry layer between you and the water but are still warmer than nothing but pants. I have breathable waders I use with my belly boat and they will keep me warm in really cold water while fishing. If it's really warm out I don't wear them, they get to hot. Always wear a belt tightly around the outside of the waders so if you go in they don't fill up with water. They are really hard to get out of when you are trying to stay afloat.Find out what the pro bass fishermen are wearing, those guys don't like being uncomfortable.

Goose1993 · 10-12-2015, 12:11 PM

Boardshorts year round. Just keep your shirt on and put a windbreaker on if you need it. This is San Diego. We don't know cold...

Ro12 · 10-12-2015, 10:04 PM

Haha

straightrod · 10-13-2015, 02:41 PM

Thanks to the OP. I am glad this thread surfaced. I Tandem Island fish with my wife out of Dana Landing to La Jolla most weekends - we are in our 60's. It is roughly 10 -12 miles from the fishing grounds back to Dana Landing.

Three weeks ago we took on at least 70 gallons of water on a leak that does not come from the bottom. The stern and back seat were underwater when we hit the ramp.

Wife not to happy. I explained she could not pay an amusement park to have this much excitement.

I have been thinking of proper clothing for at least two hours of submersion.

Ro12 · 10-13-2015, 10:02 PM

Wow
Now that doesn't sound any fun at all
Is your ride done
Repairable
How far were you when you noticed you were takin on water

straightrod · 10-16-2015, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ro12

Wow
Now that doesn't sound any fun at all
Is your ride done
Repairable
How far were you when you noticed you were takin on water

We have the tandem at the dealers for the second time looking for the leak. First time they trimmed the forward hatch and installed a new seal. I was not convinced that this much water could come in from the front hatch.

We were heading in making the turn toward the entrance channel at about 180' when it was apparent that we were sinking.

Going to have a hose attached from the back hatch that leads to the lowest furthest spot at the stern. I can bilge pump from the hose for any water that collects furthers back.

Mahigeer · 10-16-2015, 06:44 AM

May I suggest a kind of backward test?

Put the kayak on a sort of a stand.

Fill the hull of the kayak with water, until you see a leak. Where ever the water is coming in, will now allow the water to leak out.

There maybe a hairline crack that only shows up when there is weight in the kayak. In this case the weight of the water may cause the crack to open.

That could also eliminate the hatch/s.

Curious to see the cause of the leak. Pleas let us know when you solved the problem.

10-11-2015, 05:09 PM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Depending on your balancing skills and having a place to put the wader, you could take them off. I personally would not risk it. If you take your top off and leave the waders on, you may not be too hot. You should always have drinking water for hydration. Pleas let us know what works. I found my clothing that I was talking about, but did not see any ID on them. I will try to find the paper work if I can. Best wishes. P.S. I just saw these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/dry-pants-wa...item25aed93835 Last edited by Mahigeer; 10-11-2015 at 06:06 PM.

10-11-2015, 06:13 PM	#3
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Sorry to butt in on this, but this is why I love to fish the SEA of Cortez, water was 88 degrees this week. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

10-11-2015, 03:26 PM	#1
Ro12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 137	Thanks for the help guys I'll look into the breathable ones Now if I have layers under and it gets hot How easy or hard are they to get off or back on Is it possible in a yak Or is it something you do only when you on dry land

10-11-2015, 07:14 PM	#4
Ro12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 137	Makobob I've been reading your threads I can only dream of goin out there with you I know it's an open invite But the stars would have to line up perfectly for me to enjoy one of those trips Those pants look doable mahigear Saw something similar that was a set on kayakfishingsupplies.com Also just got done reading their article on what to wear on the water Lots of good info But would still like some more first hand experience opinions from everyone Looks like wetsuits are out for me So I'm lookin into the waders and layers Thanks for all the help guys Maybe see you guys out there one day

10-11-2015, 08:00 PM	#5
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	some waders are warm, others are just a dry layer between you and the water but are still warmer than nothing but pants. I have breathable waders I use with my belly boat and they will keep me warm in really cold water while fishing. If it's really warm out I don't wear them, they get to hot. Always wear a belt tightly around the outside of the waders so if you go in they don't fill up with water. They are really hard to get out of when you are trying to stay afloat.Find out what the pro bass fishermen are wearing, those guys don't like being uncomfortable.

10-12-2015, 12:11 PM	#6
Goose1993 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	Boardshorts year round. Just keep your shirt on and put a windbreaker on if you need it. This is San Diego. We don't know cold...

10-12-2015, 10:04 PM	#7
Ro12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 137	Haha

10-13-2015, 02:41 PM	#8
straightrod Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 48	Thanks to the OP. I am glad this thread surfaced. I Tandem Island fish with my wife out of Dana Landing to La Jolla most weekends - we are in our 60's. It is roughly 10 -12 miles from the fishing grounds back to Dana Landing. Three weeks ago we took on at least 70 gallons of water on a leak that does not come from the bottom. The stern and back seat were underwater when we hit the ramp. Wife not to happy. I explained she could not pay an amusement park to have this much excitement. I have been thinking of proper clothing for at least two hours of submersion.

10-13-2015, 10:02 PM	#9
Ro12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 137	Wow Now that doesn't sound any fun at all Is your ride done Repairable How far were you when you noticed you were takin on water

10-16-2015, 06:44 AM	#11
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	May I suggest a kind of backward test? Put the kayak on a sort of a stand. Fill the hull of the kayak with water, until you see a leak. Where ever the water is coming in, will now allow the water to leak out. There maybe a hairline crack that only shows up when there is weight in the kayak. In this case the weight of the water may cause the crack to open. That could also eliminate the hatch/s. Curious to see the cause of the leak. Pleas let us know when you solved the problem.