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Fly fish safe: Top tips safe wading in moving water.
Wading is one of those areas in fly fishing where there's only one thing that really matters: your safety. Even with brand new top of the range waders and boots, which are so cool you feel invincible as you stride into the water, you can still get a dangerously false sense of security. Be warned!
Take care, because it's not the fast deep current that will catch you out!
You'll find no shortage of wading advice around fast currents and deep water, and that's all well and good and really useful, but ask any experienced fly fisher and you'll hear tales about falling flt on their face in safe, slow, shallow water in which they felt perfectly safe.
And that's because it's human nature not to be as vigilant when you feel safe, so the first rule of wading is to never allow yourself self over-confidence. As the saying goes, stay on your toes, and remember there is never a situation when you can stop being aware of your wading.
It's not "if" you'll take a swim, it's when. So be prepared with these fab fly-fishing wading tips:
Think carefully about your wading belt
A belt is included with most waders, make sure you wear it! All too often this bit of kit is disregarded and then guess what... in deep water your waders to fill with water!
Don't be shy, get a wading staff!
There's no more effective method to ensure better safety while wading in moving water than using a wading staff. It improves stability and fishing technique – so get one!
Take care walking & turning in moving water
Freshwater current and depth can be deceiving. Fast water does not have to be deep to pull your feet out. Be aware of how the current is pushing you, you can turn back anytime!
