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Old 05-18-2016, 09:26 PM   #1
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Personal input?

Alright fellas,

I have recently relocated to Oregon fromSan Diego and the week I have come to a cruel realization that the weather is not in our favor. Instead of fishing in shorts I need waders!

Opinions on personal preferance for what brand that is stellar and affordable would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks a lot yaker family.

Evan W.
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Old 05-19-2016, 05:59 AM   #2
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When I resided in Humboldt County, I used to fish the streams, rivers and ocean a lot with a pair of Hodgman Neoprene waders and wading boots. Nothing fancy, but worked fine and I still have them nearly 10 years later and they still work fine.

You'll probably find a breathable pair to be more comfortable though.

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Orvis, Simms or Patagonia.

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Kokatat is a very quality brand that provides nice alternatives to waders for those in Northern climates.

If you go the wader route to always wear a pdf and wading belt.

Be sure to share some pics. Oh how I miss the North Pacific!
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Old 05-19-2016, 06:22 AM   #3
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Waders!

Defiantly breathable, you can always where long johns or sweats underneath, those neoprene ones are little congested if you know what i mean.

Hodgman is what i have an I love them.
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Old 05-19-2016, 11:23 AM   #4
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Evan-if you plan to go more or less year round I would just make the jump to a drysuit.

Much more info on exposure protection and even local Intel at nwka.com. NCKA also has a few good threads on exposure

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Old 05-19-2016, 01:25 PM   #5
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Thanks a lot for the input guys! I'm on NWKA already. I just thought I would find out from my original kayak family first. Everyone I've ever met down here is very knowledgable. (I'm not saying NWKA's are not).

Again, thanks for the input!
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Old 05-19-2016, 01:38 PM   #6
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Don't forget to get one with a zipper in front.
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Old 05-19-2016, 03:07 PM   #7
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I have a pair of Kokatat tempest paddling pants, they're not cheap but you can't beat Kokatats return/repair policy
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Old 05-19-2016, 06:40 PM   #8
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I've been looking at one of these.

https://kokatat.com/product/hydrus-3...ng-suit-dsuhsa

In that climate it might not be a comfort item but a piece of safety equipment.

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Old 05-20-2016, 11:36 AM   #9
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Stay way from the cloth Hodgman waders. I had a pair and they leaked after 3 uses. They basically make them out of a non waterproof cloth, and then they spray this thin rubber film on the inside. Not very durable.
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