Wader ware? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yaky yak · 04-06-2012, 11:55 AM

Finely after 7 seasons of freezing my cheeks off, I went and bought some waders.
I have always been worried about swimming in them if I was to flip or what not and end up in the water. I know to ware a belt with them, but still nervous.
My question is what do you ware under them? I have neoprene farmer john style with the stocking feet. a pair of sweats be enough or shorts? In other words are the waders them selfs pretty warm or do they just keep you dry. I don't want to be to hot or cold.
The thought of being dry and warm has over come any fear I have of drowning in them. I know their safe.

Amish Ed · 04-06-2012, 12:03 PM

Shorts should be enough on most days. Don't worry about drowning, watch this video.

Yakin · 04-06-2012, 12:35 PM

Great video!
Jim is very informing in what he does and teaches that really helped with my fears of getting waders

DanaPT · 04-06-2012, 01:16 PM

I've been wondering about that. I'm good to go.

Baja_Traveler · 04-06-2012, 02:58 PM

Stay away from cotton and get yourself a pair of the polartec type fleece pants. They don't soak with water if they get wet, and provide better insulation anyway. I bought a pair that I had hemmed mid calf to wear under my NRS waterproof paddling pants, and they are super comfy even when sitting in 55 degree water for hours on end.

seriola_killer · 04-06-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Yakin

Great video!
Jim is very informing in what he does and teaches that really helped with my fears of getting waders

Myth.... BUSTED !!! I was out yesterday with waders over some gym shorts, dry as can be. And it was a bit chilly but I was just fine.

Rhynik · 04-07-2012, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the video Ed.

04-06-2012, 11:55 AM	#1
yaky yak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Riverside, calif Posts: 130	Wader ware? Finely after 7 seasons of freezing my cheeks off, I went and bought some waders. I have always been worried about swimming in them if I was to flip or what not and end up in the water. I know to ware a belt with them, but still nervous. My question is what do you ware under them? I have neoprene farmer john style with the stocking feet. a pair of sweats be enough or shorts? In other words are the waders them selfs pretty warm or do they just keep you dry. I don't want to be to hot or cold. The thought of being dry and warm has over come any fear I have of drowning in them. I know their safe.

04-06-2012, 12:03 PM	#2
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Shorts should be enough on most days. Don't worry about drowning, watch this video. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

04-06-2012, 12:35 PM	#3
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	Great video! Jim is very informing in what he does and teaches that really helped with my fears of getting waders __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

04-06-2012, 01:16 PM	#4
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	good video. I've been wondering about that. I'm good to go.

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04-06-2012, 02:58 PM	#5
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Stay away from cotton and get yourself a pair of the polartec type fleece pants. They don't soak with water if they get wet, and provide better insulation anyway. I bought a pair that I had hemmed mid calf to wear under my NRS waterproof paddling pants, and they are super comfy even when sitting in 55 degree water for hours on end.

04-07-2012, 11:29 AM	#7
Rhynik Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 17	Thanks for the video Ed.