I think he means that you can't shuffle your feet when walking backwards or see where you're stepping. Might step on a ray
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Yep , and you shuffling your feet stirs up sediment which contain the microorganisms that stingrays eat so they can be feeding while following you .GEORGE A. BRANARD, COLOR SERGEANT, CO. L, 1 ST TEXAS INFANTRY, HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE, C.S.A. : S.C.V.
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Great advice from everybody. Go minimal with the gear for sure. I went back to using my do-net recently. After back surgery I am always wondering if I could "lock up" and need something that floats.Scott
"All fishermen are liars except you and me and to tell you the truth, I'm not so sure about you!"
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Academy has one that has some good reviews and looks ok...H2O XPRESS™ Quick-Draw Wading Belt I might check it out...Coe's offered to hook me up with one of his homemade over the shoulder set ups to try out.
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I used to use a 25ft stringer. The fish would swim up the stringer and bump my leg. I bought a twin do-net at the spring sale. I put 2 boxes tied with tie wraps. I bought a hunting belt about 15yrs back with a plastic buckle. I tied some nylon string to it and tied the fish net to it. I use a front fly fishing wading pouch that I also bought at the spring sale about 10yrs back. I tied a small string to one of the straps with 2 safety brass pins in case a shark grabs the do-nut. The safety pins are tied to the rope of the do-nut, will open with any pull. I also put a rod holder on the other strap. It hold my rod while changing lures or removing hook from fish. I tied a fish measuring ruler to one of the boxes. I carry a finger nail cutter around my neck. Good for cutting braided or mono line. I bought some saltwater pliers from Harbor Freight for $6.99. I had a discount coupon, so they were cheaper. Didn't cost a lot, because everything I have was on sale. Bruce has seen my set-up. People say it looks bulky, but it works for me. Hope this helps. Lord Bless.
robertAnd all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, BELIEVING, YE shall receive. Mathew 21:22.
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I looked at the Quick-Draw belt, but I opted for the ForEverlast G2 Pro belt (from Academy). I really like it! What is best is the back support pad (makes a HUGE difference for me) and that everything can be slid around on the belt, so I can get my tackle box, pliers holder, rod holder, etc positioned exactly where I want them...
I do not have a good pair of waders. I actually use some old hunting waders. They work, but a good pair of Simms would be MUCH better. I'm saving up my $ for a better yak, though.
My wade set up is that G2 Pro belt, 1 tackle box, 1 rod holder (I took one off), the plier holder with saltwater pliers, fingernail clippers around my neck, and a dip net and donut net clipped to the D ring. I like the donut net over a stringer, I think the bulk of the thing deters sharks from grabbing fish. I have had fish pulled off of a stringer once, and even lost a whole stringer (had a pair of 19" trout on it too!). I even had a blue herron sneak up behind me while I was rainbow trout fishing one time and pick off a couple bows from my stringer in shallow water.
That G2 Pro belt has a slot where you can slip the point of a stringer into it, sort of a quick release system. So I cut the point off of a stringer with about 6" of stringer line left on, and tied that to the end of the cord on my donut net, so that is how I have a quick release on my donut.
The last, and for me most important thing is a good knife. I have a dive/kayaking knife in a plastic sheath. I keep it clipped on front straps of my waders, where I can easily and quickly get it. This is important to me because if I ever get tangled up (in my fishing line or net line, or some trash under the water) and knocked off my feet, I will be able to cut my way free. Or at least have a shot at it... Safety First
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Originally posted by J.R. View PostIm guessing a good set of chest waders should go on the shopping list too?
I got a pair of Caddis that I'm pretty happy with now, but I wish I'd saved up for Simms.
Curmudgeon only pawn in game of life."Curmudgeon only pawn in game of life."
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I bought some caddis for $15 at the spring sale. They have minor defect, but can't complain for the money. Bought my first waders there for $20. I bought 3 neoprene waders so far. They last me about 3 years before leaking. Lord Bless.
robertAnd all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, BELIEVING, YE shall receive. Mathew 21:22.
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Not having much money when I started wading, I've adapted a combination of a belt and PFD with pockets over neoprene waders. I added two rod holders to an ordinary belt as well as a tackle compartment, and I try to keep it up high. My PFD has a front pocket for Gulp packs and a box of lures. I've further attached a hook remover, pliers, scales and a long knife. I use either neoprene waders or a wetsuit depending on the water temp. Oh, and I stuff the handle of a landing net up under the belt in back. I like to use two rods. In the old days I'd have a bottom rig set up on the rodbin the holder and fish with an artificial on the other pole. Today I towed a drop shot shrimp in the holder. BUT with all that, not even a bite let alone a fish. Sigh.
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Not having much money when I started wading, I've adapted a combination of a belt and PFD with pockets over neoprene waders. I added two rod holders to an ordinary belt as well as a tackle compartment, and I try to keep it up high. My PFD has a front pocket for Gulp packs and a box of lures. I've further attached a hook remover, pliers, scales and a long knife. I use either neoprene waders or a wetsuit depending on the water temp. Oh, and I stuff the handle of a landing net up under the belt in back. I like to use two rods. In the old days I'd have a bottom rig set up on the rodbin the holder and fish with an artificial on the other pole. Today I towed a drop shot shrimp in the holder. BUT with all that, not even a bite let alone a fish. Sigh.
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