Took my new suit for a swim......and it was incredible!! Barely even knew I was standing in the water! I did not find it restrictive at all....quite the contrary, very comfortable! Went to a spot that is easy access for my first time out.....just wanted to have an easy first outing so I could get the feel of it! Fishing was great too! Got a couple shorts, a 30 incher......and then this 25-28 pounder!! Great way to start my fall season and my wetsuit fishing! Absolutely "CruShED" this Danny!:drool: It felt damn good! I think I am gonna like this wet suit!:uhuh: Felt great to let her swim away!

Pretty sweet for the test run of the new wetsuit Larry. Good for you. :wave:

1. VS Reel

2. Boga

1. VS Reel

2. Boga

You and me both. I started playing around with the wetsuit last fall and it just opens up a whole new world, and it you start to realize the need for such equipment.

just don't float off the Cutty rocks :bl: it's a long way to Block

Watch out for the stranding network they will keep trying to drag you into the water.

I bet you made a big splash.



just don't float off the Cutty rocks :bl: it's a long way to Block

Miss Block, next stop Azores

Great way to start off!

Nice catch Larry. My wetsuit order is pending as I've sat on the sidelines too long while my buddy is bailing large.
I'm waiting to hear how Numbskull makes out too....

So tell us all here at S-B, did you pee in it or not?

1. VS Reel

2. Boga

My econoscale is working well so far and was less than 25 bucks

1. VS Reel

2. Boga

I'm lookling at the entire package cost too. It includes a VS 200 and some diving gear such as a knife, waterproof pouch and korker boots. Grand total is well over $1,000 at my latest estimate just to convert from wading to swimming. Had bad luck with my first VS, so I'm a bit tentative making another purchase from VS, but will likely do it this winter.

Larry,
Definitely go for the VS :kewl:, or spend a little more for the ZB :drool:. It's great having a reel you can dunk without a second thought. As for the Boga, it'd be nice to have one with you all the time, but it's not exactly light or compact. How many fish are you going to weigh with it before you can guesstimate one just by looking at it?

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I'm waiting to hear how Numbskull makes out too....


I have to wait until the family is away........ and it gets dark earlier.

Nice catch Larry. My wetsuit order is pending as I've sat on the sidelines too long while my buddy is bailing large.
I'm waiting to hear how Numbskull makes out too....

So tell us all here at S-B, did you pee in it or not?

I sure did!! Are you kidding me...thats one of the best selling points! It sucks taking all your gear off with waders to take a leak!!! No more of that!!:tooth:

As for the Boga, it'd be nice to have one with you all the time, but it's not exactly light or compact. How many fish are you going to weigh with it before you can guesstimate one just by looking at it?

The issue is handling fish thigh deep in water with the shore neck deep away and a bunch of 4/0 VMC trebles swinging around in the dark while you don't want to use your light. Big ones are tired enough to grab, but a bluefish or 6lb bass is a pain. Not an issue for the eel guys.

Now you can go where Flap goes George and not be over your waders.

The issue is handling fish thigh deep in water with the shore neck deep away and a bunch of 4/0 VMC trebles swinging around in the dark while you don't want to use your light. Big ones are tired enough to grab, but a bluefish or 6lb bass is a pain. Not an issue for the eel guys.

If you are just using it as a fish releasing tool, there's no need to spend the $120-$250 for a lipper .

Not an issue for the eel guys.

Not sure whether I've ever shared this with you, but one of the reasons I only plug when absolutely necessary is my fear of trebles. Big, small, stainless, rusted, you name it.....I quiver around them three pronged tools of the devil. :devil:

I only chide you over plugs because I don't know how else to manage my fear. Coming clean actually feels pretty good. I'm a %$%$%$%$ing chicken....aaaaaaaaaaahhh.

This wetsuit thing though, it should be interesting.

I have to wait until the family is away........ and it gets dark earlier.

I'm surprised your pool is still open. Must be getting cold down there, no?

Sweet! What a way to break in the suit!

Nice job Lawrence

My econoscale is working well so far and was less than 25 bucks

which econoscale did you go with bluefishercat?

nice fish larry.. excellent start

Nice stuff!

I sure did!! Are you kidding me...thats one of the best selling points! It sucks taking all your gear off with waders to take a leak!!! No more of that!!:tooth:

Built in hot tub.. gotta love it :)

I'm surprised your pool is still open. Must be getting cold down there, no?

Pool? Hell no. It is being seen (and mirrors) I fear. Stuffing that potato down the suit is uncomfortable, too. By the way, is it supposed to go in the front or the back?

which econoscale did you go with bluefishercat?

It says econoscale
I bought it on flea bay
I saw the same one in Webhannet boatyard for a couple dollars less than I paid:hs:

thank you for the respose Bluefishercat.

ill give it a shot.. dont want to drop the $ on the boca

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=47559&page=4
here is a thread from this spring about lip grippers

Pool? Hell no. It is being seen (and mirrors) I fear. Stuffing that potato down the suit is uncomfortable, too. By the way, is it supposed to go in the front or the back?

Two large ones at chest level in front would be perfect for you.

