Cold Weather Gear - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ElectroMike · 09-26-2008, 06:35 PM

Winter is coming up and I want to talk about cold weather gear. I am thinking waders vs rain slicker. What are you using and why.?

pchen911 · 09-26-2008, 07:00 PM

I use a wetsuit bottom and a dry top with a couple layers of clothing underneath.

I have a neoprene wader, but I can't pee out of it, so I dont use it.

esdees · 09-26-2008, 08:21 PM

Breathable waders and splash jacket with layers underneath. I haven't used it yet, but the mysterioso stuff looks like a good base layer.

Peeing can be difficult, but it's not impossible. The warmth all morning is worth the inconvenience in my opinion. I've used splash pants or a wetsuit before, but the waders were a huge improvement in comfort and warmth.

I would highly recommend against the rain slicker (button up jacket for walking in the rain, correct?). Go with the splash jacket.

twitchy · 09-27-2008, 08:52 AM

I have used a 4/3 wetsuit that I surf in and it doesnt come close to waders and a jacket. Do yourself a favor and get them. Warm dry and happy.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 09-27-2008, 10:44 AM

Breathable waders and layers, warm in Alaska, warmer here.
Mysterioso is AWESOME.

09-26-2008, 06:35 PM	#1
ElectroMike Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 32	Cold Weather Gear Winter is coming up and I want to talk about cold weather gear. I am thinking waders vs rain slicker. What are you using and why.?

09-27-2008, 10:44 AM	#5
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Breathable waders and layers, warm in Alaska, warmer here. Mysterioso is AWESOME. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

09-26-2008, 07:00 PM	#2
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	I use a wetsuit bottom and a dry top with a couple layers of clothing underneath. I have a neoprene wader, but I can't pee out of it, so I dont use it.

09-26-2008, 08:21 PM	#3
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Breathable waders and splash jacket with layers underneath. I haven't used it yet, but the mysterioso stuff looks like a good base layer. Peeing can be difficult, but it's not impossible. The warmth all morning is worth the inconvenience in my opinion. I've used splash pants or a wetsuit before, but the waders were a huge improvement in comfort and warmth. I would highly recommend against the rain slicker (button up jacket for walking in the rain, correct?). Go with the splash jacket.

09-27-2008, 08:52 AM	#4
twitchy Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 61	I have used a 4/3 wetsuit that I surf in and it doesnt come close to waders and a jacket. Do yourself a favor and get them. Warm dry and happy.