Wade fishing vs. from the boat?

[Clampy]

It's almost not worth it though. As expensive as the wade permit is.
Word is you will have to take a 8 hr course next year.

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

make sure you get your wading license... big fines for not having it

It ain't easy going under and holding your breath until the warden's are gone, better than paying that fine though

[slambin]

I tried wade fishing one time, farted in my waders and started floating out with the tide. Decided it was better to stay in the boat after that.

[bobo23]

Like a lot of you guys, I do both. Just started wading this year and still a little bit spastic when I catch a fish. Boga, net, stringer, rod, tackle, lots of stuff to navigate. Trying different combinations and learning that less is more, when it comes to gear. I must stay that I see the stealth aspect as being a large component of why this technique produces. Especially on a windy day. It also adds another option to try and get away from the crowds and enjoy a little solitude. I like finding a few fish and picking at them all day. Wading is good for that. My buddies tease me. "Jumping out of a new boat" is a common one. It's fun. I like it.

[Afishionado]

I've literally caught trout 10 ft from my boat (granted, not trophy trout). Are the big gals that spooked by a boat?

[Clampy]

Originally Posted by Afishionado

I've literally caught trout 10 ft from my boat (granted, not trophy trout). Are the big gals that spooked by a boat?

It's fishing. Sometimes they don't care at all you can catch them next to a running outboard. Sometimes they spook if you fart. If you wanna increase you odds it helps to be stealthy

[alphaman]

Originally Posted by slambin

I tried wade fishing one time, farted in my waders and started floating out with the tide. Decided it was better to stay in the boat after that.

Lmao

[goldenrod]

Don't eat Mexican food the night before a wading trip, the noise scares all the fish away!