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For fresh water hunting how many use waders?

Fresh water hunting.....

I usually hunt up to mid chest deeper at fresh water swimming beaches. Sometimes I hunt outside the ropes were the muck is but only up to my waist because you can sink a couple inch very quickly in that stuff. I also hunt creek.

Salt water hunting.....

This is my favorite. I usually hunt up to my waist due to waves.
 
I wish the thought would be when fresh water hunting how many have inflatable PFDs, rather than are waders safe. There are so many more things that can happen than the potential hazard of the waders. What if you just got ill and light headed? Waders or not you might not go metal detecting again. Why take a chance? Even if you haven't recognized it as a risk err on the side of going home to your family and posting your finds rather than them posting an obituary. Regards...Jim
 
Grumpyolman's got the right idea. I'm not getting any younger and there's always the possibility of having a chest grabber or just taking a nap. The PFD offers an excellent chance that I will be floated face up. That in itself trumps all the others.

Ron
 
The guy in the video is wearing a life jacket so it's not really a good example. That being said I'm an avid duck hunter and have had the unfortunate experience of capsizing while wearing waders (Without a life jacket).:shocked: I will say that while wearing breathable waders and a wader belt I was still able to float and get the capsized boat back to shore. A good pair of properly fitting neoprene waders will actually provide more flotation than wearing none at all, so I'd say the dangers of wearing properly fitted waders are far overstated in most instances.
 
Hunting in the great lakes with waders is ok on calm days. There are somethings you should be aware of. First water weighs 10 lbs a gallon so if water gets inside your waders is become hard to walk out of the lake. Second a belt around your waist can trap air in the waders and if you trip your legs will float holding you head under water and making it very difficult to right ones self.Third If you needs wader to help keep you warm from the water, you can die from hypothermia so it is wise to wear a pfd (life vest) in these conditions. Use your scoop as a walking stick and always have a buddy with you. HH
 
I have no choice...in the spring (with ice in the water) and cold falls, I wear them with long underwear and sweaters. Otherwise, you don't get to hunt in the water.
 
Friends, all you have to do to make waders safe is wear a belt over them. This prevents the ingress of water if you fall or step into deep water. Fly fishermen do this and wade deep rushing streams with no problem. Just my $.02 memorials worth. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
 
Have duck hunted on the Columbia river in Oregon.I have always worn stocking foot Neoprene waders.Have stood in water right up to the edge of the waders for several hours at a time.Have hunted in 3 ft swells.Have gone over and under on several occasions.The water around these parts never really gets warm.You can take all the precautions there is known to man but,when your times up its up.

Personally if a person is that concerned,maybe they should stay out of the water.Just my opinion.
 
Waders do extend the season for you. They will also protect you from parasites that can give you "clamers itch". The waders with the attached rubber boot is the easiest to use as you don't have to bother tieing on booties. I have finally settled on buying the lightweight Cabella's which run about $60. They are much less tiring than wearing the heavy rubber boots for $40 that sell at all the fishing stores. Good luck.
 
Yes Graw, but it interferes with VLF type units too. I very rarely ever use my waders anymore, for that very reason. I have to be very careful to hold the coil away from the boots. If you DO buy a set, be sure they do NOT have a steel shank. The waders were an afterthought for me though, I orginally bought them for duck hunting.
 
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=36426&pdesc=DiveMaster_Two_Piece_3mm_Suit&cname=Wetsuits-Drysuits&aID=9&merchID=1009&r=view

this one is a 3mm - mine is a 5mm

when wearing both pieces - you should be plenty warm in cooler waters - as the waters warm - you can
wear one or the other - make sure you get good gloves and boots - hands and feet have to be kept
warmer

if you are going to hunt in chest deep water - this suit will be a little bouyant and you may need a weight belt
I made my own weights and use a quick release belt

I have been hunting for over 30 years now and have seen and heard of accidents with waders - including deaths

Good Luck - Good Hunting!!!
 
Water weighs NOTHING in water
Either breathables or neoprene waders will act the same when submerged and that is they will collapse against your skin due to water pressure. That in itself will keep water from entering but the addition of a belt will keep water entry to a minimum when you stand back up should you slip.
The old rubber chest waders of years ago would be a pain in the keester when walking back to shore after a spill because they would hold their round shape and completely fill with water but I don't even know if that style is made anymore. If they are then I haven't seen them in years and years. Living in the steelhead and Salmon hub of Washington state I see every type of wader and footwear style on the local river banks and have never heard of a drowning, near drowning or even a close call because someone took some water over the top of their neoprene's or breathables.
 
Gordy! Where in Washington State. My home is about a half mile from the WIllapa River. We get our opportunity to seek the elusive salmon and steelhead a good part of the year. I seek, just like with my detector, but I don't find as much as I'd Like. Raymond is the town in which I live...Later...Jim
 
Hi Jim,
I am down here at the mouth of the Cowlitz. (Longview)
Still witing for the smelt run to start...gotta get some sturgeon bait for the comming year.
Been through Raymond a few times. We had a place on Grayland beach and it sems that ws our travel route.
 
Ron I live in Mich also. I have a 5 mm farmer john wetsuit and a pair of neopreme waders. When its real cold I put on the farmer john bottoms and booties, then I put on my waders, then I put my farmer john top on and basically I have a semi dry suit up to my neck.
My legs & chest have 12 mm of neopreme. I have hunted in waist deep water in the middle of a snow storm and stayed nice and warm. If I step in a hole over the top of the waders I usually have more than enough time to get back to less than wader deep water b4 any water can find its way into the waders and even if it does they now are just a wetsuit with boots. I have hunted like this for several years now with no problems. I have used this setup in Lake Michigan many times and have been upset by large waves many times. I have yet to have any water make it below my nipple line. I have also worn this setup in nicer weather and purposely flooded it. I still float like a bobber! That is the only problem, I won't wear weight, but if you do make sure its the last thing you put on, is quick release, and you know how to work it in your sleep!!!!!! I guarantee that you won't be able to swim to the top with 25#'s of weight pulling you towards the bottom!!!!

The wetsuit is nice when its not real cold, but remember the name WETsuit. It has to fill with water to whatever level you wade into. If you wade deep then shallow then deep again, it fills again! Anybody that tells you that 32 degree water filling your wetsuit doesn't get you immediate attention is not telling you the truth, or they are way tougher than I.

This of course is my opinion for what its worth.

HH Steve
 
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