thegarb

I haven't taken it out yet. Work and the weather had different plans for me. If the wind stays down, I'm going to try to take it out today. Definitely itching to take it! It's just sitting in the garage, taunting me every time I see it... "Don't you love me? You never take me out." "Darlin, we've only been together for a couple days." Wait... we still talking about kayaks? ha. I'm kind of taking my time with it though to make sure I have all the right gear so I can enjoy the time out rather than being miserable and wishing I had brought/wore something. And thanks to y'alls recommendations... I think I'm good to go. :letsdrink

I did pick up some Sealskins, Framerguy... and half of the store apparently. I was going to put some cheapy wally world water shoes that I use for wadingover them and see how that works. Just a little something for the soles of the feet.

Thanks for the links. Looks like fun. I'm going to sign up today.

fishheadspin

you guys are killing me. Here in TN it was 40 and snow showers all day yesterday. the lake water temperature here is 54 degrees! we are killingthe crappie but that is from the bass boat not a yak. My mainstream is garage bound until spring time!

Itching to go, wishing i was there!!!

YakFlies

Some guy out of Jacksonville won the revo....he got 17th place in the tourny

Framerguy

If that "some guy" was named Wally Faye, I'll never hear the end of it!!!!!

YakFlies

FramerGuy...No his name was Chappy (UpTheHill)



Those shoes should work fine...however I think an old pair of shoes will work better than the water shoes. Those socks don't block the wind (at least not for me), that's why I wear the shoes. Those water shoes might be too ventilated.

thegarb

Shoes it is then. Definitely appreciate advice from those with experience as I don't particularly care to find out the hard way. haha. Still didn't make it out today. Looked like a nice day. Against my better judgment, I decided to be responsible and take care of somethings at the house. Smells good in here now though.

321fish.com looks like a lot of fun. I'm going to have to scope out some spots and get in the game!

SheYakFishr

You could also try a pair of diving shoes.... they work well also. Normally... I wear sweats out fishing in the winter.... and bring a towel should my ankles get cold. :letsdrink

YakFlies

321fish is a lot of fun......it gives me more modivation to go and fish (not that I really need it).

I'm still learning better ways to dress in the kayak still. I haven't been cold while I've been out fishing on my kayak yet. One morning when Texas and I launched his truck said 21 degrees. My #1 goal when I'm on my kayak is to stay dry and warm. I hate to be cold.

thegarb

I did look at some diving shoes briefly...But ran away. My hands were already full of stuff. ha.I noticed that it's kinda hard to not get carried away. I didn't learn my lesson with my canoe. I'm guessing the sweats work out ok?

21 degrees? You're talking celsius right? That's either 1. Dedication or 2. Still being drunk from the night before. ha. Hell, maybe even a little of both. Not that it's a bad thing. :letsdrink

jrbagadoughnuts

There's a guy @ the GB Flea Market selling the all rubber military rain gear for 15$ I believe....They are 2 piece suits suspendered pants & a

hooded zip-up top. They aren't new, but new to me. They have a few rust stains on the leg, but they keep me dry & when combined with

marmot top & bottoms...nice & warm just met it's roomate.