Should "wetsuiting" be its own category of fishing

[steve]

DJ, I think you are right. Any surf caster who does well will tell you that the most IMPORTANT ingredient of success is the amount of time put into one's fishing. I bet all of the sharpies this or any other season will admit that. If you go bass fishing over 100 trips each season , you are going to do well no matter what you use. I also think that most sharpies use the live eel because it will definitely increase one's chances at consistency which , if you are going everynight, is something you need. Believe me,fishng alot is a grind . It is both physically and mentally fatiguing. To do it "right" alot of personal sacrifices must be made.

[wader-dad]

I am thinking about getting a Drysuit. Just need to be able to wade 3 feet deeper to get to some rocks. Plus I need cordura nylon on my knees and butt.

Then I can start my own category

[Pete F.]

Originally Posted by wader-dad

I am thinking about getting a Drysuit. Just need to be able to wade 3 feet deeper to get to some rocks. Plus I need cordura nylon on my knees and butt.

Then I can start my own category

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[Krispy]

Originally Posted by steve

DJ, I think you are right. Any surf caster who does well will tell you that the most IMPORTANT ingredient of success is the amount of time put into one's fishing. I bet all of the sharpies this or any other season will admit that. If you go bass fishing over 100 trips each season , you are going to do well no matter what you use. I also think that most sharpies use the live eel because it will definitely increase one's chances at consistency which , if you are going everynight, is something you need. Believe me,fishng alot is a grind . It is both physically and mentally fatiguing. To do it "right" alot of personal sacrifices must be made.

Steve, I think you hit the point. Success doesn't come from wearing a wetsuit, BM dannies, rigged eels, sluggos or whatever the flavor of the season is.
I have a wetsuit, its nice.
I caught this years 2 biggest bass wearing waders.
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[NIB]

Krispy from his blackberry..??
Flavor of the season...
Must have lures.
I think so much is lost learning this years model.
Prime times can be short.
I have done the wetsuit thing.I have had my scary moments like BB noted.
I can tell ya this I will not get in the water again with one that is not 5 mil or better.
Safety has a comfort level.If comfort is sacrificed your fishing will be also.

[Krispy]

Good point NIB. If theres one thing Ive learned, fishing is a grind, hundreds of hours and short 5 minute payouts every now and again. Better be comfortable in between. Probly a whole nother winter thread
I find wearing the wetsuit is much easier/lighter on the body, from trekking, to wading, and even sometimes Ill land a fish
On the other end, I found the wetsuit cold, wet and wanting to be bundled under 4 layers of fleece wrapped warmly in waders and drytop

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by Krispy

Good point NIB. If theres one thing Ive learned, fishing is a grind, hundreds of hours and short 5 minute payouts every now and again. Better be comfortable in between. Probly a whole nother winter thread
I find wearing the wetsuit is much easier/lighter on the body, from trekking, to wading, and even sometimes Ill land a fish
On the other end, I found the wetsuit cold, wet and wanting to be bundled under 4 layers of fleece wrapped warmly in waders and drytop

It's about time you posted something.....

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