Waders VS Neoprene Pants - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FISH11 · 10-06-2014, 10:26 AM

I think the important thing to remember, whether you want to use waders or kayak pants. Safety is the most important thing, it's #1. From what I have seen is a lot of the people using waders don't use the chest "safety belt", without that any fall in the water is instantly going to fill it up or close to it with water. That makes it very dangerous. You won't sink, but you will have a very hard time standing up if you are in shallow water. If you are in open water there is no way you are getting back in your ride without taking them off. I have some neoprene waders I use when duck hunting and I would never enter any water deeper than 2 feet without using the "safety chest belt". That is why they make it, to slow down the amount of water that can get inside if you end up in the water with the level above the chest opening. If you use wader don't forget the SAFETY CHEST BELT, they cost like $10. Isn't your life worth more than that.

chris138 · 10-06-2014, 12:02 PM

I wear waders every sesh, no matter what. Trunks under when its warm, thermals under when its cold.

The trick is, don't fall off your kayak into the dangerous shark infested waters of la jolla.

Somewhat related side-note: It seems that fishing from a proangler is much more risky than any choice of pants you can make. Never have I seen such an UNWORTHY ocean going vessel. You catch the smallest wave and flip the thing instantly. Sitting at the launch I've watched 5 for 5 yardsale landing in the PA, and in meager conditions.

1. it cant surf for shit
2. apparently it fills with water as soon as it flips.
3. you cant re-mount it once your in the drink
4. you cant lift it or move it unless you are a gorilla or have a team with you
5. if your drive breaks, it's too wide to paddle

So other than having an old man's chase-lounge seat, and being able to mount a $5000 sonar onto it (which you will destroy as soon as you flip, which is apparently inevitable) whats so "PRO" about it anyway?

EastLosYaker · 10-06-2014, 12:16 PM

Neoprene shorts with booties get the job done when its chilly out there. Farmer John wetsuit is the way to go when its that cold.

10-06-2014, 10:26 AM	#1
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I think the important thing to remember, whether you want to use waders or kayak pants. Safety is the most important thing, it's #1. From what I have seen is a lot of the people using waders don't use the chest "safety belt", without that any fall in the water is instantly going to fill it up or close to it with water. That makes it very dangerous. You won't sink, but you will have a very hard time standing up if you are in shallow water. If you are in open water there is no way you are getting back in your ride without taking them off. I have some neoprene waders I use when duck hunting and I would never enter any water deeper than 2 feet without using the "safety chest belt". That is why they make it, to slow down the amount of water that can get inside if you end up in the water with the level above the chest opening. If you use wader don't forget the SAFETY CHEST BELT, they cost like $10. Isn't your life worth more than that. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

10-06-2014, 12:02 PM	#2
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	I wear waders every sesh, no matter what. Trunks under when its warm, thermals under when its cold. The trick is, don't fall off your kayak into the dangerous shark infested waters of la jolla. Somewhat related side-note: It seems that fishing from a proangler is much more risky than any choice of pants you can make. Never have I seen such an UNWORTHY ocean going vessel. You catch the smallest wave and flip the thing instantly. Sitting at the launch I've watched 5 for 5 yardsale landing in the PA, and in meager conditions. 1. it cant surf for shit 2. apparently it fills with water as soon as it flips. 3. you cant re-mount it once your in the drink 4. you cant lift it or move it unless you are a gorilla or have a team with you 5. if your drive breaks, it's too wide to paddle So other than having an old man's chase-lounge seat, and being able to mount a $5000 sonar onto it (which you will destroy as soon as you flip, which is apparently inevitable) whats so "PRO" about it anyway?

10-06-2014, 12:16 PM	#3
EastLosYaker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: East Los Angeles Posts: 220	Neoprene shorts with booties get the job done when its chilly out there. Farmer John wetsuit is the way to go when its that cold.