03-16-2005, 09:09 PM
[cool][#0000ff]There is no law that you have to fish in waders. Quite a few tubers around the country use wet suits. The key is your own comfort and maneuverability. If you have some good neoprene booties and your feet stay comfortable too, then go for it. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Down in the warmer climates, I fish "wet" whenever the water temps climb above about 70 degrees. I just go out in a comfortable pair of cotton pants and either tennis shoes or neoprene divers' boots. The only places you might want to wear waders, even in warm weather, is in waters where there are nasty organisms like "swimmers' itch".[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]You can fish in swim trunks or cutoffs, but I do not recommend it. You can get sunburn on the tops of your exposed legs, even through several inches of water. The protection of wearing full length pants also helps against chaffing and scratches from underwater branches, etc.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Once you have something to get out away from shore (float tube) you will be able to reach the offshore feeding areas. Many times the more experienced fish tend to stay well away from casting range of shore anglers, or they tend to feed over shallow flats or structure that is not reachable by shore casting. Float tubing will broaden your horizons and help you get a shot at fish you could not reach otherwise.[/#0000ff]
[signature]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Down in the warmer climates, I fish "wet" whenever the water temps climb above about 70 degrees. I just go out in a comfortable pair of cotton pants and either tennis shoes or neoprene divers' boots. The only places you might want to wear waders, even in warm weather, is in waters where there are nasty organisms like "swimmers' itch".[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]You can fish in swim trunks or cutoffs, but I do not recommend it. You can get sunburn on the tops of your exposed legs, even through several inches of water. The protection of wearing full length pants also helps against chaffing and scratches from underwater branches, etc.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Once you have something to get out away from shore (float tube) you will be able to reach the offshore feeding areas. Many times the more experienced fish tend to stay well away from casting range of shore anglers, or they tend to feed over shallow flats or structure that is not reachable by shore casting. Float tubing will broaden your horizons and help you get a shot at fish you could not reach otherwise.[/#0000ff]
[signature]