Wetsuit'n

[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.

I leave my keys hidden on/under my truck. No need to bring them with you. If you do a little searching on your ride you will find a good spot. You would never find my keys even if you saw me put them away.

I carry an aluminum water bottle that I got at Target for $3.99. It is clipped to a carabiner on my bag strap. A bit of a pain in the a$$ but it will work for now.

If you get too hot in your wetsuit just open the zipper. It will let air in on the walk and when you dunk your self it is mighty refreshing. Will also flush the urine right out.

Tattoobob mentioned carrying ID. I have thought about it before but forgot all about it. I do have a little pouch near the zipper in the back of my suit I can use for that. It will a fit a little card that I will laminate with my name, address, phone number and maybe blood type. Thanks for the reminder.

[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.

[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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[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.

[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!!!!