fishing pants? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

oneyedeer · 07-26-2013, 09:47 AM

Not kayak related but I guess It can be. I never had a need for fancy fishing clothing but on my last 1.5 day conditions was pretty rough and my cargo pants were soaked. During the winter I would sometimes wear my old snowboard pants. But does get pretty hot even on cold days.... Any referrals for brand and model? Even non fishing brand is cool too. Thanks for the input in advance!

alanw · 07-26-2013, 10:13 AM

People will recommend waders or splash pants but they are usually expensive.

If all you want is to stay dry on top the yak then any cheap rain suit pants would work just fine. I think you can pick up one of those two piece PVC rain suits from Big5 for like $10 and just use the pants.

Dannowar · 07-26-2013, 10:16 AM

Gage splash pants. Lightweight and breathable.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0050PYBHI

bus kid · 07-26-2013, 11:30 AM

aftco pants on sale at amazon for $49.99.

Baja_Traveler · 07-26-2013, 12:26 PM

Whatever you get they have to be breathable or you will be hot, uncomfortable and soaked in sweat. I use a pair of lightweight hiking pants that have the zip-off legs so they convert to shorts. I don't ever zip them off because I prefer the sun protection, but it's nice having the option. The new lycra type materials used now are awesome as they are like wearing nothing, have a high SPF for sun protection and they dry super fast.

MrPatrick · 07-26-2013, 01:58 PM

Second the zip offs for the bay. L J is always waders. I never wear shorts. The sun and I aren't on good enough terms for a full day if my legs being exposed.

echo1er · 07-26-2013, 04:20 PM

Wind breakers.

icelogger · 07-26-2013, 07:05 PM

Check out whitewater kayaking dry pants, and splash tops too. Google that and you will find many brands and qualities of waterproof clothing.

Kokatat is the best quality brand and the price reflects their clothes. Immersion Research (IR) is another very quality company, NRS company has turned themselves around and now make quality water clothes. Stohlquist is good, Palm makes good stuff.

There are many types and styles to choose from such as gortex, breath able materials, waterproof booties sewn in, rubber gaskets around ankles so you can go barefoot, bib style, etc.

Hope this helps. Good fishin'

JarrodMc · 07-27-2013, 08:38 PM

Kokatat makes some pretty great stuff for us outdoorsmen. Give them a try? Their prices aren't quite the best but you get what you pay for and their customer service is good! Just ask Jorge

http://kokatat.com/

07-26-2013, 09:47 AM	#1
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	fishing pants? Not kayak related but I guess It can be. I never had a need for fancy fishing clothing but on my last 1.5 day conditions was pretty rough and my cargo pants were soaked. During the winter I would sometimes wear my old snowboard pants. But does get pretty hot even on cold days.... Any referrals for brand and model? Even non fishing brand is cool too. Thanks for the input in advance!

07-26-2013, 10:13 AM	#2
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	People will recommend waders or splash pants but they are usually expensive. If all you want is to stay dry on top the yak then any cheap rain suit pants would work just fine. I think you can pick up one of those two piece PVC rain suits from Big5 for like $10 and just use the pants. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

07-26-2013, 10:16 AM	#3
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Gage splash pants. Lightweight and breathable. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0050PYBHI __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

07-26-2013, 11:30 AM	#4
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	aftco pants on sale at amazon for $49.99. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

07-27-2013, 08:38 PM	#9
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Kokatat makes some pretty great stuff for us outdoorsmen. Give them a try? Their prices aren't quite the best but you get what you pay for and their customer service is good! Just ask Jorge http://kokatat.com/ __________________

07-26-2013, 12:26 PM	#5
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Whatever you get they have to be breathable or you will be hot, uncomfortable and soaked in sweat. I use a pair of lightweight hiking pants that have the zip-off legs so they convert to shorts. I don't ever zip them off because I prefer the sun protection, but it's nice having the option. The new lycra type materials used now are awesome as they are like wearing nothing, have a high SPF for sun protection and they dry super fast.

07-26-2013, 01:58 PM	#6
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Second the zip offs for the bay. L J is always waders. I never wear shorts. The sun and I aren't on good enough terms for a full day if my legs being exposed.

07-26-2013, 04:20 PM	#7
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	Wind breakers.

07-26-2013, 07:05 PM	#8
icelogger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: All over the country Posts: 109	Check out whitewater kayaking dry pants, and splash tops too. Google that and you will find many brands and qualities of waterproof clothing. Kokatat is the best quality brand and the price reflects their clothes. Immersion Research (IR) is another very quality company, NRS company has turned themselves around and now make quality water clothes. Stohlquist is good, Palm makes good stuff. There are many types and styles to choose from such as gortex, breath able materials, waterproof booties sewn in, rubber gaskets around ankles so you can go barefoot, bib style, etc. Hope this helps. Good fishin'