Wading Fishing Technique & Tips for safe wading fishing

Wading fishing technique is one of the fishing techniques where an angler goes fishing both in the sea or in the river either using bottom fishing techniques, casting fishing techniques and fly fishing techniques where some part of the body are in the water. The purpose of this wading fishing technique is approaching anglers with the right fishing spots where the fish gather both near the reef and the river to make the bait fall on target when the angler cast the lure.

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Fishing with this wading technique is indeed very fun. Because it is closer to the spot where the fish gather. This fishing technique is very common in Indonesia. However, fishing with this technique has a more dangerous risk than other fishing techniques such as jigging techniques, feathering fishing techniques, popping techniques and trolling techniques. These dangers can be minimized if you know the tips.

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Wading fishing technique has its own risks, so anglers must pay attention to the dangers that may occur. The dangers are as follows:

The sharp coral so the feet are easily scratched.
The current is too strong so it can be carried away if you soak too deep.
In certain places there are stingrays near the beach because stingrays really like sandy areas. Stingray venom are very poisonous.
In some cases, there are also sea snakes who like to approach because they smell the fishy smell from a dead fish that have been caught.
The effect of sudden sea waves.
Other dangerous marine animals such as sea urchins, jellyfish, rock fish and so on.

To avoid things that can harm anglers when fishing, here are some tips that you can pay attention to when wading fishing:

Use special fishing shoes for wading fishing or also called anti-coral shoes. The point is to protect your feet from sharp coral scratches, protect from dangerous marine animals.
Wearing trousers in the form of a freediving suit. This is also to protect your arms and legs from unwanted things that will happen.
Do not fish with the wading fishing technique if the currents and waves are so strong.
Also pay attention to the weather around you such as rain and wind. Because it also affects sea conditions. If it is not possible, then it is better for you not to fish with wading techniques.
Wear long-sleeved fishing clothes, fishing hats and also a face mask to protect yourself from the hot sun.
Using sunblock is also highly recommended to protect the skin from hot sun.
Look for spots that are easily accessible and recognize the characteristics of the place and the condition of the spot.
If you can’t swim, it’s a good idea to use a life vest.
The wading fishing technique is better if there are several anglers, in this case there will be some friends who will help if something happens.
Bring first aid kits in case of scratches with corals.
Bring fishing equipment as needed to avoid yourself from bringing too heavy things when fishing.

Those are the tips that you should pay attention to if you are fishing with the wading fishing technique. In addition, the target fish using this fishing techniques vary widely, ranging from grouper, GT, queen-fish and many more of predatory fish that come to prey for small fish that congregate near the beach which are sometimes carried away by currents to the mouth of the river.

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The fishing bait that you can use can be live bait, micro jig, minnow, squid jig to jig head combined with soft lure. For the rod itself, a rod that is 2.40m to 3.5m long is better with a 1000 reel for ultralight fishing to medium reel fishing. The strings themselves are better using PE lines with Leader Fluorocarbon. Don’t forget to use a sinker if you are fishing with live bait in the form of shrimp or tiny fish.

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