Weather and Water Is Turning Cold. Whats Your Thoughts On Clothing When Kayaking - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

daperrin · 12-08-2023, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by stevie951

no matter the month when otw in winter the sun always seemed to make an apperance so I always opted for waders full body overall straps and as the sun came out I would shed layers and tuck them away in the hatches.. rolled multiple times too many yard sales to talk about from La Jolla to Malibu and never once was in fear of drowning cause my waders took on too much water, which happened unfortunately on several occasions

But didn't your waders take on water when you went overboard?

daperrin · 12-08-2023, 07:16 PM

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JohnMckroidJr · 12-11-2023, 03:36 PM

Even in Florida, we will have days with 40 degree temps and wind. The water will still be in the 70's, but with the cold wind, you need protection. I have neoprene shoes and pants, and a pull over neoprene hoodie that I wear on colder days.

FISH11 · 12-11-2023, 06:21 PM

There is NO danger of drowning if you fall in the water while wearing waders. The water that might get in (if you don't wear and adjust properly the belt that should go around you're chest area) is not any heavier than the surrounding water. What you can't do is lift yourself above the surface of the water(only if a large amount of water got inside) the weight of that water would prevent you from lifting yourself back in the kayak. If that was to happen, you would just remove the waders while still in the water and then climb in the kayak. Jim Sammons, many years ago posted videos of this while showing it in a swiming pool.

MITCHELL · 12-12-2023, 10:02 AM

I know one thing forsure, the sea level has risen
From the continental shift in weight.
Maybe I need to leave to help balance out the weight
To a place where the wahoo patrol the lagoons

12-08-2023, 07:16 PM	#2
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12-11-2023, 06:21 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	There is NO danger of drowning if you fall in the water while wearing waders. The water that might get in (if you don't wear and adjust properly the belt that should go around you're chest area) is not any heavier than the surrounding water. What you can't do is lift yourself above the surface of the water(only if a large amount of water got inside) the weight of that water would prevent you from lifting yourself back in the kayak. If that was to happen, you would just remove the waders while still in the water and then climb in the kayak. Jim Sammons, many years ago posted videos of this while showing it in a swiming pool. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

12-12-2023, 10:02 AM	#5
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	Don't know to much about the sea temperature lately.......but I know one thing forsure, the sea level has risen From the continental shift in weight. Maybe I need to leave to help balance out the weight To a place where the wahoo patrol the lagoons __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 12-12-2023 at 01:20 PM.

12-11-2023, 03:36 PM	#3
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,959	Even in Florida, we will have days with 40 degree temps and wind. The water will still be in the 70's, but with the cold wind, you need protection. I have neoprene shoes and pants, and a pull over neoprene hoodie that I wear on colder days.