Dumbass Question

[Walker]

OK - call me a dumbass, but I have to ask.

Why do most people that fish the bay prefer to wade than to anchor and fish from the boat or drift?

[45 ACP]

OK - call me a dumbass

LOL!!! DUMBASS!!!! J/K

I do it because someone told me that you look like you know what your doing if you wade fish.

No really, I personally think its more effective. And theres no better way to learn the bottom contour and structure than to drag your feet along miles of shoreline.

[Moonpie]

Its not a dumbass question.

Sitting immobile in the boat allows you to fish a small area.
Wading allows you to cover a much wider area as well as a quieter way to approach fish.

To each his own.

[45 ACP]

I took a buddy one time, who is not a seasoned angler. When I told him we were gonna wade he was like "What, Im not getting in there". Well I had brought an extra belt, stringer, lure box ect. just for him and I finally got him in the water and after a slow first 30 minutes we started catching trout.

He had caught fish with me before outta the boat, but he got excited when he caught his first one wading. He hooked the fish, fought it, got it up next to him, and after about 5 minutes of splashing and flailing and dancing around he finally got a good hand grab on it. He held it up and was beaming from ear to ear. Then it took him another 2-3 minutes to get it unhooked and on the stringer. After that he looked at me, with water dripping off his hat, face and glasses and I said "Now were fishing huh?" He just laughed and said "you bet". We had a great morning catching trout, and now all he wants to do is wade.

Anyways it sure puts you up and close and in the elements with the fish. It also adds a bit of difficulty to it. Plus, you can thoroughly work over an area without drifing over certain structures that you would not normally notice in a boat.

Thats just a few of my reasons for being a wade fisherman.

[Milkjug]

Its also a bit stealthier than drifting the boat, and you can go against the wind, stop right away, go places the boat couldn't.

[HarryK]

all the above...its more stealthy and I think more sporting. Another one might be if you are boatless and love to fish...?

[WestEndAngler]

Its also a bit stealthier than drifting the boat, and you can go against the wind, stop right away, go places the boat couldn't.

WOOT!!! Yan....

What do you mean go places the boat couldn't??? Where r u fishing! Let's go!



I can stop just fine with my new Stake Out Stik!

I like to drift a lot because I'm lazy

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqvNh9l1lA]

[CarolinaSkiffin]

Another all of the above..plus it doesnt cast your shadow onto the water that your drifting into. I think the most important different is the sound factor. You make A LOT less noise wading (if your careful) than you will drifting in a boat anyday

[HarryK]

the record is stuck....the record is stuck...the record is stuck...jk Coe

[WestEndAngler]

Office outer hates you tube LOL switches to iPhone

[Milkjug]

LOL, 10am on a Friday and you're drinkin' already?!

Where r u fishing! Let's go!

I've got a marsh spot that is so skinny I have to drag the yak a few hundred yards, just tell me when and we'll hit it.

[HarryK]

Office outer hates you tube LOL switches to iPhone

jk...I was just trying to get my 100th post...took long enough!

[Race1Mopar]

I personally like doing both. I have caught more quality fish wading and I think it's due to being quiter and having a smaller profile in the water therefore not spooking the fish that would normally outsmart you. Since Ike I have been getting a new boat, getting it in order and haven't got all my wading stuff yet. Also I love to fish with my dad and he's not too keen on wading these days so it's been a boat year for me so far. Small price to pay to fish with your dad. I'll do it any day he goes with me. This time of year you can catch them either way but you can bet when the fishing gets tougher, I'll be out the boat a bit more.

Joe

[coachlaw]

I don't generally wade, and if I did I doubt I'd like it as much as being in the boat. It's just not something you do back in La. because the bottom is made up of mud with a margarine consistency. When I have waded, I spent most of the time wishing I was in a boat I understand all the reasons for it, but I just ain't that interested.

[Walker]

Thanks for all the info. It all makes sense.

I don't mind wading, but my wife ain't gonna get out of the boat.

Most (99%) of my Texas fishing has been via kayak. I occasionally get out of it and wade when the bottom allows. The skiff is dual-purpose - to use for fishing itself, and to mothership the kayak around.