How To Dress for Fall and Winter Kayak Fishing - PART 1

[@Nutakins]

Masterclass in layerin up. Thanks Chad!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks J

[@jdlemos01]

I have that exact splash top. Excellent jacket but terrible off-brand velcro on the wrists made it unusable without additional elastic to keep the water out. Mine was on closeout - hopefully they fixed that before you bought yours. Great video. Thanks

[@TheNewBDetailer]

Chad - this is an awesome, awesome video! I live in Canada - and I do not have the right gear for much of the year. I had no idea where to begin, what products are out there, the benefits, risks, and downsides for each option - thank you so much for putting this together.

[@W4EMB]

Thanks for not only the video, but your Navy service as well. Layers are the key. ~Ed B

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you sir

[@pdfahie]

I’ve recently read that the 120 rule is not quite the safest guideline because if the water is cold enough, the air temperature doesn’t really help offset that. The most important factor by far is water temperature. Enjoyed your video.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Yessir. It’s just an overall guideline and if you use it, you are close, obviously if it happens to be 70 degrees with 50 water temps you are better off in anti-exposure gear and will die if you spend very much time at all in water that cold

[@pdfahie]

@@ChadHooverFishing that’s what I thought but wasn’t sure what water temperature is considered very dangerous for a short time period. The more I watch of safety kayak videos, the more reluctant I am of fishing in December and beyond, even in my 10’ pond prowler plastic bass boat

[@lightfeather9953]

​​@@pdfahiejust as a newbie trying to learn this stuff, I wouldn't trust going on the water if I've never practiced falling in and getting back in the boat or kayak in that water temp. If you don't know how your body will respond to cold shock, that seems very dangerous. It can prevent you from even having the strength to shout for help, let alone be able to get back in a boat.

[@bradmizzou]

"this one don't have the poop flap. you can't poop in these but you can zip your thing up..." love it!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

😜👍

[@notquiteultralight1701]

This is great info there sir!! Thank you for taking the time to put this together

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

video definitely helped, if i do decide to do some winter kayaking i know i dont have near enough proper clothing

[@jorgaba2865]

Chad, this is exactly what I needed. Thanks.

[@franktobey1140]

Great video thanks for the info,You and your family have a Happy and safe holiday.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Thanks man! I too have been wondering about this.

[@deweylee2449]

Thankyou Chad. Look forward to meeting you one day at a KBF event.

[@kage1048]

Hey man thanks for all the great content! I can say that your videos helped me win a small charity event yesterday in Texas

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Creekside Permaculture awesome! Thanks and thanks for the support.

[@theoneuafter]

It gets cold here in Florida too. I try to layer up with things I can swim in. Ive been looking for lower body protection I can swim in. Ive been fishing in the Gulf about a year now. Im still stocking up on weather specific gear!

[@diybassfishing5757]

Great video we need to do another polar bear freeze out trip again...but let's catch fish this go around!

[@robertbriskie]

great video, Chad-would love to see a follow-up with this for footwear progression also.

[@twofacedconker4900]

Thanks for the video been kayak fishing over the summer time to get some gear for the winter

[@CanoeKayakFishingAdventures]

Just ordered the NRS Sidewinder bibs today. Thank you for this video. I am new to kayak bass fishing in the fall and winter.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Good luck while out there!

[@romebranson3266]

Thanks for the info I was about to bye a dry suit. I’ll take your advice. Thanks for the info

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Rome Branson 👊🏻

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Rome Branson it’s still a good idea to own a dry suit if you can, but I would invest in this system first

[@kevinsandells9933]

Great video Chad. Good info to know. Be safe

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Kevin Sandells thanks!

[@nickcavazos5718]

Makes me wish I had a kayak already! But I do need to I vest in cold weather gear anyway. Just got access to a boat early this year and want to do more cold season fishing

[@saltysailor141]

Appreciate you shipmate! Retired Storekeeper here….USN. FISH ON! 🎣

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Salty!! GO NAVY 👊🏻

[@johnbaker4847]

Another source of windy, cool, cold weather,... think motorcycles or snow mobiles... lots of warm wet weather tips. I'M thinking, here in N. Fla, a good rain suit will be invaluable to keep warm. Lotsa good stuff in the video though. Especially for the young'ins. 👍😎🎣😱😊🥳

[@Willy3677]

Thanks for the video Chad. Awesome info. Also you are looking good, after meeting you at the Clear Lake KBF this year and hearing your KETO story I started as well. I am dropping sizes and felling great.

