Wader Poll - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steveooo · 11-12-2014, 02:05 PM

I've ditched the waders and gone to dry pants from Kokatat. Don't think I'll go back to waders after using the pants.

Here is the model I have. Got 'em from Andy at OEX.

http://kokatat.com/products/bibs-and...socks-men.html

Pro's
- Lighter than waders
- No neoprere seams (where my waders would always end up leaking)
- Easy to take a leak
- More comfortable than waders
- No suspenders

Con's
- They don't go up as high as waders. Without a dry top, your shirt will likely get wet even on a small surf launch. With my waders I could cheat on the small surf days and not wear a dry top. These, the waistband sits about where your belly button is.
- Feet won't be as durable as waders. I wear a pair of dive booties with them.

If you are stuck on waders, I don't have any real complaints about my old pair of zippered hodgemans. Looks like they are on sale too

http://www.hodgman.com/Hodgman-Hicko...d.html#start=4

Steve

11-12-2014, 02:05 PM	#10
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	I've ditched the waders and gone to dry pants from Kokatat. Don't think I'll go back to waders after using the pants. Here is the model I have. Got 'em from Andy at OEX. http://kokatat.com/products/bibs-and...socks-men.html Pro's - Lighter than waders - No neoprere seams (where my waders would always end up leaking) - Easy to take a leak - More comfortable than waders - No suspenders Con's - They don't go up as high as waders. Without a dry top, your shirt will likely get wet even on a small surf launch. With my waders I could cheat on the small surf days and not wear a dry top. These, the waistband sits about where your belly button is. - Feet won't be as durable as waders. I wear a pair of dive booties with them. If you are stuck on waders, I don't have any real complaints about my old pair of zippered hodgemans. Looks like they are on sale too http://www.hodgman.com/Hodgman-Hicko...d.html#start=4 Steve