I got to see a Mayfly this weekend. Didn't get to paddle it but looked great. Watched a girl almost do a hand stand in it. It was stable enough but she tried cartwheeling into it and it kept pushing the kayak backwards.

I just bought a mayfly about a month ago. Love it so far.

I had the Mayfly out this morning on LBJ with my fly rod for the 1st time. I have to say, not one time did my line snag on anything in the boat. Considering my inexperience in a kayak and just slightly more experience at fly fishing, I would say mission accomplished, although I didn't catch anything. I was able to stand and cast about 180 degrees and my cast were about as good as they are normally.

What's the opinion about wearing waders while on a kayak? I'm planning to use a combination of kayak fishing and using my kayak to get to some wade fishing on the San Juan next month. Of course a PFD is always mandatory for me

Scotty, we wear waders on the yak down on the coast when the temps start dropping, and in early spring until the water warms up a tad without any issues. I like to straddle my legs over the side while fishing. Just get a pair of lightweight breathable and you'll be fine depending on when and where

Thanks. I believe I will do the same. It will be cool enough to layer up on the San Juan in Oct, and the water is supposed to be a constant 42 degrees at the dam.

Wear a waist belt around the waders. If you have the storage space, carry a dry bag with a towel, lighter, and s=dry clothes. One day, sooner or later, you'll be glad you did. And now, while it's warm, try some deep water reentries in the waders and PFD.

Scotty brings up something we have discussed here a few times: You can get out of your kayak at times and work sandbars and remote banks. It isn't always an option but when it is, it's a great way to work a stretch of water very thoroughly, stretch, then move on. Brad

My waders do have a waste belt. Good advice on testing a recovery with the waders in warm water.

I have swam a few rapids on whitewater trips both intentionally and accidentally. One time while wearing dry pants, they tfilled up, and it definitely changes the dynamic. I couldn't keep my legs up and in front of me like you are taught to do. My PFD kept my head above water but instead of floating over the waves, I kind of sliced through them. I took a few more waves over my head than usual and ingested some water. After that experience, I ended up cutting off the ankle seals to allow the water to drain freely, essentially converting them to splash pants instead of dry pants. They weren't keeping me dry anyway.