I'm ready for it - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 02-07-2011, 11:48 PM

OK, so I'm finally ready to get those waders and splash jacket that I've been wanting for sometime. I have nothing against my Carthart bibs but I definately need some sort of waterproof/watertight/splashproff jacket.

Any suggestions?

paintnfish · 02-08-2011, 06:57 AM

Kokatat all the way around, worth every penny !

Jimmyz123 · 02-08-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by paintnfish

Kokatat all the way around, worth every penny !

How long do they last and how much do they cost? Meaning do they last a couple of years, 1 years, or whatever. I'd hate to spend a ton of money on something I would have to replace a year later.

BT · 02-08-2011, 09:02 AM

http://www.hodgman.com/Sale-Fishing-C69.aspx

I recently picked up a pair of the wadelite breathable stocking foot waders. It is a second set. My first set I got 4-5 years ago still are in good shape, but I paid more than double the price years ago. Well worth it.

Stohlquist Splashdown ST Hooded Paddle Jacket

I picked one of these up at OEX a couple months ago and I love it. fleece lining around the collar and keeps me nice and dry.

dorado50 · 02-08-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

How long do they last and how much do they cost? Meaning do they last a couple of years, 1 years, or whatever. I'd hate to spend a ton of money on something I would have to replace a year later.

Things that are expensive are for a reason!

jorluivil · 02-08-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BT

http://www.hodgman.com/Sale-Fishing-C69.aspx

I recently picked up a pair of the wadelite breathable stocking foot waders. It is a second set. My first set I got 4-5 years ago still are in good shape, but I paid more than double the price years ago. Well worth it.

Stohlquist Splashdown ST Hooded Paddle Jacket

I picked one of these up at OEX a couple months ago and I love it. fleece lining around the collar and keeps me nice and dry.

I saw this one on the online store....looks nice...and pricey. My neighbor works for Big 5, she can get me 20% off the Hodgman waders that they carry but I haven't decided whether I should get waders or dry pants.

Rockin1904 · 02-08-2011, 03:02 PM

Big 5 has decent priced waders. You cant forget the booties, you never know what you will step on also it helps to keep your feet warm too.

INGRIDSDAD · 02-08-2011, 04:19 PM

If you go the waders route, I would look into the waders with a zipper. They make things "easy" on the water.

paintnfish · 02-08-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

but I haven't decided whether I should get waders or dry pants.

They'll both keep you dry and warm. I used the hodgman chest high waders
for a long time and eventualy became annoyed with the upper bib. Next I went with the hodgman waist high's which were great but a little wet at
times around the waist.

Next up were the kokatat tempest pants with the high neopreen waist. Sure they cost a bit more but Im dry and comfortable and well worth the coin.

If I rinse and dry my gear it usually out last the cost.

02-07-2011, 11:48 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I'm ready for it OK, so I'm finally ready to get those waders and splash jacket that I've been wanting for sometime. I have nothing against my Carthart bibs but I definately need some sort of waterproof/watertight/splashproff jacket. Any suggestions?

02-08-2011, 09:02 AM	#4
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	http://www.hodgman.com/Sale-Fishing-C69.aspx I recently picked up a pair of the wadelite breathable stocking foot waders. It is a second set. My first set I got 4-5 years ago still are in good shape, but I paid more than double the price years ago. Well worth it. Stohlquist Splashdown ST Hooded Paddle Jacket I picked one of these up at OEX a couple months ago and I love it. fleece lining around the collar and keeps me nice and dry. __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

02-08-2011, 06:57 AM	#2
paintnfish Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 72	Kokatat all the way around, worth every penny !

02-08-2011, 03:02 PM	#7
Rockin1904 Junior Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 24	Big 5 has decent priced waders. You cant forget the booties, you never know what you will step on also it helps to keep your feet warm too.

02-08-2011, 04:19 PM	#8
INGRIDSDAD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riverside Posts: 108	If you go the waders route, I would look into the waders with a zipper. They make things "easy" on the water.