Wetsuit'n

[Back Beach]

Redlite's longest post ever...never knew there was that much info packed into that head of his...

In all honesty, Redlite pretty much encouraged me do do the wetsuit thing, then mentored me at every turn. I pretty much do what he says(besides peeing in my suit, but my courage is building) when we're fishing together. Still haven't figured out how to catch fish like him, but the wet suit thing is a lot of fun and keeps you on your toes.

Kind of scary when a big swell hits you chest high and nearly takes you off the rock, but it is fun and exilerating when done right. I would also add if you're climbing on rocks in a big surf you find a perch with a lot of water around it so when you get swept off its water on bone as opposed to rock on bone.

When you initially start up, your skill set will have to be redeveloped as being in the water differs greatly from being on dry land. Simply tying on a new hook can be a burden if you're getting pounded and trying to maintain your balance.

[Rmarsh]

Great post redlite:
You shared that tip about the D-ring with me a few months ago at a seminar at SWE, when I asked about what to do with the rod when you needed both hands free. I haven't taken the plunge to wetsuiting yet but that d-ring is very useful while wading too, I use it everytime I fish now! Funny how something so simple solves a problem.
Thanks again

[Back Beach]

One other thing too...don't think donning a wetsuit will put you into more fish. My catch rate is about the same and probably lower than fishing on dry land. There's a couple neat places you can get to in a wetsuit, but it has not resulted in more angling success for me, save for a couple decent fish.

You still need to know how to fish, which is my biggest problem.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

One other thing too...don't think donning a wetsuit will put you into more fish. My catch rate is about the same and probably lower than fishing on dry land. .

Not when you count dogfish, however.

[Circlehook]

Thanks everyone for the advice. This is exactly the response I was looking for.

I am not looking into wetsuiting because I think it will automatically get me into more fish. I just think that since my learning curve is so high right now, I might as well start there.