[truchas]

Hi People,

Thanks to all of you that wanted to help me out. From the responses, I gather that my original post was pretty general. I have since bought a wading jacket. There is one thing that everybody seems to agree on: "never wear cotton". I wonder if anybody has any preferences for good underwader garments. There are a lot of closeouts on the web these days and I would like to take advantage of the opportunity.

I also realize from a couple of suggestions that gloves are a must, can you think of any that would work in the severe New England weather conditions?

In terms of boots, people seem to have different opinions (what else is new? ;-)). I already have a pair of cheap wading boots (Stearns) but they are not very good and they are starting to break already. I will take a look at the Korkers and Simms as the most probable buys. I will buy also a pair of good waders for when my $60 Bass Pro Shop ones break. They are great, no complaints but I know they will break sooner or later.

I think that I may have not been clear on the front pack/vest issue. I want to replace the front pack for a vest because the front pack is really bulky and prevents me from seeing what I am doing with the line. In very fast waters, this is a serious pain for me. I am yet to find a vest that I like and that I can afford ;-).

Thanks,

Truchas.