HB tragic

On another point when wearing tracky dacks under the waders .... do not wear trackies that have zips in the bottom legs.
If you are out in water up to say hips, the water pressure down by your feet will push those zips into your ankles - it is very annoying to say the least  

I have the exact same waders you bought. Just this Saturday I was wading a local metro spot (very murky and caught nothing but a single puffer). It was a nice sunny day, but the water was still pretty cool. I wore a cotton t-shirt with a light long sleeved shirt (made from bamboo fibers), I had a thick pair of socks and cargo pants, which are made from cotton and about the same thickness as denim jeans. I was fine, not cold at all. Only problem is in moderate conditions like Saturday, you will sweat inside your waders and my pants were fairly damp by the end of the session (about 3 hours). Unless you pay a lot more money, this is what you have to accept. I felt fine while fishing, it was only when I was taking the waders off , that I could feel the sweat. It wasn't a big problem and by the time I had finished packing up my fishing gear, the sweat had dried.

Use my trusty PVC ones in SA year round for all my toe to waist deep needs when I don't want wet feet, I really don't like wet feet.
Like everyone said tucking your pants into your socks is the number 1,2&3 key thing for waders, footy socks are the best for this because you can get em nice and high and very comfy too I've found. Unless its swimming weather a second pair of explorers over them is great for comfort and helps breathing. 
For pants I've been loving those thin trakie dak style PJ pants, again unless it's properly warm a second pair of cotton trakies over these is normally perfect.
Skins were mentioned and I feel I can give an important perspective on this. I've used these too and they were great to start but they tend to need regular adjusting, particularly in the groinal region, and that can be tricky in chest waders when you're up to your thighs and carrying gear.
Natural fibres as much as possible is the go for comfort and breathability, too much synthetics and you will be filling your waders from the inside.
 

I use the lightweight breathable waders here in Tassie, Under my normal fishing clothes I wear merino wool thermal long johns & socks.. 
With the river temps being around the two degrees here early season one still feels the cold through any waders used. But for Sth Aust and the waders you have bought I sure the merino thermals should be fine throughout the Winter months.. as doobie stated, always wear a belt around your waist too..
cheers
Adrian

I've worn waders for a number of years now, but have never wanted to fork out big dollars.  So I have only use the PVC type.
If you have purchased the size above your normal foot size (hope so), then 2 pair of socks is best - as with 1 pair you'll find your feet are not 'snug' fitting, like wearing untied shoes.
I wear track pants and always tuck the legs into the socks - this stops the tracky legs riding up your leg when putting waders on.  On very cold days I will have some bottom thermals as well.
Then I wear an old long sleeved cotton shirt (warmer one on colder days), but if cold but sun is out, I stick with the cotton one.   A thin, sometimes a thicker jumper, depending on temperature.
Some kind of belt around the waist, just in-case of getting dumped, so I don't fill up with water.
Mind you, I'll be walking/casting for a lot Kms over a lot of hours straight, whereas, if you intend to just fishing at 1 beach and move 50 metres now and then - keep the warmer stuff on when it's colder.

If its cold, thermals, wool are better as they don't get as stinky as polyester.
Light weight hiking pants/track suit pants. Definitely not denim if your walking any distance in the waders as denim rubs.
Whatever you wear tuck them into your socks as Lofty recommends.

Will be interested to hear your thoughts on your waders after some use. Been toying with the idea of waders or a set of wetsuit bottoms for a while now, for the cooler months. Still not convinced one way or the other.
In terms of an inner layer, a thought could be a set of Skins / whatever the appropriate brand is. 
 

If i am fishing the snowys for trout then a good set of thermal pants is a must. Even down here in the South east during summer i will wack of on a pair of thermals if its cold. For a normal night a light pair of tracksuit pants with the ends tucked into your socks works fine. 
Use to hate wearing shorts in a pair of Hornes waders as they use to not feel right. Would sweat a lot in them when it was warm too (not sure why anyone would buy those Hornes PVC waders anymore?).
Now i have a pair of riverworks neoprene's and they feel much more comfortable.  

Just purchased my first pair of waders. A pair of Snowbee 150 waist waders. Just wondering depending on the weather/temp what the wader users on the site wear underneath them when wading. Am prepared for the humerous answers 😉 but seriousness will be muchly appreciated. Regards, HBt.

