White snake wrote: Looks like they will do the trick nicely rainbow.Do some people also use felt on the soles of there boots for the same reason. |
Rainbow wrote: I also have noticed stability is waning when wading as I get older Two knee replacements don't help. Will turn 86 in a few days. The studs and a wading stick are my most trusted fishing mates in the Tongariro. I don't go in much deeper than just over my knees and can make up the rest with good casts. A couple of years ago I hooked a fish on nymph gear and as I prepared to land it I stepped on a round cannon ball and landed on my back in knee deep water. My neoprene waders kept my afloat and while hanging onto my rod the fish slowly pulled me out into deeper water. I managed to scramble up and shaking the water from my sleeves I stepped on an other loose boulder. This time I dived in head first. Surprisingly the fish was still on. Again I got up now much wetter and finally landed the fish. A guy fishing further up the pool had watched this comedy and came down. With a serious face he asked:" While you had your head under water did you see any fish?" Luckily by that time I had regained my sense of humour and we both had a good laugh. Cheers Rainbow
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