Exploding the Waders of Death myth

Jim Sammons of La Jolla Kayak Fishing explodes the myth about sinking in waders.

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[xoskyeox]

its alot differnt whilst fishing and wading the other day i sliped and was submersed and the water that was in my waders about the belt was enough to make it difficult to stand back up, very scary to say the least and ive had to pysicly drag my buddies who where not wearing a belt out of the water but then again we do wear looser warders than what you are wearing

[Kayak4Fish]

The wading belt is key, and with the addition of the paddle jacket on top you get almost no water in the waders. Add the PFD and it is a safe system. Again it is very important that you can do a self rescue so you spend as little time in the water as possible.

[geoffkoop]

Thanks for the experiment. I was debating what to get....You have sold me on waders for the yak!

[Kayak4Fish]

I just spent the past week in Chesapeake bay and it is real cold there. The waders with layers of warm clothing made it very comfortable

[adam537]

What brand and model were the waders, does it matter?

[Kayak4Fish]

I was wearing Hodgman light weight breathable waders, thier guide series

[lacofdfireman]

Excellent Video. I guess like they say in myth busters the Theory of "You will drown if you wear waders and capsize your Yak" is BUSTED. Thanks for the informative video...

[kayakguy19]

Terrific video Jim. It helped prompt me to finally buy a pair of waders last week.

Now to see if they'll help me kill more yellowtail! :D

[rgvkid250]

Very informative, Thank you for taking the time. Im just getting into kayaking and this has answered alot of my questions. Great Job.

[grenade252]

during winter when i fish the ocean i tie myself to my yak to be sure i will be right beside it.

[nj4x4fever2]

Excellant video Jim, thanks for making this one.

[theiran]

HUNK!

Nice buns too! :D