Fall kayaking

[ReelLucky22]

Since it's now officially fall and the weather is starting to feel less like summer, I was wondering what you guys wear out on the water during the fall season. I got into yak fishing in the late spring so the fall months will be the first time I will need to be concerned about staying warm and dry instead of staying cool. I know there are other new members on here, so I doubt I'm the only person that's curious about this. During the summer I wear a hat, a buff, lightweight fast drying uv protectant pants from cabelas, rubber water sandals, and a Columbia performance fishing shirt. For the fall I was considering picking up a pair of chest high waders and a dry top, and layer underneath as needed.

Any thoughts? I'm open to ideas/suggestions/etc. just trying to gear up for fall rockfish season and stay safe and comfortable on the water!

[RavensDfense]

Waders and a dry top will work just fine for all seasons if you wear the proper size waders, layer underneath with noncotton clothing, and wear a wading belt. I started out with a pair of frog tog waders and a dry top before switching to a dry top and dry pants (Kokatat). I like them better than the wader/dry top combo because they are easier to move in and taking a leak of a whole lot easier. They breath well and have help up for two spring/fall seasons.

[EMSer]

RavensDfense hit it on the head. Just like any outdoor activity, it is all about layers and moisture management. I prefer wool vs synthetic as my base layers, but both will work.

[mebe007]

Merino wool thermals and fleece under my drysuit.

[Pat Smith]

I participated in a conversation similar to this one, this time last year. I would strongly recommend that you hit up Youtube and search on the subject. I saw some really great vids concerning the dangers of hyperthermia and kayak fishing, all of which were created by Snaggedline members.

[rwh]

Kokatat full paddling suit with relief zipper. Going on my 3rd season fishing through winter and it has been awsome with appropriate layers underneath:

https://www.google.com/#tbm=shop&q=k...+paddling+suit

[Cowpokey]

Kokatat Supernova Angler. Relief zipper is worth the cost all by itself. I did the waders and dry top at the beginning of cold temps last fall, it works, but not nearly as convenient or safe when nature calls.

I need to get Cowkid2 a dry suit now also.


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[ReelLucky22]

I noticed a dry suit for sale on this forum for a very reasonable price. The dry suit seems like the way to go and I think I'll invest in one in the spring or maybe over the winter. But for right now I'm really trying to save up some money to get a new vehicle and at this time I'm not willing to spend the money for a quality dry suit. I'm confident some waders and a dry top will get me through this fall with some appropriate base layers. I have a $50 gift card to bass pro shops that I'm planning on using to help cover the cost.

[Cowpokey]

Depending on the quality of waders and dry top, you could easily get near the cost of a dry suit. Buying more economical waders and dry top will be less expensive, but you're still spending money that could go toward the cost of a quality dry suit...so you're spending money on a "right now" solution, that would be better spent saving for the actual goal. Just my $.02

[phoenixkeith]

considering cooler temps are upon us and you dont have the funds for a dry suit just get the waders and go fishing , as a matter of fact even if you had the funds still get the waders and spend the hundreds you will save on some fishing rods and tackle .

[SteveL]

I paddle whitewater yaks all winter as long as the rivers are not frozen. Lots of good advice in the posts above.

Instead of waders, consider wetsuit pants and a dry top. These pants are relatively inexpensive, really comfy because they are very elastic, and very warm; they are also easy to swim in:

http://www.levelsix.com/products/rad...iant=388913682