too funny, i bought two of those....of course they wee for my grandkids.

sure they were!
would you talk to me if i paddled up to ya
wearing one of these this winter?
click-> http://tokyobling.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/taiyaki_headwear_3.jpg

zombie, i will forever picture you out in your kayak fishing with a spongebob mask on.

if someone paddles up to me wearing spongebob i will know who it is, and yes i will talk to you haha I saw a spiderman one there too, thought about that one for me

Hmm well scratch that idea. The cheapest raincoat walmart has is 50$. Guess ill just have to make do with waders alone cause academy wont be open till after im on the water

Good luck today, bro. Hope you kill'em!

I think I would buy myslf a wet suit. It gives you better boyancy should you fall out.

More info on: Artic Armor - http://www.idigear.com/video3.php

now
i guess i will wear a lifejacket

Most of the important points have been covered. My .02 cents worth: Agree that if your feet are cold, you will be miserable, so I double up on wool socks when it's really cold. Which reminds me, make sure your footwear is big enough to fit over the wader's booties, which are usually neopreme (even on breathable waders). Your outer footwear needs to be at least a size or two bigger than your normal shoe size, especially when you start layering socks.

Also, when paddling in cold weather, we usually have a dry-sealed set of clothing in case the unthinkble happens and you get wet. This is more important if you're not within easy access to civilization.

I have both breathable and neoprene waders and have never had any problems. Then again, I've never fallen in. While the waders of death scenario has been disproven, it seems that they still could fill up and might impede your ability to swim. Sometimes I think that for really cold water a 4+ mm farmer john wetsuit underneath everything else might be the best option. Yes you'll be cold if you go in, but there probably isn't any better/more foolproof way to keep your core temp from dropping in case you do have to make a long swim.

Anyone have any input on gloves?

saw some aT wallyworld. "Berkley" neoprene type material. the finger tips fold back and stay with velco :~o anyone have these?

Those type of gloves are pretty good. I have a pair, and I like them. When I can stand it, I don't wear gloves and warm my hands up every ten casts. However, when I can't make ten casts without warming my hands, I wear these gloves.

My hands werent to cold saturday but it was only 47 when i hit the water. They were only cold when i was paddleing and getting wet from the water running down the handle and when i washed them after rebaiting. Oh and when castnetting