wading in a lake

fluke · 10-02-07, 08:53 PM

what bait's does any one carry?and how many of you wade fish?

bassfisher02 · 10-02-07, 09:16 PM

You can bring along just about any baits, and as much as you can comfortably carry. Though when having to walk around and shore fish or in this case wade, I'd suggest using baits that have worked well for you at this particular body of water, and all the baits you have confidence in. I'm guessing its pretty chilly up your way, and depending on what the fish have been doing, they may still be shallow. Meaning, and in any case for the matter, you need to be quiet and stealthy moving through the water, and always cast far from where you are, and not anywhere you've been until you give the area ample time to settle after you wade through. Also, you will most likely only be able to carry one rod/reel, meaning that if you feel as though you need to switch baits it will be a pain in the arse, unless using snap-swivels, which leads onto a whole other story about losing fish. I'd suggest going with plastic worms, since you can easily change style and color without much complication. Good luck.

bassinbob · 10-02-07, 09:26 PM

I don't wade anymore. I sink too far into the mud. I used to use a trout vest and carry stuff in it. Lot's of pockets for different lures, hooks, etc.

texasbasser · 10-02-07, 09:34 PM

Well I havent heard of anyone ever "wading" in a lake, because they are generally deep and have drop offs, or deep mud, etc.. but If you must, take a couple of lures you have confidence in, and watch where you step!!

tb

bassfisher02 · 10-02-07, 09:43 PM

I've waded in many lakes, though for hunting and not fishing. There is no such thing as 'deep' here in Florida haha. I've waded straight across a lake one time. Though the lakes I'm reffering to are more marshy, and not your conventional northern lake by any means..

zooker · 10-02-07, 09:48 PM

yeah gaters hate being stepped on don't they 02??

zooker

bassfisher02 · 10-02-07, 09:54 PM

I've actually had a few close calls, they are usually after the same thing you are... the downed duck. Sometimes they get there before you, sometimes at the same time, but its nothing a well placed shot to the tail can't fix.

wargoth · 10-02-07, 10:05 PM

Yet another reason it's good to be a yankee... LOL

Rodman_Rob · 10-14-07, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassfisher02

I've actually had a few close calls, they are usually after the same thing you are... the downed duck. Sometimes they get there before you, sometimes at the same time, but its nothing a well placed shot to the tail can't fix.

the tail.......yeah right, lol.

I find the water mocasins a little....errrr......a lot more agressive than the gators.

Jigger · 10-15-07, 09:22 AM

I wade fish some. Obviously, not all lakes can be waded. I wear waders year round when wading. That way I don't have to change clothes and dry off before driving home. Like someone else says, get a fly fishing vest. You can put all you need in it. I also rigged some hoops and snaps on the back of the vest and carried two rods at times. One in my hand and one angled across my back from my right hip to my left shoulder. I'm right handed. Use short rods. Wading is not much of a place for a 7 1/2 ft flippin stick. Use whatever soft plastics you've got confidence in and I would usually take a few spinnerbaits and a buzzbait or two. Hard baits with treble hooks can be a pain and take up a lot of space because they have to be boxed. Good luck.
Robert

Oh yeah, if you do use waders, be sure and wear a belt cinched tight around the waste so if you step in a hole, the waders don't fill up with water. Felt soled wading boots are great on rocks too.

Mac10 · 10-17-07, 01:06 PM

I read somewhere that it's good to take a stepladder with you. Nail a block on each leg making feet about 5 or so inches square.....wade out as far as you dare, set up the ladder and climb so you can still lean on the ladder as you cast farther out. This may work well to fish inside weedlines that are on humps but otherwize too deep on the way out.

Another option, using styrofoam packing as a boat, tie on a rope and hook to your back wader strap to make a floating tackle carrier.

A safety feature is to strap on a belt around your chest over the waders and cinch it up snugly.....in case you step off a ledge, will keep most of he water from rushing in. Also, tying a couple plastic milk jugs to the back of the belt makes a good safety device as far as sinking goes.

I tried the chest belt idea out and it didn't let any water at all in, until I got shallow and stood up, then a goodly amount ran down into the waders once the water pressure was no longer there pushing in on the outside of the waders.

