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New to float tubing. I think that I am set with what I need.
I need to ask "what do I wear under my waders"?
I am going to Castaic Lake tomorrow for a trial run to get myself ready for the float tube bass turnament on April 4th.
Thank you for reading my post.
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[cool][#0000ff]Think layering. In cold water, wear a layer of lightweight thermals under a pair of sweat pants. Maybe a third layer of fleece if necessary. In warmer water, a pair of light sweat pants will keep you warm and keep your skin from chafing on the waders.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Of course, it is different if you wear lightweight breathables or neoprenes. If you haven't had a chance to experiment much, you will need to play around a bit to find what works best for your own personal needs.[/#0000ff]
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You didn't mention what type of waders, but I will say COTTON is a no, no.
Cotton will just soak up sweat, it doesn't breath.
So anything that isn't 100% cotton. I like scrubs because they are inexpensive, thin enough not to add unwanted bulk.
I wear breathables year round in the Rocky Mountains. I layer. In the winter I were Body Armor Underwear with a fleece bib over that plus wool socks and jacket and I am good for 20's.
Summer, just the scrubs.
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I imagine Castaic temps would be about what they are here in San Diego. At this time of year, I only (barely) need a pair of thin sweatpants under my breathables. I have already done shorts under the waders once this year. If you have neoprene waders, you don't need anything in terms of extra warmth. Water temps in my area are around the mid-60s, which is fairly comfortable.
Whether or not you want something just to keep your skin from contacting the waders is personal preference. I personally don't mind wearing shorts under if temps permit.
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Thanks for the reply's everyone. I was in the water at 7:30 am. My waders are neoprene. It was cold but a pair of cotton socks, and my boxer shorts and I was fine. A friend of mine who no's not a thing about wearing waders suggested just wearing my boxer's.
Now I have another problem. I have a Caddis Nevada U tube. The bladder burst along the seam. I was not in the water when it happened. I had just let some air out and placed it in the bed of my pick-up. While standing around smoking a cigarette it just started to leek. I removed the bladder and that is when I discovered the leek along the seem. That bladder is of poor quality and poor design. Is there a better replacement bladder that anyone knows of? I have a back up float tube. It is also a Caddis. It is a round tube but the bladder is like an iner tube from a automobile tire. If there is not a heavy duty replacement I'll have to settle for a replacement of the same quality as the one I removed. Thank everyone for the replys.
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I had the same donut tube and my brother had the "U". His blew at the seam also, while in the water. I never knew he could move so fast.
He got a replacement, but it was the same thing. I am betting they don't have a beefier model.
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It's the quality a given budget buys really, isn't it?
A urethane bladder is stronger, but costs more.
Possibly you can place a urethane U-bladder from a Bucks Bags or Outcast tube inside your u-tube cover, to make a hybrid and in-between quality tube.
You would want to check carefully first that the inner spacing between the U sponsons are approximately equal with your current model, and that the tube diameter is approximately equal. A little variance would not be a problem, as these things flex as they inflate.
You would also have to allow for the inflation valve being in a place that suits the tubes of the bladder manufacturer, and not yours. Not a problem, cut a round hole in the fabric at the appropriate place to take the valve through to the outside. Line the cut seam with aquaseal glue to prevent fraying over time and you're done with a stronger urethane bladder.
But a new Fish Cat / Fat Cat / Bullet only costs .........
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I fish that lake most of the year. I used to use Neoprenes but it would just get too warm. I switched to using Wadelights and a polyester type of Long Johns with the thermal wader socks in the cooler months.
Good luck on the tournament. I used to fish that one quite a bit.[cool]
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I don't know if they are interchangeable, but that is a great idea.
For Bucks Bag look at the Mustang or the Bullet HC as they are Urethane bladders.
Outcast is probably out of the question as they only make "V" tubes that I see.
Basically any "U" tube $300. or more is the Urethane bladder..
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