Show S SPORTS ORTS AFIELD BL I y TED KESTING RESTING 1 Probably the single mos most important piece of equipment trout fisherman isair is a for the Sod good r pair air of waders waders or boots Pete Byrnes in the cur cur- current current writes wr Afield Mag Mag- rent issue iss C of Sports azine WHICH III OF these you choose depends on the size and condi condition of the water you intend to tc toS tion lion S spend all your time fish If y yon yo ou u ill brooks and shallow shallo smal brooks ti on streams nic boots ts are adequate I I intend to tackle wid wid- if f you ou I B But Dut I turbulent cr doper deeper deep r and more and rivers water will str streams eams s sloshing Joshing down to b be 0 continually nether n ther regions egions unless you Wear your chest high chest high waders of waders are Tw and stock stock- foot boot boot j t in g. g if pot With the stocking-foot stocking type b you ou have to wear sPecial made of canvas wading shoes hoes gad wading f leader leather Jeather or basketball sneak sneak- or waders are made foot pr ers 5 B avy laminated to Vy rubber of h he heavy cotton fabric s tion g sr FOOT STOCKING wad e r s sare made of rubb rubberized cloth are nrc re a plastic or plastic plastic- One advantage covert covered i nylon of th the foot stocking foot style is that it is lightweight and rolls into a yell very compact bundle but itis it itis itis is no so resistant to abrasion as Ae the e heavy-duty heavy foot boot-foot J ls Waders of the latter type are arc area arca a bit heavier to be sure and mor more expensive but they aree are madare made mad e for rugged use There are also several brands of insulated lat waders on the market that will help keep your feet warm even when the water is Inear ne the freezing point I THE flIE SOLES of boots most foot boot waders and some wading waling shoes are of to prevent your feet from slipping but for Surer purer f footing fooling ng under most conditions fe felt soles are best However muddy bottoms or slimy moss cover e d rocks hobnails chains or ice creepers are superior The most practical solution perhaps is to buy the ed rubber soles then get a pair of inexpensive soled felt sandals and a set of chains or orice orice orice ice creepers all of which can be attached and adjusted in a jiffy That way you'll be prepared for any eventuality DURING the torrid days of midsummer summer many angle angJe r s prefer to wade in a pair of lightweight chino pants with wading shoes or sneakers |