10-02-07, 08:53 PM	#1
fluke BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: burnsville,mn Posts: 24	wading in a lake what bait's does any one carry?and how many of you wade fish? __________________ nothing more peaceful than being on a river in the morning.

10-02-07, 09:16 PM	#2
bassfisher02 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 4,765	You can bring along just about any baits, and as much as you can comfortably carry. Though when having to walk around and shore fish or in this case wade, I'd suggest using baits that have worked well for you at this particular body of water, and all the baits you have confidence in. I'm guessing its pretty chilly up your way, and depending on what the fish have been doing, they may still be shallow. Meaning, and in any case for the matter, you need to be quiet and stealthy moving through the water, and always cast far from where you are, and not anywhere you've been until you give the area ample time to settle after you wade through. Also, you will most likely only be able to carry one rod/reel, meaning that if you feel as though you need to switch baits it will be a pain in the arse, unless using snap-swivels, which leads onto a whole other story about losing fish. I'd suggest going with plastic worms, since you can easily change style and color without much complication. Good luck. __________________ Good Fishin'

10-02-07, 09:26 PM	#3
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	I don't wade anymore. I sink too far into the mud. I used to use a trout vest and carry stuff in it. Lot's of pockets for different lures, hooks, etc. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

10-02-07, 09:43 PM	#5
bassfisher02 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 4,765	I've waded in many lakes, though for hunting and not fishing. There is no such thing as 'deep' here in Florida haha. I've waded straight across a lake one time. Though the lakes I'm reffering to are more marshy, and not your conventional northern lake by any means.. __________________ Good Fishin'

10-02-07, 09:48 PM	#6
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	yeah gaters hate being stepped on don't they 02?? zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-02-07, 09:34 PM	#4
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	Well I havent heard of anyone ever "wading" in a lake, because they are generally deep and have drop offs, or deep mud, etc.. but If you must, take a couple of lures you have confidence in, and watch where you step!! tb

10-02-07, 09:54 PM	#7
bassfisher02 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 4,765	I've actually had a few close calls, they are usually after the same thing you are... the downed duck. Sometimes they get there before you, sometimes at the same time, but its nothing a well placed shot to the tail can't fix. __________________ Good Fishin'

10-02-07, 10:05 PM	#8
wargoth BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Thompson, Ohio Posts: 223	Yet another reason it's good to be a yankee... LOL __________________ -Wargoth

10-15-07, 09:22 AM	#10
Jigger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 490	I wade fish some. Obviously, not all lakes can be waded. I wear waders year round when wading. That way I don't have to change clothes and dry off before driving home. Like someone else says, get a fly fishing vest. You can put all you need in it. I also rigged some hoops and snaps on the back of the vest and carried two rods at times. One in my hand and one angled across my back from my right hip to my left shoulder. I'm right handed. Use short rods. Wading is not much of a place for a 7 1/2 ft flippin stick. Use whatever soft plastics you've got confidence in and I would usually take a few spinnerbaits and a buzzbait or two. Hard baits with treble hooks can be a pain and take up a lot of space because they have to be boxed. Good luck. Robert Oh yeah, if you do use waders, be sure and wear a belt cinched tight around the waste so if you step in a hole, the waders don't fill up with water. Felt soled wading boots are great on rocks too. Last edited by Jigger; 10-15-07 at 09:25 AM. Reason: forgot something

10-17-07, 01:06 PM	#11
Mac10 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,066	I read somewhere that it's good to take a stepladder with you. Nail a block on each leg making feet about 5 or so inches square.....wade out as far as you dare, set up the ladder and climb so you can still lean on the ladder as you cast farther out. This may work well to fish inside weedlines that are on humps but otherwize too deep on the way out. Another option, using styrofoam packing as a boat, tie on a rope and hook to your back wader strap to make a floating tackle carrier. A safety feature is to strap on a belt around your chest over the waders and cinch it up snugly.....in case you step off a ledge, will keep most of he water from rushing in. Also, tying a couple plastic milk jugs to the back of the belt makes a good safety device as far as sinking goes. I tried the chest belt idea out and it didn't let any water at all in, until I got shallow and stood up, then a goodly amount ran down into the waders once the water pressure was no longer there pushing in on the outside of the waders.

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