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[QUOTE=fish raptor;1026779]Well thank you all for pitching in with your thoughts and some very valuable info. I am VERY surprised on the feedback on things like the "Comando Surf belt" and wading belt. I spoke to quite a few gents at the ditch and for the life of me do not remember anyone wearing anything that you spoke about.
Remember that fishing the canal is not exactly surf fishing. A good wading belt is a must. If your fishing the surf it can be a life saver If worn tight over a top when you get smoked by a wave and get dunked. When your fishing the canal its just a damn handy way to carry your essentials. I wear my wading belt when i fish all the time whether its fishing the surf or walking a beach in a pair of shorts.
One thing i would suggest is a pair of felt soled wading boots and screw some wear bars or grip studz into them. Life without korkers strapped to your feet is a real nice thing.
Keep your eyes peeled on the classified section of the site. If you are looking for something in particular say your looking for it, most of us have so much crap hanging around you can score some good deals on a lot of the stuff you need to get started the right way.
I would also suggest getting either a dry top or a good quality rain jacket that has sleeves that will cinch tight. Probably one of each is what you really want. I have a couple tops and a couple rain jackets. I wear the rain coat most of the time, but there are times when you need the surf top. You will know when that time comes, usually about 5 minutes into a trip when you get splashed and the water goes right down your neck.
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