Who uses wet suits

[sb100]

I took my kayak out to Lake Maurepas for the first time two weeks ago. It was a great time. Now, I'd like to avoid the wet @ss as the temps begin to fall. Are any of you using wet suits or similar clothing to stay dry?

[Cajun_Caster]

A pair of breathable waders work better in my opinion.

[fishtaco]

A pair of breathable waders work better in my opinion.

Agreed, wet suits are for surfers. Waders are the way to go.

[brian22]

a wetsuit is pretty cold(in the air) when it's cold outside and the suit's wet. First thing I do when I get topside after a winter dive is take that freezing thing off!

[yak-aholic]

Lightweight breatheable waders work fine for most of our cooler weather. When the temps dip down below 30ish, I like to have insulated neoprene waders. Either way, make sure you bring an extra change of dry clothes just in case.

[Where Y'ak?]

Wet suits are made for being IN the water, not ABOVE it. A wet suit works by trapping a thin layer of water between the suit and your body. Your body temp warms the inside water and the neoprene insulates between the surrounding water. Worthless for use above water.

Waterproof/windproof clothing is best. Breathable waders are a great option.

[Glwlsu]

When it's that cold I prefer to be covered by the twins.....enough said.

[valvguy1]

You could use a Dry Suit like they do in the North West, lol.

[Glwlsu]

PA and a pair of jeans I'm good !!!!!

[valvguy1]

The more I think about this...... the more unsure I am. Let me ask you this..... do you envision actively fishing the whole time on the water or will you be taking breaks to update Facebook and the occasional Nap like one of our illustrious members?

[Cobia 1]

I feel this discussion is unneeded, reason being that if I have to make a decision about wetsuits or waders, then my couch will win. Down here it will be warmer in 36 hours!

[Hobie1Kenobie]

PA and a pair of jeans I'm good !!!!!

I'm all about being warm but in the PA soggy bottom is not an issue. I wouldn't recommend a wet suit and I find waders uncomfortable. Out of the two I would suggest the waders.

[fishtaco]

They make waist high breathable waders that are more comfortable than chest highs, because they are basically pants.

[pistol]

The best way to stay warm is keep your feet dry.

[salt warrior]

What about Grunden's and some boots?

[pistol]

If you have some pants with boots you stylin. I layer and usually after the morning paddle I am down to a long sleeve shirt and sweatshirt because its hot.

[sb100]

First, I did look at wet suits at Bass Pro. They were $79. Cabelas had the same suit for $59. I went there and got one for my daughter and one for me. They rang up at $29. The sales isn't listed, and there are a few more on the rack. Now, regarding waders, I have a Hobie with the pedals, so a boot on a wader isn't the answer for me. If the wetsuit doesn't work, I'll just use the bottome of a slicker. Thanks for all the advice.

[yak-aholic]

You can get the neoprene stocking foot waders. Just get thr wading boots or an oversized pair of cheap tennis shoes for when you're on foot. I skipped out on the wading boots on my first trip out in my stocking foot waders. Now I have a toe that doesn't work right due to a severed tendon from stepping on an unseen glass bottle.

[chackadaux]

What about just waring some warm clothes with a pair of frogtogs over it to make a waterproof barrier. I am just worried about falling out with waders and having them fill up with water. I don't get to wet while paddling anyway. I am going to look into Waterproof suits like frogtogs and find something good.

[trout25red]

You guys are too hardcore for me. When winter sets in, my kayak stays put. The thought of flipping my kayak into winter waters is too scary for me.

[ijuswannafish]

I am just worried about falling out with waders and having them fill up with water.

I thought the same thing until I watched this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYwG52p4yjs

[swamppro]

I used a full wetsuit a couple times. No fun if you need to use the restroom though. I ended up taking a knife to the front and back for quick release!

[sb100]

I used a full wetsuit a couple times. No fun if you need to use the restroom though. I ended up taking a knife to the front and back for quick release!

This!

[swamppro]

I will admit. Gnats do not get you in a full wetsuit. Put on gloves and you are good to go. Just do not eat anything heavy the night before!!!!

[bigredbobber]

I thought the same thing until I watched this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYwG52p4yjs

Exactly what I was gonna post. The waders will keep you somewhat dry like in the video if they are cinched up correctly. Raingear will have you soaked if you fall in the water and then you'll be wet and cold.

GO with the waders man. Academy has them pretty cheap. We fished Minimalist Challenge last January and the daily temp was in the upper 30's in the morning if I remember correctly. I was toasty in the waders.

+1 on the oversized shoe or something to walk around in once you're out of the yak.

[MDR]

I have some waders, but have only used them once I believe in the yak. Like someone else said; I prefer Frogg Toggs over whatever else I am wearing. Pretty much any kind of GoreTex set up will work, Dont forget to layer whatever you are wearing, especially the top since you are much more likely to have your top half get warm. I like the Frogg Toggs since they are really easy to roll up for storage when not being worn.