Paddle pants - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bigbarrels · 06-09-2017, 11:45 PM

or waders? What do you guys recommend ? What brand of either ?

I use to wear waders before I had a baby and fishes frequently, but thinking maybe paddle pants if I can find a good pair.

Thanks in advance

tacmik · 06-10-2017, 06:23 AM

I prefer paddle pants as they are lighter and easier to take off on the water. It doesn't get that cold here that I need waders.

DanaPT · 06-10-2017, 06:53 AM

I use waders. These days they are very light and relatively inexpensive and the can be used while stream fishing too.

I agree with tacmik... not too cold here even in winter but having dry legs and chest is a plus in my book.

FullFlavorPike · 06-10-2017, 07:56 AM

breatheable stockingfoot waders of whatever brand you can afford

FISH11 · 06-10-2017, 08:03 AM

I prefer NRS splash pants when I need to wear anything, much easier to pull down when you have to pee. Great protection from the splash, wind and sun. I have only used waders when fishing in the sierras and the water was 43 degrees and wind was blowing hard. Just wanted my feet to not be cold. That was a real pain when you had to go. The rest of the time I only have my board shorts and a long sleeve fishing shirt, if a little cool I put on a hoodie sweatshirt.

LEEZO · 06-10-2017, 02:26 PM

recently bought Stohlquist dry pants from OEX in Mission Bay. they work well and are very comfortable.

dry pants.jpg

bigbarrels · 06-10-2017, 10:44 PM

Thank you everybody!! Appreciate the advise

06-09-2017, 11:45 PM	#1
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Paddle pants or waders? What do you guys recommend ? What brand of either ? I use to wear waders before I had a baby and fishes frequently, but thinking maybe paddle pants if I can find a good pair. Thanks in advance __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

06-10-2017, 06:23 AM	#2
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	I prefer paddle pants as they are lighter and easier to take off on the water. It doesn't get that cold here that I need waders. __________________

06-10-2017, 08:03 AM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,635	I prefer NRS splash pants when I need to wear anything, much easier to pull down when you have to pee. Great protection from the splash, wind and sun. I have only used waders when fishing in the sierras and the water was 43 degrees and wind was blowing hard. Just wanted my feet to not be cold. That was a real pain when you had to go. The rest of the time I only have my board shorts and a long sleeve fishing shirt, if a little cool I put on a hoodie sweatshirt. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-10-2017, 10:44 PM	#7
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Thank you everybody!! Appreciate the advise __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

06-10-2017, 06:53 AM	#3
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	I use waders. These days they are very light and relatively inexpensive and the can be used while stream fishing too. I agree with tacmik... not too cold here even in winter but having dry legs and chest is a plus in my book.

06-10-2017, 07:56 AM	#4
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	breatheable stockingfoot waders of whatever brand you can afford

06-10-2017, 02:26 PM	#6
LEEZO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Coronado Posts: 179	recently bought Stohlquist dry pants from OEX in Mission Bay. they work well and are very comfortable. dry pants.jpg