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

Great video! To keep fishing in colder weather (we're nearing the "120" threshold fast!), I took your advice and bought NRS cold-weather gear. It's an expense, but it should allow me to fish for another 6 weeks or more. Then there's ice! And no, I'm not interested in ice fishing (though if I change my mind I got the gear!). BTW, I indicated my purchases were due to your recommendation. Love your channel and videos! Another "large" fisherman: Roger, The Smiling BassHole

[@deweylee2449]

First of all congratulations on the 60+ and i hope you continue doing as well as youve done so far. Thanks for this great video. Its come at a perfect time since i have been looking and comparing different waders and footwear for my kayak fishing for the winter. I live in NC and it can be brutal or mild. You never know one day to the next. Thanks again. Opps by the way. Ive been want to find how to get on the kayak trail here in NC but lm having trouble finding up to date reliable information.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Dewey Lee thanks and I appreciate that. Go to the kayakbassfishing website, click on events and then click on the 2019 KBF TRAIL Series. The most up to date dates are all there.

[@johnbaker4847]

P.S. your cold (up there) and my cold (down here in Fla) ARE different, but not being prepared has the same results.

[@k_sr20]

Been reading your book Chad, I appreciate you being the leader and pioneer to the kayak bass fishing world; it has literally changed my life. My dilemma, I went to pick up those NRS sidewinder bibs and noticed that the new version is no longer made with the belt that allows for sealing into a dry top etc. Do you run the new version? Would you even recommend it? And if not, what other product could stand in? Especially here in Texas, I feel like the versatility of those bibs were awesome. I just don’t know if want to spend that money on the new version if it’s an inferior product.

[@ronaldmabuhay4516]

Good advice,thank you

[@chickenguru4]

Great video chad. It great to see someone point out cold water safety. I’m here in Ontario and have a full dry suit as like you I want to extend my season and make sure I’m going home to my family and to kayak another day. One question is what kind of underwear do you wear as a cotton brief is uncomfortable in the summer heat too.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

chickenguru I usually don’t. I wear fishing pants that have the liner built in. When I do wear them I wear the Cool Jewels from Columbia

[@briansharp3654]

Great video. Excellent safety information. Thanks

[@lawerancelanham]

"Half the battle is breaking the wind" - Chad Hoover said so. 🤣

[@calebhawkins624]

"When you break the wind it keeps you cool."

[@girshin]

😂😂😂

[@Seenya59]

Hell, breaking the wind is half the FUN!

[@donmorris3964]

Thanks Chad. You always give the best advice and we appreciate it.

[@PHATBASSASSASSIN]

Good to know!

[@mburke1211]

Great information! Definitely helped me. Thank you

[@ChadHooverFishing]

mburke1211 you are welcome

[@JJDaBossOutdoors]

How do waders do if you was to go into the water? Are you concerned with it filling up with water if you flip?

[@sweetsilage]

Thank you so much you have made my life a lot easier

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Excellent information Chad!!! Really appreciate all your hard work! Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Kristie and your family...

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks brother and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@Olympic_TryAthlete]

Have you taken a swim with the bibs paired with a dry top? If so, how did they perform? I think I’ve narrowed it down between the sidewinder and the Nookie Pro Bib Double. Even the people at Kokatat don’t express much confidence in their Whirlpool Bib as immersion protection (when you actually talk to them).

[@acnjshink]

Chad, Great content as always, I'm glad you focused on layering your gear appropriate for the water conditions as well as the outside air temperatures. Whenever the water temperature gets into the mid 50's I switch over to my waders and once I put the waders on I always wear my #SilkWeightUnderwear under them (courtesy of the USA) moister winking base layer and I build from their all determined on how cold the air temperature is during that trip.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

acnjshink thanks! I like how you said courtesy of the USA. Most people will think it means United States of America, when it means US Army....well, i guess it actually means both even when it means either! 😜

[@acnjshink]

@@ChadHooverFishing Dito to both

[@davidcass5436]

Great informational video, Thank You I may have missed it, but how about a video on your emergency winter dry bag setup?

[@raxxyyakgear1286]

Great video of information we all need to heed!! Everyone's life is invaluable, now if NRS followed this video with a 75% off sale we all be hitting the "BUY" button!

[@thomasriesbeck8286]

Thx for the great video! Definitely a help!

[@kennycantin3872]

Great information. Thanks!

[@mkodom88]

Those waders won’t fill up if you swim ?

[@robertcoggins5527]

great info but the the thing is it want do you no good after you got to warm and hot so you unzip or take a layer off then when your happy comfy again thats when it happens you roll up on log and next thing your swimming and guess what all that money you put into that gear and your wet cold .

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Robert coggins okay, so don’t do it. I just vent my gear when I’m sitting still on the water or when I’m Working to load and unload gear when it causes me to sweat. But you go ahead and do you however you want to do you because that’s the beautiful thing about life.

[@robertcoggins5527]

@@ChadHooverFishing my point is that everyone cant afford that high cost stuff and that most wont wear it properly and that can be a waste of money and time and not make you any safer. just my thoughts. tight lines and Happy adventures

[@thetripptripp221]

Great info also we live in the same town hope to see ya on the water sometime

[@toddevers8099]

Great info thanks

[@johnmcmanus201]

Thanks for this info,IT really will help me alot.Im new to this just ordered my first fishing kayak. The problem im having is the water shoes .Would you know of a brand that are for wide width foot.Thankyou for any info on it.

