Kayak Fishing Pants - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

buddha · 05-20-2015, 03:16 PM

I don't like to use waders at all so I like to use kayak fishing pants instead.

I have been using Helly Hatton but the model that I have has not held up well at all.

What kayak fishing pants do you like to use?

Gore Tex?

I am thinking maybe gore tex might be better especially in the heat since they breathe?

jruiz · 05-20-2015, 04:51 PM

I'm either wearing waders or just plain hiking pants w/ zip off lowers

rossman · 05-20-2015, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddha

I don't like to use waders at all so I like to use kayak fishing pants instead.

I have been using Helly Hatton but the model that I have has not held up well at all.

What kayak fishing pants do you like to use?

Gore Tex?

I am thinking maybe gore tex might be better especially in the heat since they breathe?

Cutoff jeans and a tee shirt

5-20 · 05-20-2015, 06:57 PM

I really like the north face pants -- the ones that have the zippers above the knees so you can remove the legs if you're so inclined. They don't hold water, dry very fast and are cool enough to wear all day in the sun. REI always has them in stock. There seems to be two different styles. One is more of a soft/cottony feel and I'm not crazy about that model. The other is made out of a more stiff/rip-proof material and that's the one I'm referring to.

Lipripper92592 · 05-20-2015, 07:57 PM

Check out Bomber Gear kayak pants. Multi layer waterproof fabric, with DWR coating, neoprene ankles and very high waist. Galasport USA also has some decent waterproof pants with ankle seals.

old_rookie · 05-20-2015, 08:39 PM

Kokatat Tempest pants with feet/socks or whatever you call it - had them for a couple years now - rinse off after each use. Velcro waist makes it easy to take care of business.

FISH11 · 05-20-2015, 10:20 PM

When it's a bit windy and overcast, that just wearing a bathing suit is too cold, then I use my NRS Endurance paddling pants that I got from OEX for $99.95. They are rugged, and have rubber and velcro adjustable seals at the waist and ankles. They work great and can roll up into a small size for storage when not in use.

AirborneYak · 05-20-2015, 11:11 PM

Why not wear ranger panties? I wear them all time. It silky smooth!

easyday · 05-21-2015, 12:10 AM

X2 on the bomber gear.

CardShark · 05-21-2015, 12:37 AM

Not to thread jack but can someone recommend some budget options?

pbb · 05-21-2015, 07:31 AM

I have some REI pants with the zip off legs.

If it is really cold, I wear farmer john wetsuit, but that makes peeing an unholy nightmare.

Dannowar · 05-21-2015, 07:44 AM

Gage (by grundens) weatherproof pants.

DanaPT · 05-22-2015, 11:42 AM

when not in waders I wear the nylon/hiking pants. If the get wet they dry fast.

Gunner58 · 05-22-2015, 11:54 AM

I use my kokatat bib style dry pants. They have lasted many fishing seasons. Very light weight. image.jpg

Rocketfish · 05-22-2015, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CardShark

Not to thread jack but can someone recommend some budget options?

yes, please! and don't say to line your shorts with a trash bag LOL.

DanaPT · 05-22-2015, 01:27 PM

the nylon pants with zipper shorts are about $40 or less at big5. Mine have lasted 2 years now.

Aznronin · 05-22-2015, 01:56 PM

I wear either Kokotat Tempest pants or NRS Blackrock pants. Both work well but the NRS gear is priced better

roadx · 05-22-2015, 06:08 PM

The best pants are the ones you keep on when were fishing. that is all

05-20-2015, 03:16 PM	#1
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Kayak Fishing Pants I don't like to use waders at all so I like to use kayak fishing pants instead. I have been using Helly Hatton but the model that I have has not held up well at all. What kayak fishing pants do you like to use? Gore Tex? I am thinking maybe gore tex might be better especially in the heat since they breathe?

05-20-2015, 10:20 PM	#7
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	When it's a bit windy and overcast, that just wearing a bathing suit is too cold, then I use my NRS Endurance paddling pants that I got from OEX for $99.95. They are rugged, and have rubber and velcro adjustable seals at the waist and ankles. They work great and can roll up into a small size for storage when not in use. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-21-2015, 12:10 AM	#9
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	X2 on the bomber gear. __________________

05-21-2015, 07:31 AM	#11
pbb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 149	I have some REI pants with the zip off legs. If it is really cold, I wear farmer john wetsuit, but that makes peeing an unholy nightmare. __________________ 2008 Olive Hobie Revolution 13

05-21-2015, 07:44 AM	#12
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Gage (by grundens) weatherproof pants. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

05-20-2015, 04:51 PM	#2
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I'm either wearing waders or just plain hiking pants w/ zip off lowers

05-20-2015, 06:57 PM	#4
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	I really like the north face pants -- the ones that have the zippers above the knees so you can remove the legs if you're so inclined. They don't hold water, dry very fast and are cool enough to wear all day in the sun. REI always has them in stock. There seems to be two different styles. One is more of a soft/cottony feel and I'm not crazy about that model. The other is made out of a more stiff/rip-proof material and that's the one I'm referring to.

05-20-2015, 07:57 PM	#5
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	Check out Bomber Gear kayak pants. Multi layer waterproof fabric, with DWR coating, neoprene ankles and very high waist. Galasport USA also has some decent waterproof pants with ankle seals.

05-20-2015, 08:39 PM	#6
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Kokatat Tempest pants with feet/socks or whatever you call it - had them for a couple years now - rinse off after each use. Velcro waist makes it easy to take care of business.

05-20-2015, 11:11 PM	#8
AirborneYak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Long Beach Posts: 366	Why not wear ranger panties? I wear them all time. It silky smooth!

05-21-2015, 12:37 AM	#10
CardShark Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 184	Not to thread jack but can someone recommend some budget options?

05-22-2015, 11:42 AM	#13
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	when not in waders I wear the nylon/hiking pants. If the get wet they dry fast.

05-22-2015, 11:54 AM	#14
Gunner58 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 81	I use my kokatat bib style dry pants. They have lasted many fishing seasons. Very light weight. image.jpg

05-22-2015, 01:27 PM	#16
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	the nylon pants with zipper shorts are about $40 or less at big5. Mine have lasted 2 years now.

05-22-2015, 01:56 PM	#17
Aznronin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sfv Posts: 147	I wear either Kokotat Tempest pants or NRS Blackrock pants. Both work well but the NRS gear is priced better

05-22-2015, 06:08 PM	#18
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	The best pants are the ones you keep on when were fishing. that is all __________________