Waders - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 07-30-2020, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BenCantrell

Is there a reason you want waders instead of wetsuit bottoms? I've been happy with 1.5mm wetsuit bottoms and a 0.5mm wetsuit top.

Swamp ass and yeast mode are two good reasons hahaha

summers in kuwait · 07-30-2020, 11:44 AM

going on my 3rd year of Patagonia Rio Gallegos.

Very nice quality and fit.

LEEZO · 08-01-2020, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by summers in kuwait

going on my 3rd year of Patagonia Rio Gallegos.

Very nice quality and fit.

Found some XL king size on sale for $265 through Patagonia, the video reviews sold me.

chris138 · 08-04-2020, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEZO

Found some XL king size on sale for $265 through Patagonia, the video reviews sold me.

Thats a good deal!

summers in kuwait · 08-04-2020, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chris138

Thats a good deal!

That is! I paid about the same via ebay. I was down to those vs Simms. But I have been very happy with them. Like I said three years in and although there is some fading in the fabric, they still work like day one.

I tend to try and clean blood and guts off them while on the water and I wash mine after every use with a gentle detergent and delicate on the washer. Hang dry the outside and flip them inside out and let them dry completely to get out all the moisture from the inside.

summers in kuwait · 07-30-2020, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chris138

Swamp ass and yeast mode are two good reasons hahaha

haha yeast mode. Yummy

TJones · 07-30-2020, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chris138

Swamp ass and yeast mode are two good reasons hahaha

Is another legitimate reason.

BenCantrell · 07-30-2020, 03:40 PM

Remind me to stay out of wader threads from now on.

Gabe213 · 07-31-2020, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TJones

Is another legitimate reason.

🤣🤣🤣 thanks for the response guys ive had the nrs pants and jacket for the last 5 years. Been pretty happy with them on calm days, but when there's surf they will allow water to creep inside making them pointless. Its time for waders! Gracias

TJones · 08-01-2020, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabe213

🤣🤣🤣 thanks for the response guys ive had the nrs pants and jacket for the last 5 years. Been pretty happy with them on calm days, but when there's surf they will allow water to creep inside making them pointless. Its time for waders! Gracias

for a hot summer day to protect your skin from the sun's rays while atop a PA, after you have made it through the surf with your waders. Waders undoubtably are like wearing a trash bag and board shorts don't offer any protection from the sun. I think a big part of it, is what kind of kayak you are riding on. Is it a wet ride? Personally I prefer staying dry as possible. Try the frogg toggs hellbender stocking foot waders. They are a Amazons choice. I currently own a pair. It won't break the bank either at around 90$. Also, it is recommended to put on some sort of gravel guard or dive boot atop the wader stocking foot. This will extend the life of the wader. The dive boot should run slightly larger to fit the stocking foot booty. A good boot is around 30$. Stick with the low cuff. This will allow an easy on and off fit. 2mm boot is plenty thick.

DanaPT · 08-01-2020, 10:33 AM

For summer those nylon hiking pants are great to keep the sun off you and dry fast.

Go commando for ultra comfort. Cotton doesn't dry as fast as nylon.

FullFlavorPike · 08-01-2020, 01:42 PM

I bought some of these to protect the stockingfeet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use them for walking to and from the truck; and i don't wear them when I'm on the water. Shove them somewhere convenient on the bait tank or wherever.

TJones · 08-05-2020, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

I bought some of these to protect the stockingfeet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use them for walking to and from the truck; and i don't wear them when I'm on the water. Shove them somewhere convenient on the bait tank or wherever.

to burn o hole through stocking foot on a brand new set of waders riding an outback.

hshhdhebeb · 08-05-2020, 08:50 PM

[QUOTE=TJones;309643]for a hot summer day to protect your skin from the sun's rays while atop a PA, after you have made it through the surf with your waders. Waders undoubtably are like wearing a trash bag and board shorts don't offer any protection from the sun. I think a big part of it, is what kind of kayak you are riding on. Is it a wet ride? Personally I prefer staying dry as possible. Try the frogg toggs hellbender stocking foot waders. They are a Amazons choice. I currently own a pair. It won't break the bank either at around 90$. Also, it is recommended to put on some sort of gravel guard or dive boot atop the wader stocking foot. This will extend the life of the wader. The dive boot should run slightly larger to fit the stocking foot booty. A good boot is around 30$. Stick with the low cuff. This will allow an easy on and off fit. 2mm boot is plenty thick.[/QUOTE
I found frogg toggs to be poor quality, tear easily.

captainbarky · 08-13-2020, 12:42 PM

I’m happy with my setup. For the past year I’ve been wearing quick dry pants (commando), simms waders, and Olukai shoes (1 size larger) to wear with the waders. If it’s hot, I only wear the waders to get in/out of the surf. The Olukais are comfy and because they’re only 1 size larger, they work well on the pedals if I’m only wearing the quick dry pants.

08-05-2020, 08:50 PM	#14
hshhdhebeb Junior Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 5	frogg toggs [QUOTE=TJones;309643]for a hot summer day to protect your skin from the sun's rays while atop a PA, after you have made it through the surf with your waders. Waders undoubtably are like wearing a trash bag and board shorts don't offer any protection from the sun. I think a big part of it, is what kind of kayak you are riding on. Is it a wet ride? Personally I prefer staying dry as possible. Try the frogg toggs hellbender stocking foot waders. They are a Amazons choice. I currently own a pair. It won't break the bank either at around 90$. Also, it is recommended to put on some sort of gravel guard or dive boot atop the wader stocking foot. This will extend the life of the wader. The dive boot should run slightly larger to fit the stocking foot booty. A good boot is around 30$. Stick with the low cuff. This will allow an easy on and off fit. 2mm boot is plenty thick.[/QUOTE I found frogg toggs to be poor quality, tear easily.

07-30-2020, 11:44 AM	#2
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	going on my 3rd year of Patagonia Rio Gallegos. Very nice quality and fit.

07-30-2020, 03:40 PM	#8
BenCantrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 238	Remind me to stay out of wader threads from now on.

08-01-2020, 10:33 AM	#11
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	For summer those nylon hiking pants are great to keep the sun off you and dry fast. Go commando for ultra comfort. Cotton doesn't dry as fast as nylon.

08-01-2020, 01:42 PM	#12
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 810	I bought some of these to protect the stockingfeet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I use them for walking to and from the truck; and i don't wear them when I'm on the water. Shove them somewhere convenient on the bait tank or wherever.

08-13-2020, 12:42 PM	#15
captainbarky Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13	I’m happy with my setup. For the past year I’ve been wearing quick dry pants (commando), simms waders, and Olukai shoes (1 size larger) to wear with the waders. If it’s hot, I only wear the waders to get in/out of the surf. The Olukais are comfy and because they’re only 1 size larger, they work well on the pedals if I’m only wearing the quick dry pants.