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Topic: Anybody used Bib?  (Read 1589 times)

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  • Fishing is the perpetual series occasion of hope.
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Can you please give some feedback? And the difference between breathable wader? By design looks pretty similar. Other that significant difference in price. Thanks
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Bibs don’t have attached foot protection, they’re just like a pair of overalls.  Waders have integrated boots or stocking feet that completely enclose your feet with no openings for water entry.  Bibs excellent on a boat, not a good option on a yak. 
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Waders are bad idea for kayaks if you flip They fill With water up your suddenly 300 lbs. You can hardly stand up let alone get back on Your kayak i know from experience
A wet or dry suit is th only way in ocean


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Waders are bad idea for kayaks if you flip They fill With water up your suddenly 300 lbs. You can hardly stand up let alone get back on Your kayak i know from experience
A wet or dry suit is th only way in ocean
I’ve used waders in the past, the breathe able with belt. I think if you secure enough and used good quality drytop securing it works fine. I got dunk didnt fill up and got wet a little. 
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Tim in Albion

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I just ordered a Dry Bib, the Nookie [careful Googling that] Pro Bib Single Waist. It has integral dry socks. Looking forward to giving it a try and will report back. They also make a "Double Waist" model that is made to seal up with a drytop; I nearly ordered that version just for the flexibility, but think it might actually be kind of a nuisance by itself.

I normally wear a Farmer John 3mm wetsuit, so this should be similar protection but more comfortable if it keeps my feet dry. Now that it's cold up here I may wear the wetsuit under the dry bib anyway - might as well be warm AND dry.
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I just ordered a Dry Bib, the Nookie [careful Googling that] Pro Bib Single Waist. It has integral dry socks. Looking forward to giving it a try and will report back. They also make a "Double Waist" model that is made to seal up with a drytop; I nearly ordered that version just for the flexibility, but think it might actually be kind of a nuisance by itself.

I normally wear a Farmer John 3mm wetsuit, so this should be similar protection but more comfortable if it keeps my feet dry. Now that it's cold up here I may wear the wetsuit under the dry bib anyway - might as well be warm AND dry.

I wear water shoes and the recent colder weather makes it a little less fun. I tried launching barefoot/dry off with towel, but then i found these waterproof socks. Still a little cold initially, but so much better than the sensation of wet feet.

100% Waterproof Breathable Socks, [SGS Certified] RANDY SUN Unisex Novelty Sport Skiing Trekking Hiking Socks 1 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SCKWPB9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_8cIPFbNM1MJDE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


Tim in Albion

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Initial report:
I wore the new bib yesterday, launching at Navarro Beach, crabbing and rockfishing. It was cold (43F at launch, with a breeze) so I wore a 3mm Farmer John wetsuit under the bib. Overall the bib worked really well, keeping me dry and comfy; it makes cold-weather crabbing a lot nicer. The torso is made with neoprene side panels so it fits snug, and with the PFD cinched down over it, I had little fear of taking on water if I went swimming. The seat and legs are cut with plenty of room so I never felt constrained.
The only real drawback is the feet. The "socks" are actually just tubes, they are not shaped to your foot, so there is a huge amount of excess fabric that bunches up on top of your feet; and the absence of a heel means the toe pulls against my big toe. All that extra fabric on top of the foot plus the excess around the toes (the "sock" is much larger than the nominal size) means it's a tight fit into my neoprene booties (which are ordinarily a little loose on me). This in turn means my feet got cold, even though they were dry.
It's still way better than getting wet, so I'm keeping them and will look for roomier footwear. But I really wish the feet were shaped, that would make these a lot more comfortable.

NRS has discontinued the Sidewinder bibs, so there aren't a lot of choices in these right now. I guess they haven't caught on. They do seem like a great compromise for kayak fishing. With a PFD properly fitted over them, I think the Nookies are quite safe.
Swell Scupper 14 in Great White (!)