Suggestions for long fishing pants - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mrlar13 · 08-01-2020, 10:22 AM

Looking for recommendations for long pants... should be water and wind resistant, lightwieght and preferably have UV protection. Please include Amazon link if handy. Anyone use ripstop pants?... please give a review and Amazon link if they work well.
Thanks

TJones · 08-01-2020, 12:27 PM

I can not review the pants, but I currently use the shirts and love them. The pants are gonna be a loose fit and comfortable. Probably convertible to shorts. Good luck.

tak100 · 08-01-2020, 01:14 PM

I never have a problem being cold, usually for me I am trying to stay cool.

These are not water resistant but quick drying.

https://nextadventure.net/nrs-mens-h...ight-pant.html

These are the light weight but they have thicker versions too. They have lasted 3.5 seasons so far and going strong.

mrlar13 · 08-01-2020, 03:47 PM

Thanks for the replies. Anybody else have some favorite pants they wear for fishing??
Agree that shorts are the way to go most of the time but my legs are getting pretty toasted after multiple long sessions while out of work.

chuckt · 08-01-2020, 04:16 PM

I have been using rain pants .It’s light and fast dry. When it’s getting hot I just splash a bit of water over it. And the full side zipper make it easy to pee.

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Ledge-Uni.../dp/B002ZG78JS

JasonG · 08-02-2020, 03:03 PM

Patagonia Quandry pants. They’re light weight hiking pants with a DWR coating, so the water just beads up and rolls off. They’re also SPF 50, and the fabric has some stretch, so they’re very comfortable all day. I usually kayak in shorts, but have used these a few times. I can actually wade into the surf and launch and the pants come out of the water dry.

ProfessorLongArms · 08-02-2020, 10:19 PM

I have long worn ripstop cargo pants I got on amazon.
TheyÂ’re great, but can hold a bit of moisture if I take a wave going out early.

Recently, I switched to leggings from coolibar under board shorts.
Great for UPF, breathable when itÂ’s hot, quick to dry, and warm in the morning.

chris138 · 08-04-2020, 10:14 AM

These NRS splash pants are really nice. I pretty much wear waders 10 months of the year. I'll wear some thermal underarmor tights and boardshorts under the waders so as soon as I get hot I can just take off the shell and be comfy in the sun.

UA Tights
https://amzn.to/31fVX8A

NRS Splash Pants
https://amzn.to/31mAPxv

tyunk29 · 08-04-2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mrlar13

Looking for recommendations for long pants... should be water and wind resistant, lightwieght and preferably have UV protection. Please include Amazon link if handy. Anyone use ripstop pants?... please give a review and Amazon link if they work well.
Thanks

Go to Costco and buy some of the water resistant hiking pants. They're cheap, comfortable, and work great.
https://www.costco.com/weatherproof-...100517353.html

Hunters Pa · 08-05-2020, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tyunk29

Go to Costco and buy some of the water resistant hiking pants. They're cheap, comfortable, and work great.
https://www.costco.com/weatherproof-...100517353.html

And the occasional dousing with scotchguard will make them waterproof.

I use Kokatat splash pants to keep the sun off and scuba booties to protect the feet

FISH11 · 08-05-2020, 11:22 PM

[QUOTE=chris138;309738]These NRS splash pants are really nice.

X2 on the NRS Endurance pants. I have been using those for 5 years when the water is cold or mostly when the wind is blowing and just having board shorts on makes the legs get cold. I have a pair of waders but only use those a hand full of time each year. Living in San Diego we are spoiled cause we almost don't have winters. Here the link for Kayak Fishing Supply, you know the guys who sponsor this web page and forum. Return the favor, buy local. https://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com...g-pants-by-nrs

08-01-2020, 10:22 AM	#1
mrlar13 Junior Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Poway Posts: 24	Suggestions for long fishing pants Looking for recommendations for long pants... should be water and wind resistant, lightwieght and preferably have UV protection. Please include Amazon link if handy. Anyone use ripstop pants?... please give a review and Amazon link if they work well. Thanks

08-01-2020, 12:27 PM	#2
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Columbia pfg I can not review the pants, but I currently use the shirts and love them. The pants are gonna be a loose fit and comfortable. Probably convertible to shorts. Good luck.

08-01-2020, 03:47 PM	#4
mrlar13 Junior Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Poway Posts: 24	Thanks for the replies. Anybody else have some favorite pants they wear for fishing?? Agree that shorts are the way to go most of the time but my legs are getting pretty toasted after multiple long sessions while out of work. Last edited by mrlar13; 08-01-2020 at 03:52 PM. Reason: additional info given and replies sought

08-04-2020, 10:14 AM	#8
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	These NRS splash pants are really nice. I pretty much wear waders 10 months of the year. I'll wear some thermal underarmor tights and boardshorts under the waders so as soon as I get hot I can just take off the shell and be comfy in the sun. UA Tights https://amzn.to/31fVX8A NRS Splash Pants https://amzn.to/31mAPxv Last edited by chris138; 08-04-2020 at 10:25 AM.

08-05-2020, 11:22 PM	#11
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	[QUOTE=chris138;309738]These NRS splash pants are really nice. X2 on the NRS Endurance pants. I have been using those for 5 years when the water is cold or mostly when the wind is blowing and just having board shorts on makes the legs get cold. I have a pair of waders but only use those a hand full of time each year. Living in San Diego we are spoiled cause we almost don't have winters. Here the link for Kayak Fishing Supply, you know the guys who sponsor this web page and forum. Return the favor, buy local. https://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com...g-pants-by-nrs __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-01-2020, 01:14 PM	#3
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 153	I never have a problem being cold, usually for me I am trying to stay cool. These are not water resistant but quick drying. https://nextadventure.net/nrs-mens-h...ight-pant.html These are the light weight but they have thicker versions too. They have lasted 3.5 seasons so far and going strong.

08-01-2020, 04:16 PM	#5
chuckt Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 80	I have been using rain pants .It’s light and fast dry. When it’s getting hot I just splash a bit of water over it. And the full side zipper make it easy to pee. https://www.amazon.com/Red-Ledge-Uni.../dp/B002ZG78JS

08-02-2020, 03:03 PM	#6
JasonG Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: North County San Diego Posts: 50	Patagonia Quandry pants. They’re light weight hiking pants with a DWR coating, so the water just beads up and rolls off. They’re also SPF 50, and the fabric has some stretch, so they’re very comfortable all day. I usually kayak in shorts, but have used these a few times. I can actually wade into the surf and launch and the pants come out of the water dry.

08-02-2020, 10:19 PM	#7
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	I have long worn ripstop cargo pants I got on amazon. TheyÂ’re great, but can hold a bit of moisture if I take a wave going out early. Recently, I switched to leggings from coolibar under board shorts. Great for UPF, breathable when itÂ’s hot, quick to dry, and warm in the morning.