07-16-2003, 02:31 PM
[cool]Hey, Northfly, welcome to the club and welcome to our forum. Hope we can get you properly setup so that you can get the maximum enjoyment from your new affliction/addiction.
My first suggestion, for waders, in your part of the world, is to save your money until you can acquire a good pair of neoprene waders. The water temps in your area are never likely to go much above the mid sixties, and will be quite cool during much of the year. You will fish more comfortably year round with neoprenes. And, if you have a noticeable problem with your midsection becoming chilled, consider a "cummerbund" of fleece or wool, for added warmth.
Since this model does not offer the higher seating of some "mini-pontoons", you may want to consider buying some high-density foam material to use as a "booster seat". If you are not having to carry your craft long distances to launch and beach, a piece of cushion is not a major problem, and it can not only raise your vision level, but your lower extremities in the cold water too. In my Outcast Super Fat Cat, the water level is barely high enough to get the top of my seat wet. I stay much more comfortable in cold water with my inner core above water level.
![[Image: Nevada.jpg]](http://www.caddis.com/images/Nevada.jpg)
The Caddis line is probably as good a value as you can find among the various manufacturers. I have gone through several Caddis craft over the years and have been well pleased with the designs and the quality. The open ended Nevada model, pictured above, will make it easier for you to launch and beach your craft. Like many of us, I learned floatation fishing from a "donut". While these are still popular, and there will always be a place for them in the mix, they are decidedly more difficult to get in and out of...expecially in areas of mud, rocks or moving water.
Evidently, you have visited some of our past threads on different topics. If you need any special information or input, feel free to post it up and we will do what we can to help you out.
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My first suggestion, for waders, in your part of the world, is to save your money until you can acquire a good pair of neoprene waders. The water temps in your area are never likely to go much above the mid sixties, and will be quite cool during much of the year. You will fish more comfortably year round with neoprenes. And, if you have a noticeable problem with your midsection becoming chilled, consider a "cummerbund" of fleece or wool, for added warmth.
Since this model does not offer the higher seating of some "mini-pontoons", you may want to consider buying some high-density foam material to use as a "booster seat". If you are not having to carry your craft long distances to launch and beach, a piece of cushion is not a major problem, and it can not only raise your vision level, but your lower extremities in the cold water too. In my Outcast Super Fat Cat, the water level is barely high enough to get the top of my seat wet. I stay much more comfortable in cold water with my inner core above water level.
The Caddis line is probably as good a value as you can find among the various manufacturers. I have gone through several Caddis craft over the years and have been well pleased with the designs and the quality. The open ended Nevada model, pictured above, will make it easier for you to launch and beach your craft. Like many of us, I learned floatation fishing from a "donut". While these are still popular, and there will always be a place for them in the mix, they are decidedly more difficult to get in and out of...expecially in areas of mud, rocks or moving water.
Evidently, you have visited some of our past threads on different topics. If you need any special information or input, feel free to post it up and we will do what we can to help you out.
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