Comments on: Why I adhere to a strict Hip Waders only Policy: Temptation

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:15:56 +0000

Rebecca,

When i was 14, my dad and i were snag salmon fishing on the St Lawrence River in upstate NY. It was my first time out with new waders. i ended up having to be dragged out by my dad when i mistepped and slid on the rocks. Let me just tell you, it was damn near impossible to get back up….

By: The Hunter's Wife

The Hunter's Wife — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:23:16 +0000

And that right there would have scared me right out of the water for good. Thankfully you were safe.

By: Kristine Shreve

Kristine Shreve — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:06:39 +0000

What good advice. Too many people who participate in outdoor pursuits have died because they weren’t quite careful enough. I’m glad you’ve had the sense to realize your temptation and have acted accordingly.

By: trout whisperer

trout whisperer — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:17:42 +0000

at your age……you stick with hip boots….if you live long enough you’ll come back to to the big peoples waders….two nice things about going down river in chest waders is first, the amount of air they trap and bob me back to the surface…2ndly they have more padding for bouncing off rocks…..you crack me up……take care of your wet socks……and if you ever come to terms with your fishing identity(fisherman, fisherwoman, or woman who fishes) drop me a line……you made my monday sister..if i stop laughing i may go back to work….tw

By: BAD FISH

BAD FISH — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:10:10 +0000

My girlfriend recently made the same decision, thankfully without falling in to prompt it… Oddly enough she no longer has a problem with me taking hero shots of her. With chest waders it was a different story. Hmmm, Very curious. Ohwell at least it gets her on the water more often and I don’t have to needlessly fret.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:02:36 +0000

Mel, John & Jim ~
Thank you for your words today. I’d like to think we’ve all taken a few spills and tumbles (comfort in numbers, i.e. I can’t be the only one!) and learned our lessons…the cold wet way.
Safe wading everyone and tight lines.

By: John

John — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:49:03 +0000

Thats a scary situation and I am sure it’s easily remembered everytime you step in, glad to see you made it out to tell about it. My grandad took a similar spill when I was a young boy and even to this date I remember him crawling out of that cement. I guess I am partial to full waders only for the layering in the cooler months. I found the best middle ground in my opinion to the hipper/full issue are the Simms headwaters pant, excellent for our conditions here being I mostly stream and creek fish and the water is marginal for the most part. Awsome post, I hope many read it and learn.

Ps.. Texas is a great state, God bless the Republic!..lmao ~

By: Kentucky Jim

Kentucky Jim — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:17:12 +0000

Nice First step, Rebecca. I never took a tumble until I got my wading staff. I fish the Kern in the southern Sierra. It’s a dangerous river, and has killed a lot of people. When it’s up, I don’t go near it.

Now, second step would be?

By: Mel

Mel — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:21:58 +0000

Great post, Rebecca! I am short in stature so deep wading had always been a fear and an un-realistic option. I, too, took a tumble. (actually more than once) Our waters are sometimes unforgiving to even the strongest, most athletic of any of us. Good choice on waders and be safe my friend.