The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Life jackets when wading ???????????? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:27:12 +0000 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 22:24:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=106019 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Life jackets when wading ???????????? : Wow... what a coincidence... today,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1514942&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1514942 Author: flyfisher
Subject: 106019
Posted: 22 Dec 2014 at 10:24pm

Wow... what a coincidence... today, I went completely under in a soft spot wading Otamangakau... so did Jack 10m away from me at the same time!!! I panicked as he was asking me to help him before I went under.... but I found I could kinda doggy-paddle quite fine wearing some Simms G3's completely filled!

Only needed to go 1-2m to get solid ground again, what DID help was my pack again... roll-top waterproof packs are a lifesaver!!! Could feel it help me with lift... I really though I was in trouble for a second, not pleasant. Caught it all on video which I'll post, you can see Jack also up to his neck almost! We both got out, wet...
]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2014 22:24:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1514942&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1514942 <![CDATA[Life jackets when wading ???????????? : Reminds me, of about 5 years ago...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1514017&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1514017 Author: letsgetem
Subject: 106019
Posted: 19 Dec 2014 at 7:40pm

Reminds me, of about 5 years ago - arrived from upstream at the pool below where Pouto stream comes into the Tongariro. After fruitless fishing of the wrong side of Pouto run, I eyed Waddells run. Wanted to get over the other side, so I found a strong and long stick, and walked into the bottom of the pool. It got deeper and deeper - when I was at the point of no-return (if I had tried to turn I would have arsed over), the water was about 15cm below the top of the waders (neoprene). I got so buoyant, it felt like I imagine walking on the moon. Just a fluke I didn't go over, and fish Waddells run a lot faster than I planned! ]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:40:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1514017&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1514017 <![CDATA[Life jackets when wading ???????????? : Hi guys, Just read this article...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1513833&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1513833 Author: JB
Subject: 106019
Posted: 18 Dec 2014 at 9:54pm

Hi guys,
Just read this article and though I'd post link.
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11376365
]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:54:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1513833&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1513833 <![CDATA[Life jackets when wading ???????????? : http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/prod...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512771&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512771 Author: Kenshin
Subject: 106019
Posted: 15 Dec 2014 at 10:44pm

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/2RLJINNCA/title/rfd-catalyst-inflatable-lifejacket---adult]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:44:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512771&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512771 <![CDATA[Life jackets when wading ???????????? : Getting stuck in the mud is no...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512770&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512770 Author: Rainbow
Subject: 106019
Posted: 15 Dec 2014 at 10:43pm

Getting stuck in the mud is no fun at all.     I got stuck on the top end mud flats of Lake Aniwhenua stalking cruising browns.     I was wading wet and made one step too many and before I knew it started to sink in.    The more I tried to get one leg out the deeper the other one sank.    I had no option but to throw myself forward and slither through the mire before I could safely stand up.    What a mess.      

Re Waders.    the trapped air is largely a Myth because when you are standing up the water pressure pushes all the air out.     You would have to dive in head first to trap inside the waders.      On the other hand a bit of air would help to keep you feet up as you are screaming down the rapids hopefully feet first.     Years ago we were monitoring Blue Ducks on the Manganuioteau From the National Park to Ohakune HW bridge down.     We always floated on an inner tube wearing wet suits, helmets and boots to kick ourselves off the cliffs or those large boulders.      Not a good idea to go down head first.



]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:43:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512770&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512770 <![CDATA[Life jackets when wading ???????????? : When I fish in the Waitaki i always...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512736&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512736 Author: JB
Subject: 106019
Posted: 15 Dec 2014 at 9:37pm

When I fish in the Waitaki i always throw on a manual blow up life jacket. After 10 minutes wearing don't even know it's on. Never had to use it but if I ever do need it,it's not sitting in the boat . It is reasonably common for the Waitaki due to its fast flow. I'm now in the habit so generally through it on. Can't see why you wouldn't now. Too many good memories to make for me not to wear one.]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:37:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512736&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512736 <![CDATA[Life jackets when wading ???????????? : I think whether or not to wear...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512726&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512726 Author: Essexkiwi
Subject: 106019
Posted: 15 Dec 2014 at 9:23pm

I think whether or not to wear a PFD comes down to knowing your own personal abilities and limitations.

I've used both neoprenes and breathables, and done wader safety training in both.  I definitely feel more comfortable in neoprenes because of the inherent bouyancy even if they get water inside, and also prefer wearing a belt with both. 

Knowing proper technique if you end up going downstream unexpectedly, especially what not to do, is in my opinion more important than what you're wearing.  Reliance on equipment to get you out of the crap is never a great Plan B to rely on either.  Equipment can fail.

If you're fit, a good swimmer, and consciously competent in wader safety then you probably don't need a PFD river fishing (river mouths of course are a different story). 

If however you can tick a few boxes in the list of being old, in poor physical shape, a weak swimmer, and have never done a wader safety course, then investing in a PFD or integrated inflatable vest is probably a good idea. 

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:23:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512726&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512726 <![CDATA[Life jackets when wading ???????????? : I&#039;ve done more than my share...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512679&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512679 Author: skunk'd_again
Subject: 106019
Posted: 15 Dec 2014 at 7:48pm

I've done more than my share of silly bugger antics wearing waders. The most unnerving is when you're standing in the middle of a swift run and when you pause the freestone river bed starts moving under your feet. It definitely scares me straight, for a while. Never considered a lifejacket before either. You know if Simms bought out a stylish camo gortex one most people would go buy it, especially if it had the word "Guide" written on it, although that would automatically make it three times the price. Big smile    ]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:48:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512679&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512679 <![CDATA[Life jackets when wading ???????????? : corokid wrote:I imagine you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512674&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512674 Author: bazza
Subject: 106019
Posted: 15 Dec 2014 at 7:43pm

Originally posted by corokid corokid wrote:

I imagine you could cut one end off Bazza , should be fairly long but.

Was going to say you should not have any trouble in the local coro streams we talked about. But saying that a mate of mine got into a bit of bother sorting out his whitebait stand in what could be descibed as a creek. Had to slip out of waders as he was alone stuck in the mud. 


Yep ...... we tend to under estimate the possible risk factor associated with that which we consider to be rather docile water.

Without going into details a couple of the biggest scares or sobering experiences I have had were on the Waihou which up until then I had considered to be rather benign safety wise.

As yourself & FlyFisher have said wearing waders in mud can be potentially lethal ( sorry Eric ) as I discovered when attempting to foolishly night flyfish in the upper harbour & once in trouble had serious doubts with a rapidly rising tide as to if I would be alive see the sun rise in the morning.]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:43:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512674&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512674 <![CDATA[Life jackets when wading ???????????? : I imagine you could cut one end...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106019&PID=1512641&title=life-jackets-when-wading#1512641 Author: corokid
Subject: 106019
Posted: 15 Dec 2014 at 6:34pm

I imagine you could cut one end off Bazza , should be fairly long but.

Was going to say you should not have any trouble in the local coro streams we talked about. But saying that a mate of mine got into a bit of bother sorting out his whitebait stand in what could be descibed as a creek. Had to slip out of waders as he was alone stuck in the mud. 
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