Wading Gear

[mikedatiger]

Originally Posted by Slidellkid

What are quick clips and what do you use them for?

quick clips are wire clips that you tie onto the end of your line and then attach your lures to. makes changing baits a whole lot easier when your up to your chest in water.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Ray

I won a TTF wading belt at the first Salty Cajun tournament.
It is pretty good. I don't like the stringer that came with it.
I bought a plastic stringer so the fish slide down better. The
rope stringer is too hard to get the fish on and off.
I use it for surf fishing and fishing off the rocks. It is a tough
belt fo sho.

I have a yak stringer fer ya ray






It's a shoe lace!!!!!!!!!!!

[evis102]

Originally Posted by Slidellkid

What are quick clips and what do you use them for?

There a good way to lose big fish.

[evis102]

Simms are overpriced and cold.

Here is what I use. Low cost and warm.

http://www.fishandhunt.com/fishing/m...ns-belts3.html

http://www.froggtoggs.com/#wading/neoprene/2713143/

http://www.froggtoggs.com/#outerwear...ackets/TT6405/

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...prene+&Ntk=All

I do all my shopping on the Internet to avoid taxes and such. Amazon.com is a good place to start. Get your boots 1 size bigger than your shoe size so as to fit over your stocking foot.

The reason for stocking foot waders over boot foot is if your boot foot gets a cut it's a pain to fix but your booties can take damage without hurting your waders.

[Slidellkid]

Thanks

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Raymond

I have a yak stringer fer ya ray






It's a shoe lace!!!!!!!!!!!

THat's about all I need. I might need 2, just in case I catch 2 fish in a yak.
My next yak will have a power pole on it.

[Ray]

I just registered to win a MinnKota Talon on the Minnkota Facebook page.

When I get my pirogue built, Talon on the back.

[jchief]

I got a large wade belt I need to get rid of if you are interested

[Reefman]

Originally Posted by evis102

I do all my shopping on the Internet to avoid taxes and such. Amazon.com is a good place to start.

As a mom and pop/ brick and mortar retailer I really have a problem with this sort of attitude. Thank God not all share in your non support of community/local folks well being......

[meaux fishing]

After my magIIs go out I'll try a pair of simms... You can send me that link too Raymond

[evis102]

Originally Posted by MartinKeen

Simms also makes great products to use as layers under your waders to keep you warm. If you think the waders are cold, put something on underneath. Not that hard of a concept. If you think they're overpriced, it's probably because theyre not in your budget. Best waders made, hands down. 1000's of professional guides use them for a reason.

I make six figures and can buy whatever I like. You put on all that overpriced Simms gear(about $1200) and I will were my neoprene gear(about $220 full retail). On a 40 degree day standing in 40 degree water with a 15-20 mph north wind and you will not make it 2 hours while I will fish daylight to dawn. It seems you do not know much on the subject of winter wade fishing.

On the topic of internet shopping. If stacking money in your pocket and the states pocket by paying full retail is your idea of support of community I guess I'm out.

[SaltyShaw]

Originally Posted by PaulMyers

I think I'm going to get the Mag II waders from Academy and then try to find me some Simms boots to go with them. Your feets can't be to comfortable.

Paul look into the 2011 Simms Freestones.
They are like $140 and awesome!!
I got a pair of them and the Simms Flats boots

[Tonka337]

If your just getting into to it start with something ez on the pocket book! See if ya like it. I use the Mag 2's from Academy, wading boots (make sure to get them 2 sizes too big, this is a big deal). Dress right and the cold is not a problem. Game winner under garments are a cheaper alternative to Under Armor and Simms (academy). You can layer up and not feel restricted. Outer layers: A good pair of fleece jogging pants and a proper fleece line sweater. I shop around locally and I shop on ebay. I picked up a great Simms jacket on ebay for $140. Snug fitting clothes are essential to being comfortable and not feeling like the michelin man. Everlast wading belt. These are the differences of fishing for an hour or all day. Best of luck to ya, wading is an adventure everytime you go out! Oh, make sure to carry a knife somewhere in your kit, and a bogga really helps. Don't carry more than about 10 lures in your box and be confident in your selection on that given day. This works for me, hope it helps you.

[evis102]

Originally Posted by MartinKeen

You're right, you'll fish longer than I will in 40 degree water, because I'm not fishing when the water is cold enough to stun or kill trout. You're probably also right, I probably don't know much about winter wade fishing, I've only fished 53 days since November 1st. Not trying to get in a pissing match, I just think that someone who makes six figures a year could come up with a better reason for not buying Simms waders. If you don't like them, that's you're right, but don't try to discourage someone else from trying them with a weak excuse like "they're too cold."

If you think 40 degree water will stun or kill trout then you know less on the subject of trout than I thought. That comment really did tell me all I needed to know about your knowledge on the subject.

[cajunwader]

Simms Waders, Everlast Alumunum Braid Cutter Pliers & Net, Simms or Everlast Wading boots. Everlast products are available at Academy. Simms at www.fishingtackleunlimited.com...

[cajunwader]

I have used Simms waders in 40 degree water. With
fleece underneath you will be warm & toasty. They are 100 times more comfortable that the old sweaty neo waders. Great for wading the Spring Season. They wear them wading Alaska also...

[evis102]

I need to get some sponsors http://www.tidelinechartersllc.com/sponsors.html . Maybe I should hit up Frogg Toggs.

All I'm really trying to say is you do not have to spend alot to get alot. I love wade fishing but you might try it and not like it so why break the bank just to try it. In the end if your satisfied with your gear that's all that really matters.

Book a trip with Bruce and you will be hooked for life. You will never want to fish out of a boat again.

[speckdaddy]

Originally Posted by MartinKeen

So are you implying that you are Bruce, or just someone who fished with him and now knows everything there is to know about wade fishing? Nice attempt at diversion.

Boom!

[evis102]

cajunwader is Bruce and has been guiding wade fishing trips for a very long time. If someone wants to find out if they like wade fishing booking a trip with him is the way to go. He can put you all over the fish in Big Lake.

Not sure what I would need a diversion from but if you think 40 degree water will kill trout in Big Lake there is no point in even discussing the subject with you until you take the time to educate yourself on the subject.

[evis102]

Cold Shock would be the cause of death in your experiment. Cold shock for a trout is a change of -7 degrees or more in Less than a hour. Cold Shock is what is responsible for most winter fish kills. Generally the fish would have to be trapped in swallow water during a very strong, very cold winter front. Mostly you see redfish die this way due to getting caught in shallow marshes as the tide quickly falls. Trout rarely die this way in Big Lake due to the proximity of deeper water for them to move to as the temperature quickly drops in the shallow waters. The deeper water will drop in temperature also but at a slower rate thus giving the trout time to acclimate to the lower temperature. So in conclusion, yes the trout you drop in a cooler with 40 degree water in it will die but Cold Shock caused its death.

Here is some reading on Cold Shock


http://8811166979549632204-a-1802744...attredirects=0