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Falling in the water with your waders on...
Posted on 6/12/17 at 11:50 am
Posted on 6/12/17 at 11:50 am
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Posted on 6/12/17 at 11:53 am to Clyde Tipton
Can make it a bitch to get out of the water, but it won't drag you down. Water in your waders doesn't weigh more than the water outside of it. One of the sillier outdoor myths.
This post was edited on 6/12/17 at 11:54 am
Posted on 6/12/17 at 12:01 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
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Can make it a bitch to get out of the water, but it won't drag you down. Water in your waders doesn't weigh more than the water outside of it. One of the sillier outdoor myths.
They can absolutely make it harder to tread water, though.
Also, neoprene is a different ballgame, they actually provide buoyancy like a wetsuit.
This post was edited on 6/12/17 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 6/12/17 at 12:03 pm to Jester
I was addressing the "drag you down" misconception.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 12:49 pm to Clyde Tipton
they do not pull you under......
Posted on 6/12/17 at 1:00 pm to Clyde Tipton
Not saying they would pull you under but try that experiment with canvas waders in 30 degree water around 1988 
Posted on 6/12/17 at 1:10 pm to Clyde Tipton
If I fall in the water I'm wading in, I'm not too worried about it pulling me under. I'll be wet and cold, but I can already stand up.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 1:21 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
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Can make it a bitch to get out of the water, but it won't drag you down. Water in your waders doesn't weigh more than the water outside of it. One of the sillier outdoor myths.
I was always under the impression that though you aren't going to be pulled under, it does surround you in a cumbersome layer of water that makes it difficult to swim, meaning you'll eventually tire out and drown if you panic and fight it.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 1:24 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
Can be a big problem in fast moving water. Trout fishing on the White River comes to mind.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 1:42 pm to 257WBY
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Can be a big problem in fast moving water. Trout fishing on the White River comes to mind.
Yeah, current is a big factor.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 1:46 pm to Choirboy
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that experiment with canvas waders in 30 degree water around 1988
My experiment with those came in 1995 on Felsenthal NWR. The water temp was probably in the 40's. I am guessing you landed on ice if you hit 30 degree water right?
Posted on 6/12/17 at 3:50 pm to MWP
They sell elastic belts you wear below your chest for fishing in current.
The belts keep your waders from filling with water.
I did an experiment in a still lake and went into the water in my waders. It did not pull me down or effect my ability to swim or get out of the lake.
I can imagine in current the extra water weight from full waders would make it more difficult to get out.
The belts keep your waders from filling with water.
I did an experiment in a still lake and went into the water in my waders. It did not pull me down or effect my ability to swim or get out of the lake.
I can imagine in current the extra water weight from full waders would make it more difficult to get out.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 3:53 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
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Can make it a bitch to get out of the water, but it won't drag you down. Water in your waders doesn't weigh more than the water outside of it. One of the sillier outdoor myths.
I was always under the impression that though you aren't going to be pulled under, it does surround you in a cumbersome layer of water that makes it difficult to swim, meaning you'll eventually tire out and drown if you panic and fight it.
it is significantly easier to swim with them on than it is to try to take them off....
Posted on 6/12/17 at 4:01 pm to bird35
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It did not pull me down or effect my ability to swim
When I went in, it actually caused an air bubble to form and it made my legs float up. I could have dog paddled like that for a while. I was actually thinking in that brief 5-10 seconds after hitting that cold arse water that my feet were going to get hit by the prop that is now running wfo above the water's surface. However, that stops once the motor floods out. I have no idea how neoprene waders would do. I imagine they would be much harder to swim or float in.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 5:35 pm to Clyde Tipton
Like the others have said, when it comes to fly fishing and wading in swift water, waterlogged waders are no good.
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