Wetsuit'n

[PaulS]

Originally Posted by Frankiesurf

Couple of things.

UK (Underwater Kinetics) Vizion Headlamp. A couple of extra bucks than your regular Sports Authority lights but fully waterproof. It is actually a dive light. One button, one press on/off. Red setting, spot and diffused setting is actually controlled by a rotating knob. Good product and easy to use.

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Ordered that light about 10 days ago. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet though. Use to use petzel or princeton tec but they would eventually rust away.

[late-start]

A lot of great information. Thanks all, esp mike.

I've been happy with Princeton Rage lights (one w/ red attachment). As an alternative to a Boga, I have become a big fan of "The Fish Grip Fish Holder". About $13 at places like Cabela's. Sturdy but extremely light, you won't even notice it on your belt. It's nice to have just in case you need a little bit of help in securing a fish, especially if your planning on a quick release.

[Thumper]

Redlite would you mind posting a pic of your mayo jar setup? Intrested to see how you hooked up a strap to it.
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[Thumper]

Originally Posted by PaulS

Ordered that light about 10 days ago. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet though. Use to use petzel or princeton tec but they would eventually rust away.

Light is top notch, its spent lots of time underwater this season and no problems yet. I just wish the red was a little brighter
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[redlite]

Originally Posted by Thumper

Redlite would you mind posting a pic of your mayo jar setup? Intrested to see how you hooked up a strap to it.
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No camera or knowledge of how to put a picture up on the internet. That's why I have Backbeach, Angler 229, and Tbag. My personal photographers that know how to do all that high tech stuff. I'm lucky I know how to put up posts.

Mayo jar- drill 2 sets of holes in the jar so that they would be wide enough for belt loops. Don't have them on opposite sides. Both sets in the same quarter of the jar. If they are on opposite sides, say like a bucket handle, the jar won't lay as flat against you. Use some heavy duty cord, tie knots on the inside with a stainless steel washer so that they make belt loops. Snap old duffel bag strap on loops. The advantage of them aligned like belt loops is that it does offer the option of putting it on your belt. Not recommended if swimming. Another big hint is that when you drill the hole in the lid for the cover rope, make sure the whole is right in the middle of the cover. Makes it easier to take the cover off as the cord doesn't wrap and twist up when you try and unscrew it.
Drill a bunch of holes in the cover, and a couple around the part of the jar where it starts to neck down/ hour glass down towards the opening. This will aid in draining water. It is important to make sure you drain ALL the water out of it, especially when its hot out, or your eels will boil and drown. I don't drill holes in the bottom as I don't like the eel slime dripping all over my wetsuit all night. Tends to make it stink. Rinse eels periodically. Dunk jar and drain. I have found that if I put more than 14 eels in it at a time, they kill each other pretty quickly due to weight/ space/ bunching.
Hope this helps and doesn't make it more confusin for you.

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by redlite

I don't drill holes in the bottom as I don't like the eel slime dripping all over my wetsuit all night. Tends to make it stink. .

I will never understand why you piss yourself with unbridled joy, but are grossed out by eel slime and stink...

I like the holes on the bottom so the pot is constantly draining. I also put 15-16 eels in mine and pack them in ice before heading out...as I said earlier though it doesn't result in me catching more fish, just keeps my eels death toll lower so I can recycle them for my next trip. I still have eels in my livewell that I purchased in 1990...

[BassDawg]

EXCELLENT POSTS, Gents!!!


am hoping to get there one day~~~

access reasons alone; i'd much rather feesh 360 than 180.

the safety factor is HUGE as well. it seems i'm finding the surf, in waders, off of NPT more often than i'd like to~ which is never. thanks to everyone for your knowledgeable contributions. here's a question:

did any of you wetsuiters begin wading flats first(less gear, perhaps?), then work your ways up to rock jockeying??

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by BassDawg

did any of you wetsuiters begin wading flats first(less gear, perhaps?), then work your ways up to rock jockeying??

Boat with oil skins>shorts and bare feet>shorts and knee boots>waders>waders with korkers>waders and dry top>wetsuit>????

I have to say the single worst piece of equipment you could possibly own would be strap on style korkers...go with studded felts or some type of boot. Korkers are heavy, clumsy, and completely unnecessary given the other choices available out there...hang them on the wall with your monofilament, fiberglass rods, van staals, and neoprene waders.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by redlite

No camera or knowledge of how to put a picture up on the internet. That's why I have Backbeach, Angler 229, and Tbag. My personal photographers that know how to do all that high tech stuff. I'm lucky I know how to put up posts.

Mayo jar- drill 2 sets of holes in the jar so that they would be wide enough for belt loops. Don't have them on opposite sides. Both sets in the same quarter of the jar. If they are on opposite sides, say like a bucket handle, the jar won't lay as flat against you. Use some heavy duty cord, tie knots on the inside with a stainless steel washer so that they make belt loops. Snap old duffel bag strap on loops. The advantage of them aligned like belt loops is that it does offer the option of putting it on your belt. Not recommended if swimming. Another big hint is that when you drill the hole in the lid for the cover rope, make sure the whole is right in the middle of the cover. Makes it easier to take the cover off as the cord doesn't wrap and twist up when you try and unscrew it.
Drill a bunch of holes in the cover, and a couple around the part of the jar where it starts to neck down/ hour glass down towards the opening. This will aid in draining water. It is important to make sure you drain ALL the water out of it, especially when its hot out, or your eels will boil and drown. I don't drill holes in the bottom as I don't like the eel slime dripping all over my wetsuit all night. Tends to make it stink. Rinse eels periodically. Dunk jar and drain. I have found that if I put more than 14 eels in it at a time, they kill each other pretty quickly due to weight/ space/ bunching.
Hope this helps and doesn't make it more confusin for you.

