One retired bonafide die-hard wader here. Did it for years when I was younger......thought it was the only way (and time of year) to fish.........just rather slow-troll and single pole out of a boat now.....
I just thought I would see how many other guys wade fish the spawn?
I love wading with a 12' jig pole around the stake beds.
Shawn Hines
Now stationed in...
Middle East
One retired bonafide die-hard wader here. Did it for years when I was younger......thought it was the only way (and time of year) to fish.........just rather slow-troll and single pole out of a boat now.....
If I Ain't Crappie Fishin', I'm Thinkin' About It............
I wear my duck hunting waders and go at it... try to drag a stringer of fish behind me when I can.
Shawn Hines
Now stationed in...
Middle East
As you might figure by my screen name, yes I am thigh deep in cold water several days each spring. I think part of the enjoyment for me is the simplicity of it. All you need is a simple rod and reel, a jig, and some waders. Yeah, I think it's a hoot!
Last edited by Doodlesock; 02-26-2008 at 10:33 PM.
Sorry I haven't tried either one (Yet) I try to go all the way up into the creeks and wade there. A lot of times you will stumble acrss a bed that nobody can get to in a boat or cast too... It turns out to be a long day... But worth it.
If you wade make sure you have a wade stick... I have stepped off into a beaver run a time or two... Makes the trip back to the truck a cold one
Shawn Hines
Now stationed in...
Middle East
I really like wading. I got some good spots when the water co-operates. Little high water is all it takes.
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I have done it, but I prefer to just sit in my boat seat and catch em... Lazy or smart.....not sure...:D:D
I use to do it bass fishing alot, 1 pole, couple of baits, and a 45 auto(snakes get bad around here But always had fun and caught fish.
I spend more time in waders than in the boat. There are many places you can't fish in a boat but can put the waders on and have a blast. I don't have to drag a boat to the lake, stop and fix that blowout:D, wait in line to put boat in, load boat back on trailer, drag the boat back home and then charge battery for the next day.