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Wading Tips
for Safety
and Success
by Jeff Knapp
photos by the author
Wading is a frequently overlooked component of early
season trout fishing, one that plays a large role in both safety
and angling success. Consider these thoughts and tips before
heading out on trout streams this spring.
Sole choices
The design of the boot sole has much to do with how well
you navigate the slippery slopes of Pennsylvania streambeds.
Felt soles, long considered the superior sole design for
wading gear, provide an excellent grip on slippery rocks.
The shortcoming of felt is when you have to climb soft and
muddy banks. And, if there's snow on the bank, felt will
pick it up, quickly giving you "Frankenstein feet," which
will need to be regularly cleared. Traditional, rubber-lugged
soles work well on banks but are treacherous on wet, slimy
rocks. The new generation of sticky rubber soles are a good
compromise, though alone don't grip slippery rocks as
well as felt. The addition of metal studs or cleats on such
soles provides much more grip and is perhaps the best
overall setup.
is best. A lot depends on the waters you fish. If all of your
adventures are on small streams, chest waders are overkill.
Bigger waters, for obvious reasons, often require the use of
taller boots to properly fish, but they are more bulky and can
be overly warm when things heat in late spring and summer.
Waist high waders are a great all-around choice-not too
warm or heavy, not excessive even on small streams, tall
enough to allow you to fish bigger streams and discourage
you from wading out into troublesome depths.
Wader choices
With the availability of chest waders, hip boots and waisthigh waders (wading pants), it can be confusing as to which
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