Wading Gear

[Slidellkid]

Fellas,

If you don't mind, can we stay on topic? I appreciate all the advice. I am sure both you guys are great fisherman, there is no need to bicker - it's ok to disagree with one another.

[Salty]

I doubt many of you guys have fished in 40 degree water in south Louisiana very much. When the water reaches a steady high 40's....that is some cooooold weather.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by 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

Big Lake trout survive simply because they're smarter than the average trout.

[specksNdaSURF]

Originally Posted by Salty

Big Lake trout survive simply because they're smarter than the average trout.

hahaha state the facts

[cajunwader]

Its a hoot & quite entertaining to read these posts. Evis102 is correct. You do not have to spend a lot of money to get into wadefishing. There are a lot of breathable waders on the market. I did not start out with Simms. I have tried just about every wader on the market over the years. Simms is a top of the line high quality wader. If you get serious and want the best, Simms is for you. Simms products are pricey, but worth the money in the long haul.

Oh ya, Trout can not tolerate water temps in the 40 degree range for more than 3 to 5 days before they croak. Big Lake is fortunate to have deep water near by for the trout to get to when need be.

When the cold weather first sets in the big trout will go to extremely shallow water with a mud and shell bottom. The key is to know where they go and live.

Then put on your Simms waders, with layered fleece and you are good to go. I bet most of you fish with Shimanos, not Zebcos.
Ya, I am sponsored by Simms... Good Fishin!!!

[Flatrat]

Try a Fish Slick Stringer

FishSlick.com

[gasdad]

Stocking foot chest waders vs built in boot chest waders. The stocking foot fit better and are much easier to walk with especially when you're chasing down a wounded duck. Don't know how much advantage that would be when wading for fish vs duck hunting. Built in boot types are much bulkier and clumsier to walk with. Harder to put on stocking foot waders however as you have to put some type of wading shoe on top of the waders to protect them and this takes a little more time vs boot type waders. Got mine from Cablea's 5mm thick and been having them 5 or so years BTW.