Personal input? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ewhitney60 · 05-18-2016, 10:26 PM

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.

summers in kuwait · 05-19-2016, 06:59 AM

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.

Higher quality Brands are:
Orvis, Simms or Patagonia.

Sierra Trading Post often has deals

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!

NICKWORN · 05-19-2016, 07:22 AM

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.

Phishphood · 05-19-2016, 12:23 PM

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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ewhitney60 · 05-19-2016, 02:25 PM

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!

tacmik · 05-19-2016, 02:38 PM

Don't forget to get one with a zipper in front.

jorluivil · 05-19-2016, 04:07 PM

I have a pair of Kokatat tempest paddling pants, they're not cheap but you can't beat Kokatats return/repair policy

Batmann · 05-19-2016, 07:40 PM

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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steve999 · 05-20-2016, 12:36 PM

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.

05-18-2016, 10:26 PM	#1
ewhitney60 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 47	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.

05-19-2016, 07:22 AM	#3
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	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.

05-19-2016, 02:38 PM	#6
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Don't forget to get one with a zipper in front. __________________

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jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I have a pair of Kokatat tempest paddling pants, they're not cheap but you can't beat Kokatats return/repair policy __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

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05-19-2016, 06:59 AM	#2
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	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. Higher quality Brands are: Orvis, Simms or Patagonia. Sierra Trading Post often has deals 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!

05-19-2016, 12:23 PM	#4
Phishphood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 346	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 Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

05-19-2016, 02:25 PM	#5
ewhitney60 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 47	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!

05-19-2016, 07:40 PM	#8
Batmann Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 117	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. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

05-20-2016, 12:36 PM	#9
steve999 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 39	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.