Everlasting life isn’t a characteristic of waders no matter how much they are raved about by manufacturers. You’ll have to toss them at some point in your angling years. Maybe because you can’t patch them anymore or the fabric is beginning to lose functionality because of ‘old age’. What can you do with old waders?
I often check comments under each post on my site because angler queries there are eye-opening, challenging, and the experiences shared will make you long for the waters more than before. ‘What can I use instead of waders?’ I was asked this in a comment under one of the ChuckingFluff posts and thought it wise
Waders are a vital part of an angler’s fishing gear – I am talking about the avid fly fisher who tests different waters and depths. Hence, a fly caster can own more than one pair. These are anglers often on the go. Some guides can attest to this because having this as a full-time profession
The right size of wading boots has a massive impact on your comfort levels and how much you’ll enjoy fishing. While other features of the footwear add up to the above, size is among the primary factors that most novice anglers don’t get right. So, should you go up a size in wading boots? Sizing
Fishing waders are an essential gear for any angler who wants better access to more yielding waters because they increase the chances of catching more fish and in bigger sizes. But amidst all angling tasks, small and big accidents could occur and the most typical is falls either from slipping because of poor traction on
Anglers are adventurous and experimental both with fishing tackle and apparel. You will see a fly fisher with a fishing jacket with hi-vis straps that didn’t come with it. Yes, these are really helpful if casting in foggy, misty and weather that inhibits vision. We’ve seen some modifications on fly fishing footwear but one question
The scariest thing of all time for any angler is drowning. You could be standing on the shores fishing in the jetties or are up on slippery rocks testing if a fish likes your fly. Before you know it, you have lost balance, slipped and dunked into the water. If you don’t have a snugly
The life experiences of an angler are almost similar to those of a driver – you are in your lane this minute, and the other you are veering off the road for whichever reason. Or, your breaks work well until not enough friction is put on the wheels, then you experience failure. You see, as
When setting up your fly fishing rod one of the pieces that often seems to get missed or not correctly applied is the need for proper quality fly line backing. Some anglers have just put the fly line directly onto the reel and wondered why they lost their fish after a short burst downstream. Others
You might be planning a trip outside your usual residence, and wondering whether you can take a fishing rod as hand luggage. Worry not, since this article covers fishing rod and tackle transportation as hand luggage, and the correct method of carrying your rod without risking damage, or breaking any rules. Fishing rod and selected
