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Goose I agree with everything youre saying except the 3mm suit. 3mm (in my exoerience anyway) is only good in the summer, and early fall, and definitely NOT at night in the fall. Its a pretty fast switch to a 5,and then 7mm. As Goose said, spend the $ and get a Henderson, the hyperstretch are the best,because you can confortably cast and get on and off rocks etc.
Unless you have snorkeling or scuba experience already, go with an experienced buddy for at least the first season.Dont go alone at night under any circumstances.Even experts get caught in the currents.
A buddy can show you a lot more than just reading the info. Like the technique for letting a wave wash you onto a rock& then quickly snap up & plant the Korkers(very similar to surfing) so you exert minimal effort.Little tricks that will make it so much more enjoyable.
You wouldnt go skiing without any experience or lessons would you?
You mentioned safey,yes i feel much safer in my suit than in any waders. I can walk/swim out up to 100 yards on and over the rocks on an incoming, fish as long as I want, and then swim back. Sometimes the fish are behind me.
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