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10-10-2015, 12:58 AM | #1 |
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What to wear when the cold gets here
What do you guys recommend or actually use clothing wise for cold weather
Wet suit or waders I'm lovin shorts right now Thats all I got This is my first season out on the water I wanna keep goin all year But I hate the cold and get cold pretty easy Don't wanna have to wait till next summer What would be good for me to look into investing in on a budget Not sayin its gonna get cold Weather water temp and fish have been badass lately But if Mother Nature decides to switch things up Turns the season into fall and then winter What's your advice on apparel Thanks |
10-10-2015, 01:06 AM | #2 |
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Cold weather?
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10-10-2015, 02:32 AM | #3 |
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Look... I grew up in SoCal... but spent 12 years on Long Island, NY recently (moved back to SoCal 2 yrs ago)... but took on kayak fishing for the first time while in NY. I belonged to the KFA-NY club (Kayak Fishing Association of New York). They stress safety in our sport, and rightly so. PFDs and Cold Weather Gear are serious considerations for your safety back there... we're talking c-c-c-cold water temps in the fall, winter, and spring. Enough so that to turtle in those conditions unprepared could lead easily to death... hypothermia is no joking matter. Read up on it, seriously.
I know that the water temps here are currently very warm. But yes, even in the winter here in SoCal... hypothermia is a concern... especially if things go badly quickly. My Immersion Research drysuit may be an expensive investment.... but as they say... how expensive is your funeral? I have two teenage kids, and a wife... I take my safety seriously when on the water in my kayak. Staying warm and dry should something go awry is my first concern. $600 bucks. Ask yourself. Is it worth your life? I know this is SoCal... and temps aren't quite the same as New York... but hey... if you're in the water for an extended time... hypothermia is a real threat to your safety. Kokatat, IR, and many others out there offer protection from the elements. Ask yourself... do I want to come home in a body bag, or prepared for the worst case in a drysuit? You never know. I had a hard time pulling the trigger spending so much on a safety device as a drysuit, but I also have peace of mind that if sh*t happens, I'm prepared to stay in the water if need be until rescued. I may rarely use it out here in SoCal, compared to what I would've used it in New York, but I'm glad I own it... and when water temps drop... you can count I'll have it on. Food for thought.
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10-11-2015, 09:04 AM | #4 | |
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I grew up fishing Redondo Bch, Lived on Long Island for 5 yrs, and now in Florida. I can appreciate what you say regarding cold. Lost a friend off SoCal when his sea urchin boat sank -- 6 of his crew were rescued 17 hours later -- surviving because they had their wetsuits on. That was before Personal Location Beacons(PLB's) existed. For $250 a PLB is the best piece of safety equipment in areas where hyperthermia is not an immediate concern. For staying warm, I am surprised a light wetsuit is not more popular. I would think an oversized stock model with lots of zippers that could be left open most of the time to stay cool would be a consideration. Seems like chest wader boots would greatly compromise mobility if you ever flip. In South Florida, I do wear a neopreme jacket during winter. |
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10-11-2015, 04:26 PM | #5 |
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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, 06:09 PM | #6 |
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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 07:06 PM. |
10-11-2015, 07:13 PM | #7 |
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Sorry to butt in on this, but this is why I love to fish the SEA of Cortez, water was 88 degrees this week.
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10-10-2015, 06:48 AM | #8 |
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I usually wear stocking foot dry chest waders when it starts to get cooler out, but I'm thinking of getting some kayak wader pants. I've always been a bit concerned about the chest waders filling up with water should I get dumped out of my yak. Hasn't happened yet, but I was very nearly run over by some jerk in a speed boat in San Diego Bay last winter. Not so much worried about the cold or hypothermia here, the water rarely gets too much below 60 degrees, but sometimes I've been on the water when it was in the low 40's (air temp).
Dress in layers with your waterproof jacket or windbreaker on the outside and you'll be fine.
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10-10-2015, 07:30 AM | #9 |
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I have to find what I got from the OEX's online store. I will post it.
It is a quick drying and warm pants and I have a upper jacket that sit-inside kayakers wear. The neck, sleeves and the waist are tight rubber to seal. I also bought a wader with zipper for convenience. Whenever a wader is worn it must be worn with a snug waist belt. Whether fishing or kayaking. |
10-10-2015, 09:17 AM | #10 |
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Good question Ro12. I'm interested too.
So far I use easy layers, and I plan for the temperature of the water adjusted for wind, roughness and likelihood of being wet.
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10-10-2015, 11:06 AM | #11 |
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First time I pulled up a sabiki that dry suit would have a buncha holes in it. Like someone already said having the chest strap tightened on waders will keep em from filling with water during a quick dunk in the surf.
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10-10-2015, 11:24 AM | #12 |
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Waders for a couple of years.
Now heavy duty Splash Pants and a parka. You can layer under clothes and I use a Thermal or HeatGear Shirt. |
10-10-2015, 11:25 AM | #13 |
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I wear board shorts year round. Winter time I'll put on a shirt.
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10-10-2015, 12:17 PM | #14 |
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holy crap i didn't know Farva posted here!!!!!
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10-10-2015, 05:17 PM | #15 |
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Thanks for replies guys
Yeah I'm lookin into waders Wetsuit might be a problem but I ain't sure Never put one on Haven't tried waders either though But my weight fluctuates and to my knowledge wetsuits need to be a tight fit Now do you guys use boots with the waders That $600 suit did get me thinkin I got 2 kids I need to get back home to But I'd have to put a lot more hours on the water to rationalize that purchase I'll look into something like that in the future When I grow a pair and go out at night or early morn Now say the waders do fill with water even if you're wearing the belt They look pretty loose Could you just slip out of em Or are you screwed Thanks again |
10-10-2015, 08:42 PM | #16 |
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If waders fill up, you may be able to remove the belt and the suspenders and get them off. Worst case scenario is to cut them as low as possible to allow drainage of the water. Just a theory of mine.
I agree that wet suites shrink...wink wink. I had to have mine enlarged by 2" on several places. The problem with wet suite is that it could get too hot while paddling to get to your spot and then you sit waiting sweaty in the wind. If it is windy. I do were booths with my wet suite and dive booties if I am in shorts or light pants. Last edited by Mahigeer; 10-10-2015 at 08:52 PM. |
10-10-2015, 05:09 PM | #17 |
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Yup
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10-12-2015, 11:58 AM | #18 |
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Good advice I'll be buying wire leaders. What is good tackle for wsb or rooster fish. Those two are the highest on my to do list. Jeff was telling me Krocs work for everything.
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The incident like this is why a good bilge pump is a must have as a safety tool on a kayak. Glad you made it back alright.
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You are talking getting rooster fish in Baja? Right. Not around here. I was told that Hopkins lures are a good lure for Rooster fish. I got some to try. Sorry for side track of the thread. |
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