Too windy to wade

I new to the wading system of fishing. This is only my second year to be doing it, so I'm still learning some interesting facts about it. Today was a new experience.

Wading is, by its nature, difficult. My waders are the type with the boot built on to it, and the boots run a little too big on the inside. On the outside they look like snowshoes! Huge. So walking in the muddy lake bottom is not easy. I have learned to carry a stick with me so I can pull my feet out of the mud as I walk. The interesting thing about wading (and the point of this thread) is that the deeper you get the easier it is to walk. Makes sense. I never thought about it, but it is sensible. Waders are waterproof so the deeper one goes into the water the more the waders float. Where I was today, the wind was right in my face, and I waded and waded. I quit when I realized that I was nothing but a cork float. I would raise my leg to take a step and the wind would blow me back. It was pretty fun! But...

Today it was too windy to wade!

Don't wanna bad floating down the lake

Be careful . Had a friend drown in 1973 , in a gravel pit in Monroe county while bass fishing .

I was duck hunting when i fell in with waders on. My feet came up to the top ,boot floated, and I couldn't get my feet back under me. It was tense for a few seconds but I can see how a person could easily die doing that.

Wading is work plain and simple, if you catching fish its not too bad but it will wear you out.

I found a nice size sapling with a few rolls of honeysuckle on it to make a 7 foot staff. I cleared the bark, sanded it down and 4 coats of poly on it. It's been my walk in the water stick for a few years.

Get some waders with boots attached. Columbia makes a great pair believe they will help out a lot

Need a really snug fit on your feet. Easier to truck threw the mud and less crushing on your feet.

Make sure you wear a wader belt at all times.

What is a wader belt? Like I said, I'm new to this wading business.