Do I really need Waders?

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Barry Eason

Discussion Starter · Jan 25, 2017

first stupid question really. this season will be my first real lure season. Fishing the Sussex and Dorset coasts in the main. So I know there are some reefs in Sussex and a fair few rocky places in Dorset, but I always see everyone in waders... do I really need them or can I fish without getting my feet wet? Apart from the usual oops moment.

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Paul Thompson

· #21 · Jan 28, 2017

Martin Vowles said:
lovely warm summer days and nights.

What do they feel like Martin?

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Martin Vowles

· #22 · Jan 28, 2017

Paul Thompson said:
What do they feel like Martin?

I remember them fondly mate, won't be too long before they're back again I hope!

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Paul Thompson

· #23 · Jan 28, 2017

I'll need to move south for some of that!

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Barry Eason

Discussion Starter · #24 · Jan 30, 2017

Ok. So second stupid question. In my thigh waders I do realise that I won't be up to my thighs in water, but the odd slip, stumble or wave may come over the top or they may leak.. so where do you put yer wallet, phone and keys? Waterproof bag?

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Lee S

· #25 · Jan 30, 2017

You should were a belt over you waders and jacket to stop water entering your waders should you fall in. The belts that come with waders are often rubbish though, but better than nowt.
I bought one made for the job in the states. Stiff enough to Hold tools and bag etc, I couldn't do without it now.

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Dave Campbell

· #26 · Jan 30, 2017 (Edited)

Barry Eason said:
Ok. So second stupid question. In my thigh waders I do realise that I won't be up to my thighs in water, but the odd slip, stumble or wave may come over the top or they may leak.. so where do you put yer wallet, phone and keys? Waterproof bag?

In thigh waders put your stuff in a waterproof bag in your back pack. You would be better of getting chest waders though

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Hurdy Gurdy

· #27 · Jan 30, 2017

In general I find thigh waders pretty useless in saltwater. Other than estuary work or in very calm conditions.

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Paul Thompson

· #28 · Jan 30, 2017

Barry Eason said:
.. so where do you put yer wallet, phone and keys?

Here you go Barry, get yourself some of these.

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Tim Butlin

· #29 · Jan 30, 2017

Paul Thompson said:
Here you go Barry, get yourself some of these.

....commonly known in cricketing circles as "wonderpants"... I am sure your phone would fit in there mate and would probably stay dry if yer footwork was up to scratch in the corridor of uncertainty!!!

Otherwise I would go fer a set of chesties and a back pack with a dedicated waterproof phone bag.