Wading for More Opportunities

One of my favorite methods of fishing is by the old, often overlooked method of wading. Fly anglers wade, and a few shore anglers wade. But for the most part, this method is lost.

Anglers either fish from boats, piers, or the bank - except in certain parts of the south where they prefer to fish from bridges - but to wade is something few do.

The wade angler can access locations bank anglers cannot, they can hit smaller streams or lakes that boats become cumbersome. But to wade, is to be at one with the water. To be among the fish, to share their location all the while trying to entice them to bite.

My son and I love to wade, using basic tools, usually spinning tackle with a few tried and true lures we set out with our hip boots or waders and wander into the water. Whether its in lakes, streams, farm ponds, you name it, wading opens new possibilities and opportunities.

Personally, I use a fly fishermans vest to hold my small tackle boxes, a 6' light weight spinning rod and a good spinning reel - such as a Pfleuger President carrying 4 or 6 lb test mono. This will allow you to cover most of the opportunities you will face.

When the opportunity presents itself, put on your hip boots, or chest waders and don't be afraid to wade into the water for more opportunities.