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Fly Fishing Wader Care
from: Maxx Sports GuidesWhen you were a kid growing up, did your parents ever yell at you for leaving your bike out in the yard at night? Or did they ever threaten to hide or take away your toys if you didn't put them away? Did you have to learn the hard way that when you left your action figure out 'on surveillance' all night in the tree, they really were no match for your neighbors cat? Taking care of your personal possessions is something we learn at an early age and too often we learn the hard way why.
Fly fishing waders are an important and often expensive part of your fly fishing gear. Depending on what you're looking for, you can spend up to hundreds of dollars for a pair of waders. Waders are always important in any kind of fishing, but fly fishing waders are especially important since they protect you from the rocks, and rough places in the water.
Fly fishermen often go wading in the water to go fishing, and your waders will keep you dry and warm in the cool water for as long as you're there looking to fish. However, as with anything, make sure you protect and take care of your fly fishing waders. Due to the job your waders perform for you, it doens't take much to cause a puncture or make a hole in them. If you're unaware of the hole, and then take them out on another trip and find out the hard way, it could ruin a trip trying to deal with the problem on site.
Whenever you go on a fishing trip, make sure you're aware of your equipment and what goes on with it when it's being used. Don't take for granted that you spent a lot of money on your gear, and assume it's tough just because it cost a lot. Take time to check your equipment over as well as properly take care of and store your gear. Especially take time to check your waders for holes and possible leaks. Checking your fly fishing waders isn't really difficult.
Make sure you clean them well, and check the outside first. Then, even if everything looks good, it's still wise to check the inside. You can do this a couple of ways. One might be to use a small light lured down in the waders in a dark room. If that doesn't work, or you want to be extra sure, you can always do a submersion test, either placing them in water and applying outside pressure, or pouring water in and watching for beads of water to form.
Waders for fly fishing are one of the most important parts of your gear. Whether they're bought or borrowed, make sure you take care of them. Hang up your waders after fly fishing to let them dry completely. Check for leaks and, if need be, get a patch kit. Don't let sloppy care of your fly fishing waders or other gear cripple your fly fishing adventures.
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