Making A Wade Tomorrow

[gaballard82]

Good morning gents,

I posted in the newbie forum a few months back and was greeted with the warm welcome. Instead of asking a ton of questions that have already been asked and answered by many of you, I went ahead and scoured the forum because I figured many of the questions I had, already have been answered. I even read the "Top Water Bible" by AquaPimp as well as the link that informs you how to use TTF products and when to throw them. I usually wade/fish alone since most of my friends either stick to hunting or golf, which of course is mostly what I do as well. Here recently I am finding myself finding a new love for fishing in general. I have a select few that fish but find it hard to make the time. I guess what I am asking is; is it safe to wade alone? Even though I do it, I am not sure if it's worth the risk in case something does happen. I am thinking abut making a wade tomorrow morning. Not quite sure what spot yet. I heard the flounder are killing it at SeaWolf Park.

[Jhua]

I do wade alone on occasion but its rare. Never wade SLP alone, and if you ever wade anywhere alone, wear a PFD. Seawolf should be ok since a lot of people are there looking for flounder. Good luck!

[SUPER SPOOK]

i wade alone all the time. just take your time and make sure u know the area first.

[gaballard82]

Will do guys. Thanks for the info!

[Gulfcoast13]

I do wade alone on occasion but its rare. Never wade SLP alone, and if you ever wade anywhere alone, wear a PFD. Seawolf should be ok since a lot of people are there looking for flounder. Good luck!

x100 on the PFD! Head to Seawolf and you should get yourself some flounder.

[troutwader]

PDF is overkill IMO. Just don't go running into an area you don't know. San Luis Pass (SLP) is a place I would NEVER wade alone, but West Bay is pretty safe. Most of the wading places will give you a warning before you get too deep. I'm catching fish relatively shallow, so you don't need to get deep right now. Seawolf at this time of year is a zoo, so there will be plenty of hands if you find yourself in trouble.

[Curmudgeon]

Garret, I also wade alone a lot. I don't wear a pfd usually, but my favorite carry along when I'm by myself is a collapsable wading staff. It's long enough that I can check areas ahead of me or use it to stabilize myself if I slip. I have gone out to new areas alone but I'm just a lot more circumspect that normal.
Give it a shot but be careful.

[TTU Wader]

Making A Wade Tomorrow

i wade alone all the time. just take your time and make sure u know the area first.

And let people know where you're going.

[gaballard82]

Gulfcoast13; Good call on the PDF @ SLP. I have been out there before and I can see where it can get dangerous if you don't know what you are doing.
Troutwader; I heard it's a zoo around this time w/ people looking for flounder. If I get there early enough maybe I can avoid it. If it becomes too much I will go somewhere else.
Curmudgeon; I saw that when someone posted "Show your wade setup" you had said something about the collapsible wade staff. I am going to look into that.

Now I just need to get out there and grind it out/put my time in and learn the areas. Hopefully the weather holds up and I can report back to you guys with some pictures. I truly appreciate your guys input.

[SUPER SPOOK]

And let people know where you're going.

good one! sportsman road is a safe area to wade exept for the stingrays.i have been catching reds and some nice flounder there.

[gaballard82]

Absolutely. If anything.

[kenny]

PFD wading the bay? Are you chitin' me? I fish alone most of the time, and most of that is wading. I do wear an auto-inflatable PFD running the boat when I'm wearing waders. The Mrs. says it'll make it easier to find the body!

[Hogie70]

I have a pfd's on the boat but never wear it unless i have to...

[Curmudgeon]

Making A Wade Tomorrow

It's probably more of a security blanket than anything else, but I like it when I'm alone. I find mine used on eBay and ive been pretty happy with it. For that matter, my Patagonia wading boots and a shimano wading belt are from ebay as well. You can find some bargains if you're patient.

[H.Maier]

good one! sportsman road is a safe area to wade exept for the stingrays.i have been catching reds and some nice flounder there.

X2. Should be plenty of company if wading weekends.