Thanks man you laid that out better than a picture
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[Frankiesurf]

Originally Posted by BassDawg

did any of you wetsuiters begin wading flats first(less gear, perhaps?), then work your ways up to rock jockeying??

I bought my wetsuit because of one place I fish. The current is wicked fast. I was out one day in my waders and drytop and needed to get to this specific rock. I could not get to it due to the drag created by the waders in the current. I settled for a closer rock when I slipped off and landed on my butt in a foot and a half of water. The current was actually strong enough to start pushing me along. I jammed my rod between my legs and it stood me up. Right after this two guys in wetsuits walked past me to MY rock and started hitting fish that I couldn't get to in the rip.

After I bought it I realized the opportunities that awaited me elsewhere. The convenience and the safety factor alone is a good reason to get one, even if you are rockhopping in a relatively safe place.

[bloocrab]

...two guys in wetsuits walked past me to MY rock and started hitting fish that I couldn't get to in the rip...

..if you continue to promote this insane style of fishing, you'll only be encouraging more people to have the opportunity of getting out to YOUR rock.
...just busting ballz, ...Wetsuiting opens the door to many other places you'd never be able to get to in waders/etc. Sometimes you need that extra umphf...to be able to reach that hole where the fish are waiting.

[Frankiesurf]

Originally Posted by bloocrab

..if you continue to promote this insane style of fishing, you'll only be encouraging more people to have the opportunity of getting out to YOUR rock.
...just busting ballz, ...Wetsuiting opens the door to many other places you'd never be able to get to in waders/etc. Sometimes you need that extra umphf...to be able to reach that hole where the fish are waiting.

You're right.

Wetsuiting is dangerous and you all look ridiculous when wearing one. Avoid at all costs!!!!

[redlite]

yeah, what he said......bury this thread.......besides, there ain't no fish left there.....
a good idea might be to change the title of this thread to "wetsuiting" due to the spelling, so for the future if someone does a search, they can find it to help answer any questions they might have

[bloocrab]

Originally Posted by Thumper

....would you mind posting a pic of your mayo jar setup? ....

Hope this helps.....I candidly took this shot of the princess last time out....not sure if you can really see how the jar is attached though..


,, also heard a rumor of a.... du-h, dun....du-h, ...dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun.......,,,,wasn't white, but apparently toothy...

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

I will never understand why you piss yourself with unbridled joy, but are grossed out by eel slime and stink...

[tattoobob]

Originally Posted by redlite

yeah, what he said......bury this thread.......besides, there ain't no fish left there.....
a good idea might be to change the title of this thread to "wetsuiting" due to the spelling, so for the future if someone does a search, they can find it to help answer any questions they might have

That would be a good idea, do we need a wetsuit forum?

[Pete F.]

This thread comes right up if you search for "wetsuit"

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

I will never understand why you piss yourself with unbridled joy, but are grossed out by eel slime and stink...

I don't understand - you won't use a natural self contained sterilization solution in a wet suit but you'll do a crunch hover in a Porta-Potti? What's up with that?

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by JohnR

I don't understand - you won't use a natural self contained sterilization solution in a wet suit but you'll do a crunch hover in a Porta-Potti? What's up with that?

Desperate times call for desperate measures...

Besides, I didn't have any extra socks with me.

Crunch hover?

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

Besides, I didn't have any extra socks with me.

No worry - just so happened that the Google ad on top of the forum had an advert for Tide Tough Stain Remover - you coulda been all set .

Remove Tough Stains - The First Time!

[Diggin Jiggin]

I'm thinking about gear I need to replace and had to run a search to find this one. So much good info in 1 thread.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Diggin Jiggin

I'm thinking about gear I need to replace and had to run a search to find this one. So much good info in 1 thread.

'Twas a great thread until Back Beach soiled it...

[FinS 32]

For those of you worried about sharks, don't be. Yeah they are there, but they wont touch you. I fish alot of the time fishing neck down underwater, standing on nothing at night sometimes with eels on my belt, and hopefully having thrashing fish around me. Only once have i even seen a shark out there, all it did was fin and went away, thats it. sharks are just big fish with sharp teeth. So if any body is hesitant to don the wetsuit and get out there because of the shark factor, dont be, you'll be fine

[redcrbbr]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Cool thread, very cool.

Been researching Fat Man Wet Suits myself. Even before getting scolded by the chewing one .

I already know the answer to "Does it make me look fat?"

the way to beat the fat thing is fish only at night and with people larger than yourself.

[Rockport24]

I think it was Clogsten that said he was going to paint the belly side of his wetsuit white and see what happens at Cutty!

[Surf Caster]

Car Key - go get a simple key made at a hardware store, put it on a lanyard to hang aroudn your neck and wear it under your suit. rinse off when done. no worries then about frying your remote for unlocking doors, etc.

sorry if someone said this already.