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Thonzberry
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wimgman, My favorite four letter F word is FREE or cheap, almost the same. Hope they fit, or as they say "I'll make them fit" LOL
I use Neophreme(sp) whenever there is a chance to get wet in most of my hunting and fishing. Not only because they are warm, but they are much easier to walk in across mud flats and marshes. I buy a cheap pair of tenniss shoes with the velcro straps and I don't get any blisters or ball up the waders at the toe. I do a lot of wet wading and tubing (no waders) but not until July Aug. around here....hronk
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<font face="Tahoma">Time for the old man to pitch in. I've got a Buck's bag that's at least 16 years old and a Malibu that's about 8 year's old. Both are the old "tube" style. I almost killed the Malibu last year after dragging it for about two miles into Crowley. Didn't know I could sew so well. My last bag is my treasure. I got it from my father-in-law about 18 years ago. It's an old "tube" style but the container and seat are CANVAS. This sucker is old! Since I barely fit it anymore, we use it to be our trailer and tow our cold ones around the lake. Life is good!</font>
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Gr8Unknown,
I used to use neoprene waders until I walked a full day in Idaho in a pair of breathable waders. For me, the difference was astounding. They are a bit more expensive than neoprenes, but worth the extra $$. I think they are more versatile because you can wear sweats and heavy socks underneath when it is cold, and shorts when it is warmer. Just my opinion.
I used to use neoprene waders until I walked a full day in Idaho in a pair of breathable waders. For me, the difference was astounding. They are a bit more expensive than neoprenes, but worth the extra $$. I think they are more versatile because you can wear sweats and heavy socks underneath when it is cold, and shorts when it is warmer. Just my opinion.
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I'm looking at getting a float tube with the money I'm making selling flies. I'm curious as to just how safe they are. Are they safe? Do you feel safe in them? I'll just be using it in a few of our local reservoirs, but I'm afraid of the tube going flat (I've capsized in a boat before and am still scared of going under and being stranded in the middle of the reservoir). What are your opinions?
As far as waders go, I have used the Cabela's 3 forks stocking foot hip wader for 7 years now. I have only had to replace one set because I ripped it on barbed wire. They get a little sweaty, but work very well - and they are only $50. I wore these waders when I was doing stream work for the Forest Service. I wore them 4 days a week for 8 hours a day - they last!
As far as waders go, I have used the Cabela's 3 forks stocking foot hip wader for 7 years now. I have only had to replace one set because I ripped it on barbed wire. They get a little sweaty, but work very well - and they are only $50. I wore these waders when I was doing stream work for the Forest Service. I wore them 4 days a week for 8 hours a day - they last!
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ranchwife, Float tubes are very safe. They do make back-up floatations for tubes for saftey. You do need to feel comfortable in your own mind. I myself feel very safe in mine, I use a U shape tube. I am a very good strong swimmer which helps on the mental ide of things. I hope your boating incindent doesn't keep you from faceing your fear of being safe and not getting a tube. Good Luck and Happy Tubing.
