Wetsuit suggestions for sit on top kayaking

When it get cold enough I just use my waders.

I don't get my upper body wet while kayak fishing, so I just usually wear FroggToggs. I know they're frowned upon here but they work great for how I use them. If it's cold I'll wear insulated pants underneath. I really only try to stay dry if it's cold.

wetsuits only used in CA, where water is so cold you could get hypothermic in a few minutes. In S.LA I use hunting rainpants over my bottoms, then wear Muck Boots over that. Keeps me dry, but not too hot.

There are lots of drysuits for whitewater kayaking, maybe look into that.

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People actually wear wetsuits to fish?

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No. The only people I see wearing them are on paddleboards.

I would not go with a wetsuit at all.

Ideally you would use a dry suit. You just need to be warm and to do that it's better to be dry if you do not plan to be in the water the whole time. I am assuming you do not plan to spend most of your time in the water when kayaking.

If money is no option, these are the best: Ursuit Dry Suits

I have a custom demo one.

The Gemino Active to be exact. I wish I had a leg pocket on mine like the Gemino Operative though.

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I will probably get some scupper plugs.

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This should be a priority if you're sitting in water.

I wear cheap waders from Academy with a rain jacket.

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This should be a priority if you're sitting in water.

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I agree. But in warm weather the self draining aspect makes it nice.

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I am not planning on going out when the air temp is below 60

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I think a wetsuit is a little overkill man. Get yourself a nice rain shell and pants. Wear them over another layer. You'll stay dry and you can shed them once you get hot. And you'll actually be able to use them at other times unlike a wetsuit.

Thanks for the advice guys.

Question: with waders, if you capsize how do you keep from going to the bottom?