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Yes, it's definitely apples and oranges. Even still and not to be antagonistic about it, I would rather not be wearing hipwaders or chestwaders when going into green water off the Alaska coast, even in the best of weather, let alone a rough sea. But, that's me.

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To quote a fellow poster...

Originally Posted by Maverick940
That's interesting anecdotal information, for sure.


The idea that a story of some riverside folly involving waders, would lend credence to the long standing (and debunked) myth that wearing waders in a boat is inherently dangerous; is kind of humorous don�t you think?

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Originally Posted by Calvin
Their isn't any added "weight", which is the point of this thread. It just feels different, and people panic and die because they think they are getting pulled under.


Yep. You were a Coastie IIRC? You guys did drownproofing I'm sure? Not having a panic attack is job one.

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That, right there, is number one. The ocean is a powerful creature.

I understand the fact that water-filled footgear isn't going to "drag you under".

However, the ballast that water-filled footgear creates makes it much more difficult to keep your head above the surface, because your center-of-gravity is changed.

In rough seas, that "theory of relativity" makes it all the more difficult to maintain and sustain your bouyancy and at the same time, battle the elements (wind, water, waves, current, precipitation, whatever).

In the years when I was on Kodiak and the Gulf of Alaska I wore hipboots when motoring clients and myself via skiff to hunting spots. Didn't like it too much, but I chose to do it.

Luckily, I never ended up in the water. Caution and wise decisions prevented that from ever happening.

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Originally Posted by Maverick940
Caution and wise decisions prevented that from ever happening.


Good point.

Caution and wise decisions will prevent just about anything from happening. Caution and wise decisions will keep you in the boat, regardless of your choice of boots vs chest waders.

I'll stand by my assertion that wearing chest waders in a boat is no more dangerous than not.......

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"...in a boat...." is the operative term.

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LOL...

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A friend and I got tossed out of a zodiac into Skilak lake one December day. Full waders, wading jacket zipped up tight, and gloves on. Had to swim about 100ft back to the boat because the knucklehead driving it was pretty balled up trying to right himself. I floated like a cork and looked like a surface torpedo headed in for the kill I was swimming so fast. Got back to the boat, wet up to my elbows and across my shoulders, but no worse for the wear. Was reminded of a few lessons that day. Always wear the PFD was #1. Didnt have it on and the shore looked a long [bleep] ways off!

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Originally Posted by ptarmigan
A friend and I got tossed out of a zodiac into Skilak lake one December day. Full waders, wading jacket zipped up tight, and gloves on. Had to swim about 100ft back to the boat because the knucklehead driving it was pretty balled up trying to right himself. I floated like a cork and looked like a surface torpedo headed in for the kill I was swimming so fast. Got back to the boat, wet up to my elbows and across my shoulders, but no worse for the wear. Was reminded of a few lessons that day. Always wear the PFD was #1. Didnt have it on and the shore looked a long [bleep] ways off!


Good deal. You did well and we're lucky. That lake and it's neighbor have killed a helluva a lot of people.

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We were lucky! All we did was change out shirts, then headed down the river for some killer late season Rainbow fishing. Was amazed how little water got in, but I wasnt screwin around getting back to the boat either. That lake has an evil side for sure.

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Using logic and fact to make your point on the internet is futile, Bill! grin

I'm not even going to make an attempt.

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Slow day at work.....

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Just got your drift.....I'm a little slow! smile

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(grin)

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If your waders cause you to drown, you deserve it.

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Originally Posted by akjeff
Just got your drift.....I'm a little slow! smile

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You crack me up, Jeff. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by n007
If your waders cause you to drown, you deserve it.


I'll be sure to tell my friend that. Should make his day.

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OK, I'll have to show my stupidity... I know, I live in Kansas
where most of what we call rivers are dry or very shallow with sandy bottoms. And what few lakes we have you can see across,
SO....tell me why one would be wearing wadders of any type while fishing from a boat ??
I have a 14 foot Jon boat and a 22 foot pontoon boat. Don't own any wadders !

It's OK to laugh....Iam OLD!

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A lot of the times the boat is just a means of transportation.

You're still going to have to get out of the boat to hunt or fish from the bank. Chances are pretty good if you don't have high boots or waders on your'e gonna get wet.

Also you might be crossing creeks to get to another spot.

And finally, they keep you warm!


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It'sa RAT 3-point.

K-She gobbles knobs for loot(as per Her request!).

"Wadders" are what Maverick receives in her Happy Endings,between her cheek and gum.

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