"If you haven't, you will".....well, I DID!

**NeonMoon** · 11-06-2012, 07:59 PM

They're on the "list", just need to hit a local Academy. However I wouldn't be able to swing over the side like you mentioned, botched knee replacement means no less pain with lots less flexibility. I currently do fine by just wearing my rain pants and knee boots. My feet get cold I 'spect 'cause, I'm like the Grinch....heart too small for my body, hard to get blood that far south.

Setting for extended periods doesn't help.

All this actually has me considering buying another Kayak. If I were in better shape, wouldn't be an issue, but got too many things not in my favor. Nothing I'm gonna rush-out and buy today, just something I'm kicking-around, especially since I intend to come back here next Fall. I'd never fished this this Lake before, and not sure how many similar ones I'll run across in my travels, but I don't want a repeat of yesterday.

Freedom Hawk Freedom 12 Fishing Kayak, Canoes & Kayaks, Canoes, Kayaks, & Small Boats, Boating : Cabela's

May not be this particular Make/Model, but my interests are peaked. Don't know if I'd be able to get to my feet and stand in it, but it'd be a nice option. I could even hang some fuzzy dice on the roll bar

**RetiredRR** · 11-06-2012, 08:12 PM

Never too old to learn things like "fish farts and kayak brakes" and I thought I'd heard about most things fishing.............

I like the looks of that Freedom Hawk and think them fuzzy dice would look cool too. Yep, brake out the piggy bank and start saving.

**NeonMoon** · 11-06-2012, 08:35 PM

Haven't you guys ever watched Ernest Saves Christmas?

AIR BRAKES.........

**feeshrman** · 11-06-2012, 10:27 PM

hey guys, i am not a yak feeshrman but i have considered it, and if i ever run across one at the right price i will probably be the proud owner of one. The question i have about this episode is why the knee high rubber boots? They do not insulate very well, hence freezing feet, and when you take a spill in the lake they fill with water and act as a drag pulling you down. I will say 'yakers are not the only ones i see using them, lots of folks at Grenada wear them and for the life of me i can't figure why.

**jimp** · 11-07-2012, 06:58 AM

The knee high boots would be of use when launching/landing as your feet and lower legs will not get wet per se, so you would stay warmer, especially after launching. You have to wade out into the shallow water when launching, and if your shoes/feet/lower pants are wet, could be dangerous depending on weather conditions, but uncomfortable to say the least while fishing. could also help keep paddle drip off your lower body as well. Rain pants will work but they don't seal up good at the cuff, so still getting wet when launching or loading up. Light weight waders cover you from the waist down, and supposedly are comfortable (I ? this but never had any on either) and therefore keep your lower body dry and warmer.

I've looked at the knee high muck boots and such, just don't think those are the answer for me, leaning towards waist or chest waders in the breathable version which should be more comfortable and about the same $$ depending on what you get

**NeonMoon** · 11-07-2012, 07:46 AM

It wasn't really "cold" here, mid 50's, and I wear 2 pairs of socks, one being heavier/insulated type. Some people are just more prone to cold extremities in cooler temps, I just happen to be fortunate in being one of them. I wear them for the reasons jimp stated, but never got wet feet from launching since you can launch in a lot less water depth than it would take to allow water in the boots. They're roughly 16" tall, so they aren't actually "knee" boots on me since I'm tall. I don't think they'd hold enough water to cause any issues, let alone "pull you down". It's not like you have the weight of the water hanging in mid-air, they're in water, so I'd guess they're pretty much neutral, less the weight of the boots themselves. In addition, if one ever felt they were a problem, it wouldn't be a problem to simply kick them off in the water (just don't buy a size that fit too snugly).

**huntinslabs** · 11-07-2012, 06:51 PM

Glad ya made it in ok.

**NeonMoon** · 11-07-2012, 08:55 PM

Thanks hs! Ribs are better, still a bit tender, but I'll live. Plan to be out in the AM, though I'll probably be riding higher than usual in the seat due to having my cheeks clenched

I sure ain't looking forward to bumpin' that 1st stump! Or any after that as far as that goes.

**jimp** · 11-07-2012, 09:13 PM

betcha get still higher on that first stump tho.

**mb4850** · 11-10-2012, 05:19 AM

Neon glad your ok. I've been exclusively kayak fishing for a couple years now and had a couple close calls but haven't hit the water yet except on purpose. I started out using the breathable chest waders and a nice dry top in cold weather, but have evolved to waste high breathable waders and love them. I have some from academy with the stocking feet $70. I also wear proper wader pants with them in weather as low as the 30's all the time and with 2 pair of good non cotton socks do well. Anything cotton shouldn't bee worn in cold weather kayak fishing. Not only get you some good gear but practice dunking yourself this spring fully dressed in it to learn just what happens when you hit the water. I also carry some extra clothes vacuum sealed in bags, just in case I'm too far from home.

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