Any RI wetsuiters? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

tlapinski · 06-20-2002, 09:55 AM

so, do any of you guys wetsuit-fish in RI? i'm thinking of giving it a try. there have been too many nights when i've taken that last step, and the waders proceeded to fill.

from what i have gathered, i need a wetsuit, korkers, and some sort of booty or wading shoe. what about other things? any tips or advice before i venture out?

tlapinski · 06-21-2002, 02:55 PM

anybody??????

Mr. Sandman · 06-21-2002, 03:05 PM

Depending on where you fish and the condtions you might need a buddy. (or some big gonads)

Scotch Bonnet · 06-21-2002, 06:22 PM

Wear a life jacket and you should have no worries......

DZ · 06-24-2002, 08:12 AM

Get a pair of wading boots that you wear for stocking foot waders. Korkers will fit well on them. Wear two waterproof lights if you fish at night. Don't take unnecessary chances. That last rock might look good but it might also be the last solid ground you ever touch alive. Use common sense!! Be wary of areas with currents. Don't turn your back if the surf is up. Don't panic.
Enjoy the solitude away from the crowd.
DZ

Goose · 12-09-2003, 05:32 PM

After doin a little searchin seems like there aren't alot of wetsuiters surfin, the net that is. I've been trying to gather info on the skishing scene in my area. Over the years I've seen a fisher or two out there but very few.
Doesn't wetsuits make you buoyant? How bout life preservers (suspenders type)....can they be used with wetuits? Thinkin of goin with a suit that boat US carries, long sleeves, full body, 5mm...good or not? Does anyone have any experience with wetsuits?

tlapinski · 12-09-2003, 05:44 PM

i am looking for a 7mm for next season.

Krispy · 12-09-2003, 05:47 PM

Where do I sign up?

I might give it a shot to. I may borrow my brothers suit and see how I like it

rwilhelm · 12-09-2003, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by t.lapinski
i am looking for a 7mm for next season.

I think that would be tough to move around in. I have a 3mm for surfing I think that is thick enough. I have surfed in early November with it and have not been cold.

Nebe · 12-09-2003, 05:50 PM

after one near death experience this year, I'm staying on terra firma.

get a kayak, its safer and you can cover more ground.

RIROCKHOUND · 12-09-2003, 05:57 PM

I use it in a few conditions in gansett, but know the tide well, I have done it at NR but like DZ said use common sense... Works real well in a few spots if you know where the rocks are and it is just a bit too deep to wade... but wetsuits arent too warm when the wind is blowing and you are out of the water.....
But it does work...

MakoMike · 12-09-2003, 06:15 PM

For thickness I use a 5mm up until late april and then move to a 3mm until June, then I go to a spring suit, but that's for surfing not fishing. I'd think that the two would be about the same though. I would'nt go near a 7mm suit unless the temps were about zero out, you'd sweat your ass of just walking across the parking lot!

Moron_Saxatilis · 12-10-2003, 01:20 AM

srgsdrg

likwid · 12-10-2003, 08:45 AM

dolphin.

Mr. Sandman · 12-10-2003, 09:43 AM

This " skishing" sounds like a bad idea. Sure it is effective but it really is unsafe. IMO you are on your own when you do somthing like that. The problem I have is saftey. The CG could get call to rescue you from some bystander who see's some fool way out there drifting out to sea. If the CG actaully attempts a rescue this is costly and a diversion of a resourse. (who pays for this?) Do they come out the next time to rescue you? What if there is a non-skisher out there who needs help..do they go out and get him/her? How does one tell the difference between someone who wants to be out there as opposed to someone who is in genuine need of help?

Moreover, there is the shark attack and boating hazards to be concerned with.

This method is not considered surf casting, and is not allowed in fishing contests of anykind as far as I know. IMO skishing is just another way to spell dumb. It may be kewl and a productive fishing technique but it is stupid. At a minimum they should have a diving flag...

I think after more get into it and a few of the die the message will become clear.

Krispy · 12-10-2003, 10:03 AM

I think what Toby and a few others are interested in is reaching some rocks or points a little farther out than whats possible wearing waders and retain the safety of a wetsuit. I think the inherent danger of having your waders fill up with water is as deadly as any other fishing accident.
I doubt that their looking to fl;oat around with the currents catching fish like some maritime johnny appleseed

IMO, its more dangerous to wade out to a far rock in waders than a wetsuit.

Mr. Sandman · 12-10-2003, 10:07 AM

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Originally posted by Krispy

I doubt that their looking to fl;oat around with the currents catching fish like some maritime johnny appleseed
.

This pretty much describes what skishing is...more or less.

Krispy · 12-10-2003, 10:16 AM

Right, but I dont think thats what he's looking to do. MAybe though

scarecrow · 12-10-2003, 10:40 AM

Skishing I would mind giving it a try
Im gonna be a coast guard diver soon anyways.

scarecrow · 12-10-2003, 10:42 AM

Go to Surfcating.com
Thats is Melynks site.
Hes got a video clip on there
Toby....When the video starts a guy on it goes through everything you should have to saty safe out there.

Hope this helps.

Krispy · 12-10-2003, 10:58 AM

and he caught with his eyes closed

bloocrab · 12-10-2003, 11:25 AM

Skishers = people who walk past the fishes??...

bloocrab · 12-10-2003, 11:27 AM

This dude landed this nice bass with his eyes open and his a$$ dry....

....if he had been 50 yards further, would he have caught something bigger??....

....he probably would have walked right past this fish.

Like mentioned above, it WILL be dangerous. Especially for those who can ONLY fish after work...which normally means at night. Not a situation a "smarter" fellow puts himself into,,,especially when he doesn't need to,,,,we all know the biggen's move in closer at night. IMO, wetsuit fishing should be done right around or after the sun pukes

#1 Rule - Safety! ... to be able to do it again.

fishweewee · 12-10-2003, 11:42 AM

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Originally posted by bloocrab
This dude landed this nice bass with his eyes open and his a$$ dry....

....if he had been 50 yards further, would he have caught something bigger??.... ....he probably would have walked right past this fish.

Like mentioned above, it WILL be dangerous. Especially for those who can ONLY fish after work...which normally means at night. Not a situation a "smarter" fellow puts himself into,,,especially when he doesn't need to,,,,we all know the biggen's move in closer at night. IMO, wetsuit fishing should be done right around or after the sun pukes

#1 Rule - Safety! ... to be able to do it again.

Yeah, but bloo, he still wants to get a wetsuit! Maybe he likes to swim!

scarecrow · 12-10-2003, 11:43 AM

Nice fish.

Krispy · 12-10-2003, 11:46 AM

Would a Farmer John style wetsuit be best with a wetsuit jacket or just a normal full suit?
FWW, dont you skish?

bloocrab · 12-10-2003, 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by Krispy
FWW, dont you skish?

...NO...he skinny dips

...that's why he needed the "Bobbit" operation to sew it back on.

fishweewee · 12-10-2003, 11:51 AM

Krispy, not technically. I'll sometimes swim out to rocks on impulse but I don't wear a wetsuit or fancy fins with spikes in 'em.

Someone here would call it my "seal imitation."

fishweewee · 12-10-2003, 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by bloocrab
...NO...he skinny dips ...that's why he needed the "Bobbit" operation to sew it back on.

*ouch* remind me never to do that in the middle of a bloofish blitz.

cigar butts...

Mr. Sandman · 12-10-2003, 11:53 AM

Isn't that the dude that killed a wolf with his bare hands last season while bassfishing? That skishing ain't lookin to bad