Last year I discovered the simple beauty of wet wading. When it's stinkin' hot and you're in some nice water, it's just an exceptional cool-down. Even the most breathable waders get pretty sticky when temps head toward the 90's.
Best of all is the convenience - a pair of river shorts and some sort of footwear and you're off to the races. And, after you're out of the water, no waders to hang dry, no boots to deal with. For warm water excursions on local SE Michigan rivers, it's the way to go!
The caveat is true trout streams. If a stream is truly cold enough to support trout year-round, it's likely too cold to wade for any length of time without some waders. Sure, I did it on the upper Manistee last Summer, but the ambient air temperature was 96 degrees F.
If you're still stumbling around in waders in the heat, give it a try!
-Sean-
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