about time!!!

[jeremypeace]

Well i finally went and got me some chest high waders there caddis neoprean's with the soft foot sock end!! they were only 60 bucks after tax!!! im super excited to try them out!!! the guy at the sport shop was super helpful as well i thank him for being as helpful as he was!! now time to use them before the w[fishon]ater gets warm!!!
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[TubeDude]

[cool][#0000ff]Just in case you have not picked up on it yet, you do need to have some protective soles between your soft foot waders and your fins. Otherwise you will either wear holes in them or get pinholes from stepping on sharp things when you walk in them.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You can use divers booties, wading boots or even the inexpensive "water shoes". The key is to get something that protects the waders but still fits inside your fins without constricting your feet.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good luck. Go get 'em.[/#0000ff]
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[flygoddess]

AND you do need a PFD even if you don't wear it, it need be attached within reach.
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[cpierce]

Good deal on getting some waders. With reasonable care those should last you a long time.

Be sure to wear your long johns and heavy socks too. Even with neoprene it can be quite ccccoooold!
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[idahoron]

In Idaho we also need a whistle. Ron
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[flygoddess]

AND a tow rope....Coast guard laws and for good reason.
I am saying nothing COTTON under those waders. Cotton absorbs and will stay wet, go with breathable Nylon.....levis are the worse.

I wear scrubs, both winter and summer. Plus a layer of Body Armor in the winter. I do wear breathables but I would think the same applies to Neoprene...man they could get ripe.
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[Fishtales23]

We need whistles in CA too []

I have an inflatable PFD (manual) that I love. It's out of the way, I wear it and don't even notice it's there, never had to use it but it's on me if I need it, all I need to do is pull the rip cord. Bought it years ago at West Marine.
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[pontoonman]

The inflatable kind is the only one I would consider. They now have some that can be switched from manual to automatic if you want. Most all of the others are "body finders" at the most as they don't turn you face up if you are unconscious. If you are conscious during an accident, there is usually something left that floats which you can hang on to that has as much buoyancy at the regular fishing vests...

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[quote Fishtales23]We need whistles in CA too []

I have an inflatable PFD (manual) that I love. It's out of the way, I wear it and don't even notice it's there, never had to use it but it's on me if I need it, all I need to do is pull the rip cord. Bought it years ago at West Marine.[/quote]
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[jeremypeace]

i plan on just using the shoes i have been using for my fins as he fins i have are to hard for just the soft water shoes!! so i have to wear harder shoes!! and i only plan on using them for my tube!!! doubt full on any other fishing!! and thanks for all the info i didnt know one was supposed to have a whistle and such!! and as for flotation just look for the flailing arm floaties in the water!!!blue and orange in color!! just kidding!!![fishon][fishon][fishon][fishon][fishon]
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[flygoddess]

Those inflatables are not legal on some waters though. If my boat loosing air, I don't want something you have to inflate to save me......plus if you don't use it for years, I would be wondering if it was still good. No thanks, stick with the Vest and they do have them with the same design as the inflatables....to float you face up.
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[idahoron]

I don't see anywhere in the rules that requires a tow rope. It is smart to have but not a requirement from what I can see. Ron
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[flygoddess]

I guess that was on our bigger boat (tow/anchor) But I have seen Pontooners and tubers need a tow in before so it should be. Wind blows one way out and too hard to come back specially if coming back is in the wind.
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[Fishtales23]

My inflatable has a Co2 cartridge. As far as I know, as long as the cartridge has not been used and it is in a closed system (no leaking)...

Thanks, Joni. I will check it out when I get a chance and post my findings on the board.
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[flygoddess]

Fish, it's just that we sold them at Orvis and got a few back that did not work the way they were suppose to, which just told me that there was room for error with them, but there isn't with the other kind, that is all. The CO2 can be defective, and then what.

I know there are sections of the Green they are not allowed, got to be a reason.
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[Fishtales23]

"The CO2 can be defective, and then what."

[#0000bf]Swim like hell[/#0000bf] [laugh]

Seriously, I wasn't aware of the possibility of a defective cartridge: Not good. Still, I will heed your advice and check it out.

I used to have a kayaker's vest but hardly ever wore it. If I had dumped in the ocean that would not have been good, especially with the hit of ice cold water that can take your breath away.

Years ago, I was canoing down the Russian River. The first day was great. The second day our necks were chafed from paddling with the life jackets on all day the day before so we took them off. Well, we were being carried by a swift current around a bend in the river when dead ahead lie a large branch (6 inches thick) coming right at me. I yelled at my partner to duck and as I laid back in the canoe to let the branch pass over me, next thing I know we are both in the water in a dangerous situation clinging onto the side of the canoe. It took 4 guys with rope to get us out of that mess. Our PFD's, paddles, clothing, etc. went down river...without us.
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[albinotrout]

Good on you! [cool] Now get out there and do some fishin'!!! You won't ever regret your purchase.
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