Wetsuit for the winter? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dave I. · 12-14-2008, 05:20 PM

This is my first winter with my Yak, and i don't have any cold water gear. I noticed on the BWE Store that they have 3mm suits, but at the OEX store i've seen 5mm suits. Which one should i get? I have splash pants but as crappy as i am at recovery i want something more. Or should just get waders in wear thermals and splash suit?

Dave

Billy V · 12-14-2008, 05:26 PM

I really like the Hodgman Wadelite Breathable Waders w/Stocking Foot.

I wear an oversized pair of dive boots over the foot so I can walk to the car and back without wearing through the foot.

Lots of comfort.
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I bought mine at the Cabelas store in Reno, so I had the chance to try on every brand of wader in the store.
Hodgman Waderlite were the most comfortable.

FISHIONADO · 12-14-2008, 06:42 PM

It's uncomfortable to paddle very far in a full wetsuit. I wear 1mm wetsuit pants from NRS under some splash pants, 5mm dive booties, and a breathable jacket. My legs do get wet but the 1mm wetsuit keeps them warm and the splash pants prevent evaporation cooling. I can remove layers if the sun comes out and it gets warm.

Dan · 12-14-2008, 06:58 PM

waders all the way. nothing like landing after a morning of fishing and being bone dry. Layer accordingly under them and you'll never be cold.

Siebler · 12-14-2008, 08:30 PM

If your looking at the 5mm suits we have at OEX PL forget about paddling in them. First off your going to be too restrictive and 2nd youll overheat no matter how cold it is. These are Freedive Suits and a very tight fit and very warm.

Go Mysterioso and splash gear over that. You wont regret it.

landwhale · 12-15-2008, 06:50 AM

Eastport paddle pants and top with warm clothes under. I have found with the neoprene and velcro straps tightened at my ankles the water keeps out of my legs, add a pair off bootie and I'm off.

THE DARKHORSE · 12-15-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

waders all the way. nothing like landing after a morning of fishing and being bone dry. Layer accordingly under them and you'll never be cold.

Price of Hodgman wadelite $100, price of NRS splashjacket that velcro's at the wrists and neck $45, slipping off my waders and sitting right on the couch in dry clothes after fishing for fourteen hours, priceless

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Adam12 · 12-15-2008, 07:20 PM

Is it true that theres a possibility of the waders filling up with water and sinking you if you go overboard?

12-14-2008, 05:20 PM	#1
Dave I. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 51	Wetsuit for the winter? This is my first winter with my Yak, and i don't have any cold water gear. I noticed on the BWE Store that they have 3mm suits, but at the OEX store i've seen 5mm suits. Which one should i get? I have splash pants but as crappy as i am at recovery i want something more. Or should just get waders in wear thermals and splash suit? Dave

12-14-2008, 08:30 PM	#5
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	If your looking at the 5mm suits we have at OEX PL forget about paddling in them. First off your going to be too restrictive and 2nd youll overheat no matter how cold it is. These are Freedive Suits and a very tight fit and very warm. Go Mysterioso and splash gear over that. You wont regret it. __________________ CJ Siebler

12-15-2008, 06:50 AM	#6
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Eastport paddle pants and top with warm clothes under. I have found with the neoprene and velcro straps tightened at my ankles the water keeps out of my legs, add a pair off bootie and I'm off. __________________

12-14-2008, 05:26 PM	#2
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I really like the Hodgman Wadelite Breathable Waders w/Stocking Foot. I wear an oversized pair of dive boots over the foot so I can walk to the car and back without wearing through the foot. Lots of comfort. ------------------------- I bought mine at the Cabelas store in Reno, so I had the chance to try on every brand of wader in the store. Hodgman Waderlite were the most comfortable.

12-14-2008, 06:42 PM	#3
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	It's uncomfortable to paddle very far in a full wetsuit. I wear 1mm wetsuit pants from NRS under some splash pants, 5mm dive booties, and a breathable jacket. My legs do get wet but the 1mm wetsuit keeps them warm and the splash pants prevent evaporation cooling. I can remove layers if the sun comes out and it gets warm.

12-14-2008, 06:58 PM	#4
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	waders all the way. nothing like landing after a morning of fishing and being bone dry. Layer accordingly under them and you'll never be cold.

12-15-2008, 07:20 PM	#8
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126	Is it true that theres a possibility of the waders filling up with water and sinking you if you go overboard?