Flat Sneakers And Shorts?

[sincity]

--123-3 What Is The Safest And Comfortable Wading Clothing To Surf Or Flat Fish In? (flat Sneakers And Shorts, Breathable Waders And Wading Boots)

[Ray]

Here in the Northeast, for me at least, it's breathable waders and wading boots.

Sneakers are for basketball and tennis

Shorts are for much warmer water

[megalops]

:eek: I grew up under the dogma that waders were an extreme danger for any saltwater fisherman in tidal water - as waders in rough tides=anchors. If you need the protection from the cold, use a wetsuit...

Otherwise I'd try a pair of flats boots (LL Bean has some decent ones cheap) with thin neoprene socks. Coupled with a pair of shorts, you're ready to swim or wade wherever you have too. If you want to stay dry, I know some guys that use breathables, but use one shoe size larger for quick outs if they go under.

[mfreliech]

Once water temps get above 65, I prefer flats booties and shorts. When the water is still cool or if there is wind I wear a windbreaker to keep the body core warm. I can cover way more ground with less energy expended when I leave the waders home...especially when fishing the surf. Warning though, if your wading above the waist for an extended period you can get a pretty good chill. I think it depends on the individual. I cast and move constantly so I stay relatively warm even when the water temps aren't.

MikeF

...you also don't have to worry about drying out your waders from that rogue wave or the occasional mistep.

[wajdi]

I use good, stout wading boots (watch them stingrays and sea urchins), and shorts.

wajdi in Mobile, Alabama