Ok it’s not worth writing a fishing report . Saturday was a donut morning at west lakes flicking around a tiny Aus tackle black lure I’ve landed bream on in the past . Sunday I hit the northern end of the local third cast with a eco gear 30 something lost a 20 cm ST. The ecogear was gold black orange belly red eyes . Nothing else hit the steps but to much weed . Was a donut but finally I could cast a tiny ecogear lure and get interest .

Ok went for a quick flick in the Pat 6.15 to 7.20 
No fish I saw tiny bait fish no hits caught lots of weed 
Now the 6ft 6 aird I used my Diawa exceler 2500 why did I stop using this rod same cast lengths and so light to hold 

Hi Micky. Nothing wrong with a 1-3kg rod. If you are using your 2500 reel on it then balance/personal feel will determine which one you might buy. Would be worth taking your reel in and trying it on the rod you plan to buy. Personally I would not be using a 1-3kg any shorter than 7' but thats just my preference. Had a Nitro 1-3kg but sold it as it was just a little tip soft for my liking. Agree whole heartedly with doobie. Never a reason not to spend some retail therapy time on fishing gear. Regards, HBt.

Here's a couple of photos I took while fishing in the Dasher River several days ago as a rain shower came through..
cheers
Adrian..

Rainbow over the Dasher River..

The other half of the rainbow near Mt Roland at Claude Road..

i use to be massive on photography a year or two ago.... But work life and other hobbies have gotten in the way but i found these on my computer today.... Porties is such a photogenic place to take photos. Probably my favourite place that i took the majority of my photos...
Photos taken with an Canon 6d mk ii and a dji mavic pro drone...

 

 

 

Thanks guys for your kind thoughts. very much appreciated, i will be fine...👍
I'll finish of with a wild sunset with it snowing a long way off to the left of the photo... 
cheers
Adrian..

Thanks doobie, it's all a long way off at this stage and I know I will benefit from it when it's done.. 
Hip replacements are pretty common now days and are very successful.. it's the back operation that I'm not all that keen on.. In saying that I am only going by what the doctor said & it will be quite some time before I get to see a surgeon to see what he comes up with, he may turn around and do nothing (as I'll be 76 by then) or find a simple solution.. I've lived with chronic back pain since 1972,  waiting a couple more years won't matter all that much, so I'll still squeeze quite a few more trips to the rivers over the waiting time. . 😃 
cheers
Adrian.. 
 

Ok tried the smaller one this morning . Took me awhile to find some kind of bait fish school well small circles nothing would hit the lure . 
And yes it was cold but warmer than Monday to Wednesday morning waiting outside to start my volunteering job and no fog today 😂

I chose a bad morning it was raining I kept flicking it got really heavy thought I’ll pack up go home . Got back to the car drove off rain stopped 😂 

Thanks guys, always good to have something to look back on when I retire from trout fishing the rivers & streams..😜
I have sixteen of them that I've made up over the years... 😀

Congratulations Adrian. What an impressive, colourful and very personal way to represent your trout season. Nicely done. Regards, HBt.

Well I just received a couple of special high quality hard body lures today and they certainly look great and beautifully finished..
They're a well presented brown trout lure that I'm sure will suck quite a few trout in next season.. I'm really looking forward to giving them a good workout in the rivers & streams here in Tassie..
cheers
Adrian

Added the pattern onto some of them this morning. 
Stencils are the best thing ever to add another dimension to lures... added 3 different stencils to 3 different baits... 
Just needs sealant then clear coat Nd eyes and they are ready to smash PBs 😎😎



The middle one is my favourite out of the lot!

Ok trip one using a blade thought I’d try the Pat . Not a good idea in winter and yes I knew that from years of going there . Besides landing bucket loads of weed what did I learn . It’s slightly like using a plastic . Now it’s tiny weighs 4 grams the weight size of a 65 mm DC so it casts well . Tomorrow all being good I’ll try around west lakes . The vibration feels strange but I’ll get used to it .

I am struggling to keep supporting my local tackle shop at Spot On in Salisbury coz Steve has always supplied what I need. And he is now a good mate.

My other local was St Kilda Tackle And Tucker and I cannot speak more highly of Cookie and Robyn and the crew.

BCF and Anaconda are only good when you are a member and get 50 per cent off things like swags. Problem is after you buy something they have a 3 day sale every 3 days and bombard you with emails. And most of the time they have no friggen idea what you need.

Support your local while you still can. I am worried they won't be around for much longer. And they will always try to give you a good price.

And Ray and Anne's have never let me down if I am in the area and need something.





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