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

madscientist · 11-17-2007, 02:12 PM

Ah, fall in San Diego. Calm sunny days, a bit of a chill in the mornings, the Chargers stumbling to yet another disappointing season, and the inevitable "waders of death" thread. Although just like Christmas advertising, it seems to come earlier every year.

Maybe we should start a pool for the first GW shark thread of the year. I'll say Feb 12th.

Pretty cool demo the guy did, none the less.

nmbrinkman · 11-17-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by madscientist

Maybe we should start a pool for the first GW shark thread of the year. I'll say Feb 12th.

What a birthday present that would be..

Jim Sammons LJKF · 11-18-2007, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by madscientist

Maybe we should start a pool for the first GW shark thread of the year. I'll say Feb 12th.

The UT got it started in todays paper

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/s...1n18shark.html

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
Captain
HookFynn- "for those who FISH."
http://www.hookfynn.com

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

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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

11-17-2007, 02:12 PM	#1
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Ah, fall in San Diego. Calm sunny days, a bit of a chill in the mornings, the Chargers stumbling to yet another disappointing season, and the inevitable "waders of death" thread. Although just like Christmas advertising, it seems to come earlier every year. Maybe we should start a pool for the first GW shark thread of the year. I'll say Feb 12th. Pretty cool demo the guy did, none the less. __________________

11-18-2007, 10:38 AM	#4
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	#8
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

11-18-2007, 06:58 PM	#5
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.