Not sure whether I've ever shared this with you, but one of the reasons I only plug when absolutely necessary is my fear of trebles. Big, small, stainless, rusted, you name it.....I quiver around them three pronged tools of the devil. :devil:

I only chide you over plugs because I don't know how else to manage my fear. Coming clean actually feels pretty good. I'm a %$%$%$%$ing chicken....aaaaaaaaaaahhh.

This wetsuit thing though, it should be interesting.


Crush the barbs. It's inevitable your going to get hooked or slashed. At my height I wade deeper than most and am always unhooking fish in the dark at waist deep or deeper still.

Pain is temporary, pride is forever. Plug fishing at night while wading 50 yards from shore is not for the feint of heart.

[QUOTE=Flaptail;616709]
Pain is temporary, pride is forever. [QUOTE]

THAT'S why I want the potato.

Watch out for the stranding network they will keep trying to drag you into the water.

LOLOLOL! That's exactly what my wife said when I mentioned one!

Pool? Hell no. It is being seen (and mirrors) I fear. Stuffing that potato down the suit is uncomfortable, too. By the way, is it supposed to go in the front or the back?

If Flaptail takes you up to the cape tip some night, you can try all three on the front.:shocked:

Its amazing how relaxed not having to worry about waders a wetsuit makes you! I also felt alot more confident out there!:uhuh:

Relaxed and Confident= Better Concentration

Just tried on my suit, fits great...Now I wanna try this !

I got a perfect rock for you :walk:

I know that rock....and will be there in 3 weeks!

Question for you wetsuiters if ya don't mind.While wearing that thing are your feet staying wet the whole time ? One of the only drawbacks I can see at this point is wet swamp foot unless there's a dry boot/dry sock worn I can't see having wet feet for hours at a time.

Question for you wetsuiters if ya don't mind.While wearing that thing are your feet staying wet the whole time ? One of the only drawbacks I can see at this point is wet swamp foot unless there's a dry boot/dry sock worn I can't see having wet feet for hours at a time.


Wondered that too ... also Larry ,, Did you change out in the street or drive home in it ?

Adam...sure can't be worse than a sweaty wader boot for 12 hours straight? Feet are wet....its a wet suit! It was awesome....and your feet are wet and clean not sweaty and smelly! I wore my Lycra shorts under my denim shorts, drove to my spot, put the suit on....takes less time than waders for cryin' out loud.......fished and then when I was done I just removed the suit, left the Lycra shorts on and put my denim shorts on and a t-shirt and sandals and drove home!:)

while i am also very close to joining
the wet suit brigade; my biggest drawback

is the higher tax bracket i'll have to join to
reach those oh so desirable SPOTS that can
only be GOT ten 2 by swimming there and
still be able to call yerself a surfcaster!!!

trouble is if YOU swim there so doesn't the reel have to be able to swim with you.
VS 275 would be my choice, then i gotts ta have a GS Loomis to pair with the reel,
fins, a summer wetsuit, then the special boots, a surf belt that swims(vs pliers,
surfbag for the drygoods, hunter plugs bag) then the boga, a scuba knife,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
what's that BB ~~about 1,000 to 1500 for ALL the bells and whistles??
sounds about right, to do IT right!!

there IS onehelluvalot to be said for the ability to reach those unreachables, be safe when the rogue calls yer name, and being able to piss while fishing :heybaby: :heybaby: :heybaby: if i lived in Aquidneck Country it would already be a done deal!! there's just toooo many swimmable spots that would FORCE me to take the plunge.

*plus all that cool gear and the suit makes you look like 007
on a covert mission to slay sum BIG arsed STRIPERS..............*
:bl: :bl: :bl:

I looked more like Mr. Incredible than 007!:jump:

You are right though BD....all those other things are on my list! I have had VS Pliers for awhile and while I am not thrilled about spending $800.00 on a fishing reel.....its a must! For now I am using the cheap Spheros I have due to lack of funds at the moment! A good friend gave me a pretty sweet Ocean Master dive knife! New boots are on the way...used my felt bottom wader boots last night! You are right...its an expensive switch!

I looked more like Mr. Incredible than 007!:jump:

so long as you resemble the Bob Parks of
the Red Super Suit and not the blue one!!
:bl: :bl: :bl:

Going tonight Larry wish you lived closer.:wave:

Nice Larry!

The idea of fishing in a wetsuit seems pretty sweet..being able to get to those spots you need to swim to. Id dive into the wetsuit game but dont have the cash for the rest of the stuff..(well mainly the VS) the other thing is I surf too, but can only stay wet for so long till my feet turn into raisins..Id rather be dry.
in my tin boat :)
To each his own..
Best of luck this fall, and be safe out there in the wetsuits guys.

oh yeah, dont forget to hose em out when ya get home too ;)

Nice fish, Larry. Best of luck with the wetsuit. I think they will play a larger and larger role in surf fishing in the future. Reel manufacturers need to up the anti a bit and begin compete with VS and ZB and make affordable dunkable reels. I have to think that this is not far away, given the kind of technology that is available.

nice way to break in the suit larry ;)

I got a perfect rock for you :walk:

that is a beautiful picture...!