waders. sink or swim - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

HookFynn · 11-18-2007, 10:38 AM

Having served 8 years in the Coast Guard, 4 of those being on the north shore of Long Island, I can't begin to tell you all the wader horror stories I've either been witness to. I've even had a couple of close calls myself having spent many winters chasing trout with a fly rod. When wearing the waterproof style chest waders, always leave one shoulder unstrapped so in the event you go under you can swim out of them. I have no experience wearing any type of waders while in a kayak so I can't speak on that.

Leaving town for the week tomorrow night. I wish each and everyone of you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving.

Bryan Alexander
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HookFynn- "for those who FISH."
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aguachico · 11-18-2007, 06:58 PM

I thought waders were for wading in or walking on a surface that is wet?

Yaking would best be served by dry pants or wet suits. But I see people wearing waders in LJ all the time so they must be ok.

madscientist · 11-19-2007, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aguachico

I thought waders were for wading in or walking on a surface that is wet?

How do you launch your yak? Sit on the sand and wait for the tide to come in?

Handymansd · 11-20-2007, 07:40 AM

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How do you launch your yak? Sit on the sand and wait for the tide to come in?

Is there some other way?

I was thinking maybe Doug could help us come up with a type of rocket assisted launch attachment to get us through the serious surf we have in LJ.

dgax65 · 11-20-2007, 08:23 AM

I'm working on mechanical legs that will mount on the bottom of the kayak. That way you can just have your kayak walk you out through the surf. My biggest obstacle is making the legs waterproof to protect the internal wiring. I'm thinking about using waders to keep the mechanical legs dry, but I'm worried that they might fill with water and drag me down to my death

Handymansd · 11-20-2007, 12:33 PM

lol

BT · 11-24-2007, 08:23 AM

Yeah I was one of the noobs that did the wader post last year. But it was around new years.

And I can now confidently say (

unfortunately twice

), that if you roll your yak with waders on you won’t sink...in fact the only thing that will sink a little is your confidence.lol

BT

11-18-2007, 10:38 AM	#1
HookFynn Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NorCal Posts: 18	Having served 8 years in the Coast Guard, 4 of those being on the north shore of Long Island, I can't begin to tell you all the wader horror stories I've either been witness to. I've even had a couple of close calls myself having spent many winters chasing trout with a fly rod. When wearing the waterproof style chest waders, always leave one shoulder unstrapped so in the event you go under you can swim out of them. I have no experience wearing any type of waders while in a kayak so I can't speak on that. Leaving town for the week tomorrow night. I wish each and everyone of you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving. Bryan Alexander Captain HookFynn- "for those who FISH." http://www.hookfynn.com __________________

11-20-2007, 08:23 AM	#5
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	I'm working on mechanical legs that will mount on the bottom of the kayak. That way you can just have your kayak walk you out through the surf. My biggest obstacle is making the legs waterproof to protect the internal wiring. I'm thinking about using waders to keep the mechanical legs dry, but I'm worried that they might fill with water and drag me down to my death __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

11-20-2007, 12:33 PM	#6
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	lol __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

11-24-2007, 08:23 AM	#7
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	Yeah I was one of the noobs that did the wader post last year. But it was around new years. And I can now confidently say ( unfortunately twice ), that if you roll your yak with waders on you won’t sink...in fact the only thing that will sink a little is your confidence.lol BT __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

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11-18-2007, 06:58 PM	#2
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	I thought waders were for wading in or walking on a surface that is wet? Yaking would best be served by dry pants or wet suits. But I see people wearing waders in LJ all the time so they must be ok.