04-03-2006, 12:26 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Hey newbie, welcome to the board. See, it wasn't that tough to register, was it?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Hope you enjoy your new ride. Also hope you have found enough pics and posts to help you get it tricked out right. Feel free to pop in and ask your questions if you have any.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are a lot of little lakes up in your part of the state that are ideal for tubing. I am sure you will get a lot of use out of your craft. Then you will need to get something for your son. Either that or stick him behind your seat in the SFC. But, that wouldn't be as good for either of you.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We have had a few discussions on waders, but I don't think the issue of something "brushing up against the legs" has been a topic. If you are fishing in shallow, weedy water, you will experience that, but it is not serious unless you tangle with a submerged barb wire fence. On the other hand, if you feel something brush against your leg, in deep water, you should listen for the theme music from JAWS....Da Dum. Da Dum. Da Dum. Then, tie on your biggest fly. And, you're gonna need a bigger tube.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Seriously, I use lightweight waders during mild months, as much to keep dry as to keep warm. In warm water lowland lakes, when the water gets over about 70 degrees, you can fish comfortably without waders. I don't suggest shorts or you will get sunburned knees. You sit pretty high in the SFC. Wear comfortable pants, but not jeans. The stiff cloth bunches up behind your knees.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As you probably have guessed, you will want to wear neoprene waders in the late fall and early spring. Those are some of the best tubing times, so it is no time to wimp out and hang your tube in the garage.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good luck and post some pics of your new ride when you are finished decorating it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Hope you enjoy your new ride. Also hope you have found enough pics and posts to help you get it tricked out right. Feel free to pop in and ask your questions if you have any.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are a lot of little lakes up in your part of the state that are ideal for tubing. I am sure you will get a lot of use out of your craft. Then you will need to get something for your son. Either that or stick him behind your seat in the SFC. But, that wouldn't be as good for either of you.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We have had a few discussions on waders, but I don't think the issue of something "brushing up against the legs" has been a topic. If you are fishing in shallow, weedy water, you will experience that, but it is not serious unless you tangle with a submerged barb wire fence. On the other hand, if you feel something brush against your leg, in deep water, you should listen for the theme music from JAWS....Da Dum. Da Dum. Da Dum. Then, tie on your biggest fly. And, you're gonna need a bigger tube.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Seriously, I use lightweight waders during mild months, as much to keep dry as to keep warm. In warm water lowland lakes, when the water gets over about 70 degrees, you can fish comfortably without waders. I don't suggest shorts or you will get sunburned knees. You sit pretty high in the SFC. Wear comfortable pants, but not jeans. The stiff cloth bunches up behind your knees.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As you probably have guessed, you will want to wear neoprene waders in the late fall and early spring. Those are some of the best tubing times, so it is no time to wimp out and hang your tube in the garage.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good luck and post some pics of your new ride when you are finished decorating it.[/#0000ff]
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