wading staff

[Wildfisher]

I use a break down type that fits in a sheath on your belt if you want,no more than 10 inches long,held together with a strong elastic.

I got mine rigged up today Burnie.  Folded down and in the holster which fits on the belt of the waders, you'd hardly know it's there. This is  a far more sensible way to carry it than having it in the back of the fly vest as I was doing  before. It takes seconds to take out or put away.  It's also dead light.   :

[alancrob]

I was told while learning to canoe in white water to "Womble". Lie back and let your feet take the knocks until you find safe water.

I tend to be a very cautious wader, especially when alone. I doubt my backside has been under water while wading more than a dozen times. Knee to thigh deep reaches most water I fish.

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[James]

yep lay flat on back with feet pointing down current.
white water rafting your told the same thing , seen a special on country file as well when they joined RNLI for a days training