21 April, 2009

Wonders of Wading

As I was standing in the river on Friday, I was reminded of how much I love wading. There's something about standing in the river in waders that just feels fantastic. It's peaceful, and you're protected from the cold of the river, as well as the rocks, logs, and other bottom features.

The feel of the current against your legs is hypnotic and relaxing. And the sensations vary so much from season-to-season -- from the slight coolness of winter steelheading to the downright cooling pleasure of being in a cold stream in mid-summer with only shorts under your waders.

Wading is truly one of life's greatest simple pleasures for me. Unless there's a leak...

-Sean-

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