[@lipfishingthosebass5812]

Can a kayak get damaged with fishing in cold water like Illinois in Oct.. 45 degree water?

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Nope

[@lipfishingthosebass5812]

Chad Hoover Thanks I just got mine a month ago first time kayaker and wanted to make sure.. some people use the Ascend H10 for duck hunting. Thanks again for the answer,

[@alberttanian4030]

Thanks for the 411, great info…🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@YakShoreOutdoors]

Hey man... gotta a question for ya. I am a big dude.... I can only find some of this stuff in small and large. Specifically the riptide. Do they not make extra large sizes? Or is more of a blanket size?

[@ChadHooverFishing]

The sizes are pretty small so I’m actually researching better sizes for us bigger dudes

[@Joker52186]

Are waders safe in the water

[@raburns24]

Hi Chad - for the coldest weather, is it smart to use the union suit as first base layer with some sort of neoprene (like a hydroskin jacket) over it as next layer?

[@KenWoodFishing]

Will the booties on those bibs work with the NRS Boundary Shoes?

[@ChadHooverFishing]

MA Kayak Bassin' yes, but you won’t be able To use the guard flap that works with booties and wading boots, you will have to put it inside. It will work though.

[@KenWoodFishing]

@@ChadHooverFishing: Thank you, sir!

[@danielowens6003]

Great video!! Looking good btw, how much have you lost so far?

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Yak Lashed 60+. Thanks

[@charlesgeorge4391]

Great information thanks again for a great video. Stay safe on the water my friend

[@willfarkouh]

Awesome advice and great video. BTW, how many times per week do people tell you that you resemble John C. Reilly?

[@notquiteultralight1701]

😁No Doubt! AND sound like eem too!!😁👍🏼. I think that’s a pretty solid compliment! Good solid info for sure! Thank you sir!

[@bobcrappies]

Great info!!!!!!

[@thereelaccountant9246]

Is the neoprene top the same as the NRS Hydroskin?

[@ryanwilliamson7657]

What would you recommend to wear under regular bibs in case i took a dip? I have the aftco hydronauts.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Neoprene base layer and use the appropriate thickness based on the water temp. NRS has some great options in their HydroSkin line.

[@tomcrutchfield2999]

Great info Chad! I'm new to kayaking and was wondering, with the latest kayaks that are really stable; what has cause you to go into the water? I'm an older dude looking to get a very stable kayak, so I'm curious what gets people in the water. The Bonafide ss127 seems really stable. I'm probably getting the Sportsman 120 PDL, wish Bonafide had a pedal drive system. Love all your videos, watched many... Thanks shipmate, USN 75-79

[@cookeatshare9347]

Which model semi dry jacket is that?

[@MrAspire5920]

Thanks for the great video!!!

[@anthonyklemp3430]

I was told not to wear waders in a kayak since they are water resistant they fill with water and pull you down to the bottom

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Yeah, that’s a myth. Especially if you wear a belt, a dry top and/or the PFD snug over the top. I plan to do a visor on this topic this winter to further prove that it is a myth that waders will drag you down.

[@barrywuthrich8530]

If it's cold, bring a coat. $5-10 at goodwill. If its raining, bring a rain coat. $5. If it's hot, bring an umbrella. $5. $15 is a lot to spend on fishing, but consider it life insurance.

[@johne.osmaniii7217]

I think I just need to keep driving further south, ... lmbo! Rather than finding another reason to buy something else I won’t use, ...lmbo!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

John E. Osman III come on down!

[@RWAllen-oq9bj]

Ya lost me at "Break the Wind". :) :) :)

[@yaknbassaddicts4176]

👍

[@plaurence11]

I’m confused😊

[@ChadHooverFishing]

How can I help?

[@djbuzzard]

Hey NRS, why ya'll drop my man?

[@sempergumby2341]

Can't poop in those? Challenge accepted.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

😂😂😂😂

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Pics or it didn’t happen…

[@shanedeel2]

Main thing is don’t step into the water. I see people wading in knee deep. I never get my shoes in the water. It can be done

[@debradziekiewicz8177]

Good info about what to wear and what not to...albeit a bit long, but thanks for posting!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Debra Dziekiewicz thanks, it’s the only way to cover it. And there are two more parts. 😜

[@b.s.fishing5902]

"you can't poop in these..." Well not with THAT attitude Chad...lol

[@DCD-il3nm]

You're going to need all new NRS gear if you keep losing all that weight. This is the first video that I really noticed how much you've dropped. Sweet sweet starvation. I'm a big guy too send me everything that doesn't fit.

[@valleygrownoutdoors8899]

400 hahahah. How about cling wrap instead jk jk

[@ChadHooverFishing]

You can go with that. 😳