luvinbluegills
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/02 12:52:16
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mr.crappie
Not trying to hi-jack your thread,but it reminded me of one of the dangers of wearing chest waders without a shirt on these hot days. My son & I were fishing the Yough at West Newton & he started to take his shirt off when I advised him not to do so. Well you know how that ended,he took it off, was fishing for a while, when he reached into the pocket that was on the inside chest area for his maggots that was in the original pack from the bait shop. Well the lid popped off & spilled in side of the waders & since he had a hairy chest they were all over him. I don't think he even touched the water on his way out to yank those waders off & get them off of him. He spent the rest of the afternoon scratching & looking at his chest to see if they were all off. I was laughing so hard that I was glad that I was wet wadeing. sam
ROTFL!!
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luvinbluegills
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/02 12:54:30
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When shopping for waders, visit places that let you try them on. Also, some of the better online sources and catalogs are including measurement guides that include chest and shoulders.
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/02 13:04:28
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I've never been to the FishUSA HQ in Erie, but might let you try on some models? If you are in the area, drop them a line or call. They are very helpful if you call for orders. Prices and delivery are just as good or better than any of the national chains. And provide this site for use losers to yap at each other! 
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/05 15:06:28
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heres my 2 cents, old high top shoes with good ankle support a small book bag w/ a hand full of lures and a drink with a good 6'6'' med heavy rod with 20 lb briad will catch almost anything w/ a good drag
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just_wanna_fish
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/05 19:50:07
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warmer weather and depending on water conditions i will wear the cheapy hip waders colder weather chest high neoprene if the water is good will do the shorts thing with an old pair of boots or ankle high hiking shoes i used to bare foot it when i was a kid until i got 13 stiches between my toes put an end to that
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/06 18:39:51
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Water vapor is a smaller molecule than water, so they say. I have never done the experiment myself. It is the science behind the patented gore-Tex. There are many companies that make a similiar fabric. I have the same problem at 5'8" and 270. the best way to go is with a bootfoot wader and wading boots. You can get more sizes in this manner. Check Cabelas, they have a good selection.
Mike
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just_wanna_fish
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/07 20:09:26
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hey slab they have these things called gyms push back the plate and go to one. just kidding i could use my own advice
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/08 09:13:33
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just_wanna_fish
hey slab they have these things called gyms push back the plate and go to one. just kidding i could use my own advice
Wish I had the time. I have a 1.5hr drive to work each way and I have 4 little ones at home (ages 6,5,4,3) and a wife with medical problems. When I do get some time it's either go to the gym or fish. Guess which one I pick.
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/09 19:20:46
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i going with.... hmmmm ....... trust me i am the king of "ya im gunna work out" and I have everything i need right here lets see my weight machine is currently holding my bow a rod rack and the perfect place to hang my waders. my treadmill besides blocking the AC vent is a perfect place to stack things. Sorry :( to hear your wife have is having problems. I only have (had) 2 kids they are grown now. but that was a pain all the running around and geez they have soo many activities theese days, put in a 8 hour day plus 3 hour drive time ? me, wake me up in the morning. I hope to run into you fishing some day
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/09 21:21:43
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just_wanna_fish
i going with.... hmmmm ....... trust me i am the king of "ya im gunna work out" and I have everything i need right here lets see my weight machine is currently holding my bow a rod rack and the perfect place to hang my waders. my treadmill besides blocking the AC vent is a perfect place to stack things. Sorry :( to hear your wife have is having problems. I only have (had) 2 kids they are grown now. but that was a pain all the running around and geez they have soo many activities theese days, put in a 8 hour day plus 3 hour drive time ? me, wake me up in the morning. I hope to run into you fishing some day
I'm from New Bethlehem. If you want to go out sometime, let me know. I'm always up for making new friends! A good fishing buddy is priceless.
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/11 19:49:42
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slab i will make it a point to get out that way and i will give you a shout before hand. i have decide i have had enough i am going to start and enjoy my life.
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/11 20:26:56
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just_wanna_fish
slab i will make it a point to get out that way and i will give you a shout before hand. i have decide i have had enough i am going to start and enjoy my life.
Sounds like a plan, my friend! Looking forward to it.
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/28 11:27:08
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One more "tale to tell": I am a sporadic visitor to Lock 3 on the Allegheny. I usually wet wade. Last week I took my dog so she could have a little swim. She wound up in the hospital 4 days later with a hemoraged small intestine! Vet believes Salmonella. Don't know if the river was to blame, but it's another story along those lines.
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Re:Wearing waders in the summer
2012/08/28 12:17:01
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