cold feet? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SGV Rookie · 11-15-2010, 02:01 PM

I paddle around in shorts most of the time! I tried neoprene waders but my feet still got cold. I ended up getting the Kokatat paddle pants with built in booties. I wear sweats if cold out, wool socks and my feet stay warm in the pants. I walk in oversized crocks to ease the wear and tear! I'm still new to this kayak fishing but that's my 2 cents

jorluivil · 11-15-2010, 02:12 PM

This is my first winter in a yak' I've been wearing shorts and a long sleved shirt covered with some Carthart bibs and rubber fishing boots, over that I wear a waterproof jacket. So long as I button up the bottom of the bibs and stay zipped up I come out dry.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 11-15-2010, 02:13 PM

Hey OR, as you may have noticed I wrote that article in 2004, since then I have done a lot of experimenting with waders and now wear them on most outings that I feel I need the warmth. Which is most of the time as I get older.
I would still use caution with waders if you are launching and landing in heavy surf, particularly if your surf skills are lacking. For your normal launch at LJ waders are the perfect fit. Even on a big day, LJ is normally pretty tame. Of course use your best judgment and know your abilities.
IF you feel comfortable in the surf then waders are a great choice. As can be noted from the video I did on wearing waders you will be fine if you wear your waders as a system which includes your PFD, wading belt and as extra protection a good paddle jacket.

StinkyMatt · 11-15-2010, 02:55 PM

Guys wear waders in moving rivers and streams, over slippery rocks and other hazards. As long as you have a properly used wader belt on through the surf zone you should be OK. Belt up or as you said "man up".

shortstack · 11-15-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Guys wear waders in moving rivers and streams, over slippery rocks and other hazards. As long as you have a properly used wader belt on through the surf zone you should be OK. Belt up or as you said "man up".

I grew up fishing cold water streams in Michigan, I,ve always wore waders with a belt. From my personal experience, its deadly not to wear a proper wader belt. I have gone under on a few ocations in fast flowing water and if I wasn't wearing a belt I wouldnt be here typeing on this post. I wear paddleing pants on the kayak with the built in booties and also wear dive boots over them. I would suggest getting either waders or pants but get the ones with the zipper in the crotch!

11-15-2010, 02:01 PM	#1
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	Paddle pants I paddle around in shorts most of the time! I tried neoprene waders but my feet still got cold. I ended up getting the Kokatat paddle pants with built in booties. I wear sweats if cold out, wool socks and my feet stay warm in the pants. I walk in oversized crocks to ease the wear and tear! I'm still new to this kayak fishing but that's my 2 cents

11-15-2010, 02:13 PM	#3
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Hey OR, as you may have noticed I wrote that article in 2004, since then I have done a lot of experimenting with waders and now wear them on most outings that I feel I need the warmth. Which is most of the time as I get older. I would still use caution with waders if you are launching and landing in heavy surf, particularly if your surf skills are lacking. For your normal launch at LJ waders are the perfect fit. Even on a big day, LJ is normally pretty tame. Of course use your best judgment and know your abilities. IF you feel comfortable in the surf then waders are a great choice. As can be noted from the video I did on wearing waders you will be fine if you wear your waders as a system which includes your PFD, wading belt and as extra protection a good paddle jacket. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

11-15-2010, 02:12 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	This is my first winter in a yak' I've been wearing shorts and a long sleved shirt covered with some Carthart bibs and rubber fishing boots, over that I wear a waterproof jacket. So long as I button up the bottom of the bibs and stay zipped up I come out dry.

11-15-2010, 02:55 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Guys wear waders in moving rivers and streams, over slippery rocks and other hazards. As long as you have a properly used wader belt on through the surf zone you should be OK. Belt up or as you said "man up".