Wading vol2

Mostly my wading problems was because shoes are getting end of their life. New ones are still in progress. Felt would be best one for wading and yet it has issues when approaching. They are often slippery on grass etc. You can help that part with studs of course.

I prefer nowadays rubber with studs, even it is sometimes still slippery when wading. Paul encouraged to wet wading. It will certainly give you chance to fail and learn. I would say major problem in here with wet wading will be that Waters are often pretty chilly and when not it is still rocky and sharp rocks in the river. We do have few stretch where you can safely do wet wading and fishing is also good on those. It was my plan to do last summer, I certainly will do next summer.

I have also dry suit so I could just practise without fishing. But I don't really see point on that. I have swam class 4 river so I know what it can be in worst case scenario. I have fell down in smaller ones in past. I have waded in the middle of river to help fisherman who has fell down and has been hanging on stone a seconds away from drifting downstream. I have been jumping like cork when crossing the river. Am I good in wading, not sure but I have huge respect for river and what power it has. I do go over limit now and then and I have return with the help of stick, unless it is in the car.

One important point for me about gears and wading is your waders. Often everyone are talking about about shoes and should you have felt or rubber. 

Your waders should fit very nicely, not like second skin, but almost. If you have too much extra around feet.... well waders will turn easily as a sail. In that case pressure from water is much bigger on you. Which means difficulties when wading.

And wear a good pair of polarized sun glasses, I use Tonic.

Wading is part of the game so learned, you don't have to be master but at least confidence to do it. It will make your fishing more enjoyable.

Have a nice weekend and go fishing

Mika