So far, I only know one guy who catches King Mackerel from his kayak. Mark Patterson, founder of the NCKFA, was recently featured in the July 2010 issue of Wildlife in North Carolina. Mark regularly uses several pieces of IR gear for his kayak fishing endeavors, including the See Change Jacket, seen in the article. The feature is a six page spread telling all about how Mark goes out in his kayak off the NC coast and lures in the Kings.
July 2010 Wildlife in North Carolina Cover
Page 31 Wildlife in NC "Kayaking for Kings" article, featuring Mark in the See Change Jacket
The See Change Jacket, fantastic for fishing.
The great thing about the See Change as a kayak fishing jacket is that the soft, comfortable neck closure opens up and vents nicely (for those who don’t like to be constricted by a rubber gasket) while the wrists and arms are made completely waterproof by latex gaskets. This is ideal for the fisherman who is continually putting his/her hands in the water. When the water cools off or if you’re trying to stay dry, this piece of gear is a must for any serious kayak angler. What’s more, it’s very reasonably priced, light weight, quick drying and is fully mesh lined.
Log on or join the NCKFA Forum and ask Mark about the other pieces of IR gear he considers staples of his kayak fishing kit.
Thanks,
Spencer Cooke, IR rep
pertinent links:
http://nckfa.com
http://ncwildlife.org
http://www.immersionresearch.com/products/mens-jackets/sea-change/
The jacket looks great, is it waterproof if you are submerged in water? will it fill up and weigh you down?
Thanks Steve
Hey Steve,
The jacket is completely seam-sealed and even has latex wrist cuffs, which would work well when you plunge your arms into the water, but the waist and neck openings are not dry seals. While they would be very water resistant, as soon as you go into the drink, the neck and waist would allow water to come in. In short, the jacket would perform better than most (if not all) rain jackets in a paddling environment, it's not what we would call a "Dry" jacket- a term that we take to mean 100%, completely dry.
Let me know if you have any other questions,
-John