101 Wading Tips

[alanb_ct]

Post your tips here, one per post please. Let's try to get to 101! If we get there, I'll try to summarize them in one big reference article. Thanks, I'll start off.

[alanb_ct]

Tip 1:
Slow or no current means silty, soft, muddy bottom.

[SlowNDeep]

Silty, soft, muddy bottom means make sure your wading boots are laced up well

[AaronJasper]

If you are going to the Salmon River in NY you better have cleats!!!

[SlowNDeep]

Don't walk on big round polished boulders with cleats, unless you like ice skating with waders then going for a little swim.

[AaronJasper]

... or on flat shale. Its a killer.

[Dave]

Yes, for sure, have those cleats for the Salmon River. I went ice-skating last time.

Tip #1: when taking off your waders, or while storing them, make sure to clip the wading belt to the shoulder straps (or anywhere that they will stay attached) so that they stay together. There's nothing more frustrating than putting your waders on, and then realizing that you forgot the belt!

[Night Angler]

ok...


When wading at night, Know the water you wading

[Night Angler]

Keep you waders in good condition. There is no feeling like get waist deep and finding a hole...

[Night Angler]

when wading know the condition of your body.
If your body gets to hot or to cold, problems could shorten a good day fishing