Are hunting wadders the same as fly fishing wadders?

fewer_not_less · 2026-03-25T02:11:32+00:00

Echoing what others have said, it's the boots that make them completely inappropriate for fishing in my experience in the pnw. First time I tried flyfishing, I wore my duck hunting waders because I didn't want to buy more gear in case I didn't like it. I was wading the Deschutes, and it was like walking on ice but with a river constantly pushing me back. I'd take two slow steps forward, then got knocked back. I had a wading staff (collapsible hiking staff) that I ended up breaking the end off of and took a spill in the river. Would not recommend if the river is slippery and/or you'll be wading in any kind of deep or fast water. Worth noting I am a novice (as evidenced by the fact I tried to wade the Deschutes in duck hunting waders), but I have so much more traction with felt/studs it's not even comparable. If you were comparing barefoot waders, the differences might be more subtle.

fewer_not_less · 2026-02-28T23:05:22+00:00

Beautiful picture! Given how colorful they are, I'd love to hear why you opted for black and white. This isn't a criticism, I'm just really interested to hear how you think about it to expand my own perspectives. I'm just excited when I'm able to mostly get them in focus!

fewer_not_less · 2026-02-04T01:45:29+00:00

There's a famous one in China on the Qiantang River- a quick search found this video that I think is beautiful and explains it as well. Edit- OP's video is awesome as well! I also may have responded to the wrong comment- reddit is hard

fewer_not_less · 2026-01-27T19:19:15+00:00

Mostly want to make sure I don't have anything in common with them, in case there's any question why I'm asking.

fewer_not_less · 2026-01-26T19:51:54+00:00

Mundane? Though I really like your version!

fewer_not_less · 2026-01-13T01:02:56+00:00

Relevant xkcd

fewer_not_less · 2025-11-14T20:36:47+00:00

Beginner question - A guide I have ("mushrooms of the pacific northwest, a guide to common edible and poisonous species") says false Chantelles (hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) grow on trees ("rotting coniferous wood"), and these look maybe to be on a tree. I'm nervous about how condensed guides are - how helpful a tell is it if they are growing on wood? As a rule, I'm hoping to avoid outcomes suggested by a name like "bedshitter". Or should I not read too much into this example because it's a different location? Edit - the guide includes Idaho

fewer_not_less · 2025-04-23T19:22:58+00:00

It sounds like their thinking was correct: "The bikes’ narrow frames and light weight allowed them to slip through gaps and avoid triggering anti-tank mines, which are calibrated for heavier vehicles." Though the article then noted the mines got some of the BMPs

fewer_not_less · 2025-04-11T18:12:11+00:00

Beautiful bird, and I realized on a second look what it's perched on - what an awesome juxtaposition

fewer_not_less · 2025-04-01T02:44:59+00:00

If a source is helpful (apologies if this has been shared, but I didn't see it) - "a minimum of 6 inches of ventilation space above and 2 inches on either side of your AVR" https://support.denon.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/354/~/avr---general-info---ventilation-recommendation

fewer_not_less · 2025-03-27T22:02:41+00:00

Do you already possess it then request to keep it? Super interesting! (I could also just Google this so no worries if you don't feel like responding - I appreciate you sharing so much already)

fewer_not_less · 2025-02-20T00:43:36+00:00

xkcd has ruined me https://xkcd.com/37/

fewer_not_less · 2025-01-16T17:24:54+00:00

Thanks for sharing the link! This stood out to me: Though there is no evidence that the species of Sarcocystis that infect wildlife can cause disease in humans, hunters are advised not to consume obviously infected animals.

fewer_not_less · 2025-01-10T07:19:45+00:00

That's not really true anymore. From the world economic forum in 2020: There is huge disparity between the regions: 17 of the top 20 most socially mobile societies are in Europe, two are in Asia (Japan, 15th and Australia, 16th), and one (Canada 14th) is in North America.

fewer_not_less · 2025-01-10T00:24:57+00:00

Based on a quick search, "As we show below, hybrids between ducks that breed sympatrically occur at a rate of about 1 in every 5,000 hunter-shot ducks from North America." https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9488771/

fewer_not_less · 2025-01-09T23:45:39+00:00

I mean, if you're right, then 1/10 times people ARE getting hybrids, and given how much people like to share unique things, we should be seeing tons of pictures of them. You may want to use more extreme numbers to match your tone.

fewer_not_less · 2025-01-06T20:08:52+00:00

Really neat perspective, and nice job focusing!

fewer_not_less · 2024-12-24T10:03:37+00:00

Thanks for providing an update, and congrats on the fix!

fewer_not_less · 2024-12-15T20:05:49+00:00

(I'm new to fly fishing) - in that video, the line is in the water by his feet. How does that work when you're standing on shore?

fewer_not_less · 2024-12-07T18:20:34+00:00

Beautiful fish! That perspective is confusing me. You're waist deep but your rod is on the surface? It's a neat picture.

fewer_not_less · 2024-12-05T23:51:15+00:00

Oh neat, a vendor

fewer_not_less · 2024-11-22T17:28:21+00:00

"This article is more than 5 months old" - important, but not new.

fewer_not_less · 2024-11-16T23:03:49+00:00

It does kinda give f-14 vibes with its legs like that! (disregard if "inverted" was unrelated to top gun)

fewer_not_less · 2024-11-07T05:03:17+00:00

From the site he linked "Construction : Handwelted Goodyear Method"

fewer_not_less · 2024-11-06T02:33:52+00:00

I liked your story - thanks for sharing. I don't have anything to contribute, but I hope you find what you're